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Dwarf
01
nain, lilliputien
a person who is markedly small
Exemples
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
nain, naine
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exemples
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
Dans les contes de fées, les nains sont souvent décrits comme des mineurs qualifiés qui vivent sous terre.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Les nains dans la mythologie nordique étaient connus pour leur artisanat et leur force.
03
naine
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Exemples
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri est une étoile naine rouge située dans le système stellaire Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Les naines brunes sont des objets substellaires trop grands pour être considérés comme des planètes mais trop petits pour maintenir la fusion de l'hydrogène.
04
nain, nanisme
a plant or animal that is atypically small
Exemples
The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
to dwarf
01
éclipser, rabougrir
make appear small by comparison
Exemples
Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
02
entraver la croissance de, ralentir la croissance de
check the growth of
Exemples
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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