transcription, транскрипция: [ mɪnɪtʃə(r), AM mɪniətʃʊr ]
( miniatures)
1.
Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.
...miniature roses...
He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
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2.
If you describe one thing as another thing in miniature , you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.
Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it’s a continent in miniature...
PHRASE : usu n PHR , PHR after v
3.
A miniature is a very small detailed painting, often of a person.
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4.
A miniature is a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.
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