stunt

• 名词，有两个不同义项：1) 为吸引注意而做出的勇敢、不寻常或危险的行为；2) 被妨碍长到正常体型的动物，尤指鲸。

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.

   特技

   • 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.

   同义词anticcaperdeedescapadeexploitfeatperformancespectacletrick

2. Stunted creatureC2formal

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

   发育受阻的生物

   • 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.

   同义词dwarfmidgetruntshrimp

• 动词，指妨碍或阻碍某人或某事物的发展、成长或进步。

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.

   阻碍发展

   • 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.

   同义词arrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   反义词advanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   表演特技

   • 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.