mere是什么意思

mere

英[mɪə(r)] 美[mɪr]

adj.仅仅，只不过；小的，轻微的；纯粹的
n.小湖，池塘；〈英〉边境（线）

双语例句

1 . The mere mention of John had touched a very raw nerve indeed.: 提到约翰就真的让人心痛。

2 . The mere mention of food had triggered off hunger pangs.: 单单提到食物就引起了阵阵饥饿感。

3 . He's a mere slip of a lad compared to his brother.: 跟他哥哥一比，他不过是个小毛孩。

4 . It is too early to say whether the threats are mere sabre-rattling.: 现在断言这些威胁是否只是虚张声势还为时过早。