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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Példák
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
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
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
A mesékben a törpéket gyakran ügyes bányászokként ábrázolják, akik a föld alatt élnek.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
A törpék a norvég mitológiában a kézművességükről és erőükről voltak híresek.
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törpe, törpe csillag
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Példák
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
A Proxima Centauri egy vörös törpecsillag az Alpha Centauri csillagrendszerben.
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
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
Példák
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
Példák
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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