Word · Frequency #4547
minimal
最小的；极少的；最低限度的
the least possible
- 1.
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
最小可能的数量、程度或程度
- 2.
the least possible
最小可能的
- 3.
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
以简单形式或结构为特征
- 4.
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
以短语的重复和逐渐变化为特征
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
In use
The storm caused only minimal damage to the house.
We need to keep our costs minimal while the project is still starting.
She has minimal experience with computers, so she asked for help.
needed to enforce minimal standards
her grades were minimal
a minimal charge for the service
minimal + noun
We need to make minimal changes to the plan.
我们需要对计划做最小的改动。
be minimal
Connections
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
- This investment carries minimal risk.这项投资风险最小。
- minimal effect
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Mini 是小，mal 音似'末'，联想最小末端。
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。
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.
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。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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