least

• “little”的最高级形式；用于表示数量或程度最小。

The superlative form of 'little'; used to indicate the smallest amount or degree.

1. Smallest in amount or degreeA2formal

   The superlative form of 'little', used to indicate the smallest amount, extent, or degree of something.

   最少

   • He has the least experience among the candidates.
   • She spent the least amount of time on the project.
   • This is the least expensive option available.

   同义词minimalminimum

• 形容某物在尺寸、数量或程度上很小；也可用于表达喜爱或亲昵。

Describes something as small in size, amount, or degree; also used to express affection or endearment.

1. Small in sizeA1formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   小

   • She has a little dog that follows her everywhere.
   • He lives in a little house by the lake.
   • The little kitten was sleeping in the basket.

   同义词compactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   反义词bigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   少

   • There is little water left in the bottle.
   • She has little interest in politics.
   • He has little time to finish the project.

   同义词meagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   反义词abundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

   Used to describe someone who is young or younger than others.

   小的

   • The little boy was playing in the park.
   • She has two little sisters.
   • When I was little, I loved to read fairy tales.

   同义词juniorminorsmallweeyoung

   反义词eldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   微不足道的或不重要的

   • It's just a little problem; we can fix it easily.
   • Don't worry about the little details.
   • He made a little mistake in the report.

   同义词inconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   反义词consequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• 副词，用作 little（少）的最高级，表示“在最小程度或最小限度上”。常用于比较和否定结构中。

An adverb used as the superlative form of 'little,' meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree.' It is commonly used in comparisons and negative constructions.

1. Superlative of littleA2formal

   Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree'.

   最不

   • She is the least experienced member of the team.
   • This is the least expensive option available.
   • He spoke the least during the meeting.

   同义词minimally

• 名词，表示重要性、意义或价值最低的事物；最不重要、最微小的一点。

A noun referring to something that is of minimal importance, significance, or value.

不可数

1. Smallest amount or degreeA2formal

   The smallest amount, extent, or degree possible.

   最小量或程度

   • He did the least of all the workers.
   • She gave the least attention to that detail.
   • The least we can do is thank them.

   同义词bottomminimumnadir

   反义词maximum

2. Something of minimal importanceB1formal

   A thing considered to be of the smallest significance or value.

   最不重要的事

   • That is the least of my worries right now.
   • Don't worry about the least of the details.
   • The least of the problems was easily solved.

   同义词bagatellenonentitynothingtrifletriviality