/ˈmɪnɪməm ||; ˈmɪnəməm/noun
[sing] the smallest amount or level that is possible or allowed 最少量;最低限度;最低额:
I need a minimum of seven hours' sleep.我起码需要七小时睡眠。We will try and keep the cost of the tickets to a minimum.我们会尽量把票价维持在最低水平。 [OPP] maximum 反义词为maximum
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/ˈmɪnɪməm ||; ˈmɪnəməm/adj
(only before a noun 只用于名词前) the smallest possible or allowed; extremely small 最小的;最少量的;最低限度的;极小的:
to introduce a national minimum wage (= the lowest wage that an employer is legally allowed to pay)在全国推行最低工资标准 [OPP] maximum 反义词为maximum
minimumadvWe'll need £200 minimum for expenses.我们的开销至少要200英镑。
minimum1/ˋmInəməm; ˈmInəməm or ˈmInIməm/adj the minimum number or amount is the smallest that is possible or needed [ maximum ] 最小的﹔最少的﹔最低限度的: The minimum age for retirement is 55. 最小退休年龄是 55 岁。the national minimum wage 全国最低工资 —minimum adv
minimum2n [singular 单数] the smallest number or amount that is possible or needed [ maximum ] 最小数﹔最少量﹔最低限度: a minimum of sth Having a horse costs a minimum of £2000 a year. 拥有一匹马每年至少花费 2000 英镑。Costs were kept to a minimum . 成本被控制在最低限度。
minimumminimumminimaminimumsnoun (no plural)the smallest size, amount or number that is possible: We need a minimum of six people to play this game.▶ minimumadjective: What is the minimum age for leaving school in your country?oppositemaximum