lowest common denominator
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator noun [uncountable] 1 EVERYONEthe biggest possible number of people, including people who are very easily influenced or are willing to accept low standards 〔容易受影响或愿意接受低水准的〕社会大众 Television quiz shows often seem to target the lowest common denominator. 电视问答节目似乎常常以社会大众为目标受众。2. technicalHMN the smallest number that the bottom numbers of a group of fractions can be divided into exactly 最小公分母 → denominator
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lowest common denominator• The band's vulgar lyrics appeal to the lowest common denominator.From Longman Business Dictionarylowest common denominatorˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator noun [singular] disapproving the biggest possible number of people, including people who are very easily influenced or are willing to accept low standardsMany advertisements are clearly appealing to the lowest common denominator.ˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator nounChineseSyllable
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lowest common denominator
ˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator
noun [uncountable]
1. the biggest possible number of people, including people who are very easily influenced or are willing to accept low standards:
Television quiz shows often seem to target the lowest common denominator.
2. technical the smallest number that the bottom numbers of a group of fractions can be divided into exactly ⇨ denominator
ˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator
noun [uncountable]1. the biggest possible number of people, including people who are very easily influenced or are willing to accept low standards:
2. technical the smallest number that the bottom numbers of a group of fractions can be divided into exactly ⇨ denominator
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