Cari
Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Contoh-contoh
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
kurcaci, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Contoh-contoh
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
Dalam dongeng, kurcaci sering digambarkan sebagai penambang yang terampil yang hidup di bawah tanah.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Kurcaci dalam mitologi Norse dikenal karena kerajinan tangan dan kekuatan mereka.
03
katai, bintang katai
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Contoh-contoh
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri adalah bintang katai merah yang terletak di sistem bintang Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Katai cokelat adalah objek substelar yang terlalu besar untuk dianggap sebagai planet tetapi terlalu kecil untuk mempertahankan fusi hidrogen.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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