| 词组 | at the very least |
| 释义 | Idiom at the very leastat (the very) least 1. more exactly. I can handle it – at least, I think I can.The car was damaged, but at least no one was hurt. Usage notes: often used to make a statement sound less strong 2. whatever happens. At least Josh tried to apologize.At the very least, you should call to tell me that you've arrived there safely. Usage notes: the same meaning can be also expressed by come hell or high water, come what may, either way, in any case, and in any event 3. not less than. At least 73,000 homes are without power in the Atlanta area.The repair will cost $100 at the very least. Usage notes: always used with a particular amount or measure: At the least, the room is 30 feet long. at the very least1. At or of the lowest amount possible; at the absolute minimum. Often indicates the belief that a greater amount is likely or should be considered. I know you don't have much money, but you should pay for your own dinner at the very least. The contractor said the repair work would cost $900 at the very least. 2. In any event; regardless; despite what else may have happened or is the case. I know you aren't interested in seeing this play, but at the very least we'll have a nice night out on the town. I know you don't see eye to eye with your father, but he's trying to maintain a relationship with you at the very least. |
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