uppermost
adjective /ˈʌpəməʊst/
/ˈʌpərməʊst/
- [usually before noun] (formal) higher or nearer the top than other things
最高的；最上端的；最上面的 - the uppermost branches of the tree
树顶端的枝桠
- the uppermost branches of the tree
- [not usually before noun] more important than other things in a particular situation
最重要；最关键 - These thoughts were uppermost in my mind.
我心里想的最多的就是这些事。 - Defence is no longer uppermost in their priorities.
国防不再是他们的首要任务。
- These thoughts were uppermost in my mind.