pigmy
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/ˈpɪɡmi/
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/ˈpɪɡmi/
A very short person, especially from a specific group in central Africa.
The explorer discovered a tribe of pigmies living deep in the jungle.
探险家发现了生活在丛林深处的一个矮人部落。
A very small or weak person or thing.
Compared to the giant redwoods, the small tree looked like a pigmy.
与巨大的红杉相比,这棵小树看起来像一个矮人。