stunt

• اسم له معنيان رئيسيان: 1) عمل جريء أو غير عادي أو خطير يُقصد به جذب الانتباه؛ 2) الحيوان، وخاصة الحوت، الذي أُعيق عن بلوغ حجمه الكامل.

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) a daring, unusual, or dangerous act performed to attract attention; 2) an animal, especially a whale, that has been prevented from reaching its full size.

1. Daring or unusual featB1informal

   A difficult, unusual, or dangerous action performed to attract attention or for entertainment.

   حَرْكَة بهلوانية جريئة

   • The movie featured an incredible car chase stunt.
   • He performed a dangerous stunt on his motorcycle.
   • The magician's final stunt amazed the entire audience.

   المرادفاتanticcaperdeedescapadeexploitfeatperformancespectacletrick

2. Stunted creatureC2formal

   An animal, especially a whale, that has been prevented from reaching its full size or growth.

   كائن متوقف النمو

   • The researchers discovered a stunt whale in the shallow waters.
   • A stunt calf was found separated from its pod.
   • The aquarium displayed a stunt specimen of a rare species.

   المرادفاتdwarfmidgetruntshrimp

• فعل يدل على إعاقة نمو شيء أو تطوره أو تقدمه أو إبطائه أو الحد منه.

A verb used to indicate the act of hindering or impeding the growth, development, or progress of something or someone.

1. Hinder growth or developmentB2formal

   To slow down or prevent the normal growth, progress, or development of something.

   إعاقة النمو

   • Poor nutrition can stunt a child's physical growth.
   • The lack of sunlight stunted the plant's development.
   • Constant criticism can stunt a person's emotional maturity.

   المرادفاتarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   الأضدادadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

   To perform a dangerous or impressive physical feat, often for entertainment or in a film.

   أداء حركة جريئة

   • The actor stunted for the action scene without a double.
   • He stunted on his skateboard, jumping over three cars.
   • Professional drivers often stunt in car commercials.