minimal /ˈmɪnəməl/ adjective Learner's definition of MINIMAL
[more minimal; most minimal]
: very small or slight in size or amount极小的；极少的 -
The storm caused minimal damage.这场风暴引起的损毁极小。
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The costs were minimal.花费很少。
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areas at minimal risk for flooding极少发洪水的区域
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They made the repairs with minimal disruption [=with the least possible disruption] to the schedule.他们在修补时尽量减少对进程的影响。