littleness

• 名词，指尺寸小、力量弱或慷慨程度低的状态或性质。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being small in size, strength, or generosity.

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1. Small sizeB2formal

   The quality or fact of being physically small in size or dimensions.

   小尺寸

   • The littleness of the miniature house made it adorable.
   • He was surprised by the littleness of the newborn puppy.
   • The room's littleness gave it a cozy, intimate feel.

   同义词diminutivenessminutenesspetitenesssmallnesstininess

   反义词bignessbulkgreatnesslargenessmagnitude

2. Weakness or feeblenessC1formal

   The state of having little physical strength or vitality.

   虚弱或无力

   • The illness left him with a sense of littleness and fatigue.
   • Her littleness of constitution prevented her from joining the hike.
   • The old man’s littleness reminded them of his frailty.

   同义词debilityfaintnessfeeblenessfrailtyinfirmityweakness

3. Small-mindednessC1formal

   A lack of generosity or pettiness in matters of little importance.

   小气

   • His littleness in refusing to share the credit annoyed his teammates.
   • The argument revealed her littleness over trivial issues.
   • Such littleness of spirit does not suit a leader.

   同义词meannessnarrow-mindednesspettinesssmallness

   反义词broad-mindednessgenerositylargenessmagnanimitynobilityopenhandedness