单词 | least |
释义 | least /leest/, adj., a superl. of little with less or lesser as compar. 1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: He gave the least amount of money of anyone. 2. lowest in consideration, position, or importance. n. 3. something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc. 4. South Midland U.S. the youngest in a family or group. 5. at least, a. at the lowest estimate or figure: The repairs will cost at least $100. b. at any rate; in any case: You didn't get a good grade, but at least you passed the course. Also, at the least. 6. not in the least, not in the smallest degree; not at all: I am not in the least concerned about the outcome of the World Series. adv. 7. superl. of little with less as compar. to the smallest extent, amount, or degree: That's the least important question of all. He talks least. [bef. 950; ME leest(e), OE laest, superl. of laessa LESS] |
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