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least + adjective/adverb
She is least likely to arrive late.
她最不可能迟到。
最不；最少；最小程度
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最不；最少；最小程度
used before an adjective, adverb, or verb to form the superlative, meaning 'to the smallest extent'
She is least likely to arrive late.
她最不可能迟到。
用于构成最高级
used to form the superlative
He is the least likely to arrive on time.
他最不可能准时到达。
This method is the least efficient among all.
在所有方法中，这个效率最低。
She spoke the least confidently during the interview.
她在面试中说话最不自信。
She is least likely to arrive late.
她最不可能迟到。
He chose the least expensive option.
他选了最不贵的选项。
固定短语，表示最低限度。
You should read at least three books this month.
你本月至少应该读三本书。
固定短语，强调完全否定。
I'm not in the least surprised by his decision.
我对他的决定一点也不惊讶。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
最便宜的
This is the least expensive option.
这是最便宜的选择。
最不可能的
He is the least likely person to complain.
他是最不可能抱怨的人。
最不重要的
That detail is the least important part of the plan.
那个细节是计划中最不重要的部分。
最不为人知的
She is one of the least known artists of her time.
她是她那个时代最不为人知的艺术家之一。
最不被理解的
This is the least understood aspect of the theory.
这是该理论中最不被理解的方面。
最不受欢迎的
This route is the least preferred by drivers.
这条路线是司机最不喜欢的。
至少；起码
You should at least apologize.
你至少应该道歉。
一点也不；毫不
I was not in the least surprised.
我一点也不惊讶。
尤其不；最不
Nobody should blame him, least of all his friends.
谁也不应该责怪他，尤其是他的朋友们。
最后但同样重要的是，我要感谢我的家人。
In English, the phrase 'last but not least' is often used to introduce the final person or thing in a list.
在英语中，'last but not least' 这个短语常用于介绍列表中的最后一个人或事物。
我实在告诉你们，你们为我这些弟兄中最小的一个所做的，就是为我做的。
In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says that helping 'the least of these' is like helping him.
在马太福音25:40，耶稣说帮助‘这些中最小的’就像帮助他。
Use least naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记忆联想：least 的拼写像 less（更少）的最高级，意思是‘最少/最不’，与 most（最多）相反。
语域：neutral 常见场景：formal writing、everyday conversation least 作副词时通常用在形容词或副词前构成最高级，表示“最不……”。这个用法在口语和书面语中都比较常见，属于中性表达，一般不需要特意区分正式或非正式场合。
least、beast、east、feast、priest、yeast 都押 /iːst/ 韵。拼写注意：beast、east、feast、yeast 都含 east，priest 虽拼作 iest 但发音相同。注意 list /lɪst/ 形似但元音为短 /ɪ/，与 least 不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.