1 lesser /ˈlɛsɚ/ adjective Learner's definition of LESSER
always used before a noun
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: of less strength, quality, or importance较弱的;较差的;次要的 -
A lesser man than he might have simply given up.力气没他大的人可能就此放弃。
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the artist's lesser works艺术家的次要作品
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She agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge.她对一项较轻的罪行认了罪。
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often used in the phrase to a lesser degree/extent常用于短语to a lesser degree/extent -
Traffic congestion is a problem in the city and, to a lesser extent, the suburbs. [=it is also a problem in the suburbs, but not as much of a problem as in the city]城区有交通堵塞问题,郊区也有,只是程度较轻。
lesser evil
or lesser of two evils — see 2evil 2 lesser /ˈlɛsɚ/ adverb
Learner's definition of LESSER