merest
merest
Learner's definition of MERE
always used before a noun
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used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.仅仅的；只不过 -
She was a mere child [=she was only a child] when her father died.她父亲去世的时候她还只是个孩子。
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His voice did not rise above a mere whisper. = His voice did not rise above the merest [=slightest] whisper.他的声音充其量只是耳语。
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You can taste a mere hint of spice. = You can taste the merest hint of spice.你可以尝出一点点香料的味道。
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The trip takes a mere two hours. [=the trip takes only two hours]这次出行仅需两个小时。
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You can own this car for a mere 20 dollars a week.每个星期只要花上20美元，你就可以拥有这辆车。
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These mysteries can't be solved by mere mortals like us.这些奥秘不是我们这些凡夫俗子可以揭开的。
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used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence只凭…就可以；足以 -
The mere thought of going makes me nervous.想想要去我就紧张。
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The mere fact that he agreed to help us is a good sign.虽然仅仅是答应要帮助我们，但这也是一个好兆头。
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The mere/merest mention of his name makes her angry.只要一提他的名字她就生气。
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He gets sick at the merest sight of blood.他只要一见到血就恶心。