Least

 

 

Least is an adjective that means the smallest amount:

Least是一个形容词，意思是“最小的;最少的(little的最高级)”。

We need the least amount of friction possible.

我们需要尽可能少的摩擦。

Lest

 

 

Lest is a conjunction that refers to averting or circumventing something

Lest则是一个连词，表示“回避或回避某事;唯恐，以免，只怕”

Memorial Day is a holiday to reflect on past wars lest we forget the soldiers who fought for our freedoms.

烈士纪念日是一个缅怀过去战争的节日，以免我们忘记那些为我们的自由而战的战士。

At Least

至少，起码

 

 

The English expression at least can be used before/with a verb, signifying that something can be done despite circumstances, or before/with a number/quantity, signifying a minimal quantity.

在英语表达中通常用在动词前或者动词连用，表示不管情况如何都可以做某事;用在数量前，表示最小值

Although ill, at least I am here.

虽然我生病了，至少我还在这儿。

I wish to buy at least three presents.

我希望我能买至少3个礼物。

最后我们来总结一下

least是一个形容词，

意思是“最小的;最少的”，也就是little的最高级

lest则是连词，

“唯恐，以免”的意思

他们两个只是长得像而已

而“至少”则是at least