adj.困难的( hard的最高级 );硬的;有力的;努力的;
例句:
Special schools were hardest hit.
特殊教育学校是受打击最为严重的。
He's trying his best / hardest / utmost , ie as much as he can.
他尽了最大的努力.
He worked hardest but was paid least.
他工作最辛苦,但所得报酬却最少.