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2007.03.08(Review of 2004.12.22 edition)
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PEAK (v.) (n.) 頂点に達する、頂点
- To peak (verb) means to reach the highest or best point.
The peak (noun) is the highest point or value, or the point at which something is best. - 動詞の peak は、最高地点、最高潮に達する、という意味です。
名詞の peak は、最高地点、最高値、または、最高潮のことです。
- Retail sales usually peak in the fourth quarter due to the holiday shopping season.
- Prices for international flights from Japan tend to peak during the summer.
- Foreign exchange and securities markets were heavily affected by the peak in oil prices.
- The number of subway passengers reaches a peak during rush hour.
- At the peak of his career, Jack was one of the most influential financial analysts in the country.
- (hotel reservations clerk)
I'm sorry, but we're already fully booked for Golden Week. It's our peak season. - Peak viewing time for TV is called the “golden hour” in Japan and “prime time” in the United States.
- In July and August, during the peak of the summer heat, it's important to try to reduce energy use, especially during peak demand times.
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