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paramount

/ˈpɛrəˌmaʊnt/

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1 · adjective

more important than anything else

至关重要的；首要的

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Passenger safety is paramount when the bridge is inspected.
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检查桥梁时，乘客安全是首要考虑。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌmaʊnt/

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