utmost

adj.

1. 最大的；极度的
   greatest; most extreme
   1. This is a matter of the utmost importance.
      这是个极其重要的问题。
   2. You should study this document with the utmost care.
      你们对这个文件的研究应该慎之又慎。

noun

1. 最大量；最大限度；极限；最大可能
   the greatest amount possible
   1. Our resources are strained to the utmost.
      我们的资源极端紧缺。
   2. He did his utmost (= tried as hard as possible) to persuade me not to go.
      他使尽浑身解数劝我别去。

1. ADJ 极度的；最大的
   You can use utmost to emphasize the importance or seriousness of something or to emphasize the way that it is done.
   1. It is a matter of the utmost urgency to find out what has happened to these people...
      当务之急是要弄清楚这些人出了什么事。
   2. Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness...
      安全问题的处理极其严肃。
   3. You should proceed with the utmost caution...
      你应该小心行事。
   4. Utmost care must be taken not to spill any of the contents.
      千万注意里面的东西一点都不能洒出来。
2. N-SING 极度；极限；最大可能
   If you say that you are doing your utmost to do something, you are emphasizing that you are trying as hard as you can to do it.
   1. He would have done his utmost to help her, of that she was certain...
      他肯定会尽最大努力帮她，这一点她非常肯定。
   2. He will try his utmost to help them by means of his conventional medical knowledge.
      他将会用自己的传统医学知识尽全力帮助他们。
3. PHRASE 尽力；极度
   If you say that something is done to the utmost, you are emphasizing that it is done to the greatest extent, amount, or degree possible.
   1. My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost...
      我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。
   2. The best plan is to continue to attack him to the utmost of our power.
      最佳方案就是继续不遗余力地攻击他。

1. They mean to bleed the British to the utmost.
   他们要最大限度地榨取英国人的财富。
2. One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other
   有一点可以肯定，那就是双方都非常尊重对方。
3. It is a matter of the utmost urgency to find out what has happened to these people
   当务之急是要弄清楚这些人出了什么事。
4. Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness
   安全问题的处理极其严肃。
5. You should proceed with the utmost caution
   你应该小心行事。
6. Utmost care must be taken not to spill any of the contents.
   千万注意里面的东西一点都不能洒出来。
7. He would have done his utmost to help her, of that she was certain
   他肯定会尽最大努力帮她，这一点她非常肯定。
8. He will try his utmost to help them by means of his conventional medical knowledge.
   他将会用自己的传统医学知识尽全力帮助他们。
9. My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost
   我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。
10. The best plan is to continue to attack him to the utmost of our power.
    最佳方案就是继续不遗余力地攻击他。
11. Exert yourself to the utmost!
    子其勉之！
12. He would keep his pledge to the utmost of his power.
    他将极力信守他的誓言。
13. Now that you put your hand to the work, you should do your utmost to finish it.
    既然你已经着手这项工作了，那就应该尽力完成它。
14. He showed the greatest [ the utmost] patience.
    他表现出最大的耐心。
15. He was even more cautious than ever, and did his utmost to win the trust and favour of the superior.
    他更加谨小慎微，兢兢业业，以尽力取信讨好其上司。
16. Translation demands utmost care.
    翻译工作需要特别细心。
17. We'll do our utmost to avoid accidents.
    我们将极力避免发生事故。
18. We must do our utmost to catch up with the foremost.
    我们要急起直追，迎头赶上。
19. The ambassador did his utmost to prevent the outbreak of hostilities.
    这位大使竭尽全力防止战事的爆发。
20. That is the utmost that I can do.
    我最多只能做到那样。
21. Without problem, the utmost problem.
    没有问题是最大的问题。
22. He exerted his utmost strength.
    他把吃奶的劲儿都用出来了。
23. The ability for him to get the job is utmost.
    他得到这份工作的可能性极大。
24. The noise has reached beyond the utmost of my patience.
    噪声已经超过了我忍耐的极限。
25. I think your interest and experience are of utmost importance.
    我认为，求职者的兴趣和经验是最重要的。
26. I need to speak to you on a matter of utmost importance.
    我需要和你谈谈一件极为重要的事情。
27. Children need the utmost in love and security.
    儿童需要最多的爱和最大的安全。
28. To achieve this prospect, we have done a great deal, making our utmost effort and utmost sincerity.
    为此，我们尽了一起的努力，显示了最大的诚意，做了许多工作。
29. I have done my utmost.
    我已竭尽所能了。
30. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you.
    我对你除了敬重没有其他想法。

noun

1. the greatest possible degree
   1. he tried his utmost

   Synonym:    uttermostmaximumlevel best

adj

1. (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order
   1. had traveled to the farthest frontier
   2. don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree
   3. explored the furthest reaches of space
   4. the utmost tip of the peninsula

   Synonym:    farthermostfarthestfurthermostfurthestuttermost

2. highest in extent or degree
   1. to the last measure of human endurance
   2. whether they were accomplices in the last degree or a lesser one was...to be determined individually

   Synonym:    last