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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Exemple
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
pitic, gnom
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Exemple
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
În basme, gnomii sunt adesea portretizați ca mineri pricepuți care trăiesc sub pământ.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Piticii din mitologia nordică erau cunoscuți pentru meșteșugul și puterea lor.
03
pitic, stea pitică
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Exemple
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Proxima Centauri este o stea pitica roșie situată în sistemul stelar Alpha Centauri.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Piticile brune sunt obiecte substelare prea mari pentru a fi considerate planete dar prea mici pentru a susține fuziunea hidrogenului.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Exemple
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
Exemple
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
Exemple
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
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