miniature

• 形容某物比通常尺寸小得多，或指按比例缩小的复制品。常用来描述小巧精致的物品、模型或版本。

Describes something that is much smaller than the usual size.

1. Very small scaleB1formal

   Being made or reproduced on a much smaller scale than the original or typical size.

   微型的

   • She collects miniature trains that run on tiny tracks.
   • The artist created a miniature version of the famous cathedral.
   • He painted a miniature portrait no larger than a coin.
   • They lived in a miniature house while testing the new design.

   同义词babydiminutivedwarfmidgetminiminusculemodelpocketsmall-scaletinytoy

   反义词full-scalefull-sizelife-sizeoversize

• 名词，指非常小的画或插图，尤见于中世纪彩饰手抄本中的精细小画像；也指人或物品的缩小复制品。

A noun referring to a very small painting or drawing, especially one found in illuminated medieval manuscripts, or a small-scale replica or copy of a person or thing.

1. Illuminated manuscript paintingC1formalart

   A small painting or drawing included in a book, especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts.

   细密画

   • The monk carefully painted a miniature depicting a biblical scene.
   • This manuscript contains several exquisite miniatures.
   • Art historians study miniatures to understand medieval life.
   • The miniature was painted with gold leaf and vibrant pigments.

   同义词illuminationlimning

2. Small-scale copyB2formal

   A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size.

   缩微模型

   • She collects miniature models of famous landmarks.
   • The artist created a miniature of the Statue of Liberty.
   • He bought a miniature portrait of his grandmother.
   • The dollhouse is filled with miniature furniture.

   同义词modelreplica