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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- minority
[maɪ'nɔrɪtɪ]
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noun
[of group]
[ society]
少数
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2.
noun
[c]
(ethnic，cultural，religious) 少数民族
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3.
cpd
[+shareholder]
[ verdict]
少数
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to be in a {or} the minority
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占少数
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a (small) minority of
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(极)少数的
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- minority
[maɪˈnɒrətɪ]
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n.[c]
少数民族
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Another vital area in terms of sensitive political control were the national minorities.
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就政治控制敏感度而言，另外一个重要的领域就是少数民族。
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2.
n.[c]
少数派，少数
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His views were shared by a small minority in the party.
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党内只有很少人认同他的观点。
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When the vote was taken they were in the minority.
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当投票表决时，他们是少数派。
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He held a minority position.
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他处于少数派地位。
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3.
n.[c]
未成年，未到法定年龄
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He is of the minority and cannot legally sign a contract.
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他还未成年，在法律上不具签署合同的资格。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- minority
[maɪ'nɒrɪtɪ]
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n
the smaller in number of two parts, factions, or groups
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2.
n
a group that is different racially, politically, etc, from a larger group of which it is a part
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3.
n
the state of being a minor
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4.
n
the period during which a person is below legal age
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5.
n
Compare majority
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6.
n
[modifier]
relating to or being a minority
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a minority interest
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a minority opinion
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7.
n
[Etymology]
C16: from Medieval Latin minoritas, from Latin minor
Examples
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a (small) minority of
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(极)少数的
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Because this company has bankrupted, the minority stock holders lost their uncashed dividend.
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因为公司已经破产了，小股东损失了未兑现的股息。
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A small minority voted against the motion.
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一个小的少数党派投票反对这个提议。
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All the minority nationalities are titled to appropriate representation.
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各少数民族都应当有适当名额的代表。
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She is still in her minority.
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她还未成年。
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