Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
例
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
02
ドワーフ, ノーム
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
例
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
おとぎ話では、ドワーフはしばしば地下に住む熟練した鉱夫として描かれます。
03
矮星, 矮恒星
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
例
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
プロキシマ・ケンタウリは、アルファ・ケンタウリ星系に位置する赤色矮星です。
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
例
The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
例
Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
例
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
語彙ツリー
dwarfish
dwarfism
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