1. to reach the highest point or level
達到最高點或最高水準
Sales are expected to peak in the holiday season.
銷售額預計在假期季節達到高峰。
His career peaked when he won the championship.
他的職業生涯在他贏得冠軍時達到了巔峰。
Peak Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
peak
verb
快速理解
What does "Peak" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Peak"?
「peak」作動詞時，主要指達到最高點或最大值。
- 1
達到頂峰
EN: to reach the highest point or level
翻譯: 達到最高點或水平
- 2
達到最大值
EN: to reach the maximum value or intensity
翻譯: 達到最大值或強度
- 3
聳立
EN: to form or rise to a peak
翻譯: 形成或聳立成尖峰狀
小提醒：「peak」作動詞時通常描述一個短暫的、達到頂點的狀態，而非持續的高點。
發音（How to Pronounce "Peak" in English）
How to pronounce "Peak" in English?"Peak" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Peak" from YouTube Videos
Why Should I Start a Startup? by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“my answer to why you should start a start-up is simple. there's a certain type of person who only works at their peak capacity when there is no predictable path to follow.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Peak"?How does "Peak" change by context?
2. to form or come to a peak
形成頂點；達到頂點
The mountain peaks at over 3,000 meters.
這座山的頂峰超過三千公尺。
Interest in the topic peaked after the documentary aired.
在這個紀錄片播出後，人們對該主題的興趣達到了頂點。
3. to reach one's highest level of performance or ability
達到個人表現或能力的最高水準
An athlete usually peaks in their late twenties.
運動員通常在二十多歲後期達到巔峰狀態。
She peaked early in her academic career.
她的學術生涯很早就達到了巔峰。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Peak"?How to make natural sentences with "Peak"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| peak + at + [amount/time] | 在（某個數量或時間）達到頂點 | The company's stock price peaked at $150. (該公司的股價在150美元時達到頂點。) |
| peak + in + [season/year] | 在（某個季節或年份）達到高峰 | Tourist numbers usually peak in the summer. (遊客人數通常在夏季達到高峰。) |
| peak + early/late | 提早/延後達到高峰 | The athlete's career peaked early. (這位運動員的職業生涯很早就達到了巔峰。) |
| have/has peaked | 已經過了巔峰期 | Analysts believe the market has peaked. (分析師認為市場已經過了高峰期。) |
用法說明
How is "Peak" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Peak"?
peak at + 時間 vs peak in + 時期
- peak at + 時間點 用於表示達到最高點的具體時刻或數值。
- peak in + 時期 用於表示在某個較長的時間段（如季節、年份、時期）內達到頂峰。
- 當強調精確的數字或鐘點時，通常使用
at。 - 當討論趨勢在一個範圍內達到最高時，通常使用
in。 EN: The electricity demand usually peaks at 7 PM. 翻譯: 用電需求通常在晚上七點達到高峰。
EN:Tourist arrivals typically peak in the summer months.
翻譯:遊客到訪量通常在夏季月份達到高峰。
總結建議
描述具體時刻或數值用 peak at，描述在某一時期內達到頂點則用 peak in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Peak" and similar words?How to choose "Peak" vs alternatives?
peak vs climax
「peak」強調達到最高點或巔峰狀態，常用於描述數據、表現或活動的頂點；「climax」則強調戲劇性、情感或故事發展的最高潮或最緊張的時刻。
peak vs summit
「peak」泛指任何事物的頂點或高峰，適用範圍較廣；「summit」特指山頂，或引申為高層會議、成就的頂點，較為正式。
peak vs culminate
「peak」描述達到最高點的狀態，側重於頂點本身；「culminate」強調一個過程或事件最終導向某個高潮或結果，常與「in」連用。
口語用法
How is "Peak" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Peak"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人關於某事物達到頂點的說法時，常會使用。 EN: He said the excitement really peaked around midnight. 翻譯: 他說興奮感在午夜時分真的達到了頂峰。
EN:Everyone was asking when the show would peak.
翻譯:大家都在問這場表演何時會達到高潮。
語氣強調
用於強調某個狀態或數值已經達到其絕對最高點，常帶有「不能再更高了」的語氣。 EN: My interest in this topic has peaked, I can't learn any more about it. 翻譯: 我對這個主題的興趣已經到頂了，我沒辦法再學更多了。
EN:Her career popularity peaked with that award.
翻譯:她職業生涯的人氣隨著那個獎項達到了巔峰。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，表示「達到最高點」這個概念。 EN: The tension was just... peaking, and then everything went quiet. 翻譯: 當時的緊張感簡直是…到了頂點，然後一切就安靜下來了。
EN:Our sales for the quarter, they kind of peaked, and then plateaued.
翻譯:我們這一季的銷售額，可以說是達到了高峰，然後就持平了。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "peak" 用作停頓填充詞（如第三類用法），並確保其使用符合嚴謹的語境，例如精確描述數據趨勢或現象的頂點。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Peak"?What fixed phrases with "Peak" should I remember?
peak at
peak at [number/level]
在（某個數字或水平）達到頂峰
peak early / peak late
peak [early/late]
提早達到巔峰 / 較晚達到巔峰
peak hours
during peak hours
在高峰時段
peak performance
reach/achieve peak performance
達到巔峰表現
peak season
in the peak season
在旺季
peak demand
meet/experience peak demand
滿足/經歷需求高峰
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Peak"?Which "Peak" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I peaked through the window to see who was there.
✓I peeked through the window to see who was there.
"Peak" (verb) means to reach the highest point. "Peek" means to look quickly or secretly. These are homophones but have different meanings and spellings.
×The stock market will peak at next month.
✓The stock market will peak next month.
The verb "peak" is intransitive and does not take a direct object. It is often followed by a time phrase (e.g., 'next month', 'in July') without a preposition like 'at' when indicating when the peak occurs.
×The athlete peaked his performance during the finals.
✓The athlete's performance peaked during the finals.
The verb "peak" is usually used intransitively, meaning the subject itself reaches its highest point. It is not typically used transitively to mean "to make something reach its peak."
×Sales have been peaked last quarter.
✓Sales peaked last quarter.
"Peaked" is a regular verb. When referring to a completed past event, use the simple past tense "peaked". Using the present perfect continuous ("have been peaked") is incorrect because "peak" indicates a specific point in time, not a continuous action.
×The climbers peaked the mountain at dawn.
✓The climbers summited the mountain at dawn.
While "peak" as a noun means the top of a mountain, the verb "peak" does not mean "to reach the top of a mountain." The correct verb for that action is "summit" or "reach the peak of."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Peak"?What are tense/participle forms of "Peak"?
peaks(3rd_singular)peaking(present_participle)peaked(past)peaked(past_participle)