smallness

• 名词，指某物在大小、数量、力量或慷慨程度上小的性质或状态。

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

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1. Physical sizeB2formal

   The quality or state of being physically small in dimensions.

   小尺寸

   • The smallness of the room made it feel cramped.
   • He was surprised by the smallness of the antique dollhouse.
   • The smallness of the seeds made them difficult to plant.

   同义词diminutivenesslittlenessminutenesspetitenesstininess

   反义词bignessbulkinessenormousnessgreatnessimmensitylargeness

2. Limited quantityB2formal

   The property of being a relatively small amount or quantity.

   数量少

   • The smallness of the budget limited their options.
   • She was disappointed by the smallness of the portion served.
   • The smallness of the donation was still appreciated.

   同义词dearthinsufficiencymeagernesspaucityscantinessscarcityslightnesssparseness

   反义词abundancelargenessplentyprofusionquantitywealth

3. Lack of strengthC1formal

   The property of having relatively little strength, vigor, or intensity.

   薄弱

   • The smallness of his voice made it hard to hear him.
   • The smallness of the protest indicated a lack of public support.
   • He felt the smallness of his efforts compared to the task.

   同义词faintnessfeeblenessfrailtypuninessslightnessweakness

   反义词forcemightpowerstrengthvigor

4. C1formal

   A lack of generosity or pettiness in matters of importance.

   小气

   • The smallness of his spirit was revealed in his petty complaints.
   • She was criticized for the smallness of her charity work.
   • His smallness in financial matters made him unpopular.

   同义词closenessmeannessniggardlinessparsimonypettinessstinginesstightfistedness

   反义词generosityliberalitymagnanimityopenhandedness