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本期学习的字源：mini,minu=tiny小
Scandinavia
单词不需要大写，单词与例句或不同词条之间换行即可。
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miniature
The theme park presents a collection of world-famous buildings in miniature.
diminish
Capital investment can only help a factory by so much. Beyond a certain extent, the investor faces diminishing returns.  
minuscule
Before signing an insurance policy, be sure to read the fine print -- the minuscule letters designed to discourage you from reading them.  
diminutive
Oriental women often appear diminutive in Scandinavia, amid the usually tall women there.The theme park presents a collection of world-famous buildings in miniature.
这家主题公园推出一批世界知名建筑的缩小模型。
Capital investment can only help a factory by so much. Beyond a certain extent, the investor faces diminishing returns.  
资本投资对工厂帮助有一定限度，超过一定限度，投资人就会面对递减的报酬。
Before signing an insurance policy, be sure to read the fine print -- the minuscule letters designed to discourage you from reading them.  
签保单以前一定要看上面的小字，就是那些故意印得极小让你不想看的字。
Oriental women often appear diminutive in Scandinavia, amid the usually tall women there.
在斯堪的纳维亚半岛，东方妇女在当地普遍高大的妇女之中往往显得很袖珍。