the least someone can/could do

相关词: least

成语

Definition

  1. the minimum acceptable action or behavior that one should do in a particular situation.

    至少应该做的事

    • In this situation, the least you could do is apologize.

      在这种情况下,你至少应该道歉。

    • Having made such a big mistake, the least she could do is take responsibility.

      犯了这么大的错误,她至少应该承担责任。

    • They criticized you at the meeting, the least you could do is defend yourself.

      他们在会议上批评了你,你至少应该为自己辩护。