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adv

1. 较少地；较小地

• You should eat less, drink less and sleep more. 你应当少吃东西，少喝酒，多睡觉。

• Would you mind speaking less quickly？ 请你讲话慢点好吗？

2. 不及，较不

• He is less clever than his brother. 他不如他的兄弟聪明。