lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance
(重要性、严重性或意义上)较小的,次要的;较轻微的
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she requested a number of minor alterations. 她要求作若干小的改动。
(of a surgical operation)comparatively simple and not life-threatening
(手术)相对简单的;无生命危险的。
【乐】 (音阶)小调的。与<Bold>MAJOR</Bold>相对。
(of an interval)characteristic of a minor scale and less by a semitone than the equivalent major interval
(音程)小音阶的。比较<Bold>DIMINISHED</Bold>.
[usu. postpositive](of a key or mode)based on a minor scale, tending to produce a sad or pensive effect
(调或调式)小调的
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Concerto in A minor. A小调协奏曲。
〈英,旧〉 [在私立学校中置于姓后](两兄弟或同姓男生中)年龄更小的
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Smith minor. 小史密斯。
【逻】 小(项)的。
(of a premise)containing the minor term in a categorical syllogism
小(前提)的。
a person under the age of full legal responsibility
未成年人。
【乐】 小调;小音程;小音阶。
【鸣钟术】 六钟(或铃)变化调。
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〈北 美〉 职业运动(尤指棒球和美式橄榄球)小联合会
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Salinas was one of six teams in the minors. 萨利纳斯队是小联合会六队之一。
〈北美〉 副修科目;副修课程
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a minor in American Indian studies. 副修美国印第安人研究。
【逻】 小项;小前提。
【桥牌】 <Bold>MINOR SUIT</Bold>的简称。
a small drab moth which has purplish caterpillars that feed on grass
禾夜蛾。
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in a minor key (especially of a literary work) understated (尤指文学作品)轻描淡写的
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minor in N. Amer. study or qualify in as a subsidiary subject at college or university〈北美〉 副修
"Middle English: from Latin, ‘smaller, less'; related to