1 minimum /ˈmɪnəməm/ noun plural minimums or technical minima /ˈmɪnəmə/ plural minimums or technical minima /ˈmɪnəmə/ Learner's definition of MINIMUM
[count]
: the lowest number or amount that is possible or allowed最小值；最低限度 —
usually singular通常用单数 -
Ten years is the minimum needed. = We'll need 10 years at a/the minimum. [=we'll need at least 10 years]最少需要十年时间。
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We need to keep expenses to a (bare) minimum. [=we need to keep expenses as low as possible]我们需要把开销维持在最低限度。
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often + of — opposite maximum 2 minimum /ˈmɪnəməm/ adjective
2 minimum
/ˈmɪnəməm/
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Learner's definition of MINIMUM
always used before a noun
: least or lowest possible in amount or degree最小的；最低限度的 -
They made the repairs with minimum [=minimal] disruption to the schedule.他们在修补时尽量减少对进程的影响。
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What are the minimum requirements for the job?这项工作的最低要求是什么？
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minimum height/weight最低高度/重量
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The minimum sentence for her crime is 10 years.她的罪行最低得判10年。
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a minimum security prison [=a prison in which prisoners are allowed more freedom than in most other prisons because they are not considered dangerous or likely to escape]开放式监狱
— opposite maximum 3 minimum /ˈmɪnəməm/ adverb
3 minimum
/ˈmɪnəməm/
adverb
Learner's definition of MINIMUM