stunt

stunt1
verb
  1. [with obj.][often as adj. stunted]retard the growth or development of
    妨碍…的生长（或发展）
    trees damaged by acid rain had stunted branches.
    酸雨损害的树其枝杆发育不良。
    ■frustrate and spoil
    阻止，妨碍
    she was concerned at the stunted lives of those around her.
    她关心周围人的坎坷生活。
派生
stuntedness
noun
语源
  1. late 16th cent. (in the sense 'bring to an abrupt halt'): from dialect stunt 'foolish, stubborn', of Germanic origin; perhaps related to stump
stunt2
noun
  1. an action displaying spectacular skill and daring
    惊险动作，绝技
    ■something unusual done to attract attention
    引人注目的花招，吸引人的举动，噱头
    the story was spread as a publicity stunt to help sell books.
    这个故事是为了帮助卖书而散布的噱头。
verb
  1. [no obj.]perform stunts, especially aerobatics
    作惊人表演，表演绝技
    agile terns are stunting over the water.
    灵活的燕鸥犹如在水上表演绝技。
语源
  1. late 19th cent. (originally US college slang): of unknown origin
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