At least Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫist
AT- leest
ˈæt/ /lˈiːst
AT- LEEST
التعريف
Used to show the minimum number, amount, or degree, or to highlight a positive aspect when something is not ideal.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in both spoken and written English, often to soften disappointment ('At least you tried') or give a minimum ('at least 10 people'). Do not confuse with 'at last' (finally). Can start or end a sentence.
Spanish: al menos - por lo menosPortuguese (BR): pelo menosPortuguese (PT): pelo menosChinese (Simplified): 至少Chinese (Traditional): 至少Hindi: कम से कमArabic: على الأقلBengali: কমপক্ষে - অন্ততRussian: по крайней мере - хотя быJapanese: 少なくともVietnamese: ít nhấtKorean: 적어도 - 최소한Turkish: en azından - en azUrdu: کم از کم - کم سے کمIndonesian: setidaknya - paling tidak
جمل نموذجية
You need at least eight hours of sleep.
basic
There were at least twenty people at the party.
basic
Bring at least one pencil to class.
basic
I didn’t win, but at least I had fun.
natural
Can you at least call me if you’ll be late?
natural
Well, at least it didn’t rain during the picnic.
natural