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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Esempi
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
nano
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Esempi
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
Nelle fiabe, i nani sono spesso ritratti come abili minatori che vivono sottoterra.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
I nani nella mitologia norrena erano conosciuti per la loro abilità artigianale e forza.
03
nano
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Esempi
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri è una stella nana rossa situata nel sistema stellare Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Le nane brune sono oggetti substellari troppo grandi per essere considerati pianeti ma troppo piccoli per sostenere la fusione dell'idrogeno.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
Albero Lessicale
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