less
副词
定义 less 副词
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
We should try to reduce our expenses.
She drives less often now than she used to.
This office has less space than our previous one.
片语 less 副词
- less and less
Describes a gradual decrease in quantity or frequency.
• Over time, he visited his grandparents less and less.
代词
定义 less 代词
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
We should try to reduce our expenses.
She drives less often now than she used to.
This office has less space than our previous one.
介词
定义 less 介词
minus; with the subtraction of.
The total cost is $100, less the $20 deposit you already paid.
限定词
定义 less 限定词
- A2
to a smaller degree or extent; in a smaller amount.
We should try to reduce our expenses.
She drives less often now than she used to.
This office has less space than our previous one.
后缀
定义 less 后缀
used to form adjectives meaning "without (the thing mentioned)"
homeless
valueless
成语
- no less
"Used to emphasize the surprising or remarkable nature of someone or something, often indicating they are important or significant."
• "The person who came to the meeting was no less than the chairman of the board!"
- no less than
Used to indicate a surprisingly large quantity or number; at least.
• The restaurant's menu features no less than fifty different dishes.
- much/still less
Used to emphasize a negative statement, indicating that something is even less likely or possible.
• He has trouble even walking, much less running.