
词汇 "midget" 现在通常被认为是一个贬义词,并且带有侮辱性,因此在现代英语中应该尽量避免使用。它曾经用来指代身材矮小的人,尤其是患有侏儒症(dwarfism)的人。但由于它带有贬损和歧视的含义,许多组织和个人倡导使用更加中立和尊重的词汇,如 "dwarf"(侏儒)或 "little person"(小个子)。
1. 意思 (Meaning)
过去指身高非常矮小的人,尤其是患有侏儒症的人。
现在被认为是侮辱性词语,不推荐使用。
2. 用法 (Usage)
这个词已逐渐被认为不尊重、不恰当,因此不建议在现代语境中使用。
用来形容极小的物体或动物时,仍然可以偶尔见到。
3. 释义 (Definition)
Midget: A term once used to describe a person of very short stature, typically used to refer to someone with a medical condition like dwarfism. It has fallen out of favor due to its negative connotations.
Midget (also used for objects): A very small version of something, often with the implication that it is a miniature or compact version of the normal size.
4. 翻译 (Translation)
侏儒 (过去的用法,现已过时)
小个子 (建议使用更为尊重的替代词)
5. 读音 (Pronunciation)
/ˈmɪdʒɪt/
6. 例句 (Example Sentences)
不推荐使用:
He was often called a "midget" because of his height.(因为身高问题,他常被叫做“侏儒”)
(现在不建议使用)
中立或更尊重的替代方式:
She is a little person and proud of it.(她是一个小个子人,并为此自豪。)
He is a dwarf, but he has a big heart.(他是一个侏儒,但有一颗宽大的心。)
总结
虽然 "midget" 曾经用来指代身材矮小的人,但由于它带有贬义,现代社会不推荐使用。现在更加常见和受尊重的说法是 "little person" 或 "dwarf"。