utmost
utmostadjective- [attrib.]most extreme; greatest
极度的,最大的
a matter of the utmost importance.
最重要的事。
noun- (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- 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- Old English ūt(e)mest 'outermost' (see out, -most)
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