"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。”