dwarf

• 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。

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

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1. Mythological beingA2formal

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

   矮人

   • 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.

   同义词brownieelfgnomegoblinhobimpspritetroll

2. Person of short statureB1formal

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

   矮人

   • 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'.

   同义词midget

   反义词gianttitan

3. Astronomical objectB2formalscientific

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

   矮星

   • 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.

• 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。

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

1. Make seem smallB2formal

   To cause something to appear small or insignificant in comparison.

   使相形见绌

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

   同义词dominateeclipseovershadow

   反义词augmentenlargeexaltmagnify

2. Stunt growthC1formal

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

   阻碍生长

   • 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.

   同义词checkcurtailhamperimpedeinhibitretardstuntsuppress

   反义词cultivateencouragefosternurturepromote