| 单词 | least |
| 释义 | least¹ 1.(the smallest amount possible)最少；最小 those who need help the least那些最不需要帮助的人 2.(referring to a particular quality)(与形容词或副词连用, 表示某一特性)最缺, 最少, 最不 the airlines that performed least well in the survey在调查中表现最不好的航空公司 We got the least expensive seats.我们抢到了最便宜的座位。 He is seen as the candidate least able to unite the party.他被认为是最没有能力团结政党的候选人。 What type of online business is least likely to succeed?哪种在线商业模式最不可能成功？ 3.(to the smallest extent)(与动词连用)毫不, 根本不, 一点儿也不 He found love when he least expected it.他在最意想不到的时候找到了爱情。 the least最不 We liked it the least of all the flavours.所有的味道中我们最不喜欢这种味道。 4.least of all (after negative statements)(用于否定句)最不, 尤其 No one ever reads these articles, least of all me.从没有人读这些文章, 我就更不用说了。 5.not least(用于强调某一重要例证或原因)尤其, 特别 not least because尤其是因为 least² (indicating the smallest amount)(与不可数名词连用)最少的, 最小的 the least最少 He earns the least money of all.他在所有人中赚钱最少。 least³1.the least (the slightest)(与可数名词连用)最少的, 最小的 He doesn't have the least chance of winning.他没有一点儿获胜的机会。 not to have the least idea一点儿也不知道 What was she doing there?—I haven't the least idea.她在那里做什么？——我一点儿也不清楚。 2.【生】小；侏；倭 the least weasel伶鼬 3.the least bitorin the least bit(置于形容词、过去分词前, 用于加强否定语气)丝毫, 一点儿 Alice wasn't the least bit frightened.艾丽丝一点儿也不害怕。 She wasn't in the least bit surprised.她一点儿也不惊讶。 least⁴1.(the smallest amount)最小物；最少量 Graduates in IT earn most, and those in education earn least.信息技术专业的毕业生赚钱最多, 而教育学专业的毕业生赚得最少。 Japan spends the least per student.日本花在每名学生身上的钱最少。 2.the least sb could do某人至少应该做的事；某人起码应该做的事 Well, the least you can do, if you won't help me yourself, is to tell me where to go instead.好吧, 你自己不帮我, 最起码也得告诉我该上哪儿去呀。 The least his hotel could do is provide a little privacy.他的酒店至少可以提供一点隐私保护。 the least sb can do某人最起码能做的事 It's the least I can do.这是我最起码可以做的事情。 3.the least of sth (the least important)…最不重要；…根本无所谓 Shortage of time was the least of his problems.他面临的诸多问题中, 缺少时间是最微不足道的。 4.at leastorat the least (as a minimum)至少；最少；不少于 Aim to have at least half a pint of milk each day.目标是每天至少喝半品脱牛奶。 It'll cost at least £200.那至少花费200英镑。 About two-thirds of adults consult their doctor at least once a year.约有三分之二的成年人至少每年就医一次。 (if nothing else)(表示真实性或可能性)至少, 起码, 最不济 At the very least, I needed some sleep.起码我得睡一会儿。 But at least nobody was hurt.但起码没有人受伤。 You could at least have written.你至少可以写下来。 (indicating an advantage)(表示相对于不利条件或糟糕情形)起码, 不管怎样 We don't know how he is but at least he's still alive.我们不知道他的情况如何, 但至少知道他仍然活着。 (qualifying a statement)(表示更正或改变自己刚说过的话)至少, 起码 It's totally unfair—at least, that's my opinion.这完全不公平——至少, 我认为不公平。 The police say his death was an accident, officially at least.警方称他的死是个意外, 起码官方消息如此。 5.not … in the least一点儿也不…；丝毫不… I don't mind in the least.我一点儿也不介意。 6.to say the least至少可以说；往轻里说；客气点儿说 Accommodation was basic to say the least.往轻里说是住宿条件简陋。 |
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