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单词 stunts
释义

stunt

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verb (1)

ˈstənt How to pronounce stunt (audio)
stunted; stunting; stunts

transitive verb

: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
stuntedness noun

stunt

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noun (1)

1
: one (such as an animal) that is stunted
2
: a check in growth
3
: a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs

stunt

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noun (2)

1
: an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring
especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity
2
: a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts

stunt

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verb (2)

stunted; stunting; stunts

intransitive verb

: to perform or engage in a stunt

Synonyms

Verb (1)

  • dwarf
  • suppress

Noun (2)

  • deed
  • exploit
  • feat
  • number
  • tour de force
  • trick
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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint entry 1

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1583, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1917, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stunt 1 of 2

noun

ˈstənt How to pronounce stunt (audio)
1
: an unusual or difficult performance or act
acrobatic stunts
2
: something done for the purpose of gaining attention or publicity

stunt

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verb

stunted; stunting
: to hold back the normal growth of
There are no trees on the island except the small one stunted by the wind. Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins

Medical Definition

stunt

transitive verb

ˈstənt How to pronounce stunt (audio)
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
an emotionally stunted child

stunts 1 of 2

noun

plural of stunt
as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness performs mental stunts, such as pronouncing words backwards as soon as you say them

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • feats
  • numbers
  • deeds
  • achievements
  • tricks
  • performances
  • exploits
  • accomplishments
  • coups
  • successes
  • adventures
  • triumphs
  • tours de force
  • attainments

stunts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stunt
as in blocks
to hold back the normal growth of unfortunately, an unusually dry summer seems to have permanently stunted the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • blocks
  • stalls
  • dwarfs
  • stops
  • arrests
  • checks
  • halts
  • suppresses
  • stills
  • diminishes
  • stems
  • catches
  • shrinks
  • stays
  • impedes
  • obstructs
  • balks
  • holds back
  • holds up
  • downsizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • advances
  • promotes
  • encourages
  • fosters
  • boosts
  • forwards
  • nourishes
  • nurtures
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