utmost

英['ʌtməʊst] 美['ʌt'most]
  • n. 极限;最大可能
  • adj. 极度的;最远的

中文词源


utmost 最大的

ut-, 外面,词源同out,-most, 双重最高级后缀,词源同foremost, former.

英文词源


utmost (adj.)
Old English utmest (Anglian) "outermost," double superlative of ut "out" (see out (adv.)) + -most. Meaning "being of the greatest or highest degree" is from early 14c.

双语例句


1. My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost.
我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。

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2. They mean to bleed the British to the utmost.
他们要最大限度地榨取英国人的财富。

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3. One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other.
有一点可以肯定,那就是双方都非常尊重对方。

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4. Utmost care must be taken not to spill any of the contents.
千万注意里面的东西一点都不能洒出来。

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5. It is a matter of utmost urgency.
这事刻不容缓。

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