dwarf
/dwɔːf/ · /dwɔːrf/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #5536 in the learning path
使相形见绌
Definitions
v. To make something seem small by comparison.
使相形见绌
n. An unusually small organism, or a small humanlike fantasy creature.
矮小动植物；传说中矮人
adj. Much smaller than the usual size of its kind.
矮生的；小型的
Example
The new tower dwarfs every house on our street.
新建的高塔让我们街上所有房屋都显得很矮小。
The long-term costs of environmental damage may dwarf the immediate profits generated by industrial expansion.
环境破坏的长期成本可能远远超过工业扩张带来的眼前利润。
Collocations
- be dwarfed by
- dwarf tree
- dwarf planet
Word family
- dwarfish (adj.)
- dwarfism (n.)
Synonyms
- overshadow
Usage tip
动词常表对比悬殊；名词指人可能冒犯，应谨慎。
FAQ
- What does dwarf mean?
- To make something seem small by comparison. An unusually small organism, or a small humanlike fantasy creature. Much smaller than the usual size of its kind.
- How is dwarf pronounced?
- UK /dwɔːf/, US /dwɔːrf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
