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单词 much less
释义

much less

conjunction

: not to mention
used especially in negative contexts to add to one item another denoting something less likely
He had trouble paying for a car, much less a high-definition TV.And so it appears that he is never going to get out of the eighth grade, much less ever make it to college. Thomas Meehan

Synonyms

  • let alone
  • never mind
  • still less
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Example Sentences

after spraining his ankle, the gymnast hadn't been expected to appear in today's event, much less win it

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

much less

conjunction

as in still less
to say nothing of after spraining his ankle, the gymnast hadn't been expected to appear in today's event, much less win it

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • still less
  • let alone
  • not to mention
  • never mind
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