mere

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mere /ˈmiɚ/ adjective

merest

mere

/ˈmiɚ/

adjective

merest

Learner's definition of MERE

always used before a noun

— used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.僅僅的；只不過

She was a mere child [=she was only a child] when her father died.她父親去世的時候她還只是個孩子。
His voice did not rise above a mere whisper. = His voice did not rise above the merest [=slightest] whisper.他的聲音充其量只是耳語。
You can taste a mere hint of spice. = You can taste the merest hint of spice.你可以嘗出一點點香料的味道。
The trip takes a mere two hours. [=the trip takes only two hours]這次出行僅需兩個小時。
You can own this car for a mere 20 dollars a week.每個星期只要花上20美元，你就可以擁有這輛車。
These mysteries can't be solved by mere mortals like us.這些奧秘不是我們這些凡夫俗子可以揭開的。

— used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence只憑…就可以；足以

The mere thought of going makes me nervous.想想要去我就緊張。
The mere fact that he agreed to help us is a good sign.雖然僅僅是答應要幫助我們，但這也是一個好兆頭。
The mere/merest mention of his name makes her angry.只要一提他的名字她就生氣。
He gets sick at the merest sight of blood.他只要一見到血就惡心。