a.[B]

1. 僅僅的，只不過的
   The mere thought of the ruffian made her shudder.

   她一想到那個惡棍就不寒而慄。

   It is a mere 100 meter from my house to the theater.

   從我家到劇場只有一百公尺。

n.

1. 【古】【書】淺湖；池[C]
   Sometimes on lonely mountain meres, I find a magic bark.

   偶而在孤寂荒涼的山間小湖，我覓得一隻神奇的小帆船。

adj.

1. that is solely or no more or better than what is specified:
   mere mortals.
2. (the merest) the smallest or slightest:
   the merest hint.

n.

n.