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单词 utmost
释义 ut·most
I. \ˈətˌmōst also chiefly Brit -_məst\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by most) of utmest, from Old English ūtmest, superl. adjective from ūt out (adverb) — more at out
1. : situated at the farthest point or extremity : most distant or remote in location : extreme
 < the utmost point of the earth — John Hunt >
 < the utmost island >
2. : of the greatest or highest degree : of the largest quantity, number, or amount
 < a matter calling for the utmost secrecy — E.S.McCartney >
 < living in the utmost misery — Angélica Mendoza >
 < separated with the utmost clearness of distinction — R.M.Weaver >
3. : final in order or time : last
 < obtain the utmost penny of his debt — Maria Edgeworth >
4. archaic : furthest extended : greatest in length, measure, or extent
 < put forth your hand to the utmost stretch — Henry Felton >
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ūtmest, from ūtmest, adjective
1. archaic : something that is most outward, distant, or remote : the farthest limit, part, or district (as of an extent or area)
 < a city … on the utmost of the ridge of a hill — George Sandys >
2.
 a. : the most possible : the extreme limit : the highest attainable point or degree
  < designed to provide the utmost in comfort — advt >
  < the modeling of individual figures was … the utmost they attempted — O. Elfrida Saunders >
  — used especially in the phrase to the utmost
  < decentralizing authority … to the utmost — A.L.Nickerson >
  < taxing my resources to the utmost — E.S.McCartney >
 b. : the highest, greatest, or best of one's abilities, powers, and resources
  < doing his utmost for a woman confided to his protection — Thomas De Quincey >
  < after society and culture have done their utmost — Ralph Linton >
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