Word · Frequency #4547
minimal
最小的;极少的;最低限度的
核心释义
the least possible
- 1.
最小可能的数量、程度或程度
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
- 2.
最小可能的
the least possible
- 3.
以简单形式或结构为特征
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
- 4.
以短语的重复和逐渐变化为特征
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
最小可能的数量、程度或程度;最小可能的;以简单形式或结构为特征;以短语的重复和逐渐变化为特征;最小的
用法In use
The storm caused only minimal damage to the house.
用法提示:minimal 作定语形容词,表示‘极小的、最低限度的’,修饰 damage。
We need to keep our costs minimal while the project is still starting.
用法提示:minimal 作表语形容词,表示‘最低限度的’,与 keep 搭配说明状态。
She has minimal experience with computers, so she asked for help.
用法提示:minimal 作定语形容词,表示‘极少的’,修饰 experience。
needed to enforce minimal standards
her grades were minimal
a minimal charge for the service
minimal + noun
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- minimal effort
- 最小的努力
- She achieved success with minimal effort.她以最小的努力获得了成功。
- minimal damage
- 最小的损坏
- The storm caused minimal damage to the building.暴风雨对建筑物造成的损坏最小。
- minimal cost
- 最低成本
- We completed the project at minimal cost.我们以最低成本完成了该项目。
- minimal impact
- 最小的影响
- The new policy had minimal impact on the economy.新政策对经济的影响最小。
- minimal risk
- 最小风险
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
Mini 是小,mal 音似'末',联想最小末端。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:科技/学术、日常生活 既可出现于正式的技术或学术描述中,也常用于日常谈话,因此属于混合语体。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the spelling '-imal' but do not rhyme with 'minimal' (/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/): animal (/æ/), decimal (/ɛ/), maximal (/æ/), optimal (/ɒ/), primal (/aɪ/). Note that 'primal' has two syllables, while the others have three.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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