英语词汇“small”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

small adj. and adv., -er, -est, n.
adj.

of limited size;
little:a small box.
not large when compared with others of the same kind:A small elephant is still pretty big.
Printing[before a noun] (of a written letter) in lowercase.
not great in amount, extent, etc.:a small salary.
carrying on some activity on a limited scale:[before a noun]a small business.
of minor importance:We have a small problem.
mean-spirited;
petty:a small, miserly man.
(of sound or the voice) having little volume:"What about me, mother?'' he asked in a small voice.
very young:When he was just a small boy his mother died.

adv.

in a small manner:writes so small he can put a lot of words on one page.

a small or narrow part, as of the back:[countable]a pain in the small of my back.
the small, [plural* used with a plural verb] people without wealth or influence:Democracy benefits the great and the small.
Clothing
- [uncountable] a size of garments for persons of less than average dimensions, weight, etc.
- [countable] a garment in this size.

Idioms

Idioms feel small, [no object] to be ashamed:She made him feel small by screaming at him in public.

small•ish, adj.
small•ness, n. [uncountable]fighting such smallness of mind.

small adj., -er, -est, adv., -er, -est, n.
adj.

of limited size;
of comparatively restricted dimensions;
not big;
little:a small box.
slender, thin, or narrow:a small waist.
not large as compared with others of the same kind:a small elephant.
(of letters) lower-case (def. 1).
not great in amount, degree, extent, duration, value, etc.:a small salary.
not great numerically:a small army.
of low numerical value;
denoted by a low number.
having but little land, capital, power, influence, etc., or carrying on business or some activity on a limited scale:a small enterprise.
of minor importance, moment, weight, or consequence:a small problem.
humble, modest, or unpretentious:small circumstances.
characterized by or indicative of littleness of mind or character;
mean-spirited;
petty:a small, miserly man.
of little strength or force:a small effort.
(of sound or the voice) gentle;
with little volume.
very young:when I was a small boy.
diluted;
weak.
feel small, to be ashamed or mortified:Her unselfishness made me feel small.

adv.

in a small manner:They talked big but lived small.
into small pieces:Slice the cake small.
in low tones;
softly.

something that is small:Do you prefer the small or the large?
a small or narrow part, as of the back.
those who are small:Democracy benefits the great and the small.
smalls, small goods or products.
smalls, [Brit.]
- underclothes.
- household linen, as napkins, pillowcases, etc.
smalls, [Brit. Informal.]the responsions at Oxford University.
Mining smalls, coal, ore, gangue, etc., in fine particles.

bef. 900; Middle English smale (adjective, adjectival, noun, nominal, and adverb, adverbial), Old English smæl; cognate with Dutch smal, German schmal

small′ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tiny. See little.
2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged slight.
1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged
5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Smaller, less indicate a diminution, or not so large a size or quantity in some respect. Smaller, as applied to concrete objects, is used with reference to size:smaller apples.Less is used of material in bulk, with reference to amount, and in cases where attributes such as value and degree are in question:A nickel is less than a dime(in value). A sergeant is less than a lieutenant (in rank). As an abstraction, amount may be either smaller or less, though smaller is usually used when the idea of size is suggested:a smaller opportunity.Less is used when the idea of quantity is present:less courage.
9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged trifling, petty, unimportant, minor, secondary, nugatory, inconsequential, paltry, insignificant.
11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged small-minded, narrow-minded, mean, selfish, narrow.
12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged feeble.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged large, big.

small /smɔːl/ adj

comparatively little; limited in size, number, importance, etc
of little importance or on a minor scale: a small business
lacking in moral or mental breadth or depth: a small mind
modest or humble: small beginnings
of low or inferior status, esp socially
(of a child or animal) young; not mature
unimportant, trivial: a small matter
of, relating to, or designating the ordinary modern minuscule letter used in printing and cursive writing
lacking great strength or force: a small effort
in fine particles: small gravel

adv

into small pieces: you have to cut it small
in a small or soft manner

the small ⇒ an object, person, or group considered to be small: do you want the small or the large?
a small slender part, esp of the back
(plural) informal chiefly Brit items of personal laundry, such as underwear

Etymology: Old English smæl; related to Old High German smal, Old Norse smali small cattle

ˈsmallish adj ˈsmallness n

单词	small
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 small /smɔl/USA pronunciation adj. and adv., -er, -est, n. adj. of limited size; little:a small box. not large when compared with others of the same kind:A small elephant is still pretty big. Printing[before a noun] (of a written letter) in lowercase. not great in amount, extent, etc.:a small salary. carrying on some activity on a limited scale:[before a noun]a small business. of minor importance:We have a small problem. mean-spirited; petty:a small, miserly man. (of sound or the voice) having little volume:"What about me, mother?'' he asked in a small voice. very young:When he was just a small boy his mother died. adv. in a small manner:writes so small he can put a lot of words on one page. n. a small or narrow part, as of the back:[countable]a pain in the small of my back. the small, [plural* used with a plural verb] people without wealth or influence:Democracy benefits the great and the small. Clothing [uncountable] a size of garments for persons of less than average dimensions, weight, etc. [countable] a garment in this size. Idioms Idioms feel small, [no object] to be ashamed:She made him feel small by screaming at him in public. small•ish, adj. small•ness, n. [uncountable]fighting such smallness of mind. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 small (smôl),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, adv., -er, -est, n. adj. of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little:a small box. slender, thin, or narrow:a small waist. not large as compared with others of the same kind:a small elephant. (of letters) lower-case (def. 1). not great in amount, degree, extent, duration, value, etc.:a small salary. not great numerically:a small army. of low numerical value; denoted by a low number. having but little land, capital, power, influence, etc., or carrying on business or some activity on a limited scale:a small enterprise. of minor importance, moment, weight, or consequence:a small problem. humble, modest, or unpretentious:small circumstances. characterized by or indicative of littleness of mind or character; mean-spirited; petty:a small, miserly man. of little strength or force:a small effort. (of sound or the voice) gentle; with little volume. very young:when I was a small boy. diluted; weak. feel small, to be ashamed or mortified:Her unselfishness made me feel small. adv. in a small manner:They talked big but lived small. into small pieces:Slice the cake small. in low tones; softly. n. something that is small:Do you prefer the small or the large? a small or narrow part, as of the back. those who are small:Democracy benefits the great and the small. smalls, small goods or products. smalls, [Brit.] underclothes. household linen, as napkins, pillowcases, etc. smalls, [Brit. Informal.]the responsions at Oxford University. Mining smalls, coal, ore, gangue, etc., in fine particles. bef. 900; Middle English smale (adjective, adjectival, noun, nominal, and adverb, adverbial), Old English smæl; cognate with Dutch smal, German schmal small′ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tiny. See little. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged slight. 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Smaller, less indicate a diminution, or not so large a size or quantity in some respect. Smaller, as applied to concrete objects, is used with reference to size:smaller apples.Less is used of material in bulk, with reference to amount, and in cases where attributes such as value and degree are in question:A nickel is less than a dime(in value). A sergeant is less than a lieutenant (in rank). As an abstraction, amount may be either smaller or less, though smaller is usually used when the idea of size is suggested:a smaller opportunity.Less is used when the idea of quantity is present:less courage. 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged trifling, petty, unimportant, minor, secondary, nugatory, inconsequential, paltry, insignificant. 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged small-minded, narrow-minded, mean, selfish, narrow. 12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged feeble. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged large, big. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: small /smɔːl/ adj comparatively little; limited in size, number, importance, etc of little importance or on a minor scale: a small business lacking in moral or mental breadth or depth: a small mind modest or humble: small beginnings of low or inferior status, esp socially (of a child or animal) young; not mature unimportant, trivial: a small matter of, relating to, or designating the ordinary modern minuscule letter used in printing and cursive writing lacking great strength or force: a small effort in fine particles: small gravel adv into small pieces: you have to cut it small in a small or soft manner n the small ⇒ an object, person, or group considered to be small: do you want the small or the large? a small slender part, esp of the back (plural) informal chiefly Brit items of personal laundry, such as underwear Etymology: Old English smæl; related to Old High German smal, Old Norse smali small cattle ˈsmallish adj ˈsmallness n
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