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mere
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
merest
merest
Learner's definition of MERE
always used before a noun
1
— used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.仅仅的；只不过
- She was a mere child [=she was only a child] when her father died.她父亲去世的时候她还只是个孩子。
- His voice did not rise above a mere whisper. = His voice did not rise above the merest [=slightest] whisper.他的声音充其量只是耳语。
- You can taste a mere hint of spice. = You can taste the merest hint of spice.你可以尝出一点点香料的味道。
- The trip takes a mere two hours. [=the trip takes only two hours]这次出行仅需两个小时。
- You can own this car for a mere 20 dollars a week.每个星期只要花上20美元，你就可以拥有这辆车。
- These mysteries can't be solved by mere mortals like us.这些奥秘不是我们这些凡夫俗子可以揭开的。
2
— used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence只凭…就可以；足以
- The mere thought of going makes me nervous.想想要去我就紧张。
- The mere fact that he agreed to help us is a good sign.虽然仅仅是答应要帮助我们，但这也是一个好兆头。
- The mere/merest mention of his name makes her angry.只要一提他的名字她就生气。
- He gets sick at the merest sight of blood.他只要一见到血就恶心。
superlative merest
chiefly British
: an expanse of standing (see standing entry 1 sense 2) water : lake, pool
Yale Review
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Latin merus; akin to Old English āmerian to purify and perhaps to Greek marmairein to sparkle — more at morn
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Old English — more at marine
Noun (2)
Middle English, from Old English mǣre; akin to Old Norse landamæri borderland
Noun combining form
French -mère, from Greek meros part — more at merit entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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