stunt

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : 1) action audacieuse, inhabituelle ou dangereuse accomplie pour attirer l'attention ; 2) animal, en particulier une baleine, dont la croissance a été entravée et qui n'a pas atteint sa taille normale.

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.

   Exploit audacieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesanticcaperdeedescapadeexploitfeatperformancespectacletrick

2. Stunted creatureC2formal

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

   Animal rabougri

   • 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.

   Synonymesdwarfmidgetruntshrimp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entraver ou de ralentir la croissance, le développement ou le progrès de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   entraver la croissance

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antonymesadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   Faire un exploit

   • 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.