minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ You use minimum to describe an amount which is the smallest that is possible, allowed, or required. 最小量的; 最低限度的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  He was only five feet nine, the minimum height for a policeman.

  他只有5.9英尺高，这是警察身高要求的底线。

• 2. 

  N-SING Minimum is also a noun. 最小量; 最低限度

  例：

  This will take a minimum of one hour.

  这最少要用一个小时。

• 3. 

  ADJ You use minimum to state how small an amount is. 很小的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  The basic needs of life are available with minimum effort.

  生活的基本需求花很小的力气就能得到。

• 4. 

  N-SING Minimum is also a noun. 很小量

  例：

  With a minimum of fuss, she produced the grandson he had so desperately wished for.

  她不声不响地生出了他翘首以待的孙子。

• 5. 

  ADV If you say that something is a particular amount minimum, you mean that this is the smallest amount it should be or could possibly be, although a larger amount is acceptable or very possible. 至少 [amount ADV]

  例：

  You're talking over a thousand dollars minimum for one course.

  你们在讨论一门课程至少一千美元。