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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Příklady
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
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trpaslík, gnóm
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Příklady
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
V pohádkách jsou trpaslíci často zobrazováni jako zruční horníci, kteří žijí pod zemí.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Trpaslíci v norské mytologii byli známí svým řemeslným uměním a silou.
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trpaslík, trpasličí hvězda
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Příklady
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri je červený trpasličí hvězda nacházející se v hvězdném systému Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Hnědí trpaslíci jsou substelární objekty, které jsou příliš velké na to, aby byly považovány za planety, ale příliš malé na to, aby udržely fúzi vodíku.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Příklady
The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Příklady
Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Příklady
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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