minority
US /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /maɪˈnɔːr.ə.t̬i/
名词
1.
少数, 少数派
the smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole
示例:
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Only a small minority of students failed the exam.
只有一小部分学生考试不及格。
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The proposal was rejected by a large minority.
该提案被绝大多数人否决。
同义词:
2.
少数民族, 少数群体
a small group of people within a community or country, differing from the main population in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
示例:
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The country has several ethnic minorities.
该国拥有多个少数民族。
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Protecting the rights of religious minorities is crucial.
保护宗教少数群体的权利至关重要。
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