| 单词 | dwarf |
| 释义 | dwarf n. & v. --n (pl. dwarfs or dwarves) 1. a a person of abnormally small stature, esp. one with a normal-sized head and body but short limbs. Usage The term person of restricted growth is now often preferred. b an animal or plant much below the ordinary size for the species. 2. a small mythological being with supernatural powers. 3. (in full dwarf star) a small usu. dense star. 4. (attrib.) a of a kind very small in size (dwarf bean). b puny, stunted. --vtr. 1. stunt in growth. 2. cause (something similar or comparable) to seem small or insignificant (efforts dwarfed by their rivals' achievements). Derivatives dwarfish adj. Etymology: OE dweorg f. Gmc |
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