first and foremost 前面可以加the吗

不可以,固定词组
He was first and foremost a scholar。
首先,他是一位学者。
First and foremost, the MPF System must provide quality service in the most cost-effective manner so that scheme members can get the most out of their MPF contributions。
?首要的目标是,强积金制度必须以最具成本效益的方法,提供优质的服务,使叁与这项计划的人士可从其强积金供款中获得最优厚的利益。