dwarf
dwarf
dwɔrf
дворф
British pronunciation
/dwˈɔːf/

Определение и значение слова «dwarf» на английском языке

01

a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions

dwarf definition and meaning
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The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
02

гном

a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
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In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
В сказках гномы часто изображаются как искусные шахтеры, живущие под землей.
03

карлик

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
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Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Проксима Центавра — это красная карликовая звезда, расположенная в звездной системе Альфа Центавра.
04

a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species

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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
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Her achievements were dwarfed by those of her mentor.
02

to limit or restrict the growth or development of something

Transitive: to dwarf sth
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The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.

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