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。
He activated the door with the miniature sonic transmitter.
他用微型声波发射器开启了门。
The paper describes the application of miniature dewar and cooler in infrared system.
红外系统应灵活选择不同类型的微型杜瓦瓶和致冷器（机）。
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
A miniature electromagnetic yoke was developed for the inspection and maintenance of the complex components of planes.
针对航空维修中飞机复杂构件检测维护的特点，研制了适用于外场作业的微型电磁轭。
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。
Paris is France in miniature.
巴黎是法国的缩影。
The issue introduced design of lifting system of a miniature forest machinery.
介绍了一种微型林间作业机械升降系统的设计。
His system has four miniature speakers and four tiny microphones set in a ring around the computer fan.
他的系统是由4个微型的喇叭和4个小型的放成环形的绕在电脑风扇边的麦克风组成的。
He's giving a party in miniature on his birthday.
他生日那天将举行一个小型晚会。