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minute noun
⇨ minute (It starts in ten minutes.) ⇨ record (the minutes of a meeting)minute adj.
⇨ detailed (in minute detail) ⇨ small (minute traces of sth)minute verb
⇨ record 1 minute noun minute ♦︎ moment ♦︎ second ♦︎ bit ♦︎ instant ♦︎ sec ♦︎ split secondThese are all words for a very short period of time. 这些词均表示片刻、瞬间。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达时间的长短| instant | ➔ | moment | ➔ | minute | ➔ | bit | | split second | | second | | | | | | | sec | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a minute / a moment / a second / a bit / an instant / a sec◆for a minute / a moment / a second / a bit / an instant / a sec / a split second◆after a minute / moment / second / bit◆at / from that minute / moment / second / instant◆within minutes / moments / seconds◆just a minute / moment / second / sec◆this minute / moment / second / instant◆a brief / fleeting moment / second / instant◆one / a single minute / moment / second / instant◆to hang on / hold on / wait a minute / moment / second / sec◆to have / spare / give sb a minute / moment / second◆to last / take a minute / moment / second◆a minute / a moment / a second / a bit / an instant / a split second later◆a minute / a moment / a second / a bit / an instant longer■ minute [countable] a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour. 分钟；分◆It's four minutes to six.差四分钟6点。◆I'll be back in a few minutes.我一会儿就回来。◆It's only a ten-minute bus ride into town.从这里乘公共汽车进城只需十分钟。◆I enjoyed every minute of the party.这次聚会我从头到尾都很开心。ⓘ Especially in spoken English a minute [singular] is a very short period of time. 尤其在口语中，minute指一会儿、一会儿的工夫◆Hang on (= Wait) a minute－I'll just get my coat.等一下，我去拿外套。◆I just have to finish this－I won't be a minute.我得做完这活儿，一会儿就好。◆Could I see you for a minute?我能见你一下吗？◆Don't leave everything till the last minute.别把什么事都拖到最后一刻。 ■ moment [countable] a very short period of time 片刻；瞬间◆Could you wait a moment, please?请您稍等一下，好吗？◆One moment, please (= Please wait a short time).请稍候。◆He thought for a moment before replying.他想了一下才回答。◆I'll be back in a moment.我一会儿就回来。◆Moments later, I heard a terrible crash.过了一会儿，我听到一声可怕的撞击声。◆We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late).我们到得一点也不早。■ second [countable] a unit for measuring time. There are 60 seconds in one minute. 秒◆She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds.她跑100米只需11秒多一点。◆The light flashes every 5 seconds.灯光每5秒钟闪一次。◆The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second.水的流速约为每秒1.5米。ⓘ Especially in spoken English a second is also just a very short period of time. 尤其在口语中，second亦可指一会儿、一会儿的工夫◆Hang on (= Wait) a second while I find my keys.等一下，我找找钥匙。◆I'll be finished with this in a couple of seconds.我马上就能把这活儿做完。 NOTE 辨析 Minute, moment or second?In many cases you can use any of these words. 在许多情况下这三个词可以通用◆Wait / Hang on / Just a minute / moment / second.稍等片刻。 Minute is the most frequent in spoken English, but it is more usual to use moment in written English, especially when telling a story. * minute在口语中最常用；moment较常用于书面语，尤用于讲故事◆He thought for a minute/second before replying. ■ bit [singular] (especially BrE, informal) a short period of time 一会儿；片刻◆Wait a bit!等会儿！◆Greg thought for a bit before answering.格雷格略微思考了一下才回答。■ instant [countable, usually singular] (especially written) an extremely short period of time 瞬间；刹那◆It was all over in an instant.转瞬之间一切都结束了。◆Just for an instant I thought he was going to refuse.有那么一刹那我以为他会拒绝。ⓘ An instant can be even shorter than a minute, moment or second. It is mostly used in written English, especially when telling a story. * instant甚至比minute、moment和second还要短，主要用于书面语中，尤用于讲故事。■ sec [singular] (informal, spoken) a very short period of time; a second 片刻；霎时◆Stay there. I'll be back in a sec.待在那儿别走，我马上回来。◆Hang on (= Wait) a sec.稍等一下。■ ˌsplit ˈsecond [countable] (informal) an extremely short period of time 瞬间；刹那◆Their eyes met for a split second.他们的目光在刹那间交汇在一起。▸ ˈsplit-second adjective ◆She had to make a split-second decision.她必须当机立断。◆The success of the raid depended on split-second timing.袭击的成功取决于分秒不差的时机把握。 record noun record ♦︎ diary ♦︎ minutes ♦︎ blog ♦︎ journal ♦︎ logThese are all words for a written account of sth that is kept and can be referred to in the future. 这些词均表示记录、记载。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in a / the record / diary / minutes / blog / journal / log◆a daily record / diary / blog / journal / log◆(a) detailed record / diary / minutes / journal / log◆a private record / diary / blog / journal◆to keep a record / diary / blog / journal / log◆to record sth in a diary / the minutes / a journal / a log◆to read sb's diary / the minutes / a blog / a journal■ record [countable] a written account of sth that is kept so that it can be looked at again and used in the future 记录；记载◆You should keep a record of your expenses.你应该记下你的各项开支。◆Their records date back to 1846.他们的记录可追溯到1846年。◆I asked them to check their records again.我要求他们重新检查他们的记录。◆No record of the transaction existed.没有那项交易的记录。◆Who has your medical records?谁有你的病历？◆Last summer was the hottest on record.刚过去的夏天是有记录以来最热的。■ diary / /ˈdaɪəri/ / [countable] a book in which you can write down your experiences and private thoughts each day 日记；日记本◆I used to keep a secret diary when I was a teenager.我少年时曾写私密日记。◆This was the very last entry in her diary.这是她最后一篇日记。 see also diary ⇨ schedule noun ■ minutes (usually the minutes 通常作the minutes) [plural] a summary or record of what is said at a formal meeting 会议记录；会议纪要◆We read through the minutes of the last meeting.我们读了一遍上次会议的纪要。◆Who is going to take the minutes (= write them)?谁来做会议记录？■ blog [countable] a personal record that sb puts on their website, giving an account of their activities and opinions, and discussing places on the Internet they have visited 博客；网志◆Do you know who is reading your blog?你知道谁在读你的博客吗？◆You can post anything on a blog－a message, link, photo or video clip.你可以在博客中发布任何信息，如留言、链接、照片或视频短片。ⓘ Blog is a shortened form of weblog, formed from web + log, but the term blog is now much more frequently used. * blog是weblog的缩略式，由web和log组成，但现在blog这一说法要常用得多。■ journal /ˈdʒɜːnl; NAmE ˈdʒɜːrnl/ [countable] a written record of your experiences each day and what you think about them 日志；日记◆She kept a journal of her travels in Asia.她把自己的亚洲之行记录下来了。◆He noted in his journal that his wife was looking pale and tired.他在日记中提到他的妻子显得苍白又疲倦。NOTE 辨析 Diary or journal?A diary is likely to be more personal than a journal, containing personal thoughts and comments on other people; diaries are not usually intended for other people to read. A journal may be slightly less personal, kept as a record of a particular period, for example when sb is travelling, or of sb's thoughts on a particular subject, such as gardening or books. A journal may be intended for other people to read. The term journal is now most often used in a historical context, to refer to written records of personal experience that have become historical documents. * diary比journal更私密，内含个人想法和对他人的评价，一般不是给别人看的。journal私密性略低，是对某个特定时期的记录，如某人的旅行，或某人对某一主题（如园艺或书籍）的看法，可能是为了供他人阅读。journal一词现在最常用于历史语境，指已成为历史文献的个人经历记录。■ log [countable] an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane （某时期事件的）正式记录，日志；（尤指）航海日志，飞行日志◆A senior officer made a note in the ship's log.一个高级官员在航海日志上作了批注。◆They keep a log of any accidents that occur at work.他们把工作中发生的任何事故都记到日志上。 detailed adjective detailed ♦︎ comprehensive ♦︎ careful ♦︎ thorough ♦︎ close ♦︎ rigorous ♦︎ minute ♦︎ in-depth ♦︎ exhaustive ♦︎ full-scaleThese words all describe an act of considering, studying or testing sth in a way that pays great attention to detail and/or includes everything that might be considered. 这些词均表示仔细的、全面的、彻底的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a careful / a thorough / a close / a rigorous / a minute / an in-depth / an exhaustive analysis◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a careful / a thorough / a close / a rigorous / an in-depth / an exhaustive / a full-scale study / investigation◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a careful / a thorough / a close / a rigorous / a minute / an exhaustive examination of sth◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a careful / a thorough / a close / an in-depth look at sth◆a detailed / a careful / a thorough / a rigorous / an exhaustive / a full-scale search◆detailed / comprehensive / careful / thorough / rigorous / in-depth / exhaustive research◆detailed / comprehensive / thorough / rigorous / exhaustive tests◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a thorough / an in-depth / an exhaustive survey◆detailed / comprehensive / thorough / in-depth / exhaustive coverage◆detailed / comprehensive / careful / minute instructions◆a detailed / a comprehensive / a thorough / an in-depth / an exhaustive discussion◆detailed / comprehensive / thorough / in-depth / exhaustive knowledge◆detailed / careful / thorough / close consideration◆detailed / careful / close / rigorous / minute attention■ detailed giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details 详细的；细致的；精细的◆She was able to give a detailed description of her attacker.她能够把袭击她的人详细地描述出来。◆He gave detailed instructions on what to do in an emergency.他详细地告诉大家遇到紧急情况时该怎么做。 see also detail ⇨ information ■ comprehensive / /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv; NAmE ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv/ including all, or almost all, the items, details, facts or information that may be concerned 全面的；综合的；详尽的◆a comprehensive list of addresses详尽的地址目录◆You are advised to take out comprehensive insurance (= covering all risks).建议你购买综合保险。▸ comprehensively adverb ◆The matter has been comprehensively discussed.这个问题已经全面讨论过了。■ careful giving a lot of attention to details when considering, studying or explaining sth 细致的；精心的；慎重的◆This is a very careful piece of work.这是一件精雕细琢的作品。◆After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job.经过慎重考虑，我们决定给你这份工作。OPP careless ⇨ lax see also care ⇨ care noun ▸ carefully adverb ◆Read the contract carefully before signing it.仔细阅读合同之后再签字。◆He chose his words carefully.他措辞审慎。■ thorough including everything and with great attention to detail 完全的；透彻的；细致的◆You will need a thorough understanding of the subject.你需要对这个学科有透彻的了解。◆The police carried out a thorough investigation.警方展开了全面的调查。 see also thorough ⇨ conscientious ⓘ Thorough is used especially to describe sb's knowledge or understanding or the way they carry out a task. * thorough尤与knowledge或understanding搭配，或修饰执行任务的方式。▸ thoroughly adverb ◆Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.把水果仔细清洗后再用。◆The work had not been done very thoroughly.这工作做得不太认真。■ close [only before noun] giving careful attention to detail when looking at or considering sth （查看或考虑时）细致的，严密的，周密的◆Take a close look at this photograph.仔细看看这张照片。◆On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake.经过更为仔细的查看，那幅画被证实是赝品。▸ closely adverb ◆I sat and watched everyone very closely.我坐着仔细观察每个人。■ rigorous /ˈrɪgərəs/ / very thorough, especially when studying or testing sth or dealing with a problem （尤指研究、测试或处理问题时）彻底的，严谨的，细致的◆Few people have gone into the topic in such rigorous detail.很少有人如此严谨地讨论这个题目。◆The second team adopted a much more rigorous approach to the problem.第二组处理这个问题时审慎得多。▸ rigorously adverb ◆Each product is rigorously tested before being put on sale.每件产品销售前都经过严格检验。▸ rigour (BrE) (NAmE rigor) / /ˈrɪgə(r)/ / ◆academic / intellectual / scientific rigour学术／思想／科学上的严谨■ minute / /maɪˈnjuːt, NAmE also maɪˈnuːt/ giving very detailed attention to sth 细致入微的；详细的◆A minute inspection of the vase revealed tiny cracks in the glaze.通过细致的检验，发现花瓶的釉上有细微的裂纹。◆She remembered everything in minute detail / in the minutest detail(s).她记得每一件事的细节。▸ minutely adverb ◆The agreement has been examined minutely.该协议经过了细致入微的审查。■ ˌin-ˈdepth [usually before noun] knowing or considering a subject in a lot of detail 彻底的；深入详尽的◆We will be providing in-depth coverage of the election as the results come in.等选举结果出来后，我们将会作详细报道。◆Tonight's programme is an in-depth look at the long-term effects of unemployment.今晚的节目将深入探讨失业问题的长远影响。■ exhaustive /ɪgˈzɔːstɪv/ / very complete, especially when discussing, studying or testing sth （尤指讨论、研究或测试时）详尽的，彻底的，全面的◆Exhaustive research has been carried out into the effects of the drug.对这种药的作用已进行了彻底的研究。◆The information in this leaflet is not intended to be exhaustive, but it does tell you the basic facts.这本小册子里的信息并非详尽无遗，但确实提供了一些基本事实。▸ exhaustively adverb ◆Every product is exhaustively tested before being sold.每件产品销售前都经过全面检验。■ full-scale [only before noun](of an organized activity) that is as complete as possible （有组织的活动）全面的，彻底的◆Rebel troops launched a full-scale attack on the city.叛军对这座城市发动了全面进攻。◆The police made a full-scale search of the area.警方对该地区进行了彻底搜查。 see also scale ⇨ level NOTE 辨析 Which word?In most cases there are several different words from this group that you could use. Some of these words focus more on depth, that is the quality of understanding or providing a lot of details about sth: these include detailed, close, minute and in-depth. Some of these words focus more on range, that is the quality of including everything about a subject from every possible point of view: these include comprehensive, exhaustive and full-scale. Thorough and rigorous focus on both depth and range. 大多数情况下，本组词语中都有几个可以通用。有些词侧重指深度，即理解或所供细节的翔实程度，如detailed、close、minute和in-depth；有些词侧重指广度，即详尽包含事情各个方面的所有内容，如comprehensive、exhaustive和full-scale；thorough和rigorous则兼顾深度和广度两方面。 small adjective small ♦︎ little ♦︎ tiny ♦︎ miniature ♦︎ compact ♦︎ minute ♦︎ microscopicThese words all describe sth that is not large in size, number, degree or amount or not as large as sth else of the same type. 这些词均表示小的、细小的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达小的程度| small | ➔ | tiny | ➔ | minute | | little | | | | microscopic | | miniature | | | | | | compact | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a small / little / tiny / miniature house / town / room◆a small / little / tiny / miniature / compact car◆a small / little / tiny / minute / microscopic detail◆a small / little / tiny baby / child◆a small / little boy / girl / man / woman◆small / little / tiny / minute / microscopic particles / organisms / creatures◆a small / little / tiny bit (of sth)◆a small / tiny / minute amount / quantity / trace / fraction◆very / quite / relatively / comparatively small / little / tiny / compact◆extremely / really small / little / tiny◆rather small / little / compact■ small not large in size, number, degree or amount; not as large as other things of the same type （尺寸、数量、程度或同类事物中）小的◆Their apartment's pretty small.他们的公寓相当小。◆That dress is too small for you.那件连衣裙你穿太小。◆They're having a relatively small wedding.他们准备办一个不太隆重的婚礼。◆These shoes are too big. Do you have some in a smaller size?这双鞋太大，有小一号的吗？OPP large , big ⇨ large ■ little [usually before noun] (not usually used in the comparative or superlative 通常不用于比较级或最高级形式) small 小的◆A little boy was standing on the doorstep.一个小男孩站在门前。◆What a cute little baby!多逗人喜爱的小宝宝啊！◆She gave a little laugh.她微微一笑。◆I was a little bit afraid of him.我有点儿怕他。◆Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday.这是送给你的生日小礼物。OPP big , large ⇨ large NOTE 辨析 Small or little? Small is the most usual opposite of big or large. Little is often used to show how you feel about sb/sth, especially after other adjectives, such as ugly, nice or cute. It can also be used when you think sb/sth is not important. * small是big或large的最常用的反义词。little常带感情色彩，特别是用在其他形容词后面时更是如此，如ugly、nice或cute。该词也可用于认为某人或某事不重要的情况◆You'll feel a little sting.你会觉得有点儿刺痛。◆What a horrible little man!多么令人讨厌的家伙！The forms littler and littlest are rare; it is more common to use smaller and smallest. * littler和littlest这两种形式都很少见，常用的是smaller和smallest。 ■ tiny / /ˈtaɪni/ / very small in size or amount 极小的；微小的；微量的◆His room is absolutely tiny.他的房间极小。◆She held the tiny baby in her arms.她把那小小的婴儿抱在怀里。◆Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views.只有极少数人持这样极端的观点。◆We come from a tiny little town in up-state New York.我们来自纽约州北部一个丁点儿大的小镇。◆There's only one little tiny problem with the booking.预订仅出了一个极小的问题。OPP huge , enormous ⇨ huge ■ miniature / /ˈmɪnətʃə(r), NAmE also ˈmɪnətʃʊr/ [only before noun] (no comparative or superlative 无比较级和最高级) much smaller than the usual size of other things of the same type 很小的；微型的；小型的◆It belongs to a rare breed of miniature horses.它是一种罕见的小矮马。◆In the centre of the table was a bowl filled with miniature roses.桌子中央有一只碗，碗里插满了小玫瑰花。◆They expect their children to behave like miniature adults.他们希望自己的孩子举止像个小大人。ⓘ Miniature versions of plants or animals are usually deliberately bred to be small. * miniature形容动植物时通常指专门培育出来的微型植物或动物。■ compact /kəmˈpækt/ / small and easy to carry; using or filling only a small amount of space 小型的；袖珍的；紧凑的；体积小的◆a compact camera袖珍照相机◆The kitchen was compact but well-equipped.这间厨房虽然空间小但设备齐全。■ minute /maɪˈnjuːt, NAmE also maɪˈnuːt/ extremely small 极小的；微小的；细微的◆There were minute traces of the drug present in his blood.他的血液中有微量的毒品成分。◆The kitchen on the boat is minute.船上的厨房小极了。■ microscopic /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk; NAmE ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/ [usually before noun] extremely small and difficult or impossible to see without a microscope (= an instrument used in scientific study to make very small things look larger) 极小的；微小的；须用显微镜观察的◆It is claimed that the fumes contain microscopic particles of carbon.据称这些烟雾中含有碳的微粒。 record1 verb the figures recorded for 2007 * 2007年记录的数字record a TV show/concert 录制电视节目／音乐会record ♦︎ register ♦︎ enter ♦︎ document ♦︎ chart ♦︎ log ♦︎ minuteThese words all mean to put information in a list or describe events, in writing or in other ways that are permanent. 这些词均表示记录、记载、录入。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to record / register / enter / document / log / minute sth as sth◆to record / register / enter / document sth in sth◆to record / document / chart how...◆to record / document / minute that...◆to record / document / chart the history / progress of sth◆to record / register / enter / log the details of sth◆to record / register / enter names◆to record / enter / log data◆to carefully record / enter / document / log sth◆to accurately record / document / chart sth■ record [transitive] to keep a permanent account of facts or events, for example by writing them down or filming them （通过写下或录制等）记录，记载，录入◆The discussion was recorded in detail in his diary.那次讨论详细记录在他的日记里。◆The figures recorded for 2007 show an increase of 23 per cent.2007年记录的数字显示增长了23%。◆As a war artist she recorded the work of female volunteers.作为一个战争艺术家，她记录了女性志愿者的工作。◆Examples can be found in every era of recorded history.可以在每一段有文字记载的历史时期中找到实例。■ register [transitive, intransitive] to put the name of sb/sth on an official list 登记；注册◆The company's logo has not yet been registered as a trademark.这家公司的标识还没有注册为商标。◆All students must be registered with a local doctor.所有学生必须向本地医生登记。◆You need to go to the Registry Office to register the death.你需要去户籍登记处为死者办理死亡登记。◆Many older people have registered for a postal vote.许多年长者已登记办理邮寄投票。 see also register ⇨ list noun ■ enter [transitive] to put information in a list, book or computer 登记，录入，输入（信息到名单、记事本或电脑中）◆He entered the details of the case into a file.他将那个案件的详情录入到一个文件中。◆Enter your name and age in the boxes (= on a form).将你的姓名和年龄填入方框中。◆The notebook window is where you can enter and display data.记事本窗口中可以输入和显示数据。■ document [transitive, usually passive] to record the details of sth in writing （用书面形式）记录，记载（详情）◆His exploits have been well documented by the national press.全国性报刊详尽记载了他的英勇事迹。◆The 790s are one of the best documented decades in Anglo-Saxon history.8世纪90年代是盎格鲁-撒克逊历史中记载最完备的年代之一。■ chart [transitive] to record or follow the progress of sth 记录，跟踪（进展）◆The exhibition charts the development of modern Irish painting.这个展览记录了爱尔兰现代绘画的发展史。■ log (-gg-) [transitive] to put information in an official record 将⋯载入正式记录；记录◆The crimes were logged but not investigated.那些犯罪活动都做了记录，但未得到调查。◆The call was logged at 16.20.记录的呼叫时间是16:20。■ minute / /ˈmɪnɪt/ / [transitive] (especially BrE, rather formal) to write down sth that is said or decided in the official record of a meeting 将⋯写进会议记录◆I'd like that remark to be minuted.我希望把那句话写进会议记录。◆Meetings must be minuted and the minutes approved at the following meeting.开会必须做会议记录，且该会议记录必须在下次会议上通过。 |