用作定语
▲~+n.
The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
A minor fault shouldn't be neglected.小错也不该被忽略。
She had a minor operation the day before yesterday.前天她做了一次小手术。
用作表语
▲S+be+~
The infection is fairly minor; nothing to worry about.感染不严重,用不着担心。