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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