dwarf
US /dwɔːrf/
UK /dwɔːrf/
1.
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.
Kisah dongeng itu menampilkan orang kerdil yang mesra.
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She played the role of a dwarf in the play.
Dia memainkan peranan orang kerdil dalam drama itu.
2.
kerdil, bintang kerdil
a star of relatively small size and low luminosity
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Our sun is a yellow dwarf star.
Matahari kita adalah bintang kerdil kuning.
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Astronomers discovered a new red dwarf in the galaxy.
Ahli astronomi menemui kerdil merah baharu di galaksi.
1.
menjadikan kecil, mengerdilkan
cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
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The skyscraper dwarfed the surrounding buildings.
Bangunan pencakar langit itu menjadikan bangunan sekitarnya kelihatan kecil.
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His achievements dwarf those of his predecessors.
Pencapaiannya menjadikan pencapaian pendahulunya kelihatan kecil.