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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Exemplos
He was a dwarf, but his presence was commanding.
02
anão, gnomo
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exemplos
Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen.
Branca de Neve buscou refúgio com os sete anões na floresta depois de escapar da rainha má.
03
anã, estrela anã
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Exemplos
Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe.
As estrelas anãs são frequentemente estudadas para compreender a evolução estelar e os ciclos de vida das estrelas no universo.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Exemplos
The dwarf rabbit was much smaller than the standard breed.
to dwarf
01
to make something seem small, insignificant, or less important by comparison
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exemplos
The magnitude of the crisis dwarfs all previous challenges.
02
to limit or restrict the growth or development of something
Transitive: to dwarf sth
Exemplos
The limited space dwarfed the expansion of the garden.
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