minimum
/ˈmɪnɪməm; `mɪnəməm/ n
(pl minima / -mə; -mə/) [C usu sing 通常作单数]
1 least or smallest amount, degree, etc possible （可能的）最小量; 最低限度
a minimum of work, effort, etc 最低限度的工作、 努力等
keep/reduce sth to the (absolute) minimum 将某事物保持在[减少至]（绝对的）最低限度
Repairing your car will cost a minimum of 100, ie at least 100. 修理你的汽车最低限度要100英镑.
2 (abbr 缩写 min) least or smallest amount, degree, etc allowed or recorded （许可的或记录到的）最小量, 最低限度
The class needs a minimum of 6 pupils to continue. 这个班最低限度要有6个学生才可以继续办.
Temperatures will reach a minimum of 50F. 温度最低将达到50F. Cf 参看 maximum. minimum, adj that is a minimum 最小的; 最少的; 最低限度的
20p is the minimum fare on buses. 公共汽车票价起码是20便士.