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"midget" in Chinese (Simplified)

侏儒 (冒犯性)

Definition

这是一个过时且具冒犯性的词,用来形容因疾病而身材矮小的人。被认为是不尊重人的,应避免使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于冒犯性和过时的词汇,不可用于指人。更尊重的表达有“身材矮小者”或“侏儒症患者”。有时出现在历史表演场合,但含有贬义。

Examples

The word midget is not considered polite.

**midget** 这个词被认为不礼貌。

Some circuses used to have a midget show.

有些马戏团曾经有**midget**表演。

Calling someone a midget can hurt their feelings.

称某人为 **midget** 可能会伤害他们的感情。

My grandmother explained that the word midget was normal in her youth, but people don’t say it now.

我奶奶解释说 **midget** 这个词她年轻时很常见,但现在没人用了。

If you're not sure, never use the word midget to describe anyone.

如果你不确定,千万不要用 **midget** 来形容别人。

He corrected me, saying 'I'm not a midget; I have dwarfism.'

他纠正我说:“我不是 **midget**,我是侏儒症患者。”