less

副詞

UK/les/
US/les/

定義 less 副詞

  1. 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.

片語 less 副詞

  • less and less

    Describes a gradual decrease in quantity or frequency.

    Over time, he visited his grandparents less and less.

代詞

UK/les/
US/les/

定義 less 代詞

  1. 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.

介詞

UK/les/
US/les/

定義 less 介詞

  1. minus; with the subtraction of.

    • The total cost is $100, less the $20 deposit you already paid.

限定詞

UK/les/
US/les/

定義 less 限定詞

  1. 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.

後綴

UK/-ləs/
US/-ləs/

定義 less 後綴

  1. used to form adjectives meaning "without (the thing mentioned)"

    • homeless

    • valueless

成語

  • 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.