stunt
/stʌnt/ (bre, ipa) · /stʌnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstənt/ (ame, mw)
stunt — 名詞
- stuntsingular
- stuntsplural
1. A dangerous or exciting action that a trained person performs in a film, televis
特技
電影中的驚險動作
A dangerous or exciting action that a trained person performs in a film, television show, or live performance.
The director hired a professional driver to perform the car chase stunt.
導演聘請了一位專業車手來執行這場飛車追逐的特技。
collocation: perform + a stunt
Mei-Lin watched in awe as the stunt double leapt from the moving train onto a mattress.
Mei-Lin 驚嘆地看著特技替身從行駛中的火車跳到墊子上。
noun modifier: stunt double
Without a safety harness, that jump would be a stunt too dangerous for anyone to attempt.
如果沒有安全吊帶，那個跳躍就會變成對任何人來說都太過危險的特技動作。
- feat
More general; can describe any impressive achievement, not necessarily dangerous or for entertainment.
- trick
Often implies deception or skill; 'trick' sounds less physically demanding than 'stunt'.
- daredevil act
More informal; emphasises the risk-taking personality rather than the performance context.
文法句型
stunt + of + noun
perform + a stunt
用法筆記
Countable noun. Collocates strongly with verbs like 'perform', 'carry out', and 'attempt'. The person who performs the action is called a 'stunt performer' or 'stunt double'.
常見錯誤
2. Something that a person or group does deliberately in order to attract public at
噱頭
為引人注意的行為
Something that a person or group does deliberately in order to attract public attention, especially in a way that seems silly or dishonest.
The politician's public apology was seen as a cheap stunt to win back voters.
那位政治人物的公開道歉被認為是為了贏回選民的支持而耍的低級噱頭。
collocation: cheap stunt
Jumping into the fountain was a silly stunt that got the students into trouble with the principal.
跳進噴水池是個愚蠢的噱頭，結果那些學生被校長處罰了。
Omar's publicity stunt involved releasing a hundred balloons into the sky to promote his new shop.
Omar 的公關噱頭是在空中放出一百個氣球來宣傳他的新店。
- publicity gimmick
Similar meaning but more specific to marketing contexts; 'gimmick' emphasises the trickery aspect.
- attention grabber
More informal; can be neutral or mildly positive, unlike 'stunt' which is usually critical.
文法句型
publicity stunt
stunt + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often carries a negative or critical tone. 'Publicity stunt' is the most common fixed phrase. 'Stunt' in this sense typically implies an element of showmanship or dishonesty.
常見錯誤
3. In American football, a defensive tactic where two or more players exchange thei
防守變陣
美式足球防守換位戰術
In American football, a defensive tactic where two or more players exchange their positions on the line of scrimmage immediately before the ball is snapped, aiming to disorient the offensive team.
The linebacker called a stunt to confuse the quarterback right before the snap.
線衛發動了一次防守變陣，目的就是在開球前迷惑四分衛。
collocation: call a stunt
Coach Rivera's well-timed stunt helped the team stop the running back for a loss of yards.
Rivera 教練恰到好處的防守變陣幫助球隊阻止了跑鋒的進攻，導致對方損失碼數。
During the stunt, the defensive end swapped positions with the tackle at the very last second.
在防守變陣中，防守端鋒在最後一刻與截鋒交換了位置。
- defensive shift
A broader term for any defensive repositioning; 'stunt' is a specific type of shift.
- position swap
More literal explanation of what happens during a stunt, but not the standard football term.
文法句型
call a stunt
run a stunt
用法筆記
American English only; not used in other sports. The term is specific to gridiron football and is uncommon in everyday conversation. Learners may encounter it in sports commentary or video games.
stunt — 動詞
- stuntpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stunts3rd person singular
- stunting-ing form
- stuntedpast simple
1. To stop something or someone from growing, developing, or improving as much as t
阻礙成長
抑制發展或成長
To stop something or someone from growing, developing, or improving as much as they naturally could.
Years of drought have stunted the growth of young trees across the region.
長期的乾旱阻礙了該地區小樹的生長。
transitive: stunt + noun_phrase (the growth of)
Children who do not get enough nutritious food may have their physical development stunted.
攝取營養不足的兒童，其身體發育可能會受到阻礙。
passive: have + noun_phrase + stunted
The lack of funding stunted the research programme before it could produce any useful results.
經費不足阻礙了該研究計畫，使它未能在產生有用的成果之前就夭折了。
文法句型
stunt + noun_phrase
be stunted by + noun_phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form ('be stunted', 'get stunted') when describing the result of a limiting condition. Often used with abstract subjects like poverty, neglect, malnutrition, or lack of resources.
常見錯誤
stunt — 形容詞
- stuntpositive
- stuntercomparative
- stuntestsuperlative
1. Relating to or used for performing dangerous and exciting actions, especially in
特技的
用於特技表演的
Relating to or used for performing dangerous and exciting actions, especially in films or air shows, typically by a trained professional.
The stunt pilot flew the plane upside down just a few metres above the runway.
那位特技飛行員駕駛飛機在跑道上空僅幾公尺處倒飛。
adj + noun: stunt pilot
Sophie trained for two years to qualify as a stunt performer in the Hong Kong film industry.
Sophie 花了兩年時間訓練，才取得資格成為香港電影業的特技演員。
adj + noun: stunt performer
Stunt coordinators plan every dangerous scene very carefully to protect the actors and crew.
特技協調員會仔細規劃每個危險場景，以保護演員和工作人員的安全。
- daredevil
Describes a person who enjoys taking risks, but is not a job title; 'daredevil pilot' sounds different from 'stunt pilot'.
文法句型
stunt + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is always used before a noun (attributive only). It has no comparative forms ('more stunt' is incorrect). It combines with job titles like 'stunt pilot', 'stunt driver', 'stunt double', and 'stunt coordinator'.