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.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
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。
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
北欧神話のドワーフは、その工芸技術と強さで知られていました。
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。
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
褐色矮星は、惑星と見なすには大きすぎるが、水素融合を維持するには小さすぎる準恒星天体です。
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.
Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
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.
The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
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.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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