"midgets" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
这是一个非常冒犯且过时的词,指由于医疗原因身材非常矮小的人;现在强烈不鼓励使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
该词极具侮辱性。请避免使用,可用“矮小人士”或“侏儒症患者”等更中性表达。此词曾用于马戏团、演艺等,如今被认为非常不尊重。
Examples
The circus used to hire midgets as performers, but this is not acceptable today.
马戏团过去会雇佣**侏儒**作表演者,但现在这种做法已不可接受。
Using the word 'midgets' can hurt people and should be avoided.
使用“**midgets**”这个词会伤害他人,应该避免。
Books from the past sometimes mention midgets in a way that is disrespectful today.
过去的书有时会以今天看来不尊重的方式提到**侏儒**。
Some people don't realize that calling others 'midgets' is extremely disrespectful.
有些人没有意识到称别人为“**侏儒**”是非常不尊重的。
You should correct anyone who uses 'midgets' and explain why it's wrong.
如果有人说“**midgets**”,你应该纠正他们,并解释为什么这样说不对。
Nowadays, shows no longer feature midgets because society recognizes the importance of respect.
如今,演出不再让**侏儒**参与,因为社会越来越重视尊重他人。