utmost

utmost
adjective
  1. [attrib.]most extreme; greatest
    极度的,最大的
    a matter of the utmost importance.
    最重要的事。
noun
  1. (the utmost)the greatest or most extreme extent or amount
    极限,极度,极致
    a plot that stretches credulity to the utmost.
    一个令人难以置信的情节。
常用词组
do one's utmost
  1. do the most that one is able
    竭力,尽全力
    Dan was doing his utmost to be helpful.
    丹竭尽全力助人。
语源
  1. Old English ūt(e)mest 'outermost' (see out, -most)
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