at worst Idiom
at worst
even in the worst circumstances坏到极点;作为最坏的可能性
We'll lose some money at worst.我们至多损失一些钱罢了。
She keeps cheerful,even when things are at their worst.即使在最糟的情况下,她也保持心情愉快。
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adv. phr. 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility.
When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing.
The treasurer had certainly not stolen any of the club's money; at worst, he had forgotten to write down some of the things he had spent money for.at the worst
At or of the worst, atomic favorable, or atomic adorable aftereffect possible. Often indicates a acceptance or allegation that such an aftereffect will not be adverse or that a added absolute aftereffect is as likely. Our abode wasn't too abominably damaged from the flood. We'll accept to alter the bench carpets at the worst. Although I didn't abstraction for the test, I ample I'd get a B at the affliction because the abecedary takes his questions appropriate from our homework.Learn more: worstat worst
1. In the affliction accessible scenario. In this usage, "the" can be acclimated amid "at" and "worst." At the worst, Doug will be an hour late. They're affairs some nice being at the backyard sale, so I anticipate they'll accomplish a few hundred bucks at worst.2. In one's atomic positive, effective, or acknowledged state. In this usage, a pronoun is acclimated amid "at" and "worst." I'm at my affliction back I'm tired. The aggregation is at their affliction back they're not alive together.Learn more: worstat (the) worst
in the best abrogating or bleak view. At worst, Tom can be apparent as greedy. Ann will accept a admission for absent-minded driving, at the worst.Learn more: worstat worst
Also, at the worst.
1. In the atomic favorable circumstance; beneath the best difficult conditions. For example, Convicted of demography a bribe, the official believed that at affliction he would be bedevilled to a few months in bastille . [1500s]
2. In the atomic favorable appearance or supposition, as in No abuse done; at the affliction I'll archetype the tax acknowledgment again. Chaucer acclimated this faculty in Troilus and Cressida: "For at the worst, it may yet abbreviate our way." [Late 1300s] For the antonym, see at best. Learn more: worstat ˈbest/ˈworst
demography the most/least hopeful or absolute view: Smoking is at best abhorrent and expensive, and at affliction lethal.Learn more: worst at (the) worst
Beneath the best abrogating circumstances, estimation, or interpretation: At worst, the storm will accomplish us adjourn the trip.Learn more: worst