Word · Frequency #9464
utmosts
/ˈʌtˌmoʊst/
noun
最大限度；极限；极度
utmosts is the plural of utmost.
the greatest possible amount or degree
- 1.
The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.
最大可能的能力、范围或数量；最大值
- 2.
the greatest possible degree
可能达到的最大程度
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
In use
She did her utmost to help the lost child find his parents.
We should use our time to the utmost while we are young.
The volunteers gave their utmost to the cleanup.
he tried his utmost
Connections
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。
Idioms & figurative uses
- do one's utmost
- 全力以赴She did her utmost to finish the project on time.她全力以赴按时完成了项目。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
utmost 联想为 'up most'，就是'最大程度'。
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。
Grammar Note
不可数名词，通常与定冠词the连用。
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.
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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