Dwarf
01
a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
例子
The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
02
矮人, 地精
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
例子
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
在童话故事中，矮人常被描绘成住在地下、技艺精湛的矿工。
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
北欧神话中的矮人以他们的工艺和力量而闻名。
03
矮星, 矮恒星
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
例子
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
比邻星是位于半人马座α恒星系统中的一颗红矮星。
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
褐矮星是亚恒星天体，太大而不能被视为行星，但太小而无法维持氢聚变。
04
a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The harsh climate dwarfed the plants in the region.
Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical growth.
词汇树
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