runty

• 过时的形容词，形容某物或某人异常小或发育不良。

An old-fashioned adjective describing something or someone that is unusually small or undersized.

1. Smaller than averageB2informal

   Describes a person, animal, or thing that is noticeably smaller or shorter than the usual size.

   矮小的

   • The runty puppy was the last to be adopted.
   • He was a runty kid but grew a lot in high school.
   • The runty plant didn't get enough sunlight.

   同义词punysmallstuntedundersized

   反义词biggianthugelargeoversizedtall

2. Inferior in sizeB2informal

   Used especially for a person or animal that is smaller than what is considered normal or healthy.

   矮小的

   • The runty calf was separated from the herd for extra care.
   • She felt runty compared to her tall teammates.
   • The runty kitten was the weakest of the litter.

   同义词diminutivedwarfishpunyshrimpyslightstuntedtinyundersized

   反义词bigburlyhulkinglargerobustsizablesturdy