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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Példák
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
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törpe, gnóm
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Példák
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
A törpék a norvég mitológiában a kézművességükről és erőükről voltak híresek.
03
törpe, törpe csillag
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
A barna törpék olyan csillag alatti objektumok, amelyek túl nagyok ahhoz, hogy bolygóknak tekintsék őket, de túl kicsik ahhoz, hogy hidrogénfúziót fenntartsanak.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Példák
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Példák
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Példák
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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