runt
noun
UK/rʌnt/
US/rʌnt/
Definitions of runt noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
The smallest and weakest offspring in a litter of animals.
（一窩動物中）最弱小者
The runt of the litter of piglets was noticeably underdeveloped.
這窩小豬中最弱小的那隻明顯發育不良。
The puppy was the runt of its litter, but it was very resilient.
這隻小狗是它同窩中最弱小的，但非常堅強。
The farmer tried to help the frail lamb survive, which was the runt of its litter.
農夫試著幫助這隻同窩中最弱小的小羊存活下來。
- Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)
A small or weak person, often viewed with dislike or contempt.
（令人厭惡的）矮子；小不點
He was always treated like a runt because of his small stature.
他因為身材矮小，總是被當作弱小的廢物。
She disliked people who picked on the weak, calling them a nasty runt.
她討厭那些欺負弱者的人，稱他們為可惡的廢物。
He was always considered a runt and was seen as useless.
他總是被視為廢物，被人覺得毫無用處。