At least Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫist
AT- leest
ˈæt/ /lˈiːst
AT- LEEST
释义
Used to show the minimum number, amount, or degree, or to highlight a positive aspect when something is not ideal.
用法与细微差别
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
例句
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