(每日一词)paramount

paramount

adjective 

UK   /ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/ 

US   /ˈper.ə.maʊnt/ formal

 

meaning: 

more important than anything else 至上的,首要的



例句:There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.

很多事情要优先解决,但当务之急是减少预算赤字。

 

词汇助记:

前缀:par- 表示per- 穿过,透过, 从头到位从始至终(perfect)

词根:mount- 高


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