◙ adjective 1. satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable • 理想的，完美的，称心如意的，最佳的 »the swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip. 这个游泳池是小游片刻的理想场所。 »this is an ideal opportunity to save money. 这是个存钱的最佳机会。 2. [attrib.] existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality • 空想的，幻想的，虚构的；不切实际的 »in an ideal world, we might have made a different decision. 在幻想世界里，我们可能会作出不一样的决定。 representing an abstract or hypothetical optimum • 理论上最佳的，假设最佳的，理想的 »mathematical modelling can determine theoretically ideal conditions. 数学模型能确定理论上理想的条件。 ◙ noun 1. a person or thing regarded as perfect • 模范，完美的典范 »you're my ideal of how a man should be. 你是我心目中男人的完美典范。 a standard of perfection; a principle to be aimed at • 理想，最高境界 »tolerance and freedom, the liberal ideals. 宽容与自由，是自由主义的理想。
【派生】
♦ ideally adverb
【语源】
1. late Middle English (as a term in Platonic philosophy, in the sense 'existing as an archetype'): from late Latin idealis, from Latin idea (seeidea)