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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Beispiele
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
Zwerg, Gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Beispiele
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
In Märchen werden Zwerge oft als geschickte Bergleute dargestellt, die unter der Erde leben.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Die Zwerge in der nordischen Mythologie waren für ihr Handwerk und ihre Stärke bekannt.
03
Zwerg, Zwergstern
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Beispiele
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri ist ein roter Zwergstern, der sich im Alpha-Centauri-Sternsystem befindet.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Braune Zwerge sind substellare Objekte, die zu groß sind, um als Planeten betrachtet zu werden, aber zu klein, um die Wasserstofffusion aufrechtzuerhalten.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Beispiele
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
Beispiele
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
Beispiele
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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