less的比較級：less；最高級：least。less是little的比較級,基本意思是“較少的,更少的”,指物體的體積或分量相對于別的物體少。 less多用來修飾不可數(shù)名詞,但當(dāng)名詞前有數(shù)詞或a few等修飾時,其后可接可數(shù)名詞。

1. These files have been zipped up to take up less disk space.

這些文檔已經(jīng)進行了壓縮，以節(jié)省磁盤空間。

2. He is lined up for no less than four US television interviews.

多達4家美國電視媒體排期邀請他上節(jié)目接受采訪。

3. Other amenities, less commonly available, include a library and exercise room.

還有一些不太常有的設(shè)施，包括圖書館和健身房。

4. His team-mates opened hotel windows, shouting" Jump!" and somewhat less printable banter.

他的隊友打開了酒店的窗戶，大叫著“跳!”，還開了一些上不了臺面的玩笑。

5. They wanted me to change the title to something less gratuitously offensive.

他們希望我將題目修改一下，以免顯得太過冒犯。