pygmy

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GRE

n. an unusually small individual
n. any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet

n. 矮人, 侏儒
a. 矮小的

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pygmy 源自希腊词 pygmaios，表示“矮小的”。可以记住这个词的意思与其词源有关，暗示其体型较小。

例句

1. The pygmy goat is a small and friendly breed of goat.

小型山羊是一种体型小且友好的山羊品种。

2. Pygmy people have their own unique culture and traditions.

矮人族群有自己独特的文化和传统。

3. In the rainforest, pygmy elephants are much smaller than their relatives.

在雨林中，矮象比它们的亲属小得多。