dwarf
US /dwɔːrf/
UK /dwɔːrf/
1.
kurcaci, orang kerdil
a person of abnormally small stature, often with disproportionately short limbs and a normal-sized head
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The fairy tale featured a friendly dwarf.
Dongeng itu menampilkan kurcaci yang ramah.
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She played the role of a dwarf in the play.
Dia memerankan peran kurcaci dalam drama itu.
2.
katai, bintang katai
a star of relatively small size and low luminosity
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Our sun is a yellow dwarf star.
Matahari kita adalah bintang katai kuning.
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Astronomers discovered a new red dwarf in the galaxy.
Para astronom menemukan katai merah baru di galaksi.
1.
membuat terlihat kecil, mengerdilkan
cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
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The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
Gedung pencakar langit itu membuat bangunan di sekitarnya terlihat kecil.
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His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
Prestasinya membuat prestasi para pendahulunya terlihat kecil.