| 词汇 | the least |
| 释义 | the leastthe least a) the smallest amount 〔数量〕最小；最少 Women work in those sectors of the job market which pay the least. 女性在就业市场中报酬最低的行业里工作。 Which method causes the least damage to the environment? 哪一种方法对环境危害最小？ b) used to emphasize how small something is, especially when it hardly exists at all 极微小的〔尤指几乎没有〕 I haven’t the least idea what you are talking about. 我一点也不明白你在说什么。 He used to wake at the least noise. 他以前总是有一点点动静就会醒过来。 c) used when you are saying what someone should do in a situation, and suggesting that they should really do more 起码能做的事情 The least you could do is give me her phone number. 你起码可以把她的电话号码告诉我。 The least they could have given her is some money towards the rent. 他们起码可以给她一点钱帮她交房租。 → the least at least1(3) |
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