diminutive
di
di
min
ˈmɪn
min
u
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/dɪmˈɪnjuːtˌɪv/

“diminutive”的英语定义和含义

diminutive
01

微小的, 娇小的

much smaller than what is normal
diminutive definition and meaning
example
例子
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。
02

指小词, 小的

(of a name, suffix, or grammatical form) indicating smallness or a lesser degree, often used to convey affection
example
例子
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。
Diminutive
01

指小词, 爱称

a word form or affix that is added to a base word to express smallness, endearment, or a sense of familiarity
example
例子
The suffix " -ette " in " kitchenette " is a diminutive that denotes a small kitchen area.
"kitchenette"中的后缀"-ette"是一个指小词,表示一个小厨房区域。
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