"bantam" in Chinese (Simplified)
矮脚鸡好斗小个子(人,口语)
Definition
矮脚鸡是一种体积小的鸡,常被用作观赏用途。非正式地,也指个子小但很有攻击性或自信的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“bantam”作为鸡的品种较为正式,描述人小却强势时通常为口语或老派表达。体育中有“bantamweight”(雏量级)。常见搭配:'bantam chicken'。
Examples
The bantam is a popular breed for backyard pets.
**矮脚鸡**是后院宠物中很受欢迎的品种。
His attitude is like a bantam despite his small size.
他的态度像个**矮脚鸡**,虽然个子小。
We saw a colorful bantam at the farm.
我们在农场看到了一只五彩的**矮脚鸡**。
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a real bantam in the boardroom.
别小看她——在会议室里她可是个真正的**好斗小个子**。
He collects rare bantams as a hobby.
他业余喜欢收集稀有的**矮脚鸡**。
That guy’s got a bit of a bantam complex—always ready for a fight.
那家伙有点**小个子好斗**的性格——随时准备争吵。