"the runt of the litter" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 最小的幼崽
• 群体中最弱的一个

Definition

一群新生动物中体型最小或最弱的那只，例如小狗或小猫。有时也用来形容团队中较弱或不受重视的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于口语，对动物直指最小或最弱的小崽，引申可形容团队中容易被忽视或弱势的人。常与“是”类动词搭配。

Examples

He was the runt of the litter but grew up strong.

他原本是**最小的幼崽**，但最后长得很强壮。

The kitten was the runt of the litter and needed extra care.

这只小猫是**最小的幼崽**，需要更多照顾。

She always felt like the runt of the litter in her large family.

她总觉得自己在大家庭里像是**最小的幼崽**。

They didn't expect much from him since he was the runt of the litter, but he surprised everyone.

大家原本没对他抱太大希望，因为他是**最小的幼崽**，但他让所有人很惊喜。

Even though she was the runt of the litter, she ended up being the fastest on the team.

虽然她是**最小的幼崽**，结果却成了队里最快的人。

Back in school, I was the runt of the litter, but it made me tougher.

上学时，我是**最小的幼崽**，但这让我变得更坚强。