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。