1823 as a type of picture-viewing device, from French diorama (1822), from Greek di- "through" (see dia-) + orama "that which is seen, a sight" (see panorama). Meaning "small-scale replica of a scene, etc." is from 1902.
实用例句
1. His mind seemed as passive as a spectator at a diorama.
他的心似乎象一位旁观者那样消极地看着一幅透视画.
来自辞典例句
2. The most appealing part of all is the diorama the end of the exhibition.
