miniature

英 [ˈmɪnətʃə(r)]

美 [ˈmɪnətʃər]

adj. 很小的; 微型的; 小型的
n. 微型画; 小画像; 缩微模型; 微型复制品

复数：miniatures　

Collins.2 / BNC.6408 / COCA.6061

习惯用语

in miniature

小规模的；小型的
on a very small scale
a doll's house with everything in miniature
样样东西都很小的玩具小房子
Through play, children act out in miniature the dramas of adult life.
通过游戏，孩子们演出了成年人生活的缩影。

adj.

noun

微型画；小画像
a very small detailed painting, often of a person
缩微模型；微型复制品
a very small copy or model of sth; a very small version of sth
1. brandy miniatures (= very small bottles)
  小瓶白兰地

ADJ 微小的;（尤指）微型的，微缩版的
Miniatureis used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.
1. ...miniature roses...
  小玫瑰花
2. He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
  他看上去就像是他那个英俊儒雅的哥哥的迷你版。
PHRASE 微型的；缩微的
If you describe one thing as another thingin miniature, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.
1. Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature...
  厄瓜多尔是认识南美洲的绝佳切入点，它是南美大陆的缩影。
2. If it can be done full-size, I can do it in miniature.
  如果可以做成与原物相同大小的，我就可以做成缩微的。
（常指人物的）微型画，袖珍画像
Aminiatureis a very small detailed painting, often of a person.
小瓶装烈酒
Aminiatureis a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.

noun

a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
Synonym:toy
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
Synonym:illumination

adj

This is a miniature of that painting.
这是那幅画的缩影。
I see the instinct in my children, when they construct miniature worlds with Lego sets.
我在我的孩子们身上看到了这种本能&当他们用乐高（Lego）玩具搭建起微型世界的时候。
You can create miniature towers and castles, a garden and shining stuff fit for a royalty.
您可以创建小型水塔和城堡，花园和灿烂的东西适合专营权费。
Effects of combined anaesthetic on miniature pigs circulatory system and respiratory system
复合麻醉剂对小型猪循环和呼吸系统的影响
Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature
厄瓜多尔是认识南美洲的绝佳切入点，它是南美大陆的缩影。
If it can be done full-size, I can do it in miniature.
如果可以做成与原物相同大小的，我就可以做成缩微的。
Similar to the one in the other miniature.
和另一个模型里的相似。
Because of the safty and effeciency requires cars equipped with miniature computor and sensors.
由于安全性和效率需要今天的汽车已安装配备微型电脑和传感器。
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.
哦，来了一辆小雪橇，还有八匹可爱的小驯鹿。
He's giving a party in miniature on his birthday.
他生日那天将举行一个小型晚会。