释义
v.
retard the growth or development of
妨碍…的生长（或发展）
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trees damaged by acid rain had stunted branches .受酸雨损害的树其枝杆发育不良。
frustrate and spoil
阻止，妨碍
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she was concerned at the stunted lives of those around her .她关心周围人的坎坷生活。
n.
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
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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。
v.
perform stunts, especially aerobatics
作惊人表演，表演绝技
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agile terns are stunting over the water .灵活的燕鸥犹如在水上表演绝技。
词源
"late 16th cent. （in the sense ‘bring to an abrupt halt’）： from dialect
