单词 | at least(in the least) |
释义 | least , at ~: in the ~ -551 1a. at least 这个短语作“至少”讲,是指数量,多半用于肯定结构; in the least 这个短语则是“最低限度”的意思,是程度的强势语,多半用于否定结构。 例如: This coat must cost a hundred dollars at least. 这件大衣至少得花 100 元。 There were at least a hundred people present. 至少有 100 人到场。 No one is in the least afraid to die for his country. 谁也没有一点儿害怕为国捐躯。 His manner is offhand, I know , but be doesn't in the leastsnub you. 他的举止不怎么样,这一点我知道,可他丝毫也没有想要为难你。 1b. 其次,前者又可作“不管怎么样”讲,放在句末或句首来表达怀疑,而后者则不能这样使用。 例如: It is going to be warmer tomorrow-at least, so theweather forecast says. 明天天气要转暖了——不管咋说,反正天气预报是这样说的。 He may not have succeeded, but at least he has tried. 他也许不致于会成功,但不管怎样他总算已尝试过了。 |
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