microcosm
/ˈmaɪkrəʊkɒzəm/ · /ˈmaɪkroʊkɑːzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5442 in the learning path
缩影；微型世界
Definitions
n. A small system showing the features of a larger one.
缩影；微型世界
Example
Our busy kitchen is a microcosm of family life.
我们忙碌的厨房是家庭生活的一个缩影。
A diverse urban neighbourhood can serve as a microcosm of the wider society's opportunities and challenges.
一个多元化的城市社区可以成为整个社会所面临的机遇与挑战的缩影。
Collocations
- a microcosm of society
- in microcosm
- serve as a microcosm
Word family
- microcosmic (adj.)
Antonyms
- macrocosm
Usage tip
常用a microcosm of，指缩影，不只是微小事物。
FAQ
- What does microcosm mean?
- A small system showing the features of a larger one.
- How is microcosm pronounced?
- UK /ˈmaɪkrəʊkɒzəm/, US /ˈmaɪkroʊkɑːzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
