a minority of

a minority ["mɪnɪtɪ]

音标：/mɪˈnɑːtɪ/

基本翻译：少数

速记技巧：minimization（最小化）去掉“minimization”中的“minimization”就是“minority”

例句：The minority group has been discriminated against for years.

这个少数群体多年来一直受到歧视。

a minority of 的英文词源为：

- minority：源自拉丁语 minor（小的，次要的）和 numerus（数字）结合，表示“少数”之意。

变化形式：单复数形式均可，复数形式为 minorities。

相关单词：

- minority group：少数群体

- minority shareholder：少数股东

- minority opinion：少数意见

- minority leader：少数党领袖

- minority rights：少数群体权利

- minority population：少数族裔人口

- ethnic minority：少数民族

- under-representation of minorities：少数群体代表性不足

- majority-minority situation：多数少数局面

在英语中，少数一词常用来指代在数量上处于劣势的群体或个体，强调他们在整体中所占的比例较小。然而，随着社会的发展和多元化趋势的增强，少数一词的含义也在不断演变，逐渐涵盖了不同种族、性别、性取向等多元化的群体。同时，我们也要意识到，尊重和保护少数群体的权益，促进社会公平和和谐发展，是当今社会的重要课题。

短语：

1. a minority of one

2. a minority of two

3. minority view

4. minority rights

5. minority group

6. minority share

7. minority opinion

例句：

1. We had a debate in class and a minority of students disagreed with the teacher"s opinion.

2. There are minority rights that must be respected in a democratic society.

3. This minority group is being discriminated against in the workplace.

4. She represents only a minority share of the company"s ownership.

5. There was a minority opinion in the meeting that we should postpone the decision.

6. We must listen to the minority of voices that speak out against the policy.

英文小作文：

The Minority Experience in Society

In today"s society, minority groups play an important role, but they often face challenges and discrimination. Whether it"s race, gender, sexual orientation, or other factors, these groups often experience discrimination and marginalization in various aspects of life, such as education, employment, and social acceptance. However, these groups are not powerless, and they have the right to be heard and respected. We should respect their rights and work to eliminate discrimination and bias to create a more inclusive and equal society.