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Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
Примеры
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
гном
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
Примеры
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
В сказках гномы часто изображаются как искусные шахтеры, живущие под землей.
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
Гномы в скандинавской мифологии были известны своим мастерством и силой.
03
карлик
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Примеры
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.
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
Коричневые карлики — это субзвёздные объекты, которые слишком велики, чтобы считаться планетами, но слишком малы для поддержания термоядерного синтеза водорода.
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
Примеры
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
Примеры
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
Примеры
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
Лексическое Дерево
dwarfish
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