minimum

名词 minimum:

1. the smallest possible quantity
   同义词：lower limit
2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right

形容词 minimum:

1. the least possible
   同义词：minimal

1. We have pared down our expenses to a bare minimum.
   我们已最大限度地削减了开支。
2. She just scraped into university with the minimum qualifications.
   她刚刚及格，勉强进了大学。
3. Expenditure on road repairs has been cut to an irreducible minimum.
   修路费已削减到不能再减的最低限度了。
4. The class needs a minimum of 6 pupils to continue.
   这个班最低限度要六个学生才可以继续办下去。
5. Repairing your car will cost a minimum of 100 dollars.
   修理你的汽车最低限度要100美元。

min.i.mum

n.（名词）
【复数】 min.i.mums 或 min.i.ma [-m…] 缩写 min.

The least possible quantity or degree.
最低：尽可能小的数量或程度
The lowest degree or amount reached or recorded; the lower limit of variation.
最低点，最低限度：所能达到和所能记录下来的最低程度或最小数量；变化范围内的最低限度
A lower limit permitted by law or other authority.
最低限度：被法律或其它权威允许的最低限度
A sum of money set by a nightclub or restaurant as the least amount each patron must spend on food and drink.
最低消费：俱乐部或饭馆规定的每人必须在饮食上消费的最低金额
Mathematics
【数学】
The smallest number in a finite set of numbers.
极小值：在一组确定的数中的最小的数
A value of a function that is less than any other value of the function over a specific interval.
极小值：在一特定区域内比其它任何函数值都小的函数值
adj.（形容词）
Of, consisting of, or representing the lowest possible amount or degree permissible or attainable.
最低的：包含有或代表能获得的或被允许的最低的可能量的或程度的，或与之有关的

来源：
Latin [from neuter of] minimus [least] * see mei- 2
拉丁语 [] 源自minimus的中性词 [最少] *参见 mei- 2