
utmost
/ˈʌtməʊst/ · /ˈʌtmoʊst/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5513 in the learning path
最大的;极度的
Definitions
adj. greatest in degree, amount, or intensity
最大的;极度的
n. the greatest effort or amount someone can achieve
最大努力;极限
Example
Please handle this delicate glass bowl with utmost care.
请极其小心地拿放这只易碎的玻璃碗。
Protecting patient privacy is of the utmost importance when hospitals introduce digital systems for storing medical records.
医院引入电子病历存储系统时,保护患者隐私至关重要。
Collocations
- of the utmost importance
- with utmost care
- do your utmost
- utmost respect
Synonyms
- maximum
- greatest
Antonyms
- minimum
Usage tip
do one's utmost意为尽最大努力,常接to do。
FAQ
- What does utmost mean?
- greatest in degree, amount, or intensity the greatest effort or amount someone can achieve
- How is utmost pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌtməʊst/, US /ˈʌtmoʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.