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单词 utmost
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ut·most

adjective
/ˈʌtməʊst/
/ˈʌtməʊst/
(also less frequent uttermost)
[only before noun]
  1. greatest; most extreme最大的;极度的
    • This is a matter of the utmost importance.这是个极其重要的问题。
    • You should study this document with the utmost care.你对这份文件的研究应该慎之又慎。
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryUtmost is used with these nouns:
    • care
    • caution
    • courtesy
    Word OriginOld English ūt(e)mest ‘outermost’ (see out, -most).

ut·most

noun
/ˈʌtməʊst/
/ˈʌtməʊst/
[singular]
  1. the greatest amount possible最大量;最大限度;极限;最大可能
    • Our resources are strained to the utmost.我们的资源极端紧缺。
    • He did his utmost (= tried as hard as possible) to persuade me not to go.他使尽浑身解数劝我别去。
    Extra Examples
    • He did his utmost to ensure his children's happiness.他竭尽全力保证孩子们的幸福。
    • She performed to the utmost of her abilities.她发挥出了自己最大的能力。
    • The delays tried our patience to the utmost.延误让我们的耐心受到了极大的考验。
    • The situation calls for the utmost in tact.这种情况需要最大限度地机智。
    Word OriginOld English ūt(e)mest ‘outermost’ (see out, -most).
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