peak

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The peak of a process or an activity is the point at which it is at its strongest, most successful, or most fully developed. (过程、活动的) 顶峰
The firm has slashed its workforce from a peak of 150,000 in 2000. 2000年那家公司把其员工从15万峰值进行了大幅裁减。
...a flourishing career that was at its peak at the time of his death. …在他去世时处于鼎盛时期的兴旺事业。
2. V-I When something peaks, it reaches its highest value or its highest level. 达到峰值
Temperatures have peaked at over 90 degrees. 温度已达到峰值，超过了90度。
3. ADJ The peak level or value of something is its highest level or value. 峰值的[ADJ n]
Today's price is 59% lower than the peak level of $1.5 million. 今天的价格比150万美元的峰值水平低了59%。
4. ADJ Peak times are the times when there is most demand for something or most use of something. 高峰的 (时期)[ADJ n]
It's always crowded at peak times. 在高峰期总是很拥挤。
5. N-COUNT A peak is a mountain or the top of a mountain. 山峰
...the snow-covered peaks. …白雪覆盖的山峰。
6. N-COUNT The peak of a cap is the part at the front that sticks out over your eyes. 帽檐[英国英语]
His eyes were shaded by the peak of his cap. 他的眼睛被帽檐遮住。

the glaciated peaks of the Himalayas
From the lowlands of the south to the rugged peaks in the north , Derbyshire has something for everyone.
Snow-covered peaks form a back-drop to beautiful mountain lakes .
Ben Nevis is Scotland's highest peak.
We set up camp three quarters of the way up the peak.