the smallest amount or number allowed or possible

Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession. 由于经济衰退，工资增长被保持在最低限度上。

Let's hope we can get the job done with a minimum of interference. 希望我们能在最小干预下完成这项工作。

We need a minimum of ten people to play this game. 玩这个游戏我们至少需要10个人。

Opposite: maximum

used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible

This certificate is the minimum qualification required to teach English in most language schools. 要在大多数语言学校教英语，拥有这个证书是最起码的条件。

18 is the minimum age for entering most nightclubs. 18岁是被允许进入大多数夜总会的最低年龄。

Opposite: maximum

Compare: minimalmaximal

at the least

She thinks that you should do three exercise classes a week minimum. 她认为你应该每周至少参加3次健身课程。