单词 | least |
释义 | least adj., n., & adv. --adj   1. smallest, slightest, most insignificant.   2. (prec. by the; esp. with neg.) any at all (it does not make the least difference).   3. (of a species or variety) very small (least tern). --n the least amount. --adv in the least degree. Phrases and idioms at least   1. at all events; anyway; even if there is doubt about a more extended statement.   2. (also at the least) not less than. in the least (or the least) (usu. with neg.) in the smallest degree; at all (not in the least offended). least common denominator, multiple see DENOMINATOR, MULTIPLE. to say the least (or the least of it) used to imply the moderation of a statement (that is doubtful to say the least). Etymology: OE l{aelig}st, l{aelig}sest f. Gmc |
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