| 单词 | diminutive |
| 释义 | diminutive (dɪmɪnjʊtɪv ) Word forms: diminutives 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A diminutive person or object is very small. She noticed a diminutive figure standing at the entrance. Synonyms: small, little, tiny, minute 2. countable noun A diminutive is an informal form of a name. For example, ' Jim' and ' Jimmy' are diminutives of ' James'. 3. countable noun A diminutive is a suffix which is added to a word to show affection or to indicate that something is small. For example, '-ie' and '-ette' are diminutives, for example in 'doggie' and ' statuette'. Collocations: diminutive figure A diminutive figure in a blue flak vest, a cigarette drooped from his lower lip. Times, Sunday Times Bursting forth from her surprisingly diminutive figure was formidable vocal and dramatic strength that knew no rivals on stage. Times, Sunday Times She may be a diminutive figure, but this fitness fanatic with the trademark short-cropped hair possesses an outsize personality - and a voice to match. Times, Sunday Times He was a diminutive figure but had an incredible presence and charisma. Times, Sunday Times A diminutive figure, 5ft 2in tall with a boyish hairdo, he could be engaging with visitors. Times, Sunday Times Despite their diminutive size they give off a lively all-round sound with decent but not overpowering bass. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Despite their diminutive size, they are surprisingly popular with buyers and renters. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Despite its diminutive size, this is a real rider's bike. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Most scrum halves of his diminutive stature (5ft 8in) are stocky of build. Times, Sunday Times In fact, his diminutive stature was to prove a vital part of his success. The Sun Bunny has always dreamt of working on a farm, and won't let her diminutive stature get in the way. Times, Sunday Times Not heavily built humanoids of diminutive stature with slow wits and squashy faces. Times, Sunday Times She has the diminutive stature of a chimpanzee and a pelvis that suggests she walked upright; that combination makes her a platinum milestone along the path of human evolution. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 微小的 Japanese: 小さい |
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