plural mites
plural mites
Learner's definition of MITE
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: a very small creature that often lives on plants, animals, and foods螨 — see also dust mite 2
: a small person (such as a child) or thing小孩儿;小东西 -
his mite of a daughter他的小女儿
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a tiny mite of a woman女人的小物件
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This little vacuum cleaner is a mighty mite. [=something that is small but very strong or powerful]这个真空吸尘器虽然小但功能很强大。
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old-fashioned : a very small amount少量;一点点
a mite
: to a small degree : somewhat or slightly一点儿;少许 -
The box could stand to be a mite bigger.这个盒子还能稍微再大一点。
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The movie's plot is a mite [=a bit, a little] confusing.这部电影的情节有点儿混乱。
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This is a mite embarrassing.这有点儿让人感到尴尬。