Word
pigmy
/ˈpɪɡmi/
noun
矮小的人；极小的个体
an unusually small individual
- 1.
an unusually small individual
异常矮小的人
- 2.
any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet
身高平均不到五英尺的各民族成员
俾格米人；矮小民族的人；异常矮小的人；身高平均不到五英尺的各民族成员；俾格米人；矮人
In use
The traveler was surprised by the pigmy's agility in the dense forest.
Legends often describe pigmies as fierce warriors despite their small stature.
In the circus, the pigmy performed tricks that delighted the children.
a ~
表示个体，常指身材矮小的人或俾格米人。
He is a pigmy.
他是一个矮人。
the ~
特指某个俾格米人。
The pigmy lives in the forest.
那个俾格米人住在森林里。
~s
复数形式指整个群体。
Pigmies are known for their short stature.
俾格米人以身材矮小闻名。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词，指矮小的人或物，也可用于比喻意义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.