【问】 The police had a difficult time，but they were most amused. (New Concept English，Book2，L. 65)

most在这里是构成形容词的最高级吗?

【答】 most除了用于构成形容词和副词的最高级之外，还可以用作形容词和副词的加强语，其语义相当于“very”或“extremely”(“很”、“极其”)。例如：

1. Recognizing who the customer was，the manager was most apologetic and reprimandedthe assistant severely. (New Concept English，Book 3，L. 31)

经理认出顾客是谁，表示非常抱歉，并狠狠地斥责了店员。

2. They have been most kind to me. (Bennet)

他们对我很好。