词典释义：
(in folklore or fantasy literature)a member of a mythical race of short, stocky human-like creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking
（民间传说或神话中通常善于开矿和金属加工的与人相似的）丑矮人。
an abnormally small person
矮子，侏儒。
[as modifier]denoting something, especially an animal or plant, which is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species
（尤指动、植物）矮生的
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a dwarf conifer .矮生针叶树
(亦作
【天文】 矮星。
cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison
（对比之下）使显得矮小，使相形见绌
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the buildings surround and dwarf All Saints church .这些建筑物包围着诸圣教堂并使其显得非常矮小。
stunt the growth or development of
阻碍…的生长（或发育）
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[as adj.
dwarfed ]the dwarfed but solid branch of a tree .生长受阻但依然结实的树枝。
"Old English
