in miniature 小规模，小型 　　A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match. 　　B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car? 　　minibus 　　n. 小型公共汽车 　　A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work. 　　B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on. 　　minimal 　　a. 最小的，最低限度的 　　A: Shall I turn the computer off? 　　B: No just minimize the current screen. 　　minimize 　　vt. 1.使减少(或缩小)到最低限度;2.极力贬低，对...做最低估计 　　A: Would you like a mint ? 　　B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth. 　　mint 　　n. 1.薄荷;2.铸币厂 　　vt. 1.铸造(硬币);2.创造(词，词组等) 　　A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident. 　　B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery. 　　miraculous 　　a. 奇迹般的，不可思议的 　　A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son. 　　B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game. 　　mischief 　　n. 1.恶作剧，胡闹，捣蛋;2.淘气，顽皮;3.损害，伤害，危害