1、词义不同
farthest一般只用于表示有形距离的“较远”、“更远”。
furthest既可表示有形距离的“较远”、“更远”,还可表示“更多的”、“另一些”、“进一步的”、“而且”、“此外”等意思。
2、意思不同
farthest :adj. 最远的,最广阔的 adv. 最远地,最广地,最先进地
furthest:adv. 最远地,最大程度地,最先进的(同 farthest) adj. 最远的,最大程度的(同 farthest)
farthest的例句有:
By-and-by he found himself at Temple Bar, the farthest from home he had
ever travelled in that direction.
不久,他发现自己到了翠林庄,这是他在那个方向上所去过的离家最远的地方。
There, huddled in the farthest corner of the shower, quivered an eight-week-
old piglet with a bright red ribbon tied around his neck.
那里,一头八周大的小猪蜷缩在淋浴间最远的角落里,脖子上系着一条鲜红的丝带,
浑身颤抖。
furthest的例句有:
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest.
他们举行了一场比赛,看谁投得最远。
The risk of thunder is greatest in those areas furthest from the coast.
遭雷击的危险在离海岸最远的那些地区最大。
The south, where prices have fallen furthest, will remain the weakest market.
价格降幅最大的南方仍将是最疲软的市场。