foremost
/ˈfɔ:məust; `fɔrˌmost/ adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
most famous or important; best or chief 最著名的; 最重要的; 最好的; 主要的
the foremost painter of his time 在他那个时代里首屈一指的画家.
2 (idm 习语) first and foremost => first2. foremost, adv in the first position 居於首位
She ranks foremost among the country's leading conductors. 她在国内第一流指挥家中名列榜首.