stunt

• Substantivo com dois sentidos distintos: 1) ato ousado, incomum ou perigoso feito para chamar a atenção; 2) animal, especialmente baleia, cujo crescimento foi impedido de atingir o tamanho normal.

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.

   Acrobacia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanticcaperdeedescapadeexploitfeatperformancespectacletrick

2. Stunted creatureC2formal

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

   Animal subdesenvolvido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdwarfmidgetruntshrimp

• Verbo usado para impedir ou retardar o crescimento, o desenvolvimento ou o progresso de algo ou alguém.

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.

   Impedir o crescimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antônimosadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   Fazer acrobacia perigosa

   • 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.