Miniatures Meaning in English
word · lemma: miniature
释义
Very small copies or models of something, often used as toys, collectibles, or for display. They can also refer to very small detailed paintings or sculptures.
用法与细微差别
Used mostly as a plural when talking about collectible models, dollhouse items, or art. Common collocations: 'paint miniatures,' 'collect miniatures,' 'war game miniatures.' Not used for generally small objects—must be a model or representation.
例句
He collects miniatures of famous cars.
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I painted some miniatures for my dollhouse.
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The museum has miniatures of old ships.
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Some people spend hours painting tiny details on their miniatures.
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There’s a huge community online that trades and displays miniatures.
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For the board game, you need to buy extra miniatures if you want more characters.
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