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

单词	least
释义	least I. \ˈlēst\ adjective Etymology: Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst; akin to Old Frisian lērest least; superl. corresponding to the compar. represented by Old English lǣssa less, smaller — more at less 1. : lowest in importance or position < the least of my worries > < anyone who preached its abrogation would be least in the Kingdom of Heaven — M.R.Cohen > 2. a. : smallest in size or degree < the least finger of his left hand appeared to have suffered a slight sprain — Elinor Wylie > b. now dialect : being the smallest or youngest child — often used in the phrase least one or least un < one of the least uns at home gets took down — M.E.Sheppard > < too busy … to show affection for any but the least one — Charlie M. Simon > c. : being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size — used in plant or animal names d. : smallest possible : slightest < the least noise would startle her > < negotiates his way with trust and the least violence — Robert Francis > < treasures every least indication that she may be softer than her sister — E.K.Brown > < the least means shall be used to achieve the greatest end — Robert Richman > < believed that the least government was the best government — Irving Stone > II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, from lǣst, adjective 1. : something that is least : something of the lowest or slightest possible value, importance, or scope < that's the least of my worries > < the least that may be said > < at his least … he is diverting — Robert Phelps > < the least it can then do is to lend a hand — W.H.Whyte > 2. : a game in skat in which the object is to win as few points as possible with jacks trumps and with a base value of 10 points and which is played when no player bids voluntarily • - at least - in the least III. adverb Etymology: Middle English leest, from leest, adjective : in the smallest or lowest degree < the least important of his reasons > < may grant a divorce to the party least in fault — Morris Ploscowe > < the Federal government acts best when it acts least — Max Ascoli >
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