minor
Vocabulary Word
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Neutral
Meaning: Lesser in importance, size, or degree; someone under legal age
较小的,次要的,未成年人
menor, secundario, menor de edad
小さな、軽微な、未成年者
사소한, 경미한, 미성년자
Minor means lesser in importance, size, or degree. A minor issue is not serious. As a noun, it refers to someone under the legal age of adulthood. In music, a minor key sounds sadder than a major key. 'Minor surgery' is a simple procedure.
minor意为在重要性、大小或程度上较小的。小问题不严重。作为名词,它指未达到法定成年年龄的人。在音乐中,小调听起来比大调更悲伤。「minor surgery」是简单的手术。
Minor significa menor en importancia, tamaño o grado. Un problema menor no es grave. Como sustantivo, se refiere a alguien que no ha alcanzado la mayoría de edad legal. En música, una tonalidad menor suena más triste que una mayor. «Minor surgery» es un procedimiento simple.
minorは、重要性、サイズ、または程度がより少ないことを意味します。軽微な問題は深刻ではありません。名詞としては、法定成人年齢未満の人を指します。音楽では、短調は長調より悲しく聞こえます。「minor surgery」は簡単な手術です。
minor는 중요도, 크기 또는 정도가 더 작은 것을 의미합니다. minor issue는 심각하지 않은 문제입니다. 명사로는 법적 성인 연령 미만인 사람(미성년자)을 가리킵니다. 음악에서 단조(minor key)는 장조보다 슬프게 들립니다. 'minor surgery'는 간단한 수술입니다.
Examples
- It's only a minor problem, nothing to worry about. 这只是个小问题,没什么可担心的。Es solo un problema menor, nada de qué preocuparse.ほんの小さな問題です、心配することはありません。사소한 문제일 뿐이니 걱정할 것 없습니다.
- Alcohol cannot be sold to minors. 酒精不能卖给未成年人。El alcohol no puede venderse a menores.未成年者にアルコールを販売することはできません。미성년자에게 주류를 판매할 수 없습니다.
- She suffered only minor injuries in the accident. 她在事故中只受了轻伤。Ella sufrió solo heridas menores en el accidente.彼女は事故で軽傷を負っただけでした。그녀는 사고에서 경상만 입었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'minor' meaning 'lesser, smaller, younger', comparative of 'minus' (less), from Proto-Indo-European 'mei-' (small). In music, 'minor key' refers to the smaller third interval. Related to 'minus', 'minister', and 'mince'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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