Minority
01
少数群体
a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society
例子
The festival celebrated the traditions of local minority populations.
节日庆祝了当地少数民族的传统。
They discussed how to ensure equal opportunities for all, including minority members.
他们讨论了如何确保所有人，包括少数群体成员，享有平等机会。
02
少数
the smaller in number or less dominant part of a group or two parts
例子
The proposal was rejected by the minority of council members who disagreed with it.
该提案被不同意它的理事会成员的少数拒绝了。
In many votes, the minority often has to compromise with the majority.
在许多投票中，少数往往不得不与多数妥协。
03
少数
any age prior to reaching the legal age of adulthood
例子
She was still in her minority when she started her first job.
她开始第一份工作时还处于未成年。
During his minority, he lived with his parents and attended school.
在他的未成年期间，他与父母同住并上学。
