youngest
youngest — 形容詞
- youngestpositive
- more youngestcomparative
- most youngestsuperlative
1. being the person or thing in a group that has spent the least amount of time ali
最年輕的
年齡最小的
being the person or thing in a group that has spent the least amount of time alive or in use; the superlative of 'young'.
The Itō family has three children; Takuya is the youngest at age seven.
伊藤家有三個小孩，拓也七歲，是最年輕的。
Every morning my youngest sister packs her pink backpack and waits for the yellow school bus.
每天早上，我最小的妹妹背上粉紅色書包，等黃色校車來接她。
possessive + youngest + noun for family member
The science hall, completed in 2020, is the youngest building on a campus of century-old brick structures.
2020 年完工的科學館，是校園中最年輕的建築，校內盡是百年紅磚老屋。
Elena was the youngest student ever to win the national chess competition.
Elena 是史上贏得全國西洋棋比賽最年輕的學生。
The youngest member of the rescue team carried the heavy backpack without complaint.
搜救隊最年輕的隊員扛著沉重的背包，毫無怨言。
- most junior
used for rank or position rather than age
- least experienced
focuses on skill level or time served, not age directly
- oldest
opposite superlative; having lived or existed for the longest time
- most senior
opposite of 'most junior'; highest in rank
文法句型
the youngest + noun
possessive + youngest + noun
用法筆記
Usually preceded by 'the' or a possessive determiner ('my', 'her', 'their') in its superlative role. Cannot stand alone without a comparison group — the group must be clear from context.
常見錯誤
2. placed after a person's full name to distinguish them from an older relative (es
同名晚輩
用於全名後，表示同名親屬中較年輕的一方
placed after a person's full name to distinguish them from an older relative (especially a parent) who shares the same name.
Martin Luther King the youngest was named after his father but became far more famous.
馬丁·路德·金恩（同名中的較年輕者）以父親的名字命名，但遠比父親有名。
name + the youngest for historical figures
The wedding invitation was addressed to Mr. Chen Wei the youngest, sent through his father's office.
喜帖上寫著「陳偉（同名晚輩）先生」，並經由他父親的辦公室轉交。
name + the youngest for formal address
John Wright the youngest now runs the family farm after his father retired.
John Wright（同名中的較年輕者）在父親退休後接手經營家族農場。
In the church records, he is listed as Thomas Park the youngest to avoid confusion.
教會記錄上將他列為 Thomas Park（同名中較年輕者），以免混淆。
- junior
more common in American English; abbreviated as 'Jr.'
- the elder
used for the older person in a same-name pair; opposite of 'the youngest'
文法句型
[Name] the youngest
用法筆記
This is a formal construction, often found in written documents, historical records, or family genealogies. In everyday conversation people simply say 'junior' or use a nickname.
常見錯誤
3. created or intended for people of a young age rather than for adults; used about
適合孩童的
專為兒童或青少年設計的；非指實際年齡
created or intended for people of a young age rather than for adults; used about products, media, or activities aimed at a young audience, not about the age of a living thing.
The bookstore moved its youngest titles to a special reading corner with small chairs.
書店把最適合孩童的書移到一個放著小椅子的特別閱讀角落。
Owen bought a puzzle from the store's youngest range, which was labeled for children ages three and up.
Owen 在店裡最適合孩童的系列中買了一盒拼圖，標籤上寫著適合三歲以上。
This clothing brand designs its youngest line for children from three to eight years old.
這個服飾品牌最適合孩童的系列是為三到八歲的孩子設計的。
Hassan bought tickets for the theater's youngest show, a puppet performance recommended for ages two to five.
Hassan 買了劇院裡最適合孩童的節目的票，那是一場推薦給二到五歲兒童的布偶表演。
- most child-friendly
focuses on suitability and safety for children
- most junior
can also mean suitable for the lowest age group in a product line
文法句型
the youngest + noun (of clothing, media, activities)
4. appearing to be less old than other members of a group; having features or style
最顯年輕
外貌比同儕更顯年輕的
appearing to be less old than other members of a group; having features or style that make one seem more youthful than others.
At their high school reunion, Dr. Kwame looked the youngest of all the former students.
在大學同學會上，Kwame 醫生是所有以前的學生中看起來最年輕的。
look the youngest + in a group
Regular exercise and plenty of sleep help Yuna look the youngest in her dance troupe.
規律運動和充足睡眠讓 Yuna 在她的舞團中看起來最年輕。
With her ponytail and plain T-shirt, Anong looked the youngest among the visiting teachers.
Anong 紮著馬尾辮、穿著素色 T 恤，在來訪的老師當中顯得更年輕。
People often tell Noor that she looks the youngest of her three older sisters.
大家常跟 Noor 說，她在三個姊姊當中看起來最年輕。
- most youthful
slightly more formal; emphasizes vitality and freshness
- least aged
more clinical or formal tone
- oldest-looking
appearing the most aged in a group
文法句型
look the youngest
appear the youngest
用法筆記
Used only as a predicate adjective after linking verbs like 'look', 'appear', or 'seem'. Does not appear before a noun — you cannot say 'the youngest-looking person' in this sense.
youngest — 名詞
1. the person in a family, group, or organization who has lived for the shortest am
最年幼者
團體或家庭中年齡最小的人
the person in a family, group, or organization who has lived for the shortest amount of time; the member who is least old.
As the youngest of five children, Fatima learned to negotiate for attention early.
身為五個孩子當中最年幼的，Fatima 很早就學會了如何爭取大人的注意。
the youngest of + number + noun
At the weekend workshop, the teacher picked the youngest to hand out worksheets before the lesson.
在週末工作坊上，老師挑了最年幼的學員，請他在上課前發學習單。
In a mixed-age class, the youngest often need extra help with reading.
在混齡的班級裡，最年幼的通常需要額外的閱讀輔助。
Diego became the captain of the team even though he was the youngest.
Diego 雖然是最年幼的，仍然當上了隊長。
The youngest in the family usually gets hand-me-down clothes from the older siblings.
家裡最年幼的通常會穿哥哥姊姊的舊衣服。
- youngest child
more explicit; specifies the family role
- youngest member
used for groups, teams, or organizations
- baby of the family
informal; affectionate term for the youngest sibling
文法句型
the youngest (of + group)
possessive + youngest
用法筆記
When referring to a specific person, 'the youngest' can be used alone without repeating the noun — the context makes the reference clear. 'My youngest' commonly refers to the youngest child in a family.
常見錯誤
2. the least developed or most recently born creatures among a set of animal offspr
最幼小
動物所生的最年幼的寶寶
the least developed or most recently born creatures among a set of animal offspring.
The mother cat carried her youngest to a safer corner of the shed.
貓媽媽叼著最幼小的寶寶，把牠挪到棚子裡一個更安全的角落。
possessive + youngest for animal offspring
The farmer bottle-fed the goat's youngest because the mother goat did not have enough milk for all her kids.
農夫用奶瓶餵那隻母羊最幼小的寶寶，因為母羊的奶不夠餵所有的羊寶寶。
Among the five puppies, the youngest was too small to reach the food bowl.
五隻小狗當中，最幼小的那隻個子太小，碰不到食物碗。
The eagle watched over her nest, keeping her youngest sheltered from the cold wind.
老鷹在窩邊守護，讓最幼小的雛鳥擋住寒風。
文法句型
possessive + youngest