di
min
u
tive
形容词比较级
more diminutive
形容词最高级
most diminutive
1
微小的, 娇小的
much smaller than what is normal
- The diminutive kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame emitting soft purrs.
娇小的小猫蜷缩在角落里，它的小身躯发出轻柔的呼噜声。
- She wore a diminutive pendant around her neck, a cherished keepsake from her grandmother.
她脖子上戴着一个非常小的吊坠，那是她祖母的珍贵纪念品。
- The diminutive flower bloomed delicately in the garden, adding a touch of color to the landscape.
娇小的花朵在花园中精致地绽放，为风景增添了一抹色彩。
- He found a diminutive frog hopping along the path during his nature walk.
他在自然散步时发现一只非常小的青蛙沿着小路跳跃。
- They served diminutive cupcakes at the tea party, each one decorated with intricate frosting designs.
他们在茶会上提供了极小的纸杯蛋糕，每一个都装饰着复杂的糖霜设计。
2
指小词, 小的
(of a name, suffix, or grammatical form) indicating smallness or a lesser degree, often used to convey affection
- The diminutive form "duckling" uses the suffix "-ling" to denote a young or small duck.
指小形式 "duckling" 使用后缀 "-ling" 来表示小鸭子。
- In some languages, diminutive endings can change the tone of a noun to reflect endearment or triviality.
在某些语言中，指小词尾可以改变名词的语气以反映亲昵或琐碎。
- The diminutive suffix "-ette" in "kitchenette" implies a smaller or more compact version of a kitchen.
"kitchenette"中的指小后缀"-ette"意味着厨房的更小或更紧凑的版本。
- The use of diminutive suffixes can alter the perceived size or importance of the object in grammatical terms.
使用指小后缀可以改变语法上对物体大小或重要性的感知。
- He often called his daughter by a diminutive pet name.
他经常用缩小的爱称称呼他的女儿。