foremost /ˈfɔːˌməʊst/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ The foremost thing or person in a group is the most important or best. 最重要的; 最好的

  例：

  He was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture.

  他是世界上最优秀的古印度文化学者之一。

• 2. 

  PHRASE You use first and foremost to emphasize the most important quality of something or someone. 首先 [强调]

  例：

  It is first and foremost a trade agreement.

  它首先是一项贸易协定。