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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Przykłady
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
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krasnolud, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Przykłady
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
W baśniach krasnoludy są często przedstawiane jako wykwalifikowani górnicy, którzy żyją pod ziemią.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Krasnoludki w mitologii nordyckiej słynęły ze swojego rzemiosła i siły.
03
karzeł, gwiazda karłowata
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Przykłady
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri to czerwony karzeł znajdujący się w systemie gwiezdnym Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Brązowe karły to podgwiazdowe obiekty zbyt duże, by uznać je za planety, ale zbyt małe, by podtrzymać fuzję wodoru.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Przykłady
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
Przykłady
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
Przykłady
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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