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minute

/ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnjuːt/ · /ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnuːt/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #12 in the learning path

分钟;片刻

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Definitions

n. A period of sixty seconds, or a very short time

分钟;片刻

n. A written record of what happened at a meeting

会议记录

adj. Extremely small in size or amount

极小的;微细的

Example

Wait a minute while I find my keys.

等一下,我找找钥匙。

Even a minute of regular classroom discussion can encourage students to reflect on what they have learned.

即使每次只进行一分钟的常规课堂讨论,也能鼓励学生反思所学内容。

Collocations

  • a few minutes
  • at the last minute
  • take the minutes
  • minute details

Word family

  • minutely (adv.)

Usage tip

会议记录用复数minutes;形容词“微小的”重音在后。

FAQ

What does minute mean?
A period of sixty seconds, or a very short time A written record of what happened at a meeting Extremely small in size or amount
How is minute pronounced?
UK /ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnjuːt/, US /ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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