ultimate/ˈʌltɪmət/
adj.1. 最后的;最终的the ultimate objective最终目标
the ultimate truth最终真理
the ultimate deterrent最后威慑力量(指核武器)
The union leaders declared that the ultimate aim of their struggle was to pay increase and improved working conditions for the workers.工会领导人宣称他们斗争的最终目的是要增加工人工资和改善工作条件。
2. 最根本的;最基本的an ultimate principle基本原理