stunted
US /ˈstʌn.ɪd/
UK /ˈstʌn.tɪd/
形容詞
矮小的, 發育不良的
having had growth or development severely restricted
範例:
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The tree remained small and stunted due to poor soil conditions.
由於土壤條件差，這棵樹長得又小又矮小。
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His emotional development was stunted by a difficult childhood.
他艱難的童年阻礙了他的情感發展。