1660s, "smallest portion into which matter is divisible," from Latin minimum "smallest" (thing), neuter of minimus "smallest, least," superlative of minor "smaller" (see minor). Meaning "least amount attainable" is from 1670s.
minimum (adj.)
1810, from minimum (n.).
雙語例句
1. Many of Britain's beaches fail to meet minimum standards of cleanliness.
英國許多海灘連最起碼的衛(wèi)生標(biāo)準(zhǔn)都達(dá)不倒。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Twelve hours is the minimum, sixty hours the maximum.
12小時為下限,60小時為上限.
來自柯林斯例句
3. He reduced his needs to the minimum by simplifying his life.
他過上了一種簡單的生活，將自己的需求降到最低限度。
來自柯林斯例句
4. She has now cut her teaching hours to the minimum.
她現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)把她的教學(xué)時間減至最低限度。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Four foot should be seen as an absolute minimum.