英语词汇“minimum”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use minimum to describe an amount which is the smallest that is possible, allowed, or required.

He was only five feet nine, the minimum height for a policeman.

...a rise in the minimum wage.

Synonyms: lowest, smallest, least, slightest More Synonyms of minimum

Minimum is also a noun.

This will take a minimum of one hour. [+ of]

Four foot should be seen as an absolute minimum.

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

You use minimum to state how small an amount is.

The basic needs of life are available with minimum effort.

Neil and Chris try to spend the minimum amount of time on the garden.

Minimum is also a noun.

With a minimum of fuss, she produced the grandson he had so desperately wished for.

3. adverb

If you say that something is a particular amount minimum, you mean that this is the smallest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a largeramount is acceptable or very possible.

You're talking over a thousand pounds minimum for one course.

See at the most

See to a/the minimum

More Synonyms of minimum

Chinese translation of 'minimum'

minimum

(ˈmɪnɪməm)

adj

(= lowest, smallest) 最低的 (zuì dī de)
(= little) 最少的 (zuì shǎo de)

n (c)

最少量 (zuì shǎo liàng)
to reduce/keep sth to a minimum 将(將)某物降到/保持在最低限度 (jiāng mǒuwù jiàngdào/bǎochí zài zuì dī xiàndù)
a minimum of ... 最少的 ... (zuì shǎo de ... )
three months minimum 最少3个(個)月 (zuì shǎo sān gè yuè)

单词	minimum
释义	Trends of minimum View usage for: minimum (mɪnɪməm) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use minimum to describe an amount which is the smallest that is possible, allowed, or required. He was only five feet nine, the minimum height for a policeman. ...a rise in the minimum wage. Synonyms: lowest, smallest, least, slightest More Synonyms of minimum Minimum is also a noun. This will take a minimum of one hour. [+ of] Four foot should be seen as an absolute minimum. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use minimum to state how small an amount is. The basic needs of life are available with minimum effort. Neil and Chris try to spend the minimum amount of time on the garden. Minimum is also a noun. With a minimum of fuss, she produced the grandson he had so desperately wished for. 3. adverb If you say that something is a particular amount minimum, you mean that this is the smallest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a largeramount is acceptable or very possible. You're talking over a thousand pounds minimum for one course. 4. See at the most 5. See to a/the minimum More Synonyms of minimum minimum in British English (ˈmɪnɪməm) nounWord forms: plural -mums or -ma (-mə) 1. the least possible amount, degree, or quantity 2. the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached the minimum in our temperature record this month was 50° 3. (modifier) being the least possible, recorded, allowed, etc minimum age 4. mathematics a value of a function that is less than any neighbouring value adjective 5. of or relating to a minimum or minimums Word origin C17: from Latin: smallest thing, from minimus least minimum in American English (ˈmɪnəməm) nounWord forms: plural ˈminimums or ˈminima (ˈmɪnəmə) 1. the smallest quantity, number, or degree possible or permissible 2. the lowest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; lowest limit of variation 3. Ancient Mathematics the smallest of a specified set of real numbers adjective 4. smallest possible, permissible, or reached 5. of, marking, or setting a minimum or minimums Word origin L, neut. of minimus, least, superl. < base of minor, minor Examples of 'minimum' in a sentence minimum The goalkeeper palmed it away with minimum fuss. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The policy would set a minimum amount of tax payable on a pack. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Maybe a minimum tariff of five years will make more drivers pull over first. The Sun (2016) Since dropping to the minimum distance this term she's really found her form. The Sun (2016) Yesterday he was jailed for a minimum 25 years after a jury found him guilty of murder. The Sun (2016) He was jailed for life with a minimum term of 10 years in February last year. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The company said that it had had to keep fare rises 'to a minimum' to keep passenger numbers up. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He was convicted of murder in 2000 and sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years before he could be considered for parole. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Look back through history, and there was usually a minimum of a month between the last big game of the season and the first Lions tour match. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This court now has to determine the minimum term. The Sun (2013) They are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature for each zone. Bloom, Adrian Winter Garden Glory (1993) We have called for a minimum of six months for anyone caught carrying a knife. The Sun (2009) Utility bills have jumped and the minimum wage has risen. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We all require a certain minimum quality of life to be happy. Paul Martin MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005) They are also given optimum light which lets them flower at minimum height. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The minimum amount is at least half an hour of vigorous exercise three times a week. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Take a minimum of five good pictures of both the exterior and interior. The Sun (2011) He is serving a life sentence with a minimum of eight years. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The guaranteed minimum future value means there is no risk of negative equity. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Regulation clearly has an important role in ensuring competition and setting minimum acceptable standards. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Their running techniques have been studied and refined so that they use minimum effort for maximum output. Times, Sunday Times (2012) What does that imply for the minimum acceptable income from the project? Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) Yet this time they have done it with the minimum of fuss. The Sun (2013) What is the basic happy minimum? Times, Sunday Times (2016) Two volumes minimum, he now thought. Claire Harman ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (2005) Our lawyers and bankers largely look after themselves, while taxpayers ensure a basic minimum for all. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Storage, offer free collection or van hire with a minimum storage term. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You'll need a minimum 2.2 honours degree. The Sun (2012) In other languages minimum British English: minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ ADJECTIVE You use minimum to describe an amount which is the smallest that is possible, allowed, or required. The hotel has a minimum two-night stay at weekends. American English: minimum Arabic: الْـحَدُّ الْأَدْنَى Brazilian Portuguese: mínimo Chinese: 最低的 Croatian: najmanji Czech: minimální Danish: minimum Dutch: minimaal European Spanish: mínimo Finnish: vähimmäis- French: minimum German: Mindest- Greek: ελάχιστος κατώτερο όριο Italian: minimo Japanese: 最小の Korean: 최소의 Norwegian: minste Polish: minimalny European Portuguese: mínimo Romanian: minim Russian: минимальный Latin American Spanish: mínimo Swedish: lägsta Thai: ต่ำที่สุด Turkish: en az Ukrainian: мінімальний Vietnamese: tối thiểu British English: minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ NOUN A minimum is the least possible amount, degree, or quantity. This will take a minimum of one hour. American English: minimum Arabic: الْـحَدُّ الْأَدْنَى Brazilian Portuguese: mínimo Chinese: 最小值 Croatian: minimum Czech: minimum Danish: minimum Dutch: minimum European Spanish: mínimo Finnish: minimi French: minimum German: Minimum Greek: ελάχιστο Italian: minimo Japanese: 最小限 Korean: 최소 Norwegian: minimum Polish: minimum European Portuguese: mínimo Romanian: minimă Russian: минимум Latin American Spanish: mínimo Swedish: minimum Thai: จำนวนน้อยที่สุด Turkish: en az Ukrainian: мінімум Vietnamese: lượng tối thiểu Chinese translation of 'minimum' minimum (ˈmɪnɪməm) adj (= lowest, smallest) 最低的 (zuì dī de) (= little) 最少的 (zuì shǎo de) n (c) 最少量 (zuì shǎo liàng) to reduce/keep sth to a minimum 将(將)某物降到/保持在最低限度 (jiāng mǒuwù jiàngdào/bǎochí zài zuì dī xiàndù) a minimum of ... 最少的 ... (zuì shǎo de ... ) three months minimum 最少3个(個)月 (zuì shǎo sān gè yuè) (adjective) in the sense of lowest Definition of, being, or showing a minimum or minimums The minimum we need for the business is £5000. Synonyms lowest smallest least If you like cheese, go for the ones with the least fat. slightest minimal effective defence with minimal expenditure least possible littlest Opposites most , highest , greatest , largest , maximum (noun) in the sense of lowest Definition the least possible amount, degree, or quantity She has cut her teaching hours to a minimum. Synonyms lowest least depth slightest lowest level nadir bottom level Additional synonyms in the sense of least Definition smallest If you like cheese, go for the ones with the least fat. Synonyms smallest, meanest, fewest, minutest, lowest, tiniest, minimum, slightest, minimal in the sense of minimal Definition of the least possible quantity or degree effective defence with minimal expenditure Synonyms minimum, smallest, least, slightest, token, nominal, negligible, least possible, littlest Synonyms of 'minimum' minimum Explore 'minimum' in the dictionary
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