"munchkins" in Chinese (Simplified)
小矮人小孩(口语)
Definition
“Munchkins” 原指《绿野仙踪》故事中的小矮人,现在常指可爱的小孩子。这是对小孩亲切的称呼。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于美式英语口语、对小孩的爱称,源自《绿野仙踪》。在某些品牌名中也会出现(如甜甜圈球)。不适合正式场合,多用于亲昵语境。
Examples
The teacher smiled at all the munchkins in her class.
老师对班级里所有的**小矮人**笑了笑。
Those munchkins are running around the playground.
那些**小矮人**正在操场上跑来跑去。
She calls her kids her little munchkins.
她把孩子们叫作自己可爱的小**小矮人**。
After nap time, all the munchkins needed a snack.
午睡后,所有的**小矮人**都需要点心。
Hey, munchkins, time to clean up your toys!
嗨,**小矮人们**,该收拾玩具啦!
On Halloween, dozens of little munchkins came to our door for candy.
万圣节时,几十个**小矮人**来我们家讨糖。