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单词 merest
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merest in British English

superlative adjective
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mere in British English 1

(mɪə)
adjectiveWord forms: superlative merest
being nothing more than something specified
she is a mere child
Word origin
C15: from Latin merus pure, unmixed

Examples of 'merest' in a sentence
merest

To her dismay it was as though he now found her repulsive, avoiding even the merest touch of her hand.
Forrest, Roberta WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM
There's not the merest nod towards the casualties or the pity of it all.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But to glide, with the merest whine, that's sedentary exploration at its finest.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At the merest mention that she is hungry, everyone springs into action.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Those five goals of the previous week were the merest memory.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It was the merest thread, but she had to pull it.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Stalkers say everything softly, with the merest hint of menace.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The poky stairs gave only the merest protest at his hard but careful tread.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The merest hint of a smirk will render your lives miserable for months.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Others are barely there, the merest hint of colour in a sheer, veil-like base.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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