"少数"在英语中可以翻译为 "minority". 这个词来源于拉丁语的"minor"和"minoris"，原意为"较小的"或"较年轻的"。
例句：
The minority of the students in the class are fluent in French. (在班上的学生中, 少数人流利地说法语)
The minority group is often underrepresented in poptics. (少数族裔在政治上经常被忽视)
The company is making an effort to increase diversity and support minority employees. (公司正在努力增加多样性，支持少数族裔员工)