Word · Frequency #9464
utmost
最大限度；极限；极度
核心释义
the greatest possible amount or degree
- 1.
最大可能的能力、范围或数量；最大值
The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.
- 2.
可能达到的最大程度
the greatest possible degree
最大可能的能力、范围或数量；最大值；可能达到的最大程度；极限；最大限度；极度
用法In use
She did her utmost to help the lost child find his parents.
用法提示：utmost 作名词，在 do one's utmost 结构中表示‘最大努力’。
We should use our time to the utmost while we are young.
用法提示：utmost 作名词，用于 to the utmost 短语，意为‘到最大限度’。
The volunteers gave their utmost to the cleanup.
用法提示：utmost 作名词，作 give 的宾语，表示‘最大努力’。
he tried his utmost
do one's utmost to do sth
one's 随主语变化，如 his utmost、their utmost；后接不定式说明努力的目标。
She did her utmost to finish the report before the deadline.
她尽了最大努力在截止日期前完成报告。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- do one's utmost
- 尽最大努力
- She did her utmost to finish the project on time.她尽最大努力按时完成项目。
- try one's utmost
- 竭尽全力
- He tried his utmost to win the race.他竭尽全力赢得比赛。
- to the utmost
- 最大限度地
- The team worked to the utmost to meet the deadline.团队最大限度地努力以赶上截止日期。
- the utmost
- 最大努力
- They gave the utmost to support the cause.他们付出最大努力支持这项事业。
习语与比喻表达
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
utmost 联想为 'up most'，就是'最大程度'。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：formal writing、speech、emphasis 通常用于正式或强调语境，多出现在书面语和演讲中，日常对话中也较为常见。
语法说明Grammar Note
不可数名词，通常与定冠词the连用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all rhyme with 'utmost', sharing the same vowel and following consonant sounds (/oʊst/ or /moʊst/). Beware of lookalikes like 'outmost' (/aʊtmoʊst/) which sounds different.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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