| 单词 | minor |
| 释义 | minor (maɪnəʳ ) Word forms: minors , minoring , minored 1. adjective B2 You use minor when you want to describe something that is less important, serious, or significant than other things in a group or situation. She is known in Italy for a number of minor roles in films. Western officials say the problem is minor, and should be quickly overcome. Synonyms: small, lesser, subordinate, smaller 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A minor illness or operation is not likely to be dangerous to someone's life or health. Sarah had been plagued continually by a series of minor illnesses. His mother had to go to the hospital for minor surgery. 3. adjective [noun ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE noun] In European music, a minor scale is one in which the third note is three semitones higher than the first. ...the unfinished sonata movement in F minor. 4. countable noun A minor is a person who is still legally a child. In Britain and most states in the United States, people are minors until they reach the age of eighteen. The approach has virtually ended cigarette sales to minors. Synonyms: child, youth, teenager, infant 5. countable noun [oft poss NOUN] At a university or college in the United States, a student's minor is a subject that they are studying in addition to their main subject, or major. 6. countable noun [noun NOUN] At a university or college in the United States, if a student is, for example, a geology minor, they are studying geology as well as their main subject. 7. verb If a student at a university or college in the United States minors in a particular subject, they study it in addition to their main subject. I'm minoring in computer science. [VERB + in] Collocations: minor charges These charges were later reduced to mishandling classified information in addition to some minor charges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These minor charges do not require full investigation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Only minor charges were filed, punished primarily by community service sentences; some protestors who refused the sentences were tried, but did not serve jail time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Three were court-martialed on relatively minor charges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He sustained a very minor cut. Times, Sunday Times The spray — which will undergo further tests — could also be used on minor cuts. The Sun Have an at-home medicine kit with in-date over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol, aspirin and plasters for everything from headaches to minor cuts. The Sun Seconds later, the pair stunned onlookers by emerging from the windows with only minor cuts. The Sun Two needed urgent treatment but most had minor cuts and bruises. Times, Sunday Times He loved operetta and tried without success for a career as a singer, having only one minor hit. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite this, it yielded three minor hit singles. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The song became a very minor hit in that country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Two singles from the album released so far have been only minor hits. Times, Sunday Times His simpler, melodic approach to singing, songwriting and guitar brought them a string of irresistible minor hits — and created the template for pop-punk. Times, Sunday Times But there was no building damage and only minor injuries. The Sun If found liable, you must pay damages: dented bumper, 100 rupees (1.30); minor injuries or small fractures, 500 rupees (6.50). Times, Sunday Times Both were treated in hospital for minor injuries — and face a 24,000 repair bill, which their insurance company will not pay. The Sun One aged 23 was badly hurt and was rushed to hospital, with the rest treated for minor injuries. The Sun After being found partially clothed in the street she was interviewed and treated for minor injuries. Times, Sunday Times The peer's lawyers said that their appeal for the incident to be dealt with as a 'minor misdemeanour' had been rejected. Times, Sunday Times They will also be targeted for minor misdemeanours such as littering. Times, Sunday Times In the most modest magistrates' court in the land, witnesses to even minor misdemeanours are required to swear on oath or affirm before giving evidence. Times, Sunday Times For minor misdemeanours he made us write it out up to 20 times. Times, Sunday Times In certain cases, these revealed evidence of past minor misdemeanours, but this did not, in itself, mean automatic exclusion from the programme. Times, Sunday Times Try not to make life any more difficult than it needs to be by nitpicking over petty details and fixating on minor mishaps. The Sun Many were for minor mishaps such as slipping on a wet floor or falling off a climbing frame. The Sun There's nothing more satisfying than everything running perfectly, but routines may have to be altered due to minor mishaps. The Sun Look out for minor mishaps at work and use your attention to detail and common sense to ensure they don't recur. The Sun It documents the tribulations of a bunch of people moaning about minor mishaps they've encountered, usually on holiday among dodgy foreign types. Times, Sunday Times And that was only the minor mistake. Times, Sunday Times At other times he was castigating them for minor mistakes. Times, Sunday Times I found one or two minor mistakes and some layout problems. Times, Sunday Times Despite a couple of minor mistakes, a score of 23.100 meant a similar performance with three ribbons and two hoops yesterday would have been enough. Times, Sunday Times Minor mistakes on applications can also cost borrowers dearly. Times, Sunday Times This design allowed mold-makers to offer multiple variations of some subjects, requiring only minor modification to the master mold. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Unit 410 received the most minor modification: upgraded air filters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many of these homes remain, with only minor modification, today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With minor modification, this approach can used in analyzing any other simple or complex samples. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A common minor modification was replacing the stock buttplate with a waffled anti-slip sniper buttplate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I couldn't help thinking it was a rather minor offence. Times, Sunday Times But union chiefs argued it was a common and minor offence that went unpunished. The Sun The minimum fines were imposed for a 'very minor offence'. Times, Sunday Times He had thought about committing a more minor offence - but was worried it would not merit a prison sentence. The Sun Three years' jail for the minor offence of driving carelessly - of which the judge said he would serve 18 months. The Sun What fantastic customer service, considering they were a four-year-old pair of shoes and it was a relatively minor problem. Times, Sunday Times Well, except of course for the minor problem of the basic 139,950 price tag. The Sun Well, it turns out some people choose to dial whine-whine-whine for the most minor problem they want sorting. The Sun And here we come to a second, more minor problem. Times, Sunday Times This was considered to be a fairly minor problem, one they expected could be solved through better materials and quality control. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Failing that, the leaky blood vessel in your nose can be sealed with a very minor procedure. The Sun The complex contains 275 rooms- including 3 dental suites, 2 minor procedure rooms, and 29 consulting rooms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thousands more will have appointments and minor procedures postponed. The Sun In addition to offering minor procedures, private companies are increasingly offering treatment where there are serious health conditions. Times, Sunday Times The latest reports show that these so-called minor procedures account for a whopping 85% of the whole cosmeticsurgery market. Times, Sunday Times But these are minor quibbles, because the food, delivered, as asked, course by course rather than dish by dish, was faultless. Times, Sunday Times Minor quibbles concerned modernity rather than problems of taste. Times, Sunday Times It insisted that millions of tests had been successful and that any regulatory problems were minor quibbles that would soon be resolved. Times, Sunday Times Though apart from those minor quibbles, her journey gave me a sense of peace. The Sun The nonsensical plot and risible dialogue feel like minor quibbles given the astonishing action and beautifully realised future-world. The Sun Such services include yard work, minor repair, visiting, preparing food, and providing transportation. Christianity Today Minor repair facilities were available at the airfield. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The settlement was based on agriculture, resupply and minor repair of ships, and whaling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many statues were destroyed or damaged; some of the statues still need minor repair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Six months ago when the area was hit by a previous earthquake, the ground needed only minor repairs. Times, Sunday Times Where can we take our minor scrapes and bruises, and our major fractures and gaping psychic wounds? Christianity Today They are probably just caused by minor scrapes to your fingernails — maybe from when you were trying to get the top off that bottle of calcium supplements you don't need. The Sun Colin, known for minor scrapes with the law, plays a cop involved in the local football team. The Sun The first lap was mayhem: seven drivers involved in minor scrapes. Times, Sunday Times Skateboard helmets are simpler and cheaper than other helmet types; provide greater coverage of the head and resist minor scrapes and knocks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Others have minor scratches or a cold. The Sun The driver, in her 20s, escaped with minor scratches and did not even need hospital treatment. The Sun Ease minor scratches, burns and bites? The Sun She escaped from this accident with only minor scratches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Minor scratches and scuff marks in the coating can be removed using one of several special-purpose patent leather and poromeric cleaners on the market. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the past century, only seven minor skirmishes over water were documented. Mail and Guardian That lifetime appointee will tilt a more-or-less evenly split court in conservatives' favour, and promises to make the cabinet confirmation wars seem like minor skirmishes. Times, Sunday Times There will be a couple of minor skirmishes at the end of chapter four, where the hero learns humility. Times, Sunday Times A few minor skirmishes occurred there later in the war as both armies sent raiding parties to control the river crossing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For seven days, the two armies faced off with minor skirmishes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was also my first official day back at work after taking the summer off to recover from a minor stroke. Times, Sunday Times But last night they revealed the married dad-of-three was recovering after a minor stroke. The Sun He had a minor stroke this year: he's fine, but it was one of those not very subtle reminders you get about the passage of time. Times, Sunday Times Just as campaigning began, however, he had a minor stroke. Times, Sunday Times He was, however, recovering from a minor stroke at the time. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A few months after having minor surgery, she started to become breathless. Times, Sunday Times Among other things, it calls for all those carrying out minor surgery to be fully accredited. Times, Sunday Times Others need steroid injections or, if symptoms persist, minor surgery. Times, Sunday Times The 72-year-old was having minor surgery on his stomach when his dentures were dislodged. The Sun With the minor surgery she could live many more years. Christianity Today But minor symptoms could be signs of something serious. The Sun As a consequence people are over-fearful of the significance of minor symptoms, while their physicians lack the clinical experience to reassure them. Times, Sunday Times It talks about how minor symptoms could 'signal major health hazards'. The Sun Most people who get it will have only minor symptoms and are urged to remain at home to stop the disease spreading even more. The Sun He was taken to hospital with minor symptoms then discharged. The Sun But many drivers feel that they are being unfairly targeted for minor transgressions. Times, Sunday Times Motoring organisations say councils run the risk of adding to the feeling among some drivers that they are being unfairly penalised by local authorities for relatively minor transgressions. Times, Sunday Times But firms are becoming increasingly wary of lending to those who have minor transgressions on their records, and are demanding more detailed information from credit reference agencies. Times, Sunday Times It would have made sense to instruct stewards of an adjustment period of a month in which jockeys need only be warned for such minor transgressions? Times, Sunday Times But the imposition of difficult-to-understand charges for minor transgressions heaps an oversized burden on the less well-off. Times, Sunday Times But even if he wins this minor tweak, so what? The Sun We just need a few minor tweaks to the rest of the airport experience to balance the longer security queues. Times, Sunday Times Call me a traditionalist, but bar a few minor tweaks, it should not be changed. Times, Sunday Times Even minor tweaks to the materials or process can completely alter the snowboarder's experience. Christianity Today All the game modes are as you'd expect with a few minor tweaks. The Sun There are minor variations between the competitions, but not statistically significant ones. Times, Sunday Times For this version, he changed the background color and made other minor variations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The story of most actors' journey into the profession includes only minor variations. Times, Sunday Times The government sometimes uses minor variations from one year to another to present a misleading picture of an improving situation. Times, Sunday Times Again and again, with only minor variations, we see this sleight of hand at work. Times, Sunday Times He joked in his diary that this minor wound left his right arm as his only unwounded limb. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The others were treated by a doctor at the base for minor wounds. The Sun The other, in his 30s, escaped with minor wounds. The Sun In my youth my grandfather dispensed a silver-based ointment to treat minor wounds. Times, Sunday Times Ten more were treated at the scene for minor wounds. Times, Sunday Times Even then, the market fell by a relatively minor 1.5%. Times, Sunday Times The first thing these stories did was make us feel better about our own relatively minor eco-failings. Times, Sunday Times But do we really want to encourage vigilantilism with respect to relatively minor infractions, such as smoking on a platform? Times, Sunday Times But even treatment for relatively minor injury or illness can cost you thousands of pounds in many countries. The Sun They do this by creating an atmosphere of crisis based on exaggerated interpretations of relatively minor movements in shares and currencies. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 较小的, 未成年人 Japanese: 小さい方の, 未成年者 |
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