least
/liːst/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1550 in the learning path
最少的；最小量的
Definitions
det. the smallest amount of something
最少的；最小量的
adv. to the smallest degree or extent
最少；程度最低
pron. the smallest amount or degree
最少量；最小程度
Example
This soup needs the least salt of all.
这些汤里，这道汤需要的盐最少。
Public transport often causes the least pollution per passenger when compared with private car travel.
与私家车出行相比，公共交通的人均污染通常最少。
Collocations
- at least
- the least expensive
- least of all
Word family
- little (det.)
- less (det.)
Antonyms
- most
Usage tip
least是little的最高级；修饰可数名词用fewest。
FAQ
- What does least mean?
- the smallest amount of something to the smallest degree or extent the smallest amount or degree
- How is least pronounced?
- UK /liːst/, US /liːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
