What does at least mean?

at least是什麼意思 - phr. 至少

A2

not less than a certain amount or number

You need to drink at least eight glasses of water every day.

你每天至少需要喝八杯水。

B1

used to indicate that something is the minimum that should be done

At least try to finish your homework before going out.

至少試著在出門前完成你的作業。

B1

used to highlight a positive aspect in a generally negative situation

The hotel was far from the beach, but at least the rooms were clean.

酒店離海灘很遠，但至少房間很乾淨。

B2

used to soften a statement or make it less definite

I think I've solved the problem, at least, that's what I hope.

我想我已經解決了這個問題，至少，這是我希望的。