bantam
US /ˈbæn.t̬əm/
UK /ˈbæn.təm/
名词
矮脚鸡
a small variety of domestic fowl, especially a small breed of chicken that is often a miniature version of a larger breed
示例:
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The farmer raised several breeds of chickens, including a few noisy bantams.
这位农民饲养了几个品种的鸡，其中包括一些吵闹的矮脚鸡。
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Despite its small size, the bantam rooster was very aggressive.
尽管体型小，这只矮脚鸡公鸡却非常具有攻击性。
形容词
矮小但好斗的, 精力充沛的
small but aggressive and spirited
示例:
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The bantam boxer, though much smaller, managed to outmaneuver his larger opponent.
这位矮小但好斗的拳击手，尽管体型小得多，却成功地智胜了他更大的对手。
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She had a bantam spirit, always ready to face any challenge.
她有一种矮小但好斗的精神，总是准备好面对任何挑战。