n. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
n. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
s. being on a very small scale
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复数形式:miniatures
常见例句
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his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)
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a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself v
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One whose occupation is to adorn books, especially manuscripts, with miniatures, borders, etc
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a miniature model of something
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of or relating to or consisting of miniature electronic components
