miniaturised

IPA/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər.aɪzd/
IPA/ˈmɪn.ɪ.tʃɚ.aɪzd/

miniaturised — 形容詞

  • miniaturisedpositive
  • more miniaturisedcomparative
  • most miniaturisedsuperlative

1. shrunk to a much smaller size than usual while still working, usually by clever

1.形容詞C1
釋義

微型化的

用技術縮到極小但仍能運作的

shrunk to a much smaller size than usual while still working, usually by clever engineering or new technology

例句

Diego wore a miniaturised camera clipped to the frame of his glasses.

Diego 把一台微型化的相機夾在眼鏡框上。

miniaturised + noun (attributive use)

The hospital now uses a miniaturised pump that fits inside a patient's chest.

這家醫院現在使用一種微型化的幫浦,能裝進病患的胸腔裡。

describing a small but fully working device

常見搭配
  • miniaturised camera
  • miniaturised device
  • miniaturised component
  • miniaturised version
同義詞
  • compact

    everyday word for something small and neatly designed; less technical than miniaturised

  • scaled-down

    a smaller version of something, but does not stress advanced technology

反義詞
  • full-size

    of the normal, original dimensions

  • bulky

    large and awkward to carry or fit

文法句型

miniaturised + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive), describing machines, devices, or parts. Implies the small size is a deliberate technical achievement, not natural smallness.

常見錯誤

The kitten is miniaturised.
The kitten is tiny.
'miniaturised' describes things made small by technology, not living things that are naturally small.

同根字

常見搭配

常用片語

  • highly miniaturised
  • a miniaturised version of