| 释义 |
ut·most /ˈʌtməʊst/ a. | n. | phr.
I a.
1. 极度的；最大的
the utmost limits 极限
a matter of the utmost secrecy 最秘密的事情
Learning is of the utmost importance. 学习是最重要的。
He showed the utmost reluctance. 他显露出极度的勉强。
2. 最远的
the utmost town on the peninsula 半岛最边缘上的镇子
Pluto is the utmost known planet in our solar system. 冥王星是太阳系中已知的最远的一颗行星。
II n.
极限；极度；最大可能
The boy put his utmost into his work and won the first prize. 那男孩把全副身心放在功课上，得了第一名。
Children need the utmost in love. 儿童需要最多的爱。
[< OE ūtemest < ūte out + -mest most] phr. at the utmost 至多 do one's utmost 竭力，尽全力 The coach did his utmost to make us into a winning team. 教练竭尽全力使我队成了常胜队。 to the utmost 尽力，极度 exert oneself to the utmost 尽自己的一切力量 enjoy oneself to the utmost 尽情享受 |