adj 最大(远)的;极度的(of the highest degree;extreme)[作attrib]：with the～strength/interest 以最大的力量/兴趣;a matter of～concern 极受关注的事;in the～danger 在极度危险之中;to the～limits (of endurance)达到(忍耐的)最大极限;have the～confidence (in sb's ability)(对某人能力)有最大把握;take the ～care (of one's body) 极为关心(自己的身体健康);It was of the～importance that the bosses should not get wind of the matter. 极为重要的是千万不能让老板得知此事的风声。the～ends of the earth/regions of the north 地球的两极/最远的北部地区;〖同〗greatest，maximum，highest;chief，major，main，prime，primary;

n极限(度);最大能力(the highest point or degree;the best of one's abilities， etc)[C， the～]：(ship) provide the～in comfort/luxury(船)提供最大限度的舒适/极为豪华; try one's power to the～最大限度地发挥个人的能力;enjoy oneself to the～尽情享受;His endurance was tested to the～. 他的耐性已到了极限(已忍无可忍了)。Her means were stretched to the～. 她的经济状况紧张到了极点。do/try one's～to win/please sb/prevent the outbreak of hostilities 尽最大的能力取胜/使某人开心/避免战事的爆发;He had been doing his～for the welfare of the shop. 他一直在为商店的繁荣尽最大能力。〖同〗ultimate，best，peak;

【说明】uttermost 尤其用于文学语言，又如：The explorers reached the～limits of the ice pack. (探险者到达海上浮冰群最远处。)The oarsman strained to the～of their strength. (划浆人用尽了最大力量。)