minim
US /ˈmɪn.ɪm/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪm/
1.
二分音符
a musical note lasting half a semibreve or two crotchets, represented by a white oval with a stem
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The melody features several minims, giving it a flowing rhythm.
這首旋律包含幾個二分音符，賦予其流暢的節奏。
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Each minim in the score represents two beats.
樂譜中的每個二分音符代表兩拍。
2.
滴, 微量
a unit of liquid measure, equal to 1/60 of a fluid dram or about one drop
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The pharmacist carefully measured out a few minims of the potent liquid.
藥劑師小心翼翼地量取了幾滴這種強效液體。
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For precise dosing, the medicine is dispensed in minims.
為了精確劑量，藥物以滴為單位配發。