放在一个否定成分后面,表示“更不”,因为 less 的意义可以从“更少”过渡到“更不”。这里的 much 并不加重 less 的语气。后面的成分,在结构上与前面的相同,即使是变位动词亦可。
The cloud of treason hanging over him was enough to guarantee that no one ever trusted, much less listened to him ever again.悬在他头上的背叛乌云,已足以保证谁也不会再信任他,更不会再听他的。