runt

• 名词，常含贬义，指人或动物中个头最小、最弱小者，尤指一窝幼崽中最弱小的一只；也泛指矮小瘦弱的人。

A noun, often used disparagingly, referring to a small person or animal, especially the smallest or weakest of a litter.

1. Smallest animal in a litterB1informal

   The smallest or weakest animal in a group, especially a litter of puppies or piglets.

   一窝中最小的幼崽

   • The runt of the litter was smaller than its siblings.
   • Despite being the runt, the puppy grew up healthy.
   • Farmers often pay special attention to the runt of the piglets.

   同义词dwarfmitepeeweeshrimpweakling

2. Small or insignificant personB2informal

   A derogatory term for a person who is small in stature or considered unimportant.

   小人物

   • The bully called him a runt because of his height.
   • He felt like a runt among the tall basketball players.
   • Don't let anyone treat you like a runt.

   同义词half-pintmitepeanutpeeweepip-squeakshrimpsmall frysquirt