Wordiyomicrocosm
🇬🇧 UK/'maikrәukɒzm/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A small system, community, or object that represents or reflects a much larger one.
缩影；小世界；微观世界
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmicrosmall
+
cosmroot
=microcosm
Example Sentences
- 1.
A single ant colony serves as a microcosm of complex social organization.
- 2.
The family unit acts as a microcosm reflecting broader societal values and tensions.