utmost
UK ['ʌt.məʊst] US [-moʊst] (formal uttermost UK ['ʌt.əˌməʊst] US ['ʌ.tˌɚmoʊst/)
adjective [before noun]
■used to emphasize how important or serious something is 最大的；极度的•a matter of the utmost importance一件至关重要的事 •The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.这种局势需要极其小心地处理。
UK ['ʌt.məʊst] US [-moʊst] (formal uttermost UK ['ʌt.əˌməʊst] US ['ʌ.tˌɚmoʊst/)
noun only singular (also uttermost)
■the greatest amount or extent possible 最大量；最高程度•The new model of the car offers the utmost in power and performance.这款新车动力最大，性能最佳。
UK ['ʌt.məʊst] US [-moʊst] (formal uttermost UK ['ʌt.əˌməʊst] US ['ʌ.tˌɚmoʊst/)
noun only singular (also uttermost)
do/try your utmost
■to do something as well as you can by making a great effort 尽最大努力；竭尽全力•She did her utmost to finish on time.她尽了最大努力按时完成。 |