dwarf
Произношение: [dwɔrf]
Слово
Контекст: «mythology»
(noun) a magical creature that is usually small and lives underground. Dwarfs are often found in stories and legends, and they are known for being good at mining and working with metals.
Пример
In the fairy tale, the dwarf helped the hero by giving him a magical sword.
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The story did not mention any dwarfs, only giants and wizards.
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What tasks do dwarfs usually do in stories?
Контекст: «medical»
(noun) a person who is much shorter than most people because of their body not growing as it usually should. This difference in height is often called dwarfism.
Пример
My friend with dwarfism is a talented basketball player.
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He didn't like being called a dwarf because it can be seen as mean.
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What challenges do people with dwarfism face in everyday life?
Контекст: «growth»
(verb) to make something become much smaller than it usually would be. This can happen to plants or animals that don't grow properly.
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The harsh weather can dwarf the trees, making them much shorter than normal.
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The plant did not dwarf; it grew tall and healthy.
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What can cause a plant to dwarf instead of grow normally?
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