paramount

英 [ˈpærəmaʊnt]

美 [ˈpærəmaʊnt]

adj. 至为重要的; 首要的; 至高无上的; 至尊的; 权力最大的

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Collins.1 / BNC.8681 / COCA.9287

牛津词典

adj.

至为重要的；首要的
more important than anything else
1. This matter is of paramount importance .
  此事至关重要。
2. Safety is paramount.
  安全至上。
至高无上的；至尊的；权力最大的
having the highest position or the greatest power
1. China's paramount leader
  中国的最高领导人

柯林斯词典

ADJ 最重要的；首要的
Something that isparamountor ofparamountimportance is more important than anything else.
1. The child's welfare must be seen as paramount...
  必须把儿童福利摆在首位。
2. Nitrogen is of paramount importance to life on earth.
  氮对地球上的生命至关重要。
3. ...the paramount need for a peaceful solution to the crisis.
  和平解决危机的迫切性

英英释义

adj

having superior power and influence
1. the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
Synonym:overridingpredominantpredominatepreponderantpreponderating

双语例句

Finding a peaceful solution is of paramount importance.
最重要的是找到一个和平的解决方法。
We have reached a point in our development where the precise measurement of sections of time has become paramount;
我们到了自身发展的一个关键点&对于时间的准确测量变得极为重要；
With the rise of hacking and data sensitivity, the security is paramount.
随着黑客技术和数据敏感度的日益上升，安全问题也被提到了至高无上的地位。
She wrote to Paramount Studios and asked if they would audition her.
她写信给派拉蒙电影公司，询问他们是否同意让她去试镜。
Their parents can rest assured that their children's safety will be of paramount importance
家长尽可放心，孩子们的安全将成为重中之重。
Innovation is the theme of the new age and is of paramount importance to the world's socioeconomic development.
创新是新时代的主题，对于世界的社会经济发展至关重要。
For many, the elusive work-life balance is paramount.
对于许多女性而言，令人困惑的工作和生活平衡具有至高无上的重要性。
The physical and psychological health and welfare of the animals is paramount.
动物身体和心理的健康和它们的福利是最重要的。
The provision of book and other materials for purposes of research had always been considered of paramount importance.
为了研究的目的，图书和其它资料的提供一直被认为是最重要的。
Meaning is paramount in language learning.
语言学习中意义是最重要的。