the be-all and end-allIMPORTANTthe most important part of a situation or of someone’s life 首要的事情,最要紧的事情the be-all and end-all of For Jim, making money was the be-all and end-all of his job. 对吉姆来讲,挣钱是他工作中最要紧的事情。
the be-all and end-all• Is food and comfort the be-all and end-all?• However, it was said that looking at the employee's base was not the be-all and end-all.• However, weight is not the be-all and end-all and you must keep a check on your general shape and fitness.
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