having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type

a minor operation 小手术

It's only a minor problem. 那只是个小问题。

There's been an increase in minor offences, such as traffic violations and petty theft. 轻微的违法活动有所增加，如违反交通规则、小偷小摸等。

She suffered only minor injuries. 她只是受了点轻伤。

It requires a few minor adjustments. 需要作几处小的调整。

a minor poet of the 16th century 16世纪一位不太知名的诗人

Compare: major adjective (IMPORTANT)

belonging or relating to a musical scale that is generally thought to have a sad sound

The piece is written in a minor key. 这是一支用小调谱写的乐曲。

Mozart's Piano Concerto in D minor 莫扎特的D小调钢琴协奏曲

Compare: major adjective (MUSIC)

someone who is too young to have the legal responsibilities of an adult

He was accused of having sex with a minor. 他被指控与一名未成年人发生性关系。

to study something as your second most important subject in college

I minored in Spanish in college. 我在大学副修西班牙语。