1. to record the proceedings of a meeting
記錄（會議的）過程或決議
Could you minute the key decisions from today's meeting?
你能記錄一下今天會議的關鍵決議嗎？
The secretary was asked to minute the discussion.
秘書被要求記錄討論內容。
Minute Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
minute
verb
快速理解
What does "Minute" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Minute"?
「minute」作動詞時，意指將會議或事件的內容詳細記錄下來。
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記錄會議內容
EN: to record the details of a meeting in writing
翻譯: 將會議的討論內容、決議等詳細記錄成文字。
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正式記錄
EN: to put a note or decision into an official written record
翻譯: 將備註或決議正式寫入官方記錄文件中。
小提醒：注意動詞「minute」（/maɪˈnjuːt/）的發音與名詞「minute」（/ˈmɪnɪt/，分鐘）不同，重音在第二音節。
發音（How to Pronounce "Minute" in English）
How to pronounce "Minute" in English?"Minute" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Minute" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife, Except that when I popped out, they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Minute"?How does "Minute" change by context?
2. to measure or note the time taken for something
計時；測量（某事所花的）時間
The coach minuted each runner's lap time.
教練記錄了每位跑者的單圈時間。
We need to minute the response time of the new system.
我們需要測量新系統的反應時間。
3. to send a formal memorandum or note
發出正式備忘錄或記錄
The department head minuted her concerns to the board.
部門主管將她的擔憂以備忘錄形式發送給董事會。
He minuted a request for additional funding.
他發出了一份要求追加資金的備忘錄。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Minute"?How to make natural sentences with "Minute"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| minute + noun | 記錄…的會議記錄 | The secretary will minute the key decisions of the meeting. (秘書將記錄會議的關鍵決議。) |
| minute + that-clause | 將…記錄在案 | The board minuted that the proposal was unanimously approved. (董事會記錄了該提案獲得一致通過。) |
| be minuted | 被記錄下來 | All complaints must be minuted for future reference. (所有投訴都必須記錄下來以備將來查考。) |
用法說明
How is "Minute" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Minute"?
minute doing vs minute to do
- minute doing 通常用於描述「將某件事記錄在會議記錄中」這個具體的動作或職責。
- minute to do 則較為少見，但可能用於表示「為了（某個目的）而記錄」或「記錄（某事）以便（做某事）」。
- 在正式會議記錄的上下文中，minute 最常見的用法是作為及物動詞，直接接受詞（如 minute the decision），或使用被動語態（如 It was minuted that...）。 EN: The secretary will minute the board's resolution. 翻譯: 秘書將把董事會的決議記錄在案。
EN:The chair asked to minute the proposal to review it later.
翻譯:主席要求將該提案記錄下來，以便稍後審議。
總結建議
在正式文書中，建議使用 "minute + 名詞/子句" 的結構來表示記錄會議內容。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Minute" and similar words?How to choose "Minute" vs alternatives?
minute vs record
「minute」指將會議內容等正式記錄下來，強調細節與正式性；「record」則泛指任何形式的記錄，範圍更廣，不一定涉及正式討論。
minute vs summarize
「minute」是逐項詳細記錄過程與決議；「summarize」是概括重點，不一定是逐字記錄。
minute vs note
「minute」是正式、官方的會議記錄；「note」可以是隨手、非正式的筆記。
口語用法
How is "Minute" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Minute"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人對時間、細節的具體要求或指示，常與引述動詞（如 said, asked）連用。 EN: She said, "Can you minute the key points from the meeting?" 翻譯: 她說：「你能把會議重點記錄下來嗎？」
EN:He asked me to minute the exact time the call started.
翻譯:他請我記下通話開始的確切時間。
語氣強調
在口語中，透過重音或語調強調「minute」這個動作，以突顯記錄的正式性、精確性或必要性。 EN: We really need to minute that decision—it's crucial for the audit. 翻譯: 我們真的需要把那個決議記錄在案——這對審計至關重要。
EN:Did anyone actually minute the action items? I don't see them here.
翻譯:到底有沒有人把行動項目正式記錄下來？我在這裡沒看到。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，通常以動名詞形式出現，表示「正在做記錄」這個動作。 EN: So, while we were... minute-taking... the client interrupted with a new request. 翻譯: 所以，當我們正在...做會議記錄...的時候，客戶打斷並提出了一個新要求。
EN:The secretary is, uh, minuting the discussion, so we should speak clearly.
翻譯:秘書正在，呃，記錄討論內容，所以我們應該說清楚一點。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或法律文件中，應避免使用口語化的停頓填充用法（如「minute-taking」），建議使用更標準的表述，例如「taking the minutes」或「recording the proceedings」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Minute"?What fixed phrases with "Minute" should I remember?
minute the meeting
minute + [event/meeting]
為（會議等）做正式記錄
minute the details
minute + [details/decisions]
詳細記錄（細節、決定等）
minute the proceedings
minute + the proceedings
記錄議事過程
minute a conversation
minute + a [conversation/discussion]
為談話/討論做記錄
minute the agreement
minute + the [agreement/resolution]
記錄協議/決議
minute something down
minute + [something] + down
把某事記錄下來
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Minute"?Which "Minute" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will minute the meeting.
✓I will take minutes of the meeting.
The verb 'minute' means to record the minutes (official notes) of a meeting. It is not used to mean 'take a short amount of time'. The correct phrase for recording meeting notes is 'take minutes'.
×The proposal minuted in the last meeting.
✓The proposal was minuted in the last meeting.
When referring to something that was recorded in the minutes, the passive voice ('was/were minuted') must be used because the subject (the proposal) is the thing that was recorded, not the person doing the recording.
×Please remember to minute.
✓Please remember to minute the key points.
The verb 'minute' is transitive and requires a direct object (what is being recorded). It cannot be used without an object.
×She is minuting the meeting right now.
✓She is taking the minutes of the meeting right now.
While grammatically possible, the continuous tense 'is minuting' is very rare and sounds unnatural. The more common and natural way to express this is 'is taking the minutes'.
×Please minuite the main conclusions.
✓Please minute the main conclusions.
The verb form is spelled 'minute' (pronounced /maɪˈnjuːt/), identical to the noun for time/angle but with different pronunciation. It is not spelled 'minuite'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Minute"?What are tense/participle forms of "Minute"?
minutes(3rd_singular)minuting(present_participle)minuted(past)minuted(past_participle)