ideal noun ⇨example2 (sb's ideal of what sth should be)⇨principle1 (political ideals)ideal
adjective
➡ See also the entries for best and favourite另見best條和favourite條ideal ♦︎ perfect ♦︎ optimum ♦︎ just right ♦︎ tailor-madeThese words all describe sb/sth that is the best or most suitable for a particular person or purpose.這些詞均表示最理想的、最合適的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆ideal / perfect / just right / tailor-made for sb / sth◆an ideal / a perfect opportunity / solution / candidate◆absolutely ideal / perfect■ideal aɪˈdiːəl exactly right for sb/sth最合適的;理想的;完美的◆This beach is ideal for children.這片海灘是孩子的理想去處。◆His apartment would be an ideal place to stay.他的公寓會是個理想的住處。◆As a solution to the problem it was far from ideal.那遠非解決這個問題的最佳辦法。▸ideally
adverb
◆They're ideally suited to each other.他們倆最爲般配。◆Ideally, I'd like to live in New York, but that's not possible at the moment.按理想來說,我希望住在紐約,但目前是不可能的。■perfectexactly right for sb/sth最合適的;理想的;完美的◆It was a perfect day for a picnic.那天是野餐最理想的天氣。◆The location of the cottage makes it perfect for touring.這間村舍的位置很適合觀光。◆'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.'“兩點半對你合適嗎?”“正合適。謝謝。”NOTE辨析 Ideal or perfect?These words have the same meaning but they have some different collocations. An ideal day for sth is a very convenient day; a perfect day for sth is one with very good weather conditions. Perfect is also slightly more informal than ideal.這兩個詞意義相同,但搭配有些不同。an ideal day for sth 指這一天在時間安排上很方便,a perfect day for sth指這天天氣條件很好。perfect的語氣較之ideal亦略顯随意。■optimumˈɒptɪməm; NAmEˈɑːptɪməm [only before noun] the best possible; producing the best possible results最佳的;最適宜的◆We aim for optimum efficiency in all our operations.我們的所有行動都力求最高效。▸the optimum
noun
[singular] ◆For efficient fuel consumption a speed of 60 mph is about the optimum.時速60英裏節油效果大致最佳。■ˌjust ˈright
phrase
(spoken) exactly right for sb/sth最合適的;理想的;完美的◆That coat should be just right for Jenny.那件外套珍妮穿應該最合適不過了。◆She adjusted the seasoning until it was just right.她調節作料直到味道最佳爲止。■ˌtailor-ˈmademade for sb/sth in particular, and therefore very suitable特制的;專門設置的;量身打造的◆We can offer you a tailor-made financial package to suit your needs.我們可以爲您量身打造切合您需要的金融産品組合。