foremost
/ˈfɔːməʊst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːrməʊst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfȯr-ˌmōst/ (ame, mw)
foremost — 形容詞
- foremostpositive
- more foremostcomparative
- most foremostsuperlative
1. being the most important, respected, or well-known in a particular field or grou
最重要的
在特定領域中佔首要地位
being the most important, respected, or well-known in a particular field or group.
Dr. Okafor is considered the foremost expert on tropical diseases in West Africa.
Okafor 醫師被認為是西非熱帶疾病領域最重要的專家。
foremost + expert for the top figure in a field
Environmental protection has become the foremost concern for the city council this year.
環保已成為今年市議會最關心的議題。
foremost + concern for top-priority issues
The library's collection of ancient manuscripts is among the foremost in the world.
該圖書館的古代手稿收藏在世界上名列前茅。
Rania is regarded as the foremost violinist of her generation by music critics.
Rania 被樂評人視為同世代中最傑出的小提琴家。
Safety remains the foremost priority when designing new playground equipment.
設計新遊樂場設備時，安全仍是最重要的考量。
- leading
more common and less formal; works for companies, countries, or people in competitive contexts
- preeminent
more formal than 'foremost'; emphasizes universal recognition, especially in academic or artistic fields
- top
informal and versatile; used in everyday situations for anything from grades to priorities
- chief
most natural in institutional or organizational roles (chief executive, chief concern)
文法句型
foremost + noun
用法筆記
Typically used attributively — placed before the noun it modifies. Saying 'the expert is foremost' sounds unnatural; use 'the foremost expert' instead.
常見錯誤
foremost — 副詞
1. as the most basic or important thing to consider, before all other matters.
首先；首要地
表示某事應優先考慮
as the most basic or important thing to consider, before all other matters.
First and foremost, we need to ensure every student has access to clean water.
首先，我們必須確保每位學生都能獲得乾淨的飲用水。
sentence opener: first and foremost + clause
The committee's concern was first and foremost with the safety of the workers.
委員會最關心的首先是工人的安全。
Jabari's goal was first and foremost to finish the project on time without cutting corners.
Jabari 的目標首先是按時完成專案，不得偷工減料。
First and foremost, parents want their children to grow up safe and healthy.
首先，父母都希望孩子能平安健康地長大。
- first of all
more neutral and less emphatic than 'first and foremost'
- above all
similar meaning but used to single out the most significant point among several
文法句型
first and foremost + [clause]
be + first and foremost
用法筆記
Most often occurs in the fixed phrase 'first and foremost,' used to introduce the single most important point. Using 'foremost' alone for this meaning is rare and may sound dated in modern English.
常見錯誤
2. used to single out the most significant point among several that have been menti
最重要的是
用來強調論點中的重點
used to single out the most significant point among several that have been mentioned, often in a list or argument.
Several issues need attention, foremost among them the shortage of teachers in rural schools.
有幾個問題需要關注，其中最重要的是偏鄉學校師資不足的問題。
foremost among + noun phrase for the top item in a list
The charity focuses on education, healthcare, and foremost providing meals for hungry children.
該慈善機構關注教育、醫療保健，最重要的是為飢餓的兒童提供餐食。
Padma was chosen for her experience, her judgment, and foremost her integrity.
Padma 之所以被選中，是因為她的經驗、判斷力，最重要的是她的正直。
The new regulations aim, foremost, to reduce air pollution from coal-fired factories.
新法規的主要目的是減少燃煤工廠的空氣污染。
- most importantly
less formal and far more common in everyday usage
- above all
similar meaning, preferred in both formal and informal contexts
文法句型
foremost among + noun phrase
X, Y, and foremost Z
用法筆記
Often appears in the structure 'foremost among them/these' or as a sentence adverb set off by commas. In informal speech, 'above all' or 'most importantly' is far more common than using 'foremost' alone.