less
adverb
Definitions of less adverb
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
較少地；較小地
We should try to reduce our expenses.
我們應該努力減少我們的開支。
She drives less often now than she used to.
她現在開車的次數比以前少了。
This office has less space than our previous one.
這間辦公室比我們之前的空間小。
Phrases of less adverb
- less and less
Describes a gradual decrease in quantity or frequency.
越來越少
• Over time, he visited his grandparents less and less.
隨著時間的推移，他拜訪祖父母的次數越來越少。
pronoun
Definitions of less pronoun
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
較少地；較小地
We should try to reduce our expenses.
我們應該努力減少我們的開支。
She drives less often now than she used to.
她現在開車的次數比以前少了。
This office has less space than our previous one.
這間辦公室比我們之前的空間小。
preposition
Definitions of less preposition
minus; with the subtraction of.
減去；扣除
The total cost is $100, less the $20 deposit you already paid.
總費用是100美元，減去你已經支付的20美元訂金。
determiner
Definitions of less determiner
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
較少地；較小地
We should try to reduce our expenses.
我們應該努力減少我們的開支。
She drives less often now than she used to.
她現在開車的次數比以前少了。
This office has less space than our previous one.
這間辦公室比我們之前的空間小。
suffix
Definitions of less suffix
used to form adjectives meaning "without (the thing mentioned)"
沒有…的；缺乏…的
homeless
無家可歸的
valueless
沒有價值的
Idioms
- no less
"Used to emphasize the surprising or remarkable nature of someone or something, often indicating they are important or significant."
（用於表示某人或某事的重要性）正是，竟然，的確
• "The person who came to the meeting was no less than the chairman of the board!"
來參加會議的人竟然是董事長！
- no less than
Used to indicate a surprisingly large quantity or number; at least.
不少於
• The restaurant's menu features no less than fifty different dishes.
這家餐廳的菜單上至少有五十道不同的菜餚。
- much/still less
Used to emphasize a negative statement, indicating that something is even less likely or possible.
更不用說
• He has trouble even walking, much less running.
他連走路都有困難，更不用說跑步了。