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minimal + noun
We need to make minimal changes to the plan.
我们需要对计划做最小的改动。
最小的；极少的；最低限度的
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
最小的；极少的；最低限度的
the least possible
We need to make minimal changes to the plan.
我们需要对计划做最小的改动。
最小可能的数量、程度或程度
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.
最小可能的
the least possible
以简单形式或结构为特征
Characterised by the use of simple form or structures.
以短语的重复和逐渐变化为特征
Characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases.
The storm caused only minimal damage to the house.
暴风雨只对房子造成了极小的破坏。
AI contextual example
We need to keep our costs minimal while the project is still starting.
在项目还在起步阶段时，我们需要把成本保持在最低限度。
AI contextual example
She has minimal experience with computers, so she asked for help.
她的电脑经验极少，所以请人帮忙。
AI contextual example
needed to enforce minimal standards
需要强制执行最低标准。
WordNet
We need to make minimal changes to the plan.
我们需要对计划做最小的改动。
The risk of side effects is minimal.
副作用的风险是最小的。
Try to keep your expenses minimal during the trip.
旅行期间尽量使你的开支最小化。
He completed the task with minimal assistance.
他在最少的帮助下完成了任务。
Not this
The minimal of effort is required.
Use this
The minimum of effort is required.
“minimal”是形容词，不能用作名词表示“最小量”；应使用名词形式“minimum”。
Not this
He spoke minimal during the meeting.
Use this
He spoke minimally during the meeting.
“minimal”是形容词，不能修饰动词；应使用副词“minimally”。
Not this
The company pays minimal wage.
Use this
The company pays minimum wage.
“minimal wage”不符合固定表达；法律术语是“minimum wage”（最低工资）。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
最小的努力
She achieved success with minimal effort.
她以最小的努力获得了成功。
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。
最低成本
We completed the project at minimal cost.
我们以最低成本完成了该项目。
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。
最小风险
This investment carries minimal risk.
这项投资风险最小。
最小的效果
The medication had minimal effect on his symptoms.
这种药物对他的症状效果最小。
Use minimal naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
Mini 是小，mal 音似'末'，联想最小末端。
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。
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.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.