minor
adjective uk/ˈmaɪ.nər/ us/ˈmaɪ.nɚ/
(UNIMPORTANT)
B2 较不重要的；次要的；轻微的
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
a minor operation 小手术
It's only a minor problem. 那只是个小问题。
There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft. 轻微的违法活动有所增加，如违反交通规则、小偷小摸等。
She suffered only minor injuries. 她只是受了点轻伤。
It requires a few minor adjustments. 需要作几处小的调整。
a minor poet of the 16th century 16世纪一位不太知名的诗人
Compare: major adjective (IMPORTANT)
- More 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.
(MUSIC)
music 小调的;小音阶的
belonging or relating to a musical scale that is generally thought to have a sad sound
The piece is written in a minor key. 这是一支用小调谱写的乐曲。
Mozart's Piano Concerto in D minor 莫扎特的D小调钢琴协奏曲
Compare: major adjective (MUSIC)
minor
noun [ C ] legal uk/ˈmaɪ.nər/ us/ˈmaɪ.nɚ/
未成年人
someone who is too young to have the legal responsibilities of an adult
He was accused of having sex with a minor. 他被指控与一名未成年人发生性关系。
minor
verb uk/ˈmaɪ.nər/ us/ˈmaɪ.nɚ/
minor in somethingUS （大学）副修科目
to study something as your second most important subject in college
I minored in Spanish in college. 我在大学副修西班牙语。