a minute arachnid which has four pairs of legs when adult, related to the ticks. Many kinds live in the soil and a number are parasitic on plants or animals.
螨。
a small child or animal, especially when regarded as an object of sympathy
[常含同情色彩]小孩;小东西
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the poor little mite looks half-starved. 可怜的小东西看来饿得很。
a very small amount
少量,一点点
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his teacher thought he needed a mite of discipline. 他的老师认为他需要一点纪律约束。
〈史〉 小硬币(尤指面值很低的佛兰德斯小铜币)。参见<Bold>WIDOW'S MITE</Bold>.
〈非正式〉 一点儿;稍许
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I haven't eaten yet and I'm feeling a mite peckish. 我还没吃过,感到有点饿。
"Old English