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单词 mere
释义

mere ​‌‌

​adjective​only before noun
UK /mɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
mere noun
c’mere short form
Word Forms
adjectivemere
superlativemerest
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    used for emphasizing that something is small or unimportant

    I’ve lost a mere two pounds.

    Her comments are mere opinion, not fact.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
    little
    few
    slight
    Synonyms and related words
    Unimportant
    unimportant
    minor
    irrelevant
  2. 2
    used for emphasizing the importance or influence of something, although it seems like only a small thing

    The mere fact that he came to see her made her feel loved.

    the merest:

    Robert detected the merest sign of disapproval in her face.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key

mere

​adjective​only before noun
US /mɪr/
Other entries for this word
mere noun
c’mere short form
Word Forms
adjectivemere
superlativemerest
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    used for emphasizing that something is small or unimportant

    I’ve lost a mere two pounds.

    Her comments are mere opinion, not fact.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
    little
    few
    slight
    Synonyms and related words
    Unimportant
    unimportant
    minor
    irrelevant
  2. 2
    used for emphasizing the importance or influence of something, although it seems like only a small thing

    The mere fact that he came to see her made her feel loved.

    the merest:

    Robert detected the merest sign of disapproval in her face.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key

mere

​noun countable ​mainly literary
UK /mɪə(r)/
Other entries for this word
mere adjective
c’mere short form
Word Forms
singularmere
pluralmeres
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a lake
    Synonyms and related words
    Lakes and ponds
    billabong
    L
    lagoon

mere

​noun countable ​mainly literary
US /mɪr/
Other entries for this word
mere adjective
c’mere short form
Word Forms
singularmere
pluralmeres
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a lake
    Synonyms and related words
    Lakes and ponds
    billabong
    L.
    lagoon
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