minimum
/ˈmɪnɪməm/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2895 in the learning path
最低限度；最小量
Definitions
n. The smallest amount or level possible or allowed.
最低限度；最小量
adj. Being the smallest amount or level possible or allowed.
最低的；最小的
Example
Please keep the noise to a minimum tonight.
今晚请尽量保持安静。
A higher minimum wage may improve living standards for workers in low-paid service jobs.
提高最低工资可能改善低薪服务业劳动者的生活水平。
Collocations
- a minimum of
- keep something to a minimum
- minimum wage
- minimum requirements
Word family
- minimise (v.)
- minimisation (n.)
- minimal (adj.)
- minimally (adv.)
Antonyms
- maximum
Usage tip
a minimum of 后接数量，表示“至少”。
FAQ
- What does minimum mean?
- The smallest amount or level possible or allowed. Being the smallest amount or level possible or allowed.
- How is minimum pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪnɪməm/, US /ˈmɪnɪməm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
