most

[məust]

adj.最多的, 大多数的
adv.最, 最多, 极其
pron.大多数, 大部分
n.最多

a.

1. (many, much的最高级)最多的; 最高程度的

Which of you has made the most mistakes?

你们当中谁错得最多?

2. 多数的; 大部分的

Most birds can fly.

多数的鸟会飞。

pron.

1. 最大量, 最多数, 最高额[the S]

I did the most I could.

我已尽最大的努力去做了。

2. 大部分, 大多数[(+of)]

Of course most of them don't agree with his opinion.

当然, 他们中大多数人都不同意他的意见。

ad.

1. (用以构成形容词或副词的最高级)最

Of the three questions, this is the most difficult.

三个问题中这是最难的。

2. (much的最高级)最多, 最大程度地

She gave money most generously.

她付钱最大方。

3. 非常, 很

It is really most unfortunate.

这真是太不幸了。

4. 【美】【口】差不多, 几乎

词义辨析

同义:

a.最多的; 最大的

greatest  extreme  maximum  supreme  highest  majority  

同义参见:

virtually  utmost  

反义:

a.最多的; 最高程度的

least  fewest  

英英释义

形容词 most:

(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number

the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree

副词 most:

used to form the superlative

同义词：to the highest degree

very

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished

同义词：about, just about, almost, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh

短语词组

at (the) most

1. 至多

It will take two hours at most to get there.

最多两小时便可到达那里。

make the most of

1. 充分利用

We should make the most of our time.

我们应该充分利用时间。

补充

mostmost英:[məust] 美:[most]adv.1.最It was the most exciting holiday I've ever had.那是我经历过的最令人兴奋的假日。Of course you're the most aristocratic of the two of us.你当然是我们两个人中最有贵族气派的。2.很, 非常He spoke most bitterly of his experiences in prison.他非常痛苦地讲述了他在监狱中的经历。pron.1.大多数, 大部分We spend most of March ploughing.三月份的大部分时间我们都在春耕。Most of her books were stolen.她的大部分书都被偷走了。2.最高额; 最大值Do the most you can.尽你最大的力量去做。adj.1.最大的, 最多的Peter made the most mistakes of all the class.全班同学中, 彼得出的错最多。

例句

1. It is a myth that most people object to multinational chains.大多数人反对跨国连锁集团这种说法纯属杜撰。 2. In most cases, your guarantee will still be valid.在大多数情况下, 你的保修单仍将有效。 3. This is when most work gets done.这是在大部分工作都完成了的时候。 4. The President himself won the most votes.总统本人得票最多。 5. most were from affluent backgrounds.大多数人出身富裕家庭。 6. He knows the area better than most.他比大多数人都更了解这个地区。 7. most of my friends have moved away.我的大多数朋友已经搬走了。 8. most of the time we get on well.大多数时候我们相处融洽。 9. I spent most of my career working abroad.我职业生涯的大部分时间在国外度过。 10. most of the class passed.班上大多数人都考试及格了。 11. I was awake most of the night.晚上大部分时间我都醒着。 12. most of us work in the centre of town.我们中的大多数人在市中心工作。 13. Peter earned most.彼得挣的钱最多。 14. The most they earn a day is £10.他们每天最多挣10英镑。 15. The most we can do is wait.我们能做的只有等待。 16. What she feared most was becoming like her mother.她最怕的就是变得像她妈妈那样。 17. what surprised me most最让我吃惊的 18. It's the most expensive restaurant in town.这是城里最贵的餐馆。 19. He was one of the most influential performers of modern jazz.他是现代爵士乐最有影响力的表演者之一。 20. That's where we go most often.那是我们最常去的地方。 21. Of all of us, Brian gets bored most easily.在我们所有人当中, 布赖恩最容易感到厌烦。 22. You've been most kind, Mr Lewis.刘易斯先生, 你真是太好了。 23. She praised his compassion, wisdom, and most importantly, his decisiveness.她赞扬了他的同情心和智慧, 还有最重要的一个优点——坚决果断。 24. most of all, he was glad to be back in Paris.最重要的是, 他很高兴回到了巴黎。 25. [as determiner]they've had the most success.他们取得了最大的成功。 26. [as pronoun]they had the most to lose.他们损失最大。 27. [as determiner]the two-pin sockets found in most European countries.大多数欧洲国家都有的双插头插座。 28. [as pronoun]I spent most of the winter on the coast.我冬天大部分时间在海滨度过。 29. the things he most enjoyed.他最喜爱的东西。 30. what she wanted most of all.她最想要的东西。 31. the most important event of my life.我生命中最重要的事情。 32. sandy plains where fire tends to spread most quickly.火势蔓延最快的沙质平原。 33. it was most kind of you.你真好。 34. that is most probably correct.那很可能是对的。 35. most everyone understood.几乎人人都懂。 36. the walk took four minutes at the most.这段路最多步行四分钟。 37. the older members, for the most part, shun him.年长的会员通常会避开他。 38. he was eager to make the most of his visit.他渴望能充分利用好这次访问。 39. how to make the most of your features.怎样能最好地展现你的五官。 40. Who got the most points?谁得分最高？ 41. The children had the most fun.孩子们玩得最开心。 42. We all worked hard but I did the most.我们所有人工作都很努力，但我做得最多。 43. most people in this country have a television.这个国家大部份人都有电视机。 44. I like most Italian food.差不多所有意大利食品我都喜欢吃。 45. There were 20 people there, at the most.那里至多只有20人。 46. It's the most beautiful house I've ever seen.那是我所见过的最漂亮的房子。 47. I work most efficiently in the morning.我早上的工作效率最高。 48. What do you miss most when you're abroad?你在国外的时候，最想念的是什么？ 49. We heard a most interesting talk about Japan.我们听了一个有关日本的讲座，十分有趣。 50. most people believe this.大多数人相信这一点。 51. most eligible voters went to the polls.大多数有投票权的选民都去投票站投了票。 52. "I'm afraid of most dogs, but not this one."大多数的狗我都害怕，但这只我不怕。 53. I like most foods.大多数食物我都喜欢。 54. Choosing a color took the most time.挑选颜色花了大部分时间。 55. That family owned the most land.那个家庭拥有的土地最多。 56. Unfortunately the negative aspects of our schools get the most attention.遗憾的是，我们学校差的方面受到的关注最多。 57. "Menu items are, for the most part, under $5. [=almost all the menu items cost less than $5]"菜单上的大部分菜都不到5美元。 58. "We wanted to keep it simple, and I think we were successful for the most part."我们要保持简朴。我想我们基本上做到了这一点。 59. "Streets fill with people during the festival, but for the most part [=usually, most of the time] it's a quiet, sleepy town."节日期间街道上挤满了人，但在平日，这是个安静冷清的小镇。 60. "Of all the gifts he received that day, the book pleased him most."那天在他收到的所有礼物中，他最喜欢这本书。 61. What matters most to you?什么对你最重要？ 62. The island is the most southern in the chain.小岛位于岛链的最南端。 63. You'll benefit most from the exercises if you do them every day.如果你每天坚持锻炼，你将最大限度地受益。 64. most active/important最活跃的/重要的 65. most actively/importantly最活跃地/重要地 66. It's the most challenging job she has ever had.这是她做过的最具挑战性的工作。 67. the most beautiful woman there那里最美丽的女人 68. Even the most careful of us make mistakes.即使是我们当中最仔细的人也会犯错误。 69. the most common/popular kind最普通/流行的类型 70. The report shows the intersections at which accidents are most likely to occur.报告展示了最可能发生事故的十字路口。 71. the most widely used treatment最广泛使用的疗法 72. He is a most careful driver.他是个非常小心的司机。 73. Their argument was most persuasive.他们的论点非常有说服力。 74. It took an hour at most. [=it took no more than an hour; it took an hour or less than an hour]最多花了一个小时。 75. She only worked here for a month or two at the most.她在这里顶多工作了一两个月。 76. "It costs, at most, only a few dollars."它最多就花费几美元。 77. This is worth $10 at most.这最多值10美元。 78. She was determined to make the most of the opportunity.她决心要充分利用这次机会。 79. "The most I can give you is $10. [=I can give you $10, but I can't give you more than $10]"我最多只能给你10美元。 80. Is that the most you can do?你尽最大努力了吗？ 81. You'll need to make wise investments if you want get the most out of your money.如果想获得最大回报，你需要做出明智的投资。 82. A second chance is the most we can hope for now.我们现在最大的希望就是能再有一次机会。 83. "He tries hard, but that's the most [=all] we can say for him. [=the best thing we can say about him is that he tries hard]"他很努力，但这是我们能给予他的最高评价。 84. "Some people kept working, but most became discouraged and quit."有些人坚持工作，但大多数人心灰意冷并且放弃了。 85. Some of the chairs were broken but most were in good condition.一些椅子坏了，但大多数完好无损。 86. most (of the people) who were present voted in favor of the proposal.在场的大多数人都投票赞成这一提议。 87. most of them will appreciate the offer.他们当中的大多数人将感激这个提议。 88. She was more fragile than most.她比大多数人都更加脆弱。 89. most of it is hidden from view.它的大部分都是看不到的。 90. They spent most of the decade overseas.这十年他们大部分时间都在国外。 91. The cost of most everything is higher.几乎每一样东西都更贵了。 92. most anyone can go.几乎每一个人都能去。 93. most everywhere in the country差不多在这个国家每一个地方 94. We'll be arriving most any time now.我们随时都会到。 95. They most always skip lunch.他们几乎总是不吃午饭。