youngest
/jʌŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [jˈʌŋɡəst] /jʌŋ/ (ame, ipa)
youngest — 形容詞
- youngestpositive
- more youngestcomparative
- most youngestsuperlative
1. someone or something that has been alive or in use for a shorter time than any o
最年輕的
年齡最小的；存在時間最短的
someone or something that has been alive or in use for a shorter time than any other in a particular group.
Beatrix is the youngest child in the family, still learning to ride a bike.
Beatrix 是家裡最年輕的孩子，還在學騎腳踏車。
superlative: the + youngest + noun (child)
The youngest students in the school started their first class this morning.
學校裡最年輕的學生今天早上開始上第一堂課。
the + youngest + noun (students)
Of all the trees in the garden, the youngest one has the brightest green leaves.
花園裡所有的樹中，最年輕的那棵葉子最翠綠。
The Watanabe family's youngest daughter just turned three years old last week.
Watanabe 家最小的女兒上週剛滿三歲。
At twenty-two, Hari was the youngest person ever hired by the research lab.
Hari 二十二歲，是這間研究實驗室僱用過最年輕的人。
- most junior
used in formal or workplace contexts rather than for age
- smallest
refers to physical size, not age; only works for children
- oldest
the direct opposite — having lived or existed the longest
文法句型
the + youngest + noun
the + youngest + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
The base form of this word is 'young'. 'Youngest' is always used as a superlative and most often follows 'the'. Frequently used with 'of' to show the group being compared: 'the youngest of the three sisters.'
常見錯誤
2. a label placed after someone's full name when two family members share it exactl
同名的較小者
冠於姓名後表示同名者中年紀較小者
a label placed after someone's full name when two family members share it exactly, telling the reader that this is the junior person — most often a son rather than his father.
Darren Chen the youngest runs the family bakery while his father enjoys retirement.
Darren Chen 小現在經營家族的麵包店，而他父親則享受退休生活。
[name] the + youngest for distinguishing family members
The invitation says Dr. Okafor the youngest will give a speech at the ceremony.
邀請函上寫著 Dr. Okafor 小將在典禮上致詞。
In historical records, William Pitt the youngest became prime minister at age twenty-four.
在歷史紀錄中，小威廉·皮特二十四歲就當上了首相。
Aaron Sato the youngest signed the contract on behalf of the family business.
Aaron Sato 小代表家族企業簽署了合約。
文法句型
[name] the + Youngest
用法筆記
This pattern is similar to 'Jr.' (Junior) in American English but is more common in British English and historical writing. The phrase 'the youngest' follows the full name and may be capitalised as part of a title.
3. designed or most appropriate for young people, especially when compared with oth
適合年輕人的
專為年輕族群設計的
designed or most appropriate for young people, especially when compared with other similar things.
Sumin found the section for the youngest shoppers full of bright colours and fun patterns.
Sumin 在最年輕顧客專區發現架上滿是鮮豔色彩和有趣圖案。
the + noun phrase for the youngest shoppers (things designed for young people)
The park keeps gentle rides for the youngest visitors near the entrance with soft landings.
公園把最年輕遊客的遊樂設施放在入口附近，坡度平緩且落地柔軟。
Isabela chose a book for the youngest readers from the bottom shelf for her brother.
Isabela 從底層書架上為弟弟選了一本最年幼讀者的書。
The hotel menu for the youngest diners has small portions and simple pasta dishes.
這間飯店為最年輕的用餐者準備了菜單，有小份量和簡單的義大利麵料理。
- most youthful
focuses more on energy or spirit than on age appropriateness
- most junior
usually about rank, not suitability for young people
文法句型
youngest + noun (things, places, activities)
用法筆記
This sense focuses on things (clothes, books, activities) made for young people, not on the age of a person. Compare with sense 1 (LEAST OLD), which describes the person or thing itself.
4. appearing less old than others in a group, or having a face that seems more yout
外表最年輕
外表比實際年齡顯得年輕
appearing less old than others in a group, or having a face that seems more youthful than expected for one's real age.
In the family photo, Nia looks the youngest even though she is the oldest sibling.
在全家福裡，Nia 看起來最年輕，但她其實是老大。
look + the + youngest (appearance vs. actual age)
Among the teachers at the school, Mr. Delgado looks the youngest because he exercises every day.
在這所學校的老師當中，Delgado 老師看起來最年輕，因為他每天運動。
The youngest-looking contestant in the cooking competition was actually fifty-two years old.
烹飪比賽中看起來最年輕的參賽者，其實已經五十二歲了。
With her bright smile and casual clothes, Tanvi looks the youngest among her college friends.
Tanvi 笑容燦爛、穿著休閒，在大學朋友中看起來最年輕。
- most youthful
suggests energy and freshness, not just appearance
- oldest-looking
appearing more aged than others
文法句型
look + the + youngest
the + youngest + -looking
用法筆記
This sense is about outward appearance, not actual age. It often appears in phrases like 'look the youngest' or 'the youngest-looking'. The base form for describing appearance is 'young': 'She looks young for her age.'
youngest — 名詞
1. the person or people who are less old than everyone else in a family, group, or
最年輕的人們
團體或家庭中最年輕的成員
the person or people who are less old than everyone else in a family, group, or community.
The youngest in the class were allowed to leave school five minutes early.
班上最年輕的學生可以提早五分鐘放學。
the + youngest as a noun phrase (plural)
At family dinners, the youngest always sit at the small table in the kitchen.
家庭聚餐時，最年輕的人總是坐在廚房的小桌子旁。
The youngest of the group had to carry the lightest backpack during the hike.
團體中最年輕的人必須在健行時背最輕的背包。
Grandma made sure the youngest got the first slice of cake at the party.
奶奶確保最年輕的孫子們在派對上先拿到蛋糕。
- the most junior members
more formal and usually about rank, not age
- the oldest
the people who have lived the longest in a group
文法句型
the + youngest (as a group noun)
用法筆記
This is a nominal use of the adjective 'youngest' — it acts as a noun while retaining the superlative meaning. It always requires 'the'. The base noun form 'the young' is more general and refers broadly to young people, while 'the youngest' picks out the most junior subset.
常見錯誤
2. the youngest babies or newly born animals in a group, especially within one litt
最幼小的動物
一窩中最年幼的幼崽
the youngest babies or newly born animals in a group, especially within one litter or brood.
The cat carried the youngest of her kittens to a warm spot behind the sofa.
貓咪把最小的一隻小貓叼到沙發後面的溫暖角落。
The farmer checked on the youngest of the lambs, who had been born just before sunrise.
農夫去查看最小的那隻羊羔，牠在日出前才剛出生。
of phrase for specifying the youngest within a group of animals
Among the puppies in the basket, the youngest was still trying to open its eyes for the first time.
籃子裡的小狗當中，最小的那隻還在努力睜開眼睛。
The mother bird watched the youngest of her chicks take its first short flight.
母鳥看著最小的一隻雛鳥進行第一次短暫飛行。
- the smallest
focuses on size, common when referring to baby animals in a litter
- the oldest
the animal in a group that was born first
文法句型
the + youngest (of an animal or litter)
用法筆記
This sense comes from the noun use of 'young' to mean 'offspring' (e.g., 'a mother bird feeding her young'). The superlative 'youngest' picks out the most recently born individual. Unlike noun sense 1 (YOUNGEST PEOPLE), this sense typically refers to a single individual animal rather than a group of people.