/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。