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minority

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

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noun

未成年，幼年时期。

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

Examples :

"Many schools offer special programs for the minority age group. "

许多学校为未成年人群体提供特别项目。

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noun

少数群体，少数派

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.

Examples :

"Most people agreed, but a sizable minority were upset by the decision."

大多数人都同意，但有相当一部分少数群体对这个决定感到不满.

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noun

少数派，少数。

(used attributively of a party, government, etc.) Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.

Examples :

"The minority party in the school council proposed a new recycling program, despite holding only a few more votes than the other groups. "

虽然只比其他团体多几张选票，但学校委员会中的少数派政党还是提出了新的回收计划。

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noun

少数民族成员，少数族裔成员

A member of an ethnic minority.

Examples :

"The company claims it has hired several minorities since the complaint was lodged."

该公司声称，自从投诉提出以来，他们已经雇佣了几位少数族裔成员。

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adjective

少数的

Of or relating to a minority.

Examples :

"They hold a minority interest in the company."

他们持有该公司少量的股份。

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