lesser

• 用于描述在大小、数量或重要性上比另一事物更小或更次要的。

Used to describe something that is smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.

1. Smaller in size or importanceB2formal

   Not as great in size, amount, or significance as something else.

   较小的

   • He was charged with a lesser crime.
   • The lesser of two evils is often chosen.
   • She focused on the lesser details of the project.

   同义词inferiorlowerminorreducedsecondarysubordinate

   反义词majorsuperior

2. Smaller in amount or valueB2formal

   Having a smaller quantity or monetary worth compared to another.

   较小的

   • They paid a lesser amount for the used car.
   • The lesser value of the property was due to its location.
   • He received a lesser share of the inheritance.

   同义词inferiorlowerminorreduced

   反义词moresuperior