paramount /ˈperəˌmaʊnt/ adjective Learner's definition of PARAMOUNT
[more paramount; most paramount]
: very important : of highest rank or importance至关重要的；首要的 -
Safety is of paramount importance. = Safety is paramount.安全至上。
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Unemployment was the paramount [=chief, main] issue in the election.失业问题是竞选中的首要议题。