adj.仅仅,只不过,小的,轻微的,纯粹的
n.小湖,池塘,〈英〉边境(线)
He's a mere slip of a lad compared to his brother.
跟他哥哥一比,他不过是个小毛孩。
The mere mention of food had triggered off hunger pangs.
单单提到食物就引起了阵阵饥饿感。
The mere mention of John had touched a very raw nerve indeed.
提到约翰就真的让人心痛。