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stunts

UK //stʌnts//US //stʌnts//

词源

源自中古英语 'stunten'(意为缩短或阻碍),可能与古诺尔斯语 'stuttr'(短小)有关。

noun

❶ 特技表演,指需要特殊技能或勇气的动作,常见于电影、马戏团或体育活动中。

“The movie features incredible stunts performed by professional stuntmen.”

(这部电影展示了专业特技演员表演的惊人特技。)

“He injured himself while practicing dangerous stunts on his bike.”

(他在练习自行车危险特技时受伤了。)

同义词:tricks, feats, acrobatics

verb

❶ 阻碍生长或发展,通常指因不良条件导致植物、动物或事物的正常发展受限。

“Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.”

(缺乏阳光会阻碍植物的生长。)

“Poor nutrition in childhood may stunt a child's physical development.”

(童年时期的营养不良可能会阻碍孩子的身体发育。)

同义词:hinder, inhibit, retard

常见短语

stunt double — 特技替身,指在电影或表演中代替演员完成危险或高难度动作的专业人员。

“The actor's stunt double performed all the dangerous scenes in the movie.”

(演员的特技替身完成了电影中所有危险场景的拍摄。)

stunt driving — 特技驾驶,指展示特殊驾驶技巧的表演,常用于电影或专业表演中。

“The car chase scene required expert stunt driving skills.”

(追车场景需要专业的特技驾驶技巧。)