单词 | minor |
释义 | minor —minor /ˈmaɪ.nər/ aep /-nɚ/ adjective (MUSIC) ► F0 belonging or relating to a musical scale that is generally thought to have a sad sound: » The piece is written in a minor key.» Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor.→ COMPARE MAJOR(Cf. ↑major) adjective (MUSIC)Thesaurus+: ↑Notes of the musical scaleadjective (UNIMPORTANT) ► B2 having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type: » a minor operation» It's only a minor problem.» There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft.» She suffered only minor injuries.» It requires a few minor adjustments.» a minor poet of the 16th century→ COMPARE MAJOR(Cf. ↑major) adjective (IMPORTANT)Thesaurus+: ↑Of little or less importance• • • Extra Examples:» For the sake of completeness , I should also mention two other minor developments.» Treat minor ailments yourself.» The fear is that these minor clashes may develop into all-out confrontation.» They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them.» Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.noun [C] LEGAL ► F0 someone who is too young to have the legal responsibilities of an adult: » He was accused of having sex with a minor.Thesaurus+: ↑Young people |
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