1961, abbreviation of mini-car, a small car made by British Leyland (formerly British Motor Corp.). As an abbreviation of miniskirt, it is attested from 1966. The vogue for mini- as a prefix in English word coinage dates from c. 1960.
双语例句
1. In some cases there is a mini-mum age limit.
有些情况下有最低年龄限制。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It's illegal for unmarked mini-cabs to ply for hire.
无标志的电话预订出租车沿街拉客是非法的。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She got quickly into her Mini and fastened the seat-belt.
