Language Point 14

I worked hard to meet the minimum standards set by the course and to complete assignments on time. (Para. 6)
Meaning: I worked hard to reach the least standards allowed by the course and to finish the homework on time.
Please note: "set by the course" in this sentence is a past participle phrase used as an attribute.
minimum: a. the least, or the smallest possible
He couldn't join the police because he was below the minimum height allowed by the rule. 他未能当警察，因为他身高未达到最低规定要求。
The minimum passing mark is 40 out of 100. 这次考试的最低合格线是百分制的四十分。