| 单词 | minimum |
| 释义 | minimum —minimum /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ adjective (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION min.) ► B1 describes something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible: » This certificate is the minimum qualification required to teach English in most language schools.» 18 is the minimum age for entering most nightclubs.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimumWord Builder:–Nouns: minimum–Adjectives: minimal, minimum–Verbs: minimize–Adverbs: minimallyadverb (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION min.) ► F0 at the least: » She reckons that you should do three exercise classes a week minimum to get any of the benefits.Thesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimumnoun [C usually singular] (PLURAL minimums or SPECIALIZED minima) (WRITTEN ABBREVIATION min.) ► B1 the smallest amount or number allowed or possible: » Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.» Pat hoped that her 80th birthday would pass with the minimum of fuss.» We need a minimum of ten people to play this game.→ OPPOSITE MAXIMUM(Cf. ↑maximum) nounThesaurus+: ↑Maximum and minimumWord Builder:–Nouns: minimum–Adjectives: minimal, minimum–Verbs: minimize–Adverbs: minimally• • • Extra Examples:» Traffic diversions will be kept to a minimum throughout the festival.» If your bank account balance falls below the minimum, you'll get a $5 service charge.» She eats only the bare minimum to stay alive.» You need a minimum of three players for this game.» To open an account, you have to deposit a minimum of $500. |
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