minimum

• 表示数量、程度或大小上最小、最低或最低限度。

Describes the smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest possibleB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

   最小

   • The minimum age for driving is 18 in this country.
   • We need a minimum deposit of $100 to open an account.
   • The minimum temperature tonight will be 5 degrees Celsius.

   同义词leastminimal

   反义词maximum

2. Lowest acceptableB1formal

   The lowest level or standard that is acceptable or allowed.

   最低的

   • The company sets a minimum wage for all employees.
   • You must meet the minimum requirements to apply for the job.
   • The minimum score to pass the exam is 60%.

   同义词leastminimal

   反义词maximum

• 名词，指最小或最低可能的数量、程度或数值。

A noun referring to the smallest or lowest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required.

1. Smallest amount or degreeB1formal

   The least or smallest amount, quantity, or degree possible or required.

   最小值

   • The minimum for this job is a bachelor's degree.
   • We need a minimum of ten participants to start the workshop.
   • She always does the bare minimum to get by.

   同义词bottomleastminimalrock bottom

   反义词ceilingextremelimitmaxmaximumpeaktoputmost

2. Lowest limitB1formal

   The lowest point or limit that something can reach.

   最低限度

   • Temperatures will drop to a minimum of -5°C tonight.
   • The stock price reached a minimum of $20 per share.
   • The minimum on the thermometer was recorded at dawn.

   同义词bottomfloorleastlower boundnadirrock bottom

   反义词maximum