paramount
/ˈpærəmaʊnt/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6130 in the learning path
首要的；至关重要的
Definitions
adj. more important than anything else
首要的；至关重要的
Example
Safety is paramount when we take children swimming.
我们带孩子游泳时，安全是头等大事。
Protecting patient privacy should be paramount when healthcare providers introduce digital systems for storing medical records.
医疗服务提供者引入数字化病历存储系统时，应将保护患者隐私放在首位。
Collocations
- of paramount importance
- paramount concern
- paramount consideration
Synonyms
- supreme
- overriding
Usage tip
常用be paramount或of paramount importance。
FAQ
- What does paramount mean?
- more important than anything else
- How is paramount pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærəmaʊnt/, US /ˈpærəmaʊnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
