minor
noun
Definitions of minor noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A person who has not yet reached the legal age of adulthood.
未成年人
The man was prosecuted for engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
该男子因与未成年人发生性行为而被起诉。
In many countries, minors are not legally allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages.
在许多国家，未成年人法律上不允许购买酒精饮料。
Parents have a responsibility to protect their minor children.
父母有责任保护他们的未成年子女。
verb
Phrases of minor verb
- minor in something
To pursue a particular subject as a secondary area of study at the university level.
（大学）副修
• Although I majored in biology, I also minored in chemistry.
虽然我主修生物学，但我还辅修了化学。
adjective
Definitions of minor adjective
importance(重要性)
- B2
Of lesser importance, significance, or severity, especially when compared to others of the same kind.
较不重要的；次要的；轻微的
He underwent a minor surgery to remove a small lump.
他接受了一个小手术来移除一个小肿块。
The software update includes several minor improvements.
软件更新包括了一些小的改进。
There was only minor damage in the car accident.
车祸中只有轻微的损坏。
music(音乐)
- music(音乐)
Relating to a musical scale that typically evokes a somber or melancholic feeling.
小调的；小音阶的
The melody of this song is written in a minor key.
这首歌的旋律是用小调写的。
This minor key piano sonata is known for its somber mood.
这首小调钢琴奏鸣曲以其阴郁的情绪而闻名。
He enjoys playing music in a minor key because it expresses deep emotions.
他喜欢用小调演奏音乐，因为它能表达深刻的情感。