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形容词比较级
punier
形容词最高级
puniest
1
弱小的, 瘦小的
small and weak in strength or size
- The puny sapling struggled to grow amidst the towering trees of the forest.
在森林高耸的树木中，弱小的树苗艰难地生长着。
- The puny mouse scurried across the kitchen floor, seeking refuge from the cat.
弱小的老鼠匆匆穿过厨房地板，寻找躲避猫的地方。
- Despite his puny stature, he stood up to the bully with courage and determination.
尽管他身材瘦小，但他以勇气和决心面对了欺凌者。
- The puny kitten barely made a sound as it mewed for attention.
那只弱小的小猫在喵喵叫以引起注意时几乎没发出声音。
- The puny plant struggled to grow in the shadow of the towering trees.
弱小的植物在 towering trees 的阴影下艰难生长。
2
微不足道的, 贫乏的
not impressive in amount or quality
- The puny attempt at a joke didn't get any laughs from the audience.
这个微不足道的笑话尝试没有从观众那里得到任何笑声。
- The company's puny budget limited their ability to expand.
公司微薄的预算限制了他们的扩张能力。
- The puny performance of the team led to a disappointing season.
团队的微弱表现导致了一个令人失望的季节。
- His puny efforts to apologize did little to mend their friendship.
他为道歉所做的微不足道的努力对修复他们的友谊几乎没有帮助。
- The company’s puny attempts at innovation failed to impress the market.
该公司在创新方面的微不足道的尝试未能给市场留下深刻印象。