not least of =not the least of = a phrase used when you are giving an important reason for something, or an important example of something 部分的;尤其(用于陈述重要理由或举出重要例子)
含最高级的否定比较句最常见的就是not the least of这一结构,常译为“其中重要的一个”,如:There were several reasons for dismissiqg him from his post.not the least of which was his neglect of duty.撤消他的职务的理由有几条,其中重要的一条是他玩忽职守。
再如: Trade has been bad, not least because of the increased cost of raw materials. 生意一直不好,一个重要原因是原材料涨价了。
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