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Dwarf
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侏儒, 矮人
a person who is markedly small
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矮人, 小人
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
What is a "dwarf"?
A dwarf is a character often depicted as a small, sturdy, and skilled being in various mythologies and fantasy settings. Dwarves are typically portrayed as having a strong connection to the earth, excelling in crafts such as mining, metalworking, and building. In many stories, they are known for their resilience, practicality, and expertise in creating weapons or magical items. Dwarves are commonly featured in folklore and fantasy literature as members of a distinct race with their own cultures and societies, sometimes characterized by their short stature and long beards.
Example
In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground.
在童话故事中，矮人常常被描绘成生活在地下的巧妙矿工。
The dwarfs in Norse mythology were known for their craftsmanship and strength.
诺斯神话中的矮人以其手艺和力量而闻名。
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矮星, 小星
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
Example
Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system.
比邻星是一个位于阿尔法·半人马星系统的红矮星。
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are too large to be considered planets but too small to sustain hydrogen fusion.
棕矮星是次恒星物体，它们太大无法被视为行星，但又太小无法维持氢聚变。
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侏儒, 矮个子
a plant or animal that is atypically small
