A2 noun 中性 #345 最常用

minute

/ˈmɪn.ɪt/

A unit of time that is equal to sixty seconds. It is used to measure short periods of time or to describe a specific point within an hour.

例句

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1

I will be ready to leave in just one minute.

I will be prepared to go after sixty seconds have passed.

2

Please allow a minute for the system to process your request.

Please wait a short moment for the computer to complete the task.

3

Wait a minute, I think I left my phone in the car!

Stop for a moment, I believe my phone is still in the vehicle.

词族

名词
minute
Verb
minute
副词
minutely
形容词
momentary
相关
minutes
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'mini' hour—a minute is a small part of an hour.

快速测验

Can you wait for one _______? I need to put on my shoes.

正确!

正确答案是: minute

例句

1

I will be ready to leave in just one minute.

everyday

I will be prepared to go after sixty seconds have passed.

2

Please allow a minute for the system to process your request.

formal

Please wait a short moment for the computer to complete the task.

3

Wait a minute, I think I left my phone in the car!

informal

Stop for a moment, I believe my phone is still in the vehicle.

4

The chemical reaction took exactly one minute to complete.

academic

The scientific process finished in precisely sixty seconds.

5

We need to finish this meeting in five minutes.

business

We must conclude this business discussion within five units of time.

词族

名词
minute
Verb
minute
副词
minutely
形容词
momentary
相关
minutes

常见搭配

just a minute a very short period of time
last minute the latest possible time before something happens
every minute all the time or very frequently
spare minute extra time when you are not busy
per minute occurring inside each sixty-second period

常用短语

wait a minute

used to ask someone to stop or wait briefly

at the last minute

at the final possible moment

minute by minute

happening gradually as time passes

容易混淆的词

minute vs minute (adjective)

The noun is pronounced /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ (time), while the adjective is /maɪˈnjuːt/ (very small).

minute vs moment

A minute is an exact measurement of 60 seconds; a moment is an undefined short time.

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使用说明

The noun 'minute' is mostly used for time, but in business contexts, 'minutes' (plural) refers to the written record of a meeting.

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常见错误

Learners often mispronounce this word when they mean 'very small' (the adjective form), or they forget to use the plural 'minutes' when referring to more than one.

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'mini' hour—a minute is a small part of an hour.

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词源

From the Latin 'minuta', which means a small part or a diminished portion.

语法模式

Countable noun (one minute, two minutes) Often follows the preposition 'in' Used in the plural 'minutes' for meeting records
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, 'just a minute' is a polite way to ask for a short, though often unspecified, delay.

快速测验

Can you wait for one _______? I need to put on my shoes.

正确!

正确答案是: minute

相关词

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A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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