dwarf

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A noun referring to a mythical creature or a person of unusually small stature, often depicted in folklore and fantasy literature.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мифическое существо или человека необычно маленького роста, часто изображаемое в фольклоре и фэнтези-литературе.esSustantivo que designa a un ser mitológico de baja estatura, frecuente en el folclore y la fantasía, o a una persona con una estatura notablemente baja. También puede referirse a una figura humana pequeña representada en la literatura o el arte.frCréature mythique ou personne de très petite taille, souvent représentée dans le folklore et la littérature fantastique.deSubstantiv, das ein mythisches Wesen oder einen ungewöhnlich kleinwüchsigen Menschen bezeichnet, oft dargestellt in Folklore und Fantasy-Literatur.ptSubstantivo que designa um ser mítico ou uma pessoa de estatura excepcionalmente pequena, frequentemente representado no folclore e na literatura de fantasia.zh指神话传说中的矮人族，或身材异常矮小的人，常在民间传说和奇幻文学中出现。arاسم يشير إلى كائن أسطوري أو شخص قصير القامة بشكل غير عادي، وكثيرًا ما يظهر في الفولكلور وأدب الفانتازيا.

1. Mythological being A2 formal

   A small, human-like creature from folklore, often associated with mining, craftsmanship, and magic.

   • The dwarves in the story lived deep inside the mountain.
   • He dressed as a dwarf for the fantasy costume party.
   • In Norse mythology, dwarves were skilled blacksmiths.

   ruГномesEnano mitológicofrnain (être mythologique)deZwergptAnãozh矮人arقزم

   المرادفات: brownieelfgnomegoblinhobimpspritetroll

2. Person of short stature B1 formal

   A person of unusually short stature, often due to a medical condition like achondroplasia.

   • The actor, who is a dwarf, has had a successful career in film.
   • She works as an advocate for the rights of dwarfs.
   • Many dwarfs prefer the term 'little person'.

   ruЧеловек низкого ростаesPersona con enanismofrPersonne de petite tailledePerson von kleiner KörpergrößeptPessoa de baixa estaturazh矮人arشخص قصير القامة

   المرادفات: midget

   الأضداد: gianttitan

3. Astronomical object B2 formal scientific

   A star of relatively small size and low luminosity, such as a red dwarf or white dwarf.

   • A red dwarf is the most common type of star in the galaxy.
   • The white dwarf is the remnant of a star like our Sun.
   • Astronomers discovered a new brown dwarf in the nebula.

   ruКарликesEnana (estrella)frnaine (étoile)deZwergptAnãzh矮星arقزم

• dwarfs plural form
• dwarves plural form
• dwarfs' possessive plural form
• dwarves' possessive plural form
• dwarf's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cause something to seem small or insignificant in comparison, or to stunt the growth or development of something.

ruГлагол, означающий заставлять что-то казаться маленьким или незначительным по сравнению, или замедлять рост или развитие чего-либо.esVerbo que significa hacer que algo parezca pequeño o insignificante en comparación, o frenar el crecimiento o desarrollo de algo.frVerbe signifiant faire paraître quelque chose petit ou insignifiant en comparaison, ou ralentir la croissance ou le développement de quelque chose.deEtwas oder jemanden klein oder unbedeutend erscheinen lassen, besonders im Vergleich; auch das Wachstum oder die Entwicklung von etwas hemmen.ptVerbo que significa fazer algo parecer pequeno ou insignificante em comparação, ou impedir o crescimento ou desenvolvimento de algo.zh动词，指使某物相比之下显得渺小或不重要，也指阻碍某物的生长或发展。arفعل يعني جعل شيء ما يبدو صغيرًا أو غير مهم بالمقارنة مع شيء آخر، أو إعاقة نمو شيء أو تطوره.

1. Make seem small B2 formal

   To cause something to appear small or insignificant in comparison.

   • The new skyscraper dwarfs all the surrounding buildings.
   • His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
   • The mountain dwarfed the tiny village at its base.

   ruЗатмеватьesempequeñecerfrFaire paraître petitdeIn den Schatten stellenptEclipsarzh使相形见绌arيُطغِي

   المرادفات: dominateeclipseovershadow

   الأضداد: augmentenlargeexaltmagnify

2. Stunt growth C1 formal

   To prevent something from growing to its full size or potential.

   • Poor nutrition can dwarf a child's physical development.
   • The lack of sunlight dwarfed the plants in the basement.
   • Economic sanctions dwarfed the country's industrial growth.

   ruЗамедлять ростesAtrofiar / impedir el crecimientofrentraver la croissancedeWachstum hemmenptImpedir o crescimentozh阻碍生长arإعاقة النمو

   المرادفات: checkcurtailhamperimpedeinhibitretardstuntsuppress

   الأضداد: cultivateencouragefosternurturepromote

• dwarfed past participle
• dwarfed past simple
• dwarfing present participle
• dwarfs third person singular