1 most /ˈmoʊst/ adjective Learner's definition of MOST
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: almost all : the majority of几乎全部的；大多数的 —
usually used before a plural noun通常用于复数名词前 -
Most people believe this.大多数人相信这一点。
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Most eligible voters went to the polls.大多数有投票权的选民都去投票站投了票。
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I'm afraid of most dogs, but not this one.大多数的狗我都害怕，但这只我不怕。
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I like most foods.大多数食物我都喜欢。
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: greatest in amount or degree最大数量的；最大程度的 -
Choosing a color took the most time.挑选颜色花了大部分时间。
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That family owned the most land.那个家庭拥有的土地最多。
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Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.遗憾的是，我们学校差的方面受到的关注最多。
for the most part
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: almost all or almost completely多半；主要；几乎全部 -
Menu items are, for the most part, under $5. [=almost all the menu items cost less than $5]菜单上的大部分菜都不到5美元。
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We wanted to keep it simple, and I think we were successful for the most part.我们要保持简朴。我想我们基本上做到了这一点。
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used to describe a condition or situation that usually exists or is true通常 -
Streets fill with people during the festival, but for the most part [=usually, most of the time] it's a quiet, sleepy town.节日期间街道上挤满了人，但在平日，这是个安静冷清的小镇。
2 most /ˈmoʊst/ adverb
Learner's definition of MOST
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: in or to the greatest degree最大限度地；最 -
Of all the gifts he received that day, the book pleased him most.那天在他收到的所有礼物中，他最喜欢这本书。
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What matters most to you?什么对你最重要？
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The island is the most southern in the chain.小岛位于岛链的最南端。
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You'll benefit most from the exercises if you do them every day.如果你每天坚持锻炼，你将最大限度地受益。
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most active/important最活跃的/重要的
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most actively/importantly最活跃地/重要地
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It's the most challenging job she has ever had.这是她做过的最具挑战性的工作。
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the most beautiful woman there那里最美丽的女人
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Even the most careful of us make mistakes.即使是我们当中最仔细的人也会犯错误。
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the most common/popular kind最普通/流行的类型
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The report shows the intersections at which accidents are most likely to occur.报告展示了最可能发生事故的十字路口。
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the most widely used treatment最广泛使用的疗法
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somewhat formal : to a great extent : very很大程度上；非常 3 most /ˈmoʊst/ noun
Learner's definition of MOST
at most
or at the most
: not more than a specified amount, level, etc.至多；不超过 -
It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour]最多花了一个小时。
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She only worked here for a month or two at the most.她在这里顶多工作了一两个月。
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It costs, at most, only a few dollars.它最多就花费几美元。
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This is worth $10 at most.这最多值10美元。
make the most of
: to use (something) in a way that will get the best result充分利用
the most
: something of the greatest importance, strength, value, etc.最多；最大 -
The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10]我最多只能给你10美元。
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Is that the most you can do?你尽最大努力了吗？
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You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money.如果想获得最大回报，你需要做出明智的投资。
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A second chance is the most we can hope for now.我们现在最大的希望就是能再有一次机会。
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He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]他很努力，但这是我们能给予他的最高评价。
4 most /ˈmoʊst/ pronoun
Learner's definition of MOST
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: the largest number of people or things大多数 -
Some people kept working, but most became discouraged and quit.有些人坚持工作，但大多数人心灰意冷并且放弃了。
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Some of the chairs were broken but most were in good condition.一些椅子坏了，但大多数完好无损。
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Most (of the people) who were present voted in favor of the proposal.在场的大多数人都投票赞成这一提议。
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Most of them will appreciate the offer.他们当中的大多数人将感激这个提议。
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She was more fragile than most.她比大多数人都更加脆弱。
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: the largest part of something大部分 5 most /ˈmoʊst/ adverb
Learner's definition of MOST
US, informal
: very nearly : almost差不多；几乎 —
usually used with the adjectives all, every, and any; the pronouns all, everyone, everything, everybody, anyone, anything, and anybody; and the adverbs everywhere, anywhere, and always通常与形容词all、every和any，代词all、everyone、everything、everybody、anyone、anything和anybody，以及副词everywhere、anywhere和always连用 -
The cost of most everything is higher.几乎每一样东西都更贵了。
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Most anyone can go.几乎每一个人都能去。
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most everywhere in the country差不多在这个国家每一个地方
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We'll be arriving most any time now.我们随时都会到。
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They most always skip lunch.他们几乎总是不吃午饭。