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midget

/ˈmɪdʒət/

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1 · n.

an outdated and offensive term for a person of unusually short stature

侏儒（过时且冒犯性称呼）

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The term midget is considered offensive when referring to a person.
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用“midget”称呼身材矮小者被认为具有冒犯性。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdʒət/

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