min·i·a·ture /ˈmɪniəˌʧʊr, ˈmɪnɪˌʧʊr, ˈmɪnjə, ʧɚ/
 縮圖,小畫像(a.)小規模的,纖小的


 miniature
 小型


 Min·i·a·ture n.
 1. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
 2. Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
 3. Lettering in red; rubric distinction. [Obs.]
 4. A particular feature or trait. [Obs.]


 Min·i·a·ture, a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.


 Min·i·a·ture, v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.

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 miniature
      adj : being on a very small scale; "a miniature camera"
      n 1: painting or drawing included in a book (especially in
           illuminated medieval manuscripts) [syn: illumination]
      2: copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size [syn:
          toy]