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Minute
ˈmɪnɪt
极其常见
300 - 400
300 - 400
词频和重要性指数显示一个词在特定语言中出现的频率。 数字越小,词语使用频率越高。 最常用的词通常在1到4000之间。 这个重要性指数帮助你在语言学习过程中集中于最有用的词语。

分钟, 微小的,细微的, 会议记录

Minute 的含义在中文中

“minute”这个词在日常英语中有多种用法,主要有两种常见的意思:表示时间单位和表示细节。

  1. 表示时间单位

    • “minute”作为名词,表示时间的单位,等于60秒。在日常对话中,人们常用它来描述时间的长度。
    • 例句:
      • “I will be there in five minutes.”(我五分钟后到。)
      • “The meeting lasted for thirty minutes.”(会议持续了三十分钟。)
    • 这种用法可以在正式和非正式场合中使用,适用于任何说英语的人。
  2. 表示细节

    • “minute”作为形容词,表示非常小或微不足道的细节,通常用于描述事物的细微之处。
    • 例句:
      • “Please pay attention to the minute details in the report.”(请注意报告中的细微细节。)
      • “He has a minute knowledge of the subject.”(他对这个主题有微不足道的了解。)
    • 这种用法通常出现在正式或学术场合。

常用短语和表达

  • “in a minute” 意思是“马上”或“很快”。

    • 例句:“I’ll be back in a minute.”(我马上回来。)
  • “minute by minute” 意思是“逐分钟”或“每分钟”。

    • 例句:“The situation is changing minute by minute.”(情况正在逐分钟变化。)

常见错误

  • 有些学习者可能会将“minute”与“minuet”(一种舞蹈)混淆。注意这两个词的发音和含义不同。
  • 另一个常见错误是将“minute”误用为形容词时没有加上合适的上下文。例如,单独使用“minute”而不加以解释可能会引起误解。

相关词汇

  • 同义词:small, tiny(小的)
  • 反义词:large, huge(大的)

发音细节

  • “minute”作为时间单位时发音为/mɪˈnjuːt/(米纽特),而作为形容词时发音为/ˈmɪnɪt/(米内特)。注意发音的不同可能会影响理解。

语法和词源

  • “minute”源自拉丁语“minutus”,意为“微小的”。在语法上,它可以作为名词或形容词使用,具体取决于上下文。

Minute 的含义在中文中

分钟

例子:
I will be there in five minutes.
我五分钟后就到。
The meeting lasted for thirty minutes.
会议持续了三十分钟。
使用: formal/informal语境: Used to measure time, both in casual and formal contexts.
笔记: This is the most common meaning of 'minute' in English, referring to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

微小的,细微的

例子:
There are minute details that you need to pay attention to.
你需要注意一些微小的细节。
The difference between the two products is minute.
这两个产品之间的差别非常微小。
使用: formal/informal语境: Used to describe something very small or insignificant.
笔记: This meaning is derived from the Latin 'minutus', meaning 'small'. It is often used in both everyday conversation and academic contexts.

会议记录

例子:
She took the minutes during the meeting.
她在会议中做了会议记录。
The minutes of the last meeting were emailed to everyone.
上次会议的记录已经发给每个人了。
使用: formal语境: Used in business or formal settings to refer to written records of meetings.
笔记: In this context, 'minutes' refers to official documentation of what was discussed and decided in a meeting.

Minute的同义词

moment

A very short period of time, often used to refer to an instant or a brief pause.
例子: Wait a moment, I'll be right back.
笔记: While 'minute' can refer to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds, 'moment' is more immediate and fleeting.

instant

A very brief moment in time, implying something happening quickly or without delay.
例子: The decision was made in an instant.
笔记: Similar to 'moment,' 'instant' emphasizes the speed or suddenness of an event.

second

A unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute, also used informally to mean a very short period of time.
例子: I'll be there in a second.
笔记: While 'minute' is a larger unit of time, 'second' is smaller and often used to emphasize a short duration.

brief

Short in duration or extent, concise and to the point.
例子: Let me give you a brief overview of the project.
笔记: Unlike 'minute' which specifically refers to a unit of time, 'brief' can refer to both time and length of something.

Minute的表达方式,常用短语

At the last minute

This phrase means doing something just before it is too late or just before a deadline expires.
例子: I finished my assignment at the last minute.
笔记: The original word 'minute' refers to a unit of time, but in this phrase, it signifies urgency or immediacy.

In a minute

This phrase is used to indicate that you will do something very soon or very quickly.
例子: Hold on, I'll be with you in a minute.
笔记: The original word 'minute' represents a specific unit of time, but in this phrase, it implies a short period.

Every minute counts

This idiom emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and making good use of every moment.
例子: When preparing for the exam, remember that every minute counts.
笔记: While 'minute' typically refers to a specific time measurement, in this idiom, it underscores the significance of time itself.

Wait a minute

This phrase is used to ask someone to pause briefly or to take a short delay.
例子: Wait a minute, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
笔记: In this context, 'minute' serves as a short period of time rather than a precise measurement.

A minute ago

This phrase refers to a very recent past, a short while before the current moment.
例子: He was here just a minute ago.
笔记: Although 'minute' usually denotes a specific time unit, in this phrase, it signifies a brief and recent timeframe.

Give someone a minute

To give someone a minute means to allow them a short amount of time to do or think about something.
例子: Give her a minute to collect her thoughts before asking her again.
笔记: In this expression, 'minute' conveys a brief period for someone to complete a task or gather their thoughts.

Minute details

This phrase refers to very small or precise details that are often overlooked by others.
例子: She pays attention to minute details in her artwork.
笔记: While 'minute' typically denotes a unit of time, in this phrase, it denotes small, intricate details that require close observation.

At any minute

This phrase means that something is expected to happen very soon, at any moment.
例子: I'm expecting a call from the client at any minute now.
笔记: In this context, 'minute' signifies an imminent moment rather than a specific time measurement.

Just a minute

This phrase is used to ask for a brief period of time to complete a task or attend to something before moving on.
例子: Just a minute, I need to finish this email before we go.
笔记: In this phrase, 'minute' indicates a short timeframe for completing a small task rather than a specific time unit.

Minute的日常(俚语)表达

Min

Shortened form of 'minute', commonly used informally in spoken language to refer to a very short period of time, typically meaning around a minute.
例子: I'll be there in a min.
笔记: Informal and simplified form of the word 'minute'.

Hot minute

Used to express a longer period of time than what is implied by 'minute', indicating it has been a considerable amount of time.
例子: I haven't seen her in a hot minute.
笔记: It suggests a longer duration than a regular 'minute'.

New York minute

Refers to a very short period of time, typically emphasizing how quickly things can happen or change in a fast-paced environment like New York City.
例子: Things change in a New York minute.
笔记: Emphasizes the fast-paced nature of time in New York City.

Split second

Describes an extremely short amount of time, indicating something happened very quickly or instantly.
例子: He made the decision in a split second.
笔记: Denotes a tiny unit of time even shorter than a 'minute'.

Minute by minute

Refers to being updated or informed constantly with real-time information as events unfold.
例子: We are monitoring the situation minute by minute.
笔记: Highlights continuous monitoring and updates within short time intervals.

Two shakes of a lamb's tail

Expresses doing something quickly or returning shortly, similar to saying 'I'll be back in a moment'.
例子: I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
笔记: Uses a creative and playful comparison for a short amount of time.

Nanosecond

Describes an extremely brief moment of time, emphasizing how quickly something occurred.
例子: It happened in a nanosecond.
笔记: Refers to an even shorter duration than a 'minute', emphasizing speed and immediacy.

Minute - 例子

The meeting will start in five minutes.
会议将在五分钟后开始。
I'll be back in a minute.
我马上就回来。
I only have a minute to finish this task.
我只有一分钟来完成这个任务。

Minute的语法

Minute - 名词 (Noun) / 名词,单数或不可数 (Noun, singular or mass)
词元: minute
变位
形容词,比较级 (Adjective, comparative): minuter
形容词,最高级 (Adjective, superlative): minutest
形容词 (Adjective): minute
名词,复数 (Noun, plural): minutes, minute
名词,单数或不可数 (Noun, singular or mass): minute
动词,过去时 (Verb, past tense): minuted
动词,动名词或现在分词 (Verb, gerund or present participle): minuting
动词,第三人称单数现在时 (Verb, 3rd person singular present): minutes
动词,原形 (Verb, base form): minute
动词,非第三人称单数现在时 (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): minute
音节、划分和重音
minute 包含2个音节: min • ute
音标: ˈmi-nət
min ute , ˈmi nət (红色音节是重读的)

Minute - 重要性和使用频率

词频和重要性指数显示一个词在特定语言中出现的频率。 数字越小,词语使用频率越高。 最常用的词通常在1到4000之间。
minute: 300 - 400 (极其常见).
这个重要性指数帮助你在语言学习过程中集中于最有用的词语。
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