statuette
UK/stætjʊ'et/US/.stætju'et/
C2
Definitions
n.
A small statue or figurine.
小雕像，小塑像。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstatue (something 'set up,' from st 'stand/set') + -ette (small) = a small statue. The Oscar is the most famous golden statuette.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.golden statuette金色小雕像
- 2.bronze statuette铜制小雕像
- 3.ceramic statuette陶瓷小雕像
Example Sentences
- 1.
She keeps a bronze statuette of a dancer on her desk.
- 2.
The winners each received a golden statuette.