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单词 figurines
释义

figurine

noun

fig·​u·​rine ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn How to pronounce figurine (audio)
: a small carved or molded figure : statuette

Synonyms

  • figure
  • statuette
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Example Sentences

his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian figurina, from figura "shape, figure entry 1" (going back to Latin figūra) + -ina, feminine of -ino, diminutive suffix (going back to Latin -īnus, suffix of appurtenance)

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

figurines

noun

plural of figurine
as in figures
a small statue his collection of figurines includes toy soldiers from every war that America has fought

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • figures
  • dolls
  • sculptures
  • statuettes
  • models
  • carvings
  • dollies
  • marionettes
  • puppets
  • busts
  • figureheads
  • mannequins
  • hand puppets
  • dummies
  • manikins
  • mannikins
  • forms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • colossi
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