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least
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of LEAST
superlative form of 1little
: smallest in amount or degree最小的；最少的；程度最轻的
- The least [=slightest] noise would startle her.最小的响声也会吓着她。
- I try to spend the least (amount of) time possible in the kitchen. = I try to spend the least possible (amount of) time in the kitchen.我尽可能少待在厨房。
- We finished without the least help from you. [=without any help from you]在你没有帮任何忙的情况下，我们完成了工作。
- She hasn't shown the least sign of remorse. [=she hasn't shown any remorse]她尚未表现出丝毫悔改之意。
not (in) the least bit
take/follow the path/line of least resistance
2 least /ˈliːst/ noun
2 least
/ˈliːst/
noun
Learner's definition of LEAST
the least
: something of the lowest importance, strength, value, etc.最不重要的事物；最微小的事物；最无价值的东西 — often + of
- Any noise—even the (very) least—would startle her.任何响声——即便是最（微）小的声音——都会吓着她。
- That's the least of my worries/problems. [=I have more important worries/problems to deal with]那是我最不担心的事情/问题。
- We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children. [=the safety of our children was very important]我们有许多事情需要考虑，尤其是孩子们的安全问题。
at least
1
: not less than a specified amount, level, etc.至少；起码
- At least once a year, we visit our grandparents.我们至少每年探望祖父母一次。
- We meet at least once a month. = We meet once a month at least.我们至少一个月见一次面。
- You must be at least 21 years of age to enter.年满21周岁者方能人内。
- He was at least six feet tall.他至少有六英尺高。
- He must have at least 300 CDs!他至少有300张CD！
2
— used to say that something (such as a bad situation) could be or have been worse至少（表示某事物可能或原本可能更糟）
- The weather was cold, but at least it didn't rain.天气虽冷，但至少没下雨。
- I was tired and hungry, but at least I was free.虽然我又累又饿，但至少我自由了。
- We don't have much money, but at least we still have each other.虽然我们没多少钱，但至少我们拥有彼此。
3
— used to indicate the smallest or easiest thing that someone can or should do至少（表示某人能够或应该做到的最起码的事情）
- Well, he could have at least apologized.嗯，他至少应该道歉。
4
a — used to indicate that the truth of a statement might change or has changed至少（表示一句话的真实性可能或已经发生改变）
- We're going to have a picnic, at least if it doesn't rain.如果不下雨，至少我们会去野餐。
- I'm fine for now at least. [=I'm fine for now although I may not be fine later]我还好，至少目前如此。
- He was unknown in the music world, at least until recently.他过去在乐坛默默无闻，至少前不久仍是如此。
b — used to indicate that the truth of a previous statement is not certain至少（表示前一句话的真实性不确定）
- Her name is Sue, or at least I think it is.她的名字叫苏，或者至少我是这么认为的。
- He is coming today. At least that's what he told me.他今天要来。至少他是这么跟我说的。
at the (very) least
— used to indicate the least thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain to happen至少，最低限度（表示某事物最起码的真实性、可接受程度、合意程度或肯定会发生）
- He wanted to win the race, or at the least, to finish second.他想赢得比赛，或者至少得第二名。
- It is, at the very least, an interesting book.至少，它是一本有趣的书。
- It will change your life or, at the very least, teach you something new.它将改变你的生活，或者至少，让你学到一些新东西。
- At the very least, she deserves to be heard.至少，她应该有发言权。
not (in) the least
: not at all : not in any way or respect一点也不；丝毫不
- It did not interest me in the least. [=it did not interest me at all]我对它丝毫不感兴趣。
- He didn't enjoy it in the least.他一点也不喜欢它。
- That joke was not in the least funny.那个玩笑一点不好笑。
- We weren't in the least tired.我们一点也不累。
- I'm not the least worried.我一点也不担心。
the least (someone) can do
: the smallest or easiest thing that someone can or should do某人能够（或应该）做的最起码的事
- The least he could do is tell me what happened.他最起码应该告诉我发生了什么事情。
- There's no need to thank me for my help. Considering all the help you've given me in the past, it was the least I could do. [=I do not deserve to be thanked for the small thing I did]不必言谢。想想过去你对我的所有帮助，这是我能做的最起码的事情。
to say the least
— used to emphasize a statement至少可以说
- She was not happy, to say the least. [=she was very unhappy]至少可以说，她并不快乐。
- He is, to say the least, hopeful about the future. [=he is very hopeful about the future]至少可以说，他对未来抱有希望。
- To say the least, they were disappointed that their trip was canceled.至少可以说，他们对取消行程感到失望。
3 least /ˈliːst/ adverb
3 least
/ˈliːst/
adverb
Learner's definition of LEAST
superlative form of 2little
: in or to the smallest degree最少；最小；最低程度地
- Who was the least at fault in the case?在这起案件中，谁的过错最小？
- He asked me to help him when I least expected it.我一点也没料到他会向我求助。
- That was the least important of her reasons.那是她所给出的理由中最无关紧要的一个。
- That was the least interesting book I have ever read.那是我读过的最无趣的一本书。
last but not least
least of all
: especially not最不；尤其是
- No one, least of all the children, wanted to go home early.没有人想早回家，尤其是这些孩子们。
not least
formal : especially or particularly尤其是；特别是
- We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.我们有许多事情需要考虑，尤其是孩子们的安全问题。
superlative of little entry 1
: one that is least
Example Sentences
Adverb Who was the least at fault in the case? He asked me to help him when I least expected it. That was the least important of her reasons. That was the least interesting book I have ever read.
Recent Examples on the Web
San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Last but not least, the parade line finished with La Michoacana ice cream trucks. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The queen has been a lasting presence in our lives—not least on our stamps, coins and bank notes—but not an unchanging one. Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The public-facing aspect of the monarchy came with significant drawbacks, not least the intense media interest in the royals’ private lives. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Not least among those feelings is a sense of belonging. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 But among its cat-vocalization cousins, its rumbles can still be unusually difficult to parse, not least because, across contexts, purrs just sound so similar. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 Third, and not least, my house needed more bookshelves or — my beloved spouse’s preferred alternative — fewer books. Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Her collaborative approach and commitment to bringing partners with her, has yielded many successes, but not least in leading the development of the work to tackle bullying and harassment with BAFTA. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 19 Mar. 2020 The scales will be tipped by those least connected to the political parties, and most connected to deliberative process. David Paleologos, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019 Respondents were asked to rank 39 possible trends—25 of which were trends from previous years—from 1 (least likely to be a trend) to 10 (most likely to be a trend). Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, 1 Nov. 2018 Women nominated for Grammy Awards, for instance, were most likely to be recognized for best new artist or song of the year and least likely to be up for producer of the year. August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018 As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15. Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017 A pre-emptive U.S. military blow can’t be ruled out, but such a strike carries great risk and is among his least likely options. Robert Burns, The Seattle Times, 6 July 2017 That propels her toward Rex, the bomb-sniffer least likely to be voted Mr. Canine Congeniality. Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 9 June 2017 al, 12 Aug. 2022 That conversation, at least publicly, didn't extend to within the Browns locker room. Chris Easterling, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Previously, Culpeper had been away from the program for some time, at least publicly. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 The outrage that greeted Lasseter’s hiring has quieted, at least publicly, but some in animation remain skeptical about his return. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 But the White House has brushed off the polling, at least publicly. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Saban, who’s won seven of those titles, has played it cool from the start, and Fisher has cooled down along the way, at least publicly. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 17 July 2022 Rice put on a brave face in the wake of that change, at least publicly, telling his industry colleagues that his job still included high-level budget decisions. Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2022 But for now, at least publicly, the United States is endorsing the Ukrainian desire to keep up the battle. New York Times, 14 June 2022 See More
Adjective
Success is often impacted by body type, age, physical ability and last, but not least, the childbearing years. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Last but not least, the parade line finished with La Michoacana ice cream trucks. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The queen has been a lasting presence in our lives—not least on our stamps, coins and bank notes—but not an unchanging one. Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The public-facing aspect of the monarchy came with significant drawbacks, not least the intense media interest in the royals’ private lives. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Not least among those feelings is a sense of belonging. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 But among its cat-vocalization cousins, its rumbles can still be unusually difficult to parse, not least because, across contexts, purrs just sound so similar. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 Third, and not least, my house needed more bookshelves or — my beloved spouse’s preferred alternative — fewer books. Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Her collaborative approach and commitment to bringing partners with her, has yielded many successes, but not least in leading the development of the work to tackle bullying and harassment with BAFTA. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun
This is one of the ideas that have long made electoral politics a graveyard for the American left: the hope of a post-political, revolutionary campaign built on the backs of the voters most sympathetic to their cause and least likely to vote. Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 19 Mar. 2020 The scales will be tipped by those least connected to the political parties, and most connected to deliberative process. David Paleologos, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019 Respondents were asked to rank 39 possible trends—25 of which were trends from previous years—from 1 (least likely to be a trend) to 10 (most likely to be a trend). Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, 1 Nov. 2018 Women nominated for Grammy Awards, for instance, were most likely to be recognized for best new artist or song of the year and least likely to be up for producer of the year. August Brown, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018 As of now, the Power 5 league least likely to be represented in the playoff is the Pac-12, whose teams have steadily beaten each other; only one of its teams is ranked in The A.P.’s top 15. Marc Tracy, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2017 A pre-emptive U.S. military blow can’t be ruled out, but such a strike carries great risk and is among his least likely options. Robert Burns, The Seattle Times, 6 July 2017 That propels her toward Rex, the bomb-sniffer least likely to be voted Mr. Canine Congeniality. Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 9 June 2017 Adverb
Harsin isn’t ready to name a starting quarterback, at least publicly. al, 12 Aug. 2022 That conversation, at least publicly, didn't extend to within the Browns locker room. Chris Easterling, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Previously, Culpeper had been away from the program for some time, at least publicly. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 The outrage that greeted Lasseter’s hiring has quieted, at least publicly, but some in animation remain skeptical about his return. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 But the White House has brushed off the polling, at least publicly. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Saban, who’s won seven of those titles, has played it cool from the start, and Fisher has cooled down along the way, at least publicly. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 17 July 2022 Rice put on a brave face in the wake of that change, at least publicly, telling his industry colleagues that his job still included high-level budget decisions. Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2022 But for now, at least publicly, the United States is endorsing the Ukrainian desire to keep up the battle. New York Times, 14 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Noun, and Adverb
Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superlative of lǣssa less
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of least was before the 12th century Phrases Containing least
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