stunting

Too little sunlight is stunting the growth of these young plants.

用法提示：stunting 是动词 stunt 的现在分词，与 is 构成现在进行时，表示正在阻碍植物的生长。

The company's strict rules are stunting creativity among its employees.

用法提示：stunting 是动词 stunt 的现在分词，与 are 一起构成现在进行时，表示正在抑制创造力的发展。

Cold weather has stunted the growth of the vegetables in our garden.

用法提示：stunted 是动词 stunt 的过去分词，与 has 构成现在完成时，说明寒冷天气已经阻碍了蔬菜的生长。