pervasive; ubiquitous; stop at nothing
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesidiom
reaching everywhere; pervasive; ubiquitous; there is no place one cannot reach
Describes the extensive scope, range, or influence of something, often used for abstract concepts or physical reach. Tone sandhi applies: 不 is pronounced bú (2nd tone) before 至 (4th tone).
Bacteria have an extremely wide range of activity, reaching everywhere.
The influence of the internet is ubiquitous, changing the way people live.
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His care is all-encompassing, making every employee feel warmth.
The applications of this new material are pervasive, involving everything from aviation to daily life.
idiom
to stop at nothing; to be unscrupulous; to do every possible evil thing
derogatoryCarries a strong negative connotation (derogatory). Describes exhaustive efforts in committing bad deeds or using any means necessary to achieve a goal, often immoral. Tone sandhi applies: 不 is pronounced bú (2nd tone) before 至 (4th tone).
They stopped at nothing, using threats and bribes.
To get that contract, he stopped at nothing, engaging in bribery and corruption.
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The enemy stopped at nothing in their cruel oppression of the villagers.
This corrupt official stopped at nothing in his means to amass wealth.