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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Παραδείγματα
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
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νάνος, γνώμος
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Παραδείγματα
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
Στα παραμύθια, οι νάνοι συχνά απεικονίζονται ως επιδέξιοι ανθρακωρύχοι που ζουν υπόγεια.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Οι νάνοι στη σκανδιναβική μυθολογία ήταν γνωστοί για τη δεξιοτεχνία και τη δύναμή τους.
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νάνος, αστέρας νάνος
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Παραδείγματα
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Ο Proxima Centauri είναι ένας κόκκινος νάνος αστέρας που βρίσκεται στο αστρικό σύστημα Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Οι καφέ νάνοι είναι υποαστρικά αντικείμενα που είναι πολύ μεγάλα για να θεωρηθούν πλανήτες αλλά πολύ μικρά για να διατηρήσουν τη σύντηξη υδρογόνου.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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