the + least + 原级( + 单数名词或one) + in + 场合(单数)

Grammar is the least interesting of (or among) all the subjects.

Jack is the least diligent boy in his class.

(3) 其他表示最高级的方式：

(A) 用原级表示最高级。

He is as happy as he can be. = He is happiest.

(B) 比较级 + than any other + 单数名词表示最高级。

This is more difficult than any other book here.

= This is the most difficult of all the books here.

(C) 否定的比较级表示最高级。

Nothing can be simpler than this. = This is the simplest thing of all.

(D) 叙述用法的最高级形容词。

Summer is hottest in July. She was happiest when she was young.

1. 不用than的比较：

(1) than的省略：

Never before did he work harder (than now)。

(2) 作限定用法的形容词， 常接代名词one.

I want a better job.

Bring me a smaller one.

(3) 作叙述用法的形容词。

He is better now.

It is warmer this morning.

(4) 接if子句的比较级。

You will understand it easier if you consult the dictionary.

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