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单词 utmost
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utmost

adjective
/ˈʌtməʊst/
/ˈʌtməʊst/
(also less frequent uttermost)
[only before noun]
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  1. greatest; most extreme
    • This is a matter of the utmost importance.
    • You should study this document with the utmost care.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryUtmost is used with these nouns:
    • care
    • caution
    • courtesy
    See full entry
    Word OriginOld English ūt(e)mest ‘outermost’ (see out, -most).

utmost

noun
/ˈʌtməʊst/
/ˈʌtməʊst/
[singular]
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  1. the greatest amount possible
    • Our resources are strained to the utmost.
    • He did his utmost (= tried as hard as possible) to persuade me not to go.
    Extra Examples
    • He did his utmost to ensure his children's happiness.
    • She performed to the utmost of her abilities.
    • The delays tried our patience to the utmost.
    • The situation calls for the utmost in tact.
    Word OriginOld English ūt(e)mest ‘outermost’ (see out, -most).
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