1. 微小的;（尤指）微型的，微缩版的
    Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.

    e.g. ...miniature roses...
           小玫瑰花
    e.g. He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
           他看上去就像是他那个英俊儒雅的哥哥的迷你版。

2. 微型的；缩微的
    If you describe one thing as another thing in miniature, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.

    e.g. Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature...
           厄瓜多尔是认识南美洲的绝佳切入点，它是南美大陆的缩影。
    e.g. If it can be done full-size, I can do it in miniature.
           如果可以做成与原物相同大小的，我就可以做成缩微的。

3. （常指人物的）微型画，袖珍画像
    A miniature is a very small detailed painting, often of a person.

miniature

4. 小瓶装烈酒
    A miniature is a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.