miniaturize; microform; miniature
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to reproduce text or images in a greatly reduced size using photographic or digital techniques; to microform
Originally a technical term for microform technology (e.g., microfilm, microfiche). The term extends to describe creating miniature physical models (e.g., 缩微景观 miniature landscapes or dioramas). Can function as a verb or as an attributive modifier.
Tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
shǐ使
yòng用
suō缩
wēi微
jì技
shù术
bǎo保
cún存
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
lì历
shǐ史
wén文
xiàn献
。
The library uses microform technology to preserve precious historical documents.
Zhè这
fèn份
wén文
jiàn件
bèi被
suō缩
wēi微
cún存
chǔ储
zài在
jiāo胶
piàn片
shàng上
。
This document was microfilmed and stored on film.
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Gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
jiàn建
yǒu有
gǔ古
dài代
jiàn建
zhù筑
de的
suō缩
wēi微
jǐng景
guān观
。
The park features miniature landscapes of ancient architecture.
Suō缩
wēi微
jiāo胶
piàn片
kě可
yǐ以
dà大
dà大
jié节
shěng省
cún存
chǔ储
kōng空
jiān间
。
Microfilm can greatly save storage space.