
minute
/ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnjuːt/ · /ˈmɪnɪt/, /maɪˈnuːt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #12 in the learning path
分钟;片刻
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.