minion
美音:
[´mınjən
]英音:
[´mınjən
]n.奴才,宠臣
难易程度:
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minion
/'mɪnɪən; `mɪnjən/
n (esp pl 尤作复数) (derog or joc 贬或谑) subordinate or assistant, esp one who tries to win favour by obeying a superior slavishly 下属; 助手; (尤指)唯命是从的奴仆
*the dictator and his minions 独裁者及其奴才
* Can you send one of your minions to collect this file? 你能不能派个助手来取这份档案?
minion
n [C usually plural]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French;Origin: mignon word for a much-loved person]
someone's minions are the people who just obey their orders and do unskilled work - used humorously
I was shown into the office by one of her minions.