apex
의미: The top or highest part of something; the peak or most important point.
Apex denotes the very tip or summit of a structure, system, or hierarchy. It is used both literally (the apex of a triangle, the apex of a roof) and figuratively (the apex of one's career, the apex of civilisation). In ecology, 'apex predator' is a widely recognised term. The word carries a more precise, geometric quality than synonyms like 'peak' or 'summit,' lending a sense of exactness and finality. It is common in scientific, technical, and formal writing.
예문
- She stood at the apex of the legal profession, having argued cases before the Supreme Court. 她站在法律界的巅峰,曾在最高法院进行辩护。Se hallaba en la cúspide de la profesión jurídica, habiendo litigado casos ante el Tribunal Supremo.彼女は法曹界の頂点に立ち、最高裁判所で弁論を行った経験を持っていた。그녀는 대법원에서 변론한 경험을 바탕으로 법조계의 정점에 서 있었다.
- The apex of the cathedral's spire was just visible above the morning mist. 大教堂尖塔的顶端在晨雾中隐约可见。El ápice de la aguja de la catedral apenas se divisaba por encima de la niebla matutina.大聖堂の尖塔の頂点が朝霧の上にかろうじて見えた。대성당 첨탑의 꼭대기가 아침 안개 위로 간신히 보였다.
- The apex predator plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. 顶级捕食者在维持生态系统平衡方面发挥着至关重要的作用。El superdepredador desempeña un papel fundamental en el mantenimiento del equilibrio del ecosistema.頂点捕食者は生態系のバランスを維持する上で極めて重要な役割を果たしている。최상위 포식자는 생태계의 균형을 유지하는 데 극히 중요한 역할을 한다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: scientific, academic, general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin apex (summit, peak, tip), originally referring to the pointed cap worn by Roman priests. The figurative sense of highest point or culmination was present in Latin and carried into English when the word was borrowed in the early 17th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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