/ˈʌtməʊst ||; ˈʌtˌmost/adj
(formal 正式) (only before a noun 只用于名词前) greatest 最大的;极度的:
a message of the utmost importance一个极其重要的信息
utmost²
/ˈʌtməʊst ||; ˈʌtˌmost/noun
[sing] the greatest amount possible 最大数量;最大限度:
Resources have been exploited to the utmost.资源已给利用到最大限度。I will do my utmost (= try as hard as possible) to help.我会尽力帮忙。
utmost1/ˋʌt͵most; ˈʌtməʊst/adj the utmost importance/care etc the greatest possible importance, care etc 极为重要/关心等: a matter of the utmost importance 极其重要的事
utmost2n [singular 单数] the most that can be done 极度﹔最大可能: The team did their utmost (=tried as hard as possible) to have it finished on time. 这个小组竭尽全力把它按时完成。The course challenges drivers to the utmost . 这段赛道极其考验车手的能力。