dwarf
复数形式
dwarves/dwarfs
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a person of unusually short stature due to genetic or medical conditions
- The performer was a dwarf who traveled with a circus.
- Children born with certain conditions may grow into dwarfs.
- Dwarfs have historically faced social challenges due to their stature.
- The actor, a dwarf, played the role convincingly.
- He was a dwarf, but his presence was commanding.
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矮人, 地精
a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines
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.
- 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。
- Bilbo Baggins encountered dwarfs on his epic journey in "The Hobbit."
比尔博·巴金斯在《霍比特人》中的史诗旅程中遇到了矮人。
- The garden gnome is a modern representation of a dwarf, often used as a decorative element in gardens.
花园地精是矮人的现代表现形式，常用作花园的装饰元素。
- Snow White sought refuge with the seven dwarfs in the forest after escaping the evil queen.
白雪公主在逃离邪恶皇后后，与森林里的七个小矮人寻求庇护。
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矮星, 矮恒星
a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright
- 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。
- The discovery of a new dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way provided insights into galactic evolution.
发现一颗新的矮星系绕银河系运行，为星系演化提供了见解。
- White dwarfs are the remnants of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel and collapsed to a dense core.
白矮星是耗尽了核燃料并坍缩成致密核心的恒星残骸。
- Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe.
矮星常被研究以理解恒星演化和宇宙中恒星的生命周期。
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a plant or animal that is unusually small or stunted compared to typical members of its species
- The garden had several dwarf fruit trees.
- Certain dog breeds are naturally dwarfs.
- A dwarf cactus requires minimal watering.
- Scientists bred a dwarf variety of wheat for urban gardens.
- The dwarf rabbit was much smaller than the standard breed.