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1 jerk
1. noun1) (sharp sudden pull) Ruck, derwith a series of jerks — ruckartig; ruckend
2. transitive verbgive something a jerk — einer Sache (Dat.) einen Ruck geben; an etwas (Dat.) rucken
jerk something away/back — etc. etwas weg-/zurückreißen usw.
3. intransitive verbjerk something off/out of something — etc. etwas von etwas [herunter]reißen/aus etwas [heraus]reißen usw
ruckeln; (move in a spasmodic manner) zucken* * *[‹ə:k] 1. noun(a short, sudden movement: We felt a jerk as the train started.) der Ruck2. verb(to move with a jerk or jerks: He grasped my arm and jerked me round; The car jerked to a halt.) ruckartig ziehen etc.- academic.ru/39834/jerky">jerky- jerkily
- jerkiness* * *[ʤɜ:k, AM ʤɜ:rk]I. nwith a \jerk of his thumb, he drew my attention to the notice mit einer Daumenbewegung machte er mich auf die Mitteilung aufmerksam2. esp AM ( pej sl: a stupid person) Blödmann m pej fam, Trottel m pej fam, Depp m SÜDD, SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR pej famII. vi zuckento \jerk upwards hochschnellento \jerk to a halt abrupt zum Stillstand kommen, ruckartig anhaltenIII. vt1. (move sharply)▪ to \jerk sb/sth jdn/etw mit einem Ruck ziehenthe policeman \jerked the prisoner to his feet der Polizist zerrte den Gefangenen hoch“why has she come?” he asked, \jerking his head towards the woman „warum ist sie gekommen?“ fragte er und machte eine ruckartige Kopfbewegung zu der Frau hin; ( fig)▪ to \jerk sth etw stoßen* * *[dZɜːk]1. nto give sth a jerk — einer Sache (dat) einen Ruck geben; rope, fishing line an etw (dat) ruckartig ziehen
to give a jerk (car) — rucken, einen Satz machen
2)See:→ physical jerks2. vtrucken or ruckeln (inf) an (+dat)the impact jerked his head forward/back — beim Aufprall wurde sein Kopf nach vorn/hinten geschleudert
he jerked the fish out of the water — er zog den Fisch mit einem Ruck aus dem Wasser
he jerked his head back to avoid the punch — er riss den Kopf zurück, um dem Schlag auszuweichen
he jerked the book away/out of my hand —
3. vi(rope, fishing line) rucken; (= move jerkily) ruckeln (inf); (body, muscle) zucken, zusammenzucken; (head) zurückzuckenhe jerked away from me — er sprang mit einem Satz von mir weg
the car jerked forward — der Wagen machte einen Satz or Ruck nach vorn
* * *jerk1 [dʒɜːk; US dʒɜrk]A s1. a) Ruck mb) ruckartige Bewegungc) Sprung m, Satz m:by jerks sprung-, ruckweise;at one jerk auf einmal;with a jerk plötzlich, mit einem Ruck;give sth a jerk einer Sache einen Ruck gegen, ruckartig an etwas ziehen2. MEDa) Zuckung f:give a jerk zucken ( → A 1)c) pl US sl Veitstanz m5. besonders US sl Trottel m, Blödmann m (beide pej)B v/t1. einen Ruck geben (dat), ruckartig ziehen an (dat):jerk out mit einem Ruck herausziehen;jerk o.s. free sich losreißen;she jerked the letter out of my hand sie riss mir den Brief aus der Handjerk out one’s words abgehackt sprechen3. jerk o.s. off → C 3C v/i1. sich ruckartig oder ruckweise bewegen:jerk along dahinruckeln;jerk forward einen Ruck oder Satz nach vorn machen;jerk to a stop ruckartig oder mit einem Ruck stehen bleiben2. (zusammen)zuckenjerk2 [dʒɜːk; US dʒɜrk]A v/t Fleisch in Streifen schneiden und an der Luft dörrenB s in Streifen geschnittenes und an der Luft gedörrtes Fleisch* * *1. noun1) (sharp sudden pull) Ruck, derwith a series of jerks — ruckartig; ruckend
2. transitive verbgive something a jerk — einer Sache (Dat.) einen Ruck geben; an etwas (Dat.) rucken
reißen an (+ Dat.) [Seil usw.]jerk something away/back — etc. etwas weg-/zurückreißen usw.
3. intransitive verbjerk something off/out of something — etc. etwas von etwas [herunter]reißen/aus etwas [heraus]reißen usw
ruckeln; (move in a spasmodic manner) zucken* * *n.Reflex -e m.Ruck -e m.Sprung -¨e m.Zuckung -en f. -
2 jerk
[dʒəːk] 1. nszarpnięcie nt; ( inf) ( idiot) palant m (inf)2. vt 3. vito give sth a jerk — szarpnąć ( perf) coś
* * *[‹ə:k] 1. noun(a short, sudden movement: We felt a jerk as the train started.) szarpnięcie2. verb(to move with a jerk or jerks: He grasped my arm and jerked me round; The car jerked to a halt.) szarpać- jerky- jerkily
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3 kick
1. noun1) [Fuß]tritt, der; (Footb.) Schuss, dergive somebody a kick in the pants — (fig. coll.) jemandem Feuer unterm Hintern machen (salopp)
a kick in the teeth — (fig.) ein Schlag ins Gesicht
he gets a kick out of it — er hat Spaß daran; es macht ihm Spaß
4) (recoil of gun) Rückstoß, der2. intransitive verb1) treten; [Pferd:] ausschlagen; [Baby:] strampeln; [Tänzer:] das Bein hochwerfen2) (show opposition) sich zur Wehr setzen (at, against gegen)3. transitive verb1) einen Tritt geben (+ Dat.) [Person, Hund]; treten gegen [Gegenstand]; kicken (ugs.), schlagen, schießen [Ball]kick the door open/shut — die Tür auf-/zutreten
he kicked the ball straight at me — er kickte den Ball genau in meine Richtung
kick somebody in the teeth — (fig. coll.) jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen
I could kick myself! — (coll.) ich könnte mir od. mich in den Hintern beißen (salopp)
2) (coll.): (abandon) ablegen [schlechte Angewohnheit]; aufgeben [Rauchen]kick the habit — es aufstecken (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/40689/kick_about">kick about- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up* * *[kik] 1. verb1) (to hit or strike out with the foot: The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.) treten2) ((of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.) zurückstoßen2. noun1) (a blow with the foot: The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.) der Tritt2) (the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.) der Rückstoß3) (a pleasant thrill: She gets a kick out of making people happy.) mächtiger Spaß•- kick about/around- kick off
- kick up* * *[kɪk]I. nthat horse has quite a \kick when nervous dieses Pferd kann ganz schön ausschlagen, wenn es nervös istto need a \kick up the arse [or backside] [or pants] einen [kräftigen] Tritt in den Hintern nötig haben famto take a \kick at a ball einen Ball treten [o fam kicken]to give sth a \kick gegen etw akk tretento take a \kick at sb/sth jdm/etw einen [Fuß]tritt versetzento do sth for \kicks etw wegen des Nervenkitzels tunhe gets a \kick out of that das macht ihm einen Riesenspaßto have a \kick eine berauschende Wirkung habenwatch out for the fruit punch, it's got a real \kick sei mit dem Früchtepunsch vorsichtig, der hat es in sichthe cocktail doesn't have much \kick der Cocktail ist nicht sehr starkhealth food/fitness \kick Reformkost-/Fitnesstick mhe's on a religious \kick er ist [gerade] auf dem religiösen Trip fam4. (complaint)II. vt▪ to \kick sb/sth jdn/etw [mit dem Fuß] tretento \kick a ball einen Ball schießen [o fam kicken]2. (put)to \kick sth into high gear etw auf Hochtouren bringen3. (get rid of)to \kick an accent einen Akzent ablegento \kick drinking/smoking das Trinken/Rauchen aufgebento \kick drugs von Drogen runterkommen famto \kick a habit eine Gewohnheit aufgebenshe used to be a heavy smoker but she \kicked the habit last year sie war eine starke Raucherin, aber letztes Jahr hat sie damit aufgehört4.▶ to \kick ass AM (fam!) haushoch gewinnen▶ to \kick sth into touch etw auf einen späteren Zeitpunkt verschiebenIII. vi▪ to \kick at sb/sth nach jdm/etw treten3.traditional jazz is still alive and \kicking der klassische Jazz ist immer noch quicklebendig* * *[kɪk]1. nto take a kick at sb/sth — nach jdm/etw treten
to give sth a kick — einer Sache (dat) einen Tritt versetzen
he gave the ball a tremendous kick —
to get a kick on the leg — einen Tritt ans Bein bekommen, gegen das or ans Bein getreten werden
what he needs is a good kick up the backside or in the pants (inf) — er braucht mal einen kräftigen Tritt in den Hintern (inf)
2) (inf= thrill)
she gets a kick out of it — es macht ihr einen Riesenspaß (inf); (physically) sie verspürt einen Kitzel dabeito do sth for kicks — etw zum Spaß or Jux (inf) or Fez (inf) tun
just for kicks — nur aus Jux und Tollerei (inf)
4) (of gun) Rückstoß m2. vi(person) treten; (= struggle) um sich treten; (baby, while sleeping) strampeln; (animal) austreten, ausschlagen; (dancer) das Bein hochwerfen; (gun) zurückstoßen or -schlagen, Rückstoß haben; (inf engine) stottern (inf)3. vt1) (person, horse) sb treten, einen Tritt versetzen (+dat); door treten gegen; football kicken (inf); object einen Tritt versetzen (+dat), mit dem Fuß stoßento kick sb in the head/stomach — jdm gegen den Kopf/in den Bauch treten
to kick the bucket (inf) — abkratzen (inf), ins Gras beißen (inf)
I could have kicked myself (inf) — ich hätte mich ohrfeigen können, ich hätte mir in den Hintern beißen können (inf)
2) (inf= stop)
to kick heroin — vom Heroin runterkommen (inf)to kick the habit — es sich (dat) abgewöhnen
* * *kick [kık]A s1. (Fuß)Tritt m (auch fig), Stoß m (mit dem Fuß):get more kicks than halfpence mehr Prügel als Lob ernten;5. Stoß m, Ruck m6. a) Rückstoß m (einer Schusswaffe)7. ELEK USa) (Strom)Stoß m, Impuls mb) Ausschlag m (eines Zeigers etc)8. Stoßkraft f9. umgthat cocktail has got a kick in it der Cocktail hat es (aber) in sich umgb) US Schwips m:he’s got a kick er hat einen sitzen umg10. umg Schwung m, Elan m:he has no kick left er hat keinen Schwung mehr;a novel with a kick ein Roman mit Pfiff11. umga) Kick m, (Nerven)Kitzel m, prickelndes Gefühlb) Spaß m, Vergnügen n:for kicks zum Spaß;he just lives for kicks er lebt nur zu seinem Vergnügen;get a kick out of doing sth sich einen Spaß daraus machen, etwas zu tun;driving a car gives him a kick, he gets a kick out of driving a car das Autofahren macht ihm einen Riesenspaß oder verschafft ihm einen Kick12. umga) Abneigung f:have a kick against sth gegen etwas seinc) oft pl Grund m zur Beschwerde:she’s on a health-food kick at the moment zurzeit hat sie es mit Biokost14. US umga) Tasche fb) Geldbeutel m:he was without a dime in his kick er hatte keinen Pfennig in der TascheB v/tkick open eine Tür etc auftreten;kick sb’s shin, kick sb on the shin jemanden gegen das Schienbein treten;kick sb downstairs jemanden die Treppe hinunterstoßen;I could have kicked myself ich hätte mich ohrfeigen oder mir in den Hintern beißen können ( for telling him dass oder weil ich es ihm gesagt hatte);kick sb off the park (Fußball) Br umg jemanden zusammentreten; → arse A 1, ass2, bucket A 1, heel1 Bes Redew, tooth A 13. umg von einer Droge, Gewohnheit etc loskommenC v/i1. a) (mit dem Fuß) stoßen, treten ( beide:b) um sich tretenc) strampelnd) das Bein hochwerfene) ausschlagen (Pferd etc): → trace2 12. hochspringen, -prallen (Ball)4. AUTO umg schalten:he kicked into second er schaltete in den zweiten Gang6. umga) meutern (against, at gegen)* * *1. noun1) [Fuß]tritt, der; (Footb.) Schuss, dergive somebody a kick — jemandem einen Tritt geben od. versetzen
give somebody a kick in the pants — (fig. coll.) jemandem Feuer unterm Hintern machen (salopp)
a kick in the teeth — (fig.) ein Schlag ins Gesicht
he gets a kick out of it — er hat Spaß daran; es macht ihm Spaß
4) (recoil of gun) Rückstoß, der2. intransitive verb1) treten; [Pferd:] ausschlagen; [Baby:] strampeln; [Tänzer:] das Bein hochwerfen2) (show opposition) sich zur Wehr setzen (at, against gegen)3. transitive verb1) einen Tritt geben (+ Dat.) [Person, Hund]; treten gegen [Gegenstand]; kicken (ugs.), schlagen, schießen [Ball]kick the door open/shut — die Tür auf-/zutreten
kick somebody in the teeth — (fig. coll.) jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen
I could kick myself! — (coll.) ich könnte mir od. mich in den Hintern beißen (salopp)
2) (coll.): (abandon) ablegen [schlechte Angewohnheit]; aufgeben [Rauchen]kick the habit — es aufstecken (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up* * *n.Fußtritt -e m.Stoß ¨-e m. (horse) v.ausschlagen (Pferd) v. v.einen Fußtritt geben ausdr.treten v.(§ p.,pp.: trat, ist/hat getreten) -
4 hitch
1. transitive verb1) (move by a jerk) rücken2) (fasten) [fest]binden [Tier] (to an + Akk.); binden [Seil] ( round um + Akk.); [an]koppeln [Anhänger usw.] (to an + Akk.); spannen [Zugtier, -maschine usw.] (to vor + Akk.)2. intransitive verbsee academic.ru/102949/hitch-hike">hitch-hike 1.3. noun1) (stoppage) Unterbrechung, diehave one hitch — einen Haken haben (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- hitch up* * *[hi ] 1. verb1) (to fasten to something: He hitched his horse to the fence-post; He hitched his car to his caravan.) festmachen2) (to hitch-hike: I can't afford the train-fare to London - I'll have to hitch.) trampen2. noun1) (an unexpected problem or delay: The job was completed without a hitch.) die Schwierigkeit2) (a kind of knot.) der Knoten3) (a sudden, short pull upwards: She gave her skirt a hitch.) der Ruck•- hitch-hike- hitch-hiker
- hitch a lift/ride
- hitch up* * *[hɪtʃ]I. n<pl -es>but there is a \hitch aber die Sache hat einen Hakena technical \hitch ein technisches Problemto go off without a \hitch reibungslos ablaufenshe gave her stockings a quick \hitch sie zog schnell ihre Strümpfe hochII. vt1. (fasten)to \hitch a horse to a cart ein Pferd vor einen Wagen spannento \hitch a trailer to a car einen Anhänger an einem Auto anhängento \hitch a lift [or ride] trampen, per Anhalter fahren* * *[hɪtʃ]1. nwithout a hitch — reibungslos, ohne Schwierigkeiten
there's been a hitch — es haben sich Schwierigkeiten ergeben, da ist ein Problem aufgetaucht
2) (= quick pull) Ruck mshe gave her skirt a quick hitch — sie zog schnell ihren Rock am Bund zurecht
3) (= knot) Knoten m; (NAUT) Stek m4) (inf= lift)
I got a hitch all the way to London — ich bin in einem Rutsch bis London (durch)getrampt (inf)2. vt1) (= fasten) festmachen, anbinden (sth to sth etw an etw dat)to hitch one's wagon to a star ( dated US ) — sich (dat) ein hohes Ziel setzen, nach den Sternen greifen (geh)
to hitch one's wagon to sb ( dated US ) — sich mit jdm zusammentun
2) (inf)to get hitched — heiraten, vor Anker gehen (hum)
3)to hitch a lift or ride — trampen, per Anhalter fahren
3. vi (esp Brit)trampen, per Anhalter fahren → also hitchhikeSee:→ also hitchhike* * *hitch [hıtʃ]A s2. Schwierigkeit f, Problem n, Haken m umg:without a hitch glatt, reibungslos3. Ruck m, Zug m:give sth a hitch an etwas ziehen;give one’s trousers a hitch seine Hosen hochziehen4. besonders US Humpeln n, Hinken n:walk with a hitch humpeln, hinken5. TECH Verbindungshaken m, -glied n7. US sl Zeit(spanne) f, besondersa) Militärzeit fb) Knast m (Gefängnisstrafe):serve a three-year hitch in prison eine dreijährige Strafe abbrummen umgB v/t1. (ruckartig) ziehen, rücken:he hitched his chair closer to the table er rückte mit seinem Stuhl näher an den Tisch heran;hitch up one’s trousers seine Hosen hochziehenC v/i1. besonders US humpeln, hinken:hitch along dahinhumpeln2. sich festhaken, sich verfangen, hängen bleiben ( alle:on an dat)* * *1. transitive verb1) (move by a jerk) rücken2) (fasten) [fest]binden [Tier] (to an + Akk.); binden [Seil] ( round um + Akk.); [an]koppeln [Anhänger usw.] (to an + Akk.); spannen [Zugtier, -maschine usw.] (to vor + Akk.)2. intransitive verbsee hitch-hike 1.3. noun1) (stoppage) Unterbrechung, diehave one hitch — einen Haken haben (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- hitch up* * *(problem) n.(§ pl.: hitches)Knoten - m.Ruck -e m. -
5 twitch
I [twɪtʃ]1) (tic) tic m.2) (spasm) spasmo m. muscolare, contrazione f. convulsaII 1. [twɪtʃ]to give the curtain a twitch — dare uno strattone o una tirata alla tenda
1) (tug) tirare, dare uno strattone a [fabric, curtain]2.to twitch one's nose — [ person] torcere, arricciare il naso; [ animal] contrarre, torcere il muso
1) (quiver) [person, animal] contorcersi; [ mouth] contrarsi; [ eye] muoversi a scatti, battere; [limb, muscle] contrarsi in modo convulso; [ fishing line] vibrare, dare strattoni2) (tug)to twitch at — [ person] dare uno strattone o una tirata a [curtain, tablecloth]
* * *[twi ] 1. verb1) (to (cause to) move jerkily: His hands were twitching.) (torcersi spasmodicamente)2) (to give a little pull or jerk to (something): He twitched her sleeve.) tirare2. noun(a twitching movement.) strattone* * *[twɪtʃ]1. n(slight pull) tiratina, (nervous) tic m inv2. vi(hands, face, muscles) contrarsi, (person: in particular situation) agitarsi, (habitually) avere un tic, (tail, ears) drizzarsi, (nose) muoversi3. vt(rope, sleeve) tirare* * *twitch (1) /twɪtʃ/n.1 contrazione convulsa; spasmo muscolare; tic2 stratta; strattone; strappo; tirata3 (vet.) stringinaso.twitch (2) /twɪtʃ/n.(to) twitch /twɪtʃ/A v. i.1 contorcersi; contrarsi; torcersi spasmodicamente: His face twitched with pain, gli si contrasse il viso per il doloreB v. t.2 contrarre, muovere a scatti ( una parte del corpo): The cat twitched its ears, il gatto mosse le orecchie* * *I [twɪtʃ]1) (tic) tic m.2) (spasm) spasmo m. muscolare, contrazione f. convulsaII 1. [twɪtʃ]to give the curtain a twitch — dare uno strattone o una tirata alla tenda
1) (tug) tirare, dare uno strattone a [fabric, curtain]2.to twitch one's nose — [ person] torcere, arricciare il naso; [ animal] contrarre, torcere il muso
1) (quiver) [person, animal] contorcersi; [ mouth] contrarsi; [ eye] muoversi a scatti, battere; [limb, muscle] contrarsi in modo convulso; [ fishing line] vibrare, dare strattoni2) (tug)to twitch at — [ person] dare uno strattone o una tirata a [curtain, tablecloth]
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6 jog
1. transitive verb,- gg-1) (shake with push or jerk) rütteln; schütteln2) (nudge) [an]stoßen3) (stimulate)2. intransitive verb,jog somebody's memory — jemandes Gedächtnis (Dat.) auf die Sprünge helfen
- gg-1) (move up and down) auf und ab hüpfen3) (run at slow pace) [in mäßigem Tempo] laufen; traben (Sport); (for physical exercise) joggen; [einen] Dauerlauf machen3. noun* * *[‹oɡ]past tense, past participle - jogged; verb1) (to push, shake or knock gently: He jogged my arm and I spilt my coffee; I have forgotten, but something may jog my memory later on.) anstoßen, nachhelfen2) (to travel slowly: The cart jogged along the rough track.) dahintrotten3) (to run at a gentle pace, especially for the sake of exercise: She jogs / goes jogging round the park for half an hour every morning.) joggen•- academic.ru/115131/at_a_jog-trot">at a jog-trot* * *[ʤɒg, AM ʤɑ:g]I. nto go for a \jog joggen gehen fam3.II. vi<- gg->1. (run) einen Dauerlauf machen, joggenIII. vt<- gg->to \jog sb's elbow jdn anrempeln fam* * *[dZɒg]1. vtstoßen an (+acc) or gegen; person anstoßenhe jogged the child up and down on his knee — er ließ das Kind auf seinen Knien reiten
to jog sb's memory — jds Gedächtnis (dat) nachhelfen or auf die Sprünge helfen
2. vitrotten, zuckeln (inf); (SPORT) Dauerlauf machen, joggen3. n1) (= push, nudge) Stoß m, Schubs m, Stups mto give sb's memory a jog — jds Gedächtnis (dat) nachhelfen
2) (= run) trabender Lauf, Trott m; (SPORT) Dauerlauf mhe broke into a jog — er fing an zu traben
she starts the day with a gentle jog around the park — für sie fängt der Tag mit einem langsamen Lauf durch den Park an
to go for a jog (Sport) — einen Dauerlauf machen, joggen (gehen)
* * *jog1 [dʒɒɡ; US dʒɑɡ]A v/tjog sb’s memory fig jemandes Gedächtnis nachhelfen3. einen Stoß Papiere etc gerade stoßen, ausrichten4. eine Maschine etc nur kurz (an)laufen lassenB v/i1. a) trotten (Person, Tier), zuckeln (Bus etc):jog along dahintrotten, -zuckelnb) SPORT joggena) vor sich hin wursteln umg,b) sich dahinschleppen (Leben etc)C s1. Stoß m, Stups m umg:give sb’s memory a jog jemandes Gedächtnis nachhelfen2. a) Trott mb) SPORT Trimmtrab mjog2 [dʒɑɡ] s USa) Vorsprung mb) Einbuchtung fc) Kurve f* * *1. transitive verb,- gg-1) (shake with push or jerk) rütteln; schütteln2) (nudge) [an]stoßen3) (stimulate)2. intransitive verb,jog somebody's memory — jemandes Gedächtnis (Dat.) auf die Sprünge helfen
- gg-1) (move up and down) auf und ab hüpfen2) (move at jogtrot) [Pferd:] [dahin]trotten3) (run at slow pace) [in mäßigem Tempo] laufen; traben (Sport); (for physical exercise) joggen; [einen] Dauerlauf machen3. noun* * *v.rütteln v.trotten v. -
7 twitch
1. transitive verb1) zupfen2. intransitive verb1) (pull sharply) zupfen (at an + Dat.)2) [Mund, Lippen, Hand, Nase:] zucken3. nounZucken, das* * *[twi ] 1. verb 2. noun(a twitching movement.) das Zucken* * *[ˈtwɪtʃ]I. vi zuckento \twitch violently heftig zuckenII. vt▪ to \twitch sthto \twitch one's nose rabbit schnuppern2. (tug quickly) etw zupfenshe \twitched the reins to the right sie zog die Zügel nach rechtsIII. n<pl -es>1. (jerky spasm)to have a [nervous [or facial]] \twitch nervöse Zuckungen habena \twitch of the reins SPORT ein rasches Ziehen an den Zügeln* * *[twɪtʃ]1. nto give sth a twitch — an etw (dat) rucken
2. vi(face, muscles) zuckenthe cat's nose twitched when I brought in the fish — die Katze schnupperte, als ich den Fisch hereinbrachte
3. vt1) tail, ears, nose, eyebrows zucken mit2) (= pull) zupfenhe twitched the letter from her hands — er schnappte ihr den Brief aus den Händen
* * *twitch [twıtʃ]A v/t3. mit den Lippen etc zuckenB v/i2. zupfen, reißen ( beide:at an dat)C s1. a) Zucken nb) Zuckung f2. Ruck m3. Stich m (Schmerz)4. Nasenbremse f (für Pferde)* * *1. transitive verb1) zupfen2) zucken mit [Nase, Schwanz]; wackeln mit [Ohr]2. intransitive verb1) (pull sharply) zupfen (at an + Dat.)2) [Mund, Lippen, Hand, Nase:] zucken3. nounZucken, das* * *v.zupfen v. -
8 tweak
1. transitive verb2. nountweak somebody's ear — jemanden am Ohr ziehen
Kneifen, das* * *[twi:k] 1. verb(to pull with a sudden jerk.) zwicken2. noun(a sudden sharp pull: He gave her nose a playful tweak.) das Zwicken* * *[twi:k]I. vt1. (pull sharply)▪ to \tweak sth:the rider \tweaked the horse's reins in exasperation der Reiter riss verzweifelt die Zügel zurückthis proposal still needs some \tweaking an diesem Vorschlag muss noch etwas herumgefeilt werden▪ to \tweak sth out etw ausreißen2. (adjust)▪ to \tweak sth etw gerade ziehenhe \tweaked his tie straight er zog seine Krawatte zurechtII. nshe gave her eyebrows a few \tweaks with the tweezers sie zupfte hier und da mit der Pinzette an den Augenbrauen herumBilly gave Jane's ponytail a playful \tweak Billy zog Jane im Spaß an ihrem Pferdeschwanz* * *[twiːk]1. vt1) (= pull gently) kneifento tweak sb's ear — jdn am Ohr ziehen
to tweak sb's nose (lit) — jdn an der Nase ziehen; (fig) jdm eins auswischen (inf)
to tweak sth off/out — etw abkneifen/auszupfen
2. n1)to give sb's ear/nose a tweak — jdn am Ohr/an der Nase ziehen
2) (inf: slight alteration to system, rules, schedule, text) kleine Änderungto give sth a tweak (system, rules, schedule, text) — an etw (dat) herumdoktern (inf)
* * *tweak [twiːk]A v/ttweak sb’s ear jemanden am Ohr ziehentweak sb’s cheek jemanden in die Backe kneifenB s Zwicken n, Kneifen n* * *1. transitive verb2. nountweak somebody in the arm, tweak somebody's arm — jemanden in den Arm kneifen
Kneifen, das* * *v.zwicken v. -
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[kɪk] nthat horse has quite a \kick when nervous dieses Pferd kann ganz schön ausschlagen, wenn es nervös ist;to need a \kick up the arse [or backside] [or pants] einen [kräftigen] Tritt in den Hintern nötig haben ( fam)to give sth a \kick gegen etw akk treten;to take a \kick at sb/ sth jdm/etw einen [Fuß]tritt versetzento do sth for \kicks etw wegen des Nervenkitzels tun;he gets a \kick out of that das macht ihm einen Riesenspaß;she gets her \kicks by bungee jumping sie holt sich ihren Kick beim Bungeespringen ( fam)to have a \kick eine berauschende Wirkung haben;watch out for the fruit punch, it's got a real \kick sei mit dem Früchtepunsch vorsichtig, der hat es in sich;the cocktail doesn't have much \kick der Cocktail ist nicht sehr starkhe's on a religious \kick er ist [gerade] auf dem religiösen Trip ( fam)4) ( complaint)to have a \kick about sth an etw dat etwas auszusetzen haben1) ( hit with foot)to \kick sb/ sth jdn/etw [mit dem Fuß] treten;to \kick a goal ( Brit) ein Tor schießen;2) ( put)to \kick sth into high gear etw auf Hochtouren bringen;to \kick sth up a notch ( stereo) etw ein wenig lauter stellen;( ride) etw ein wenig beschleunigen3) ( get rid of)to \kick an accent einen Akzent ablegen;to \kick drinking/ smoking das Trinken/Rauchen aufgeben;to \kick drugs von Drogen runterkommen ( fam)to \kick a habit eine Gewohnheit aufgeben;she used to be a heavy smoker but she \kicked the habit last year sie war eine starke Raucherin, aber letztes Jahr hat sie damit aufgehörtPHRASES:to \kick ass (Am) (fam!) haushoch gewinnen;to be \kicking one's heels ( Brit) ungeduldig warten;to \kick sth into touch etw auf einen späteren Zeitpunkt verschieben;( in a dance) das Bein hochwerfen;to \kick at sb/ sth nach jdm/etw tretenPHRASES:to \kick against the pricks widerborstig sein, wider den Stachel löcken ( geh)traditional jazz is still alive and \kicking der klassische Jazz ist immer noch quicklebendig; -
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kik
1. verb1) (to hit or strike out with the foot: The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.) dar un puntapié, golpear con el pie, dar una patada a2) ((of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.) dar un culetazo
2. noun1) (a blow with the foot: The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.) puntapié, patada2) (the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.) culetazo3) (a pleasant thrill: She gets a kick out of making people happy.) diversión, emoción•- kick off
- kick up
kick1 n1. patada / puntapiéthe car wouldn't start so he gave it a kick el coche no arrancaba, así que le dio una patada2. coz3. sensación / emociónkick2 vb1. dar una patadashe kicked me! ¡me ha dado una patada!2. dar patadas / patalearshe kicked and punched, but she couldn't get free daba patadas y puñetazos, pero no consiguió liberarse3. dar cocestr[kɪk]1 (by person) puntapié nombre masculino, patada■ if the door won't open, give it a kick si no se abre la puerta, dale una patada2 (sp) golpe nombre masculino, tiro3 (by animal) coz nombre femenino5 (new interest) moda, manía6 (of drink) fuerza7 (of gun) culatazo1 (hit ball) dar un puntapié a, golpear, golpear con el pie; (score) marcar2 (hit person) dar una patada a; (move legs) patalear3 (by animal) dar coces a, cocear1 (gun) dar un culatazo\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLa kick in the teeth una patada en el estómagoto kick a habit quitarse un vicioto kick one's heels rascarse la barrigato kick oneself darse contra la paredto kick somebody when they are down ensañarse con alguiento kick the bucket familiar estirar la patato kick up a fuss / kick up a stink familiar armar un lío, armar un jaleokick ['kɪk] vi1) : dar patadas (dícese de una persona), cocear (dícese de un animal)2) protest: patalear, protestar3) recoil: dar un culatazo (dícese de un arma de fuego)kick vt: patear, darle una patada (a alguien)kick n1) : patada f, puntapié m, coz f (de un animal)2) recoil: culatazo m (de un arma de fuego)3) : fuerza fa drink with a kick: una bebida fuertekick (From a gun, etc.)n.• coz s.f.n.• culatazo s.m.• estímulo s.m.• patada s.f.• pernada s.f.• puntapié s.m.• puntera s.f.v.• acocear v.• chutear v.• cocear v.• dar un puntapié v.• patalear v.• pernear v.kɪk
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1) cb) ( in swimming) patada fc) ( of gun) culatazo m2) (colloq)a) c (thrill, excitement) placer mb) (no pl) ( stimulating effect)c) c (fad, phase)
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a) \<\<person\>\> dar* patadas, patalear; \<\<swimmer\>\> patalear; \<\<horse\>\> cocear, dar* cocesb) \<\<dancer\>\> levantar una piernac) \<\<gun\>\> dar* una coz or un culatazo or una patada
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vt1) \<\<ball\>\> patear, darle* una patada or un puntapié ahe kicked the door open/shut — abrió/cerró la puerta de una patada
to kick oneself — darse* con la cabeza contra la pared
to kick somebody when he's/she's down — pegarle* a alguien en el suelo
2) ( stop) (colloq) \<\<habit\>\> dejar; \<\<heroin\>\> desengancharse de•Phrasal Verbs:- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up[kɪk]1. N•
what he needs is a good kick up the backside * — lo que necesita es una buena patada en el trasero *•
to give sth/sb a kick — dar una patada a algo/algn•
he got or took a kick on the leg — le dieron una patada en la pierna•
to take a kick at goal — tirar a puerta•
it was a kick in the teeth for him * — (fig) le sentó como una patada (en la barriga) *2) [of firearm] culatazo m3) * [of drink] fuerza f4) * (=thrill)•
I get a kick out of seeing her happy — me encanta verla feliz5) * (=craze)2. VT1) [+ ball etc] dar una patada or un puntapié a; [+ goal] marcar; [+ person] dar una patada a; [animal] dar una coz a•
to kick one's legs in the air — agitar las piernas•
I could have kicked myself * — ¡me hubiera dado de tortas! *•
to kick sth out of the way — quitar algo de en medio de una patada- kick the bucket- kick ass or butt- kick a man when he's downheel2) (fig)* (=give up)3. VI1) [person] dar patadas or puntapiés; [baby] patalear; [animal] dar coces, cocear•
to kick at — dar patadas a2) (gun) dar un culetazo, recular4.CPDkick boxing N — kick boxing m
kick turn N — (Ski) cambio m brusco de marcha
- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up* * *[kɪk]
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1) cb) ( in swimming) patada fc) ( of gun) culatazo m2) (colloq)a) c (thrill, excitement) placer mb) (no pl) ( stimulating effect)c) c (fad, phase)
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a) \<\<person\>\> dar* patadas, patalear; \<\<swimmer\>\> patalear; \<\<horse\>\> cocear, dar* cocesb) \<\<dancer\>\> levantar una piernac) \<\<gun\>\> dar* una coz or un culatazo or una patada
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vt1) \<\<ball\>\> patear, darle* una patada or un puntapié ahe kicked the door open/shut — abrió/cerró la puerta de una patada
to kick oneself — darse* con la cabeza contra la pared
to kick somebody when he's/she's down — pegarle* a alguien en el suelo
2) ( stop) (colloq) \<\<habit\>\> dejar; \<\<heroin\>\> desengancharse de•Phrasal Verbs:- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up -
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twi
1. verb1) (to (cause to) move jerkily: His hands were twitching.) crispar(se), mover(se) convulsivamente2) (to give a little pull or jerk to (something): He twitched her sleeve.) tirón
2. noun(a twitching movement.) sacudida repentina; movimiento espasmódico, tic nerviosotwitch1 n tictwitch2 vb temblar / movertr[twɪʧ]1 (pull) tirón nombre masculino2 (nervous tic) tic nombre masculino nervioso1 mover1 moverse nerviosamente, palpitartwitch ['twɪʧ] vi: moverse nerviosamente, contraerse espasmódicamente (dícese de un músculo)twitch n: espasmo m, sacudida fa nervous twitch: un tic nerviosov.• arrancar v.• crisparse v.• temblar v.• tirar ligeramente de v.n.(§ pl.: twitches) = contracción nerviosa s.f.• estirón repentino s.m.• tic s.m.• tirón s.m.
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1. twɪtʃintransitive verb \<\<tail/nose\>\> moverse*
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vt \<\<tail/ears\>\> mover*she twitched back the curtain — abrió la cortina de un tirón or (AmL exc CS) de un jalón
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a) ( tic) tic mb) ( pull) tirón m, jalón m (AmL exc CS)[twɪtʃ]1. N1) (=slight pull) tirón m2) (=nervous tic) tic m, contracción f nerviosa2.VI [hands, face, muscles] crisparse; [nose, ears, tail] moverse nerviosamente3.VT [+ curtains, rope] pegar un tirón de; [+ hands] crispar, retorcer; [+ nose, ears etc] mover nerviosamente* * *
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1. [twɪtʃ]intransitive verb \<\<tail/nose\>\> moverse*
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vt \<\<tail/ears\>\> mover*she twitched back the curtain — abrió la cortina de un tirón or (AmL exc CS) de un jalón
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1. transitive verb1) (shake) [Fahrzeug:] durchrütteln, durchschüttelnjolt somebody/something out of/on to something — jemanden/etwas aus etwas/auf etwas (Akk.) schleudern od. werfen
2) (shock) aufschrecken2. intransitive verb[Fahrzeug:] holpern, rütteln, rumpeln (ugs.)3. noun* * *[‹əult] 1. verb1) (to move jerkily: The bus jolted along the road.) holpern2) (to shake or move suddenly: I was violently jolted as the train stopped.) rütteln2. noun1) (a sudden movement or shake: The car gave a jolt and started.) der Ruck2) (a shock: He got a jolt when he heard the bad news.) der Schock* * *[ʤəʊlt, AM ʤoʊlt]I. nshe felt every \jolt of the wheels sie spürte jeden Stoß der Räderthe bus stopped with a \jolt der Bus hielt mit einem Ruckgovernment hopes received a sharp \jolt with the latest unemployment figures die Hoffnungen der Regierung erlitten angesichts der jüngsten Arbeitslosenzahlen einen empfindlichen Dämpferhis self-confidence took a sudden \jolt sein Selbstvertrauen wurde plötzlich erschüttertto wake up with a \jolt aus dem Schlaf hochschreckenII. vt1. (jerk)▪ to \jolt sb jdn durchrütteln [o durchschütteln]the train stopped unexpectedly and we were \jolted forwards der Zug hielt unerwartet und wir wurden nach vorne geschleudertI was \jolted awake by a sudden pain ich wurde von einem plötzlichen Schmerz aus dem Schlaf gerissento \jolt sb's conscience jds Gewissen wachrütteln▪ to \jolt sb jdm einen Schock versetzento \jolt sb into action jdn [durch drastische Maßnahmen] zum Handeln veranlassento \jolt sb out of his/her lethargy jdn aus seiner/ihrer Lethargie reißenthe truck \jolted along the rough track der Laster rumpelte den holprigen Weg entlang* * *[dZəʊlt]1. vi(vehicle) holpern, rüttelnd fahren; (= give one jolt) einen Ruck machen2. vt (lit)(= shake) durchschütteln, durchrütteln; (once) einen Ruck geben or versetzen (+dat); (fig) aufrüttelnshe was jolted back to reality — sie wurde mit einem Ruck wieder in die Wirklichkeit zurückgeholt
to jolt sb into doing sth — jdn so aufrütteln, dass er/sie etw tut
it jolted him into action — das hat ihn aufgerüttelt
3. n1) (= jerk) Ruck mhe realized with a jolt... — mit einem Schlag wurde ihm klar,...
* * *jolt [dʒəʊlt]A v/tb) Passagiere durchrütteln, -schütteln3. figa) jemandem einen Schock versetzenjolt sb out of auch jemanden reißen ausB v/i1. a) einen Ruck machenb) rütteln, holpern (besonders Fahrzeug):jolt along dahinholpernC s1. Ruck m, Stoß m2. fig Schock m:give sb a jolt jemandem einen Schock versetzen;a healthy jolt ein heilsamer Schock3. US sl Schuss m (Kognak, Heroin etc)* * *1. transitive verb1) (shake) [Fahrzeug:] durchrütteln, durchschüttelnjolt somebody/something out of/on to something — jemanden/etwas aus etwas/auf etwas (Akk.) schleudern od. werfen
2) (shock) aufschrecken2. intransitive verb[Fahrzeug:] holpern, rütteln, rumpeln (ugs.)3. noun* * *v.rütteln v. -
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verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.)2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?)3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.)4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.)
2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.)2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.)•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with
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verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.)
2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.)2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!)start1 n1. principio2. salidathere's a lot of work, let's make a start! hay mucho trabajo, ¡empecemos!start2 vb1. empezarwhat time does it start? ¿a qué hora empieza?2. arrancartr[stɑːt]1 (gen) principio, comienzo, inicio3 (fright, jump) susto, sobresalto■ what a start you gave me! ¡qué susto me has pegado!1 (begin - gen) empezar, comenzar, iniciar; (- conversation) entablar■ what time do you start work? ¿a qué hora empiezas a trabajar?■ she started to cry empezó a llorar, arrancó a llorar2 (cause to begin - fire, epidemic) provocar; (- argument, fight, war, etc) empezar, iniciar■ you've started me thinking me has hecho pensar, me has dado que pensar3 (set up - business) montar, poner; (- organization) fundar, establecer, crear4 (set in motion - machine) poner en marcha; (- vehicle) arrancar, poner en marcha1 (begin) empezar, comenzar■ what time does it start? ¿a qué hora comienza?■ don't start, honey no empieces, cariño■ starting from Tuesday a partir del martes, empezando el martes2 (be set up - business) ser fundado,-a, fundarse, crearse3 (begin to operate) ponerse en marcha, empezar a funcionar; (car) arrancar4 (begin journey) salir, partir, ponerse en camino5 (jump) asustarse, sobresaltarse\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLfor a start para empezarto get off to a bad start empezar malto get off to a good start empezar biento get started empezarto make a fresh start volver a empezarto make a start on something empezar algoto start a family tener hijosstart ['stɑrt] vi1) jump: levantarse de un salto, sobresaltarse, dar un respingo2) begin: empezar, comenzar3) set out: salir (de viaje, etc.)4) : arrancar (dícese de un motor)start vt1) begin: empezar, comenzar, iniciar2) cause: provocar, causar3) establish: fundar, montar, establecerto start a business: montar un negocio4) : arrancar, poner en marcha, encenderto start the car: arrancar el motorstart n1) jump: sobresalto m, respingo m2) beginning: principio m, comienzo mto get an early start: salir tempranon.• arranque s.m.• comienzo s.m.• inicio s.m.• principio s.m.• respingo s.m.• salida (Deporte) s.f.• sobresalto s.m.• ventaja s.f. (a motor, etc.)v.• arrancar v.• poner en marcha v.v.• comenzar v.• despegar v.• empezar v.• entablar v.• fundar v.• iniciar v.• nacer v.• originar v.• principiar v.• romper v.stɑːrt, stɑːt
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1)a) ( beginning) principio m, comienzo mat the start — al principio, al comienzo
from the start — desde el principio or comienzo
from start to finish — del principio al fin, desde el principio hasta el fin
to make a start (on something) — empezar* algo
to make an early start — empezar* temprano; ( on a journey) salir* temprano, ponerse* en camino a primera hora
to make a fresh o new start — empezar* or comenzar* de nuevo
to get (something) off to a good/bad start — empezar* (algo) bien or con el pie derecho/mal or con el pie izquierdo
b)2) ( Sport)a) ( of race) salida fb) (lead, advantage) ventaja f3) ( jump)to give a start — \<\<person/horse\>\> dar* un respingo
to give somebody a start — darle* or pegarle* un susto a alguien, asustar a alguien
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1) ( begin) \<\<conversation/journey/negotiations\>\> empezar*, comenzar*, iniciar; \<\<job/course\>\> empezar*, comenzar*I start work at eight — empiezo or entro a trabajar a las ocho
to start -ING, to start to + INF — empezar* a + inf
2) ( cause to begin) \<\<race\>\> dar* comienzo a, largar* (CS, Méx); \<\<fire/epidemic\>\> provocar*; \<\<argument/fight\>\> empezar*; \<\<war\>\> \<\<incident\>\> desencadenarto get somebody started — (colloq) darle* cuerda a alguien (fam)
3) ( establish) \<\<business\>\> abrir*, montar; \<\<organization\>\> fundar4) ( cause to operate) \<\<engine/dishwasher\>\> encender*, prender (AmL); \<\<car\>\> arrancar*, hacer* partir (Chi)
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1) vi2)a) ( begin) \<\<school/term/meeting\>\> empezar*, comenzar*, iniciarse (frml); \<\<noise/pain/journey/race\>\> empezar*, comenzar*prices start at $30 — cuestan a partir de 30 dólares
to get started — empezar*, comenzar*
to start again o (AmE also) over — volver* a empezar, empezar* or comenzar* de nuevo
to start BY -ING — empezar* por + inf
b)to start with — (as linker): primero or para empezar
3)a) ( originate) empezar*, originarseit all started from an idea I had as a student — todo surgió de una idea que tuve cuando era estudiante
b) ( be founded) ser* fundado4) ( set out) (+ adv compl)it's time we started (for) home — es hora de volver a casa, es hora de que nos pongamos en camino a casa
5) ( begin to operate) \<\<car\>\> arrancar*, partir (Chi); \<\<dishwasher\>\> empezar* a funcionar, ponerse* en marcha6) ( move suddenly) dar* un respingo; ( be frightened) asustarse, sobresaltarseshe started at the noise — el ruido la sobresaltó or la asustó
•Phrasal Verbs:- start on- start up[stɑːt]1. N1) (=beginning) principio m, comienzo m•
at the start — al principio, en un principioat the very start — muy al principio, en los mismos comienzos
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for a start — en primer lugar, para empezar•
from the start — desde el principio•
to get a good start in life — disfrutar de una infancia privilegiada•
to get off to a good/bad/slow start — empezar bien/mal/lentamente•
to give sb a (good) start in life — ayudar a algn a situarse en la vida•
to make a start — empezarto make an early start — (on journey) ponerse en camino temprano; (with job) empezar temprano
to make a fresh or new start in life — hacer vida nueva
2) (=departure) salida f (also Sport); (=starting line) línea f de salida3) (=advantage) ventaja f•
to give sb five minutes' or a five-minute start — dar a algn cinco minutos de ventaja•
to have a start on sb — tener ventaja sobre algn4) (=fright etc) susto m, sobresalto m•
to give sb a start — asustar or dar un susto a algnwhat a start you gave me! — ¡qué susto me diste!
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to wake with a start — despertarse sobresaltado2. VT1) (=begin) empezar, comenzar; [+ discussion etc] abrir, iniciar; [+ bottle] abrir; [+ quarrel, argument] empezar; [+ journey] iniciarto start a new cheque book/page — comenzar or empezar un talonario nuevo/una página nueva
don't start that again! — ¡no vuelvas a eso!
to start doing sth or to do sth — empezar a hacer algo
start moving! — ¡menearse!
start talking! — ¡desembucha!
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to start the day right — empezar bien el día•
he started life as a labourer — empezó de or como peón•
he started work yesterday — entró a trabajar ayer2) (=cause to begin or happen) [+ fire] provocar; [+ war] [person, country] empezar, iniciar; [incident, act] desencadenar; [+ fashion] empezar, iniciar; [+ rumour, tradition] iniciar, dar comienzo ayou started it! — ¡tú diste el primer golpe!
3)• to get started — empezar, ponerse en marcha
to get sth started — [+ engine, car] poner algo en marcha, arrancar algo; [+ project] poner algo en marcha
to get sb started — (on activity) poner a algn en marcha; (in career) iniciar a algn en su carrera
don't start him (off) on that! — ¡no le des cuerda!
7) (=disturb)3. VI1) (=begin) empezar, comenzar; [conversation, discussion] iniciarse; [quarrel, argument] producirse; [fashion] empezar, iniciar; [war] estallar, empezar; [rumour, tradition] originarse; [fire] empezar, iniciarse; [music] empezarclasses start on Monday — las clases comienzan or empiezan el lunes
it started (off) rather well/badly — [film, match] empezó bastante bien/mal
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he started (off or out) as a postman — empezó como or de carterohe started (off or out) as a Marxist — empezó como marxista
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to start at the beginning — empezar desde el principio•
he started (off) by saying... — empezó por decir or diciendo...•
the route starts from here — la ruta sale de aquí•
to start (out or up) in business — montar or poner un negocio•
to start (off) with... — (=firstly) en primer lugar..., para empezar...; (=at the beginning) al principio..., en un principio...what shall we start (off) with? — ¿con qué empezamos?
he started (off or out) with the intention of writing a thesis — empezó con la intención de escribir una tesis
2) (=embark)•
to start on a task — emprender una tareato start on a book — (=begin reading) empezar a leer un libro; (=begin writing) empezar a escribir un libro
they started on another bottle — abrieron or empezaron otra botella
3) (also: start off, start out) (on journey) [person] partir, ponerse en camino; [bus, train, runner] salirto start (off or out) from London/for Madrid — salir de Londres/partir con rumbo a or para Madrid
5) (=jump nervously) asustarse, sobresaltarse (at a)6) [timber etc] combarse, torcerse; [rivets etc] soltarse- start in- start on- start up* * *[stɑːrt, stɑːt]
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1)a) ( beginning) principio m, comienzo mat the start — al principio, al comienzo
from the start — desde el principio or comienzo
from start to finish — del principio al fin, desde el principio hasta el fin
to make a start (on something) — empezar* algo
to make an early start — empezar* temprano; ( on a journey) salir* temprano, ponerse* en camino a primera hora
to make a fresh o new start — empezar* or comenzar* de nuevo
to get (something) off to a good/bad start — empezar* (algo) bien or con el pie derecho/mal or con el pie izquierdo
b)2) ( Sport)a) ( of race) salida fb) (lead, advantage) ventaja f3) ( jump)to give a start — \<\<person/horse\>\> dar* un respingo
to give somebody a start — darle* or pegarle* un susto a alguien, asustar a alguien
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1) ( begin) \<\<conversation/journey/negotiations\>\> empezar*, comenzar*, iniciar; \<\<job/course\>\> empezar*, comenzar*I start work at eight — empiezo or entro a trabajar a las ocho
to start -ING, to start to + INF — empezar* a + inf
2) ( cause to begin) \<\<race\>\> dar* comienzo a, largar* (CS, Méx); \<\<fire/epidemic\>\> provocar*; \<\<argument/fight\>\> empezar*; \<\<war\>\> \<\<incident\>\> desencadenarto get somebody started — (colloq) darle* cuerda a alguien (fam)
3) ( establish) \<\<business\>\> abrir*, montar; \<\<organization\>\> fundar4) ( cause to operate) \<\<engine/dishwasher\>\> encender*, prender (AmL); \<\<car\>\> arrancar*, hacer* partir (Chi)
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1) vi2)a) ( begin) \<\<school/term/meeting\>\> empezar*, comenzar*, iniciarse (frml); \<\<noise/pain/journey/race\>\> empezar*, comenzar*prices start at $30 — cuestan a partir de 30 dólares
to get started — empezar*, comenzar*
to start again o (AmE also) over — volver* a empezar, empezar* or comenzar* de nuevo
to start BY -ING — empezar* por + inf
b)to start with — (as linker): primero or para empezar
3)a) ( originate) empezar*, originarseit all started from an idea I had as a student — todo surgió de una idea que tuve cuando era estudiante
b) ( be founded) ser* fundado4) ( set out) (+ adv compl)it's time we started (for) home — es hora de volver a casa, es hora de que nos pongamos en camino a casa
5) ( begin to operate) \<\<car\>\> arrancar*, partir (Chi); \<\<dishwasher\>\> empezar* a funcionar, ponerse* en marcha6) ( move suddenly) dar* un respingo; ( be frightened) asustarse, sobresaltarseshe started at the noise — el ruido la sobresaltó or la asustó
•Phrasal Verbs:- start on- start up -
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I [kɪk]1) (of person) calcio m., pedata f.; (of horse, cow) calcio m.; (of swimmer) battuta f. delle gambe; (of footballer) calcio m., tiro m.to give sb., sth. a kick, to take a kick at sb., sth. — dare o tirare un calcio a qcn., qcs
2) colloq. (thrill)3) (of firearm) contraccolpo m., rinculo m.4) colloq. (strength) energia f., forza f.••II 1. [kɪk]a (real) kick in the teeth — una batosta, un calcio in faccia
verbo transitivo (once) dare un calcio a [person, door]; dare un calcio a, calciare [ball, tin can]; (repeatedly) prendere a calci, tirare calci a [person, object]to kick sb. on the leg, in the face — dare un calcio a qcn. alla gamba, in faccia
to kick sth. over a wall — mandare qcs. con un calcio oltre il muro
to kick sth. away — spostare qcs. con un calcio
to kick a hole in sth. — ammaccare qcs. con un calcio
2.to kick one's legs (in the air) — [ baby] scalciare, sgambettare
1) [ person] (once) dare un calcio; (repeatedly) tirare calci; [ swimmer] battere i piedi; [ dancer] slanciare la gamba; [horse, cow] scalciare•- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up••to kick sb. when they're down — = criticare, offendere una persona che si trova in una posizione svantaggiata
to kick the habit — colloq. perdere il vizio; (of smoking) smettere
to kick over the traces — BE ribellarsi
* * *[kik] 1. verb1) (to hit or strike out with the foot: The child kicked his brother; He kicked the ball into the next garden; He kicked at the locked door; He kicked open the gate.) calciare, prendere a calci2) ((of a gun) to jerk or spring back violently when fired.) rinculare2. noun1) (a blow with the foot: The boy gave him a kick on the ankle; He was injured by a kick from a horse.) calcio2) (the springing back of a gun after it has been fired.) rinculo3) (a pleasant thrill: She gets a kick out of making people happy.) piacere•- kick off
- kick up* * *kick (1) /kɪk/n.2 ( sport: calcio, rugby) calcio: free kick, ( calcio) (calcio di) punizione; ( rugby) tiro libero; place kick, calcio piazzato; ( calcio) penalty kick, (calcio di) rigore; to take a penalty kick, calciare (o battere, tirare) un rigore6 [u] (fam.) effetto stimolante; forza; vigore; mordente: This liquor has quite a kick in it, questo liquore è piuttosto potente7 (fam.) eccitazione; forte piacere; godimento; spasso: to get a kick out of st., divertirsi un mondo a fare qc.; godere nel fare qc.; a game with no kick in it, un gioco che non dà gusto8 (preceduto da attr.) (fam.) passione passeggera (per qc.); mania; fregola (fam.): He's on the fishing kick at the moment, in questo momento ha la fregola della pesca● (fam.) a kick at the can, un tentativo □ ( sport) kick boxing, boxe thailandese, kick boxing □ ( sport) kick boxer, chi pratica la boxe thailandese □ (volg. USA) kick in the ass, calcio in culo (volg.); calcio nei denti; strapazzata; ( anche) spinta ( d'incoraggiamento) □ (fam. fig.) kick in the pants, calcio nel sedere; buona spinta ( d'incoraggiamento) □ (fam.) kick in the teeth, batosta; delusione □ kick-start, avviamento a pedale; pedale di avviamento ( di motocicletta); (fig.) avvio energico, impulso, rimessa in moto □ kick-starter, pedale di avviamento ( di motocicletta) □ kick up the backside = kick in the pants ► sopra □ kick wheel, tornio a pedale ( da vasaio) □ (fam.) for kicks, per divertimento; per divertirsi; per il gusto di farlo □ (fig.) to get more kicks than halfpence, ricevere più rimproveri che gentilezze; ricevere più calci che carezze □ (fam.) to get the kick, essere licenziato.kick (2) /kɪk/n.♦ (to) kick /kɪk/A v. t.1 dare un calcio (o calci) a; prendere a calci (o a pedate): Don't kick the dog, non prendere a calci il cane!; to be kicked, ricevere un calcio; to kick a door open [shut], aprire [chiudere] una porta con un calcio2 ( anche sport) colpire col piede; dare un calcio a: to kick a ball [a stone], dare un calcio a una palla [a una pietra]3 (seguito da avv. o compl. di luogo) mandare con un calcio (o a calci): to kick in, far entrare con un calcio; He kicked the stone into the water, con un calcio ha scagliato in acqua il sasso; to kick out, buttar fuori con un calcio (o a calci, a pedate) (► i singoli verbi frasali)7 (fig. fam.) liberarsi di, togliersi, smettere ( un vizio, un'abitudine, ecc.): to kick the habit, liberarsi dal vizio ( di fumare, bere ecc.)B v. i.3 (fig. fam.) recalcitrare; protestare; resistere; ribellarsi● ( slang USA) to kick ass, farsi obbedire; far scattare ( gli altri); essere grintoso; essere figo, ganzo (pop.) □ ( slang) to kick sb. 's ass (o butt), battere q.; suonarle a q. □ (fam.) to kick the bucket, morire; tirare le cuoia; crepare (fam.) □ (fam.) to kick one's heels, aspettare a lungo; fare anticamera □ (fig.) to kick sb. in the teeth, prendere a calci nei denti q.; prendere q. a pesci in faccia □ to kick into touch, ( rugby, calcio) calciare ( la palla) in fallo laterale ( rugby, anche: in touche); (fig. fam. GB) respingere, rifiutare recisamente □ ( slang USA) to kick it, smettere di drogarsi; ( anche) crepare, morire; divertirsi, spassarsela □ (fam.) to kick sb. upstairs, promuovere q. a una posizione più prestigiosa ma che comporta minor potere; promuovere q. per toglierlo di mezzo □ to kick sb. when (o while) they are down, infierire su q. in difficoltà; fare il maramaldo □ (fam.) I could kick myself, mi prenderei a calci; mi morderei le mani.* * *I [kɪk]1) (of person) calcio m., pedata f.; (of horse, cow) calcio m.; (of swimmer) battuta f. delle gambe; (of footballer) calcio m., tiro m.to give sb., sth. a kick, to take a kick at sb., sth. — dare o tirare un calcio a qcn., qcs
2) colloq. (thrill)3) (of firearm) contraccolpo m., rinculo m.4) colloq. (strength) energia f., forza f.••II 1. [kɪk]a (real) kick in the teeth — una batosta, un calcio in faccia
verbo transitivo (once) dare un calcio a [person, door]; dare un calcio a, calciare [ball, tin can]; (repeatedly) prendere a calci, tirare calci a [person, object]to kick sb. on the leg, in the face — dare un calcio a qcn. alla gamba, in faccia
to kick sth. over a wall — mandare qcs. con un calcio oltre il muro
to kick sth. away — spostare qcs. con un calcio
to kick a hole in sth. — ammaccare qcs. con un calcio
2.to kick one's legs (in the air) — [ baby] scalciare, sgambettare
1) [ person] (once) dare un calcio; (repeatedly) tirare calci; [ swimmer] battere i piedi; [ dancer] slanciare la gamba; [horse, cow] scalciare•- kick in- kick off- kick out- kick up••to kick sb. when they're down — = criticare, offendere una persona che si trova in una posizione svantaggiata
to kick the habit — colloq. perdere il vizio; (of smoking) smettere
to kick over the traces — BE ribellarsi
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1. verb1) (to (cause to) go quickly off the ground with a springing movement: He jumped off the wall / across the puddle / over the fallen tree / into the swimming-pool; Don't jump the horse over that fence!) saltar2) (to rise; to move quickly (upwards): She jumped to her feet; He jumped into the car.) saltar3) (to make a startled movement: The noise made me jump.) saltar; sobresaltar(se)4) (to pass over (a gap etc) by bounding: He jumped the stream easily.) saltar
2. noun1) (an act of jumping: She crossed the stream in one jump.) salto2) (an obstacle to be jumped over: Her horse fell at the third jump.) valla, obstáculo3) (a jumping competition: the high jump.) salto4) (a startled movement: She gave a jump when the door suddenly banged shut.) salto, brinco5) (a sudden rise, eg in prices: There has been a jump in the price of potatoes.) salto, aumento•- jumpy- jump at
- jump for joy
- jump on
- jump the gun
- jump the queue
- jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
- jump to it
jump vb1. saltar2. sobresaltarsetr[ʤʌmp]1 salto2 (in prices etc) salto, aumento importante, disparo3 (fence) valla, obstáculo1 saltar2 (rise sharply) dar un salto■ inflation jumped 2% last month la inflación dio un salto de un 2% el mes pasado1 saltar■ he tried to jump the wall, but it was too high intentó saltar el muro, pero era demasiado alto\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto give somebody a jump pegar un susto a alguiento jump down somebody's throat saltar a alguien, echársele encima a alguiento jump for joy saltar de alegríato jump out of one's skin pegarse un susto de muerteto jump rope SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL saltar a la combato jump the gun precipitarse, adelantarseto jump the lights saltarse el semáforo en rojoto jump the queue colarseto jump the rails descarrilarto jump to conclusions llegar a conclusiones precipitadasto keep one jump ahead of somebody ir un paso por delante de alguiento make somebody jump dar un susto a alguienjump leads cables nombre masculino plural de emergenciajump seat asiento plegablejump suit monojump ['ʤʌmp] vi1) leap: saltar, brincar2) start: levantarse de un salto, sobresaltarse3) move, shift: moverse, pasarto jump from job to job: pasar de un empleo a otro4) increase, rise: dar un salto, aumentarse de golpe, subir bruscamente5) bustle: animarse, ajetrearse6)to jump to conclusions : sacar conclusiones precipitadasjump vt1) : saltarto jump a fence: saltar una valla2) skip: saltarse3) attack: atacar, asaltar4)to jump the gun : precipitarsejump n1) leap: salto m2) start: sobresalto m, respingo m3) increase: subida f brusca, aumento m4) advantage: ventaja fwe got the jump on them: les llevamos la ventajan.• brinco s.m.• lanzamiento s.m.• salto s.m.v.• brincar v.• cabriolear v.• lanzarse v.• saltar v.
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1. dʒʌmp1)a) ( leap) saltarb) ( move quickly)jump in, I'll give you a lift — súbete que te llevo
to jump AT something: they'll jump at the chance no van a dejar pasar la oportunidad; to jump on somebody/something abalanzarse* sobre alguien/algo; to jump to one's feet ponerse* de pie or (AmL tb) pararse de un salto; to jump to attention ( Mil) cuadrarse, ponerse* firme; jump to it! — hazlo inmediatamente!
2)a) (change, skip) saltar, pasarb) (increase, advance suddenly) subir de un golpe3)a) ( jerk) saltarb) ( in alarm) sobresaltarse
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vt1) ( leap over) \<\<hurdle\>\> saltar, brincar* (Méx); \<\<counter/piece\>\> ( Games) comerseto jump rope — (AmE) saltar a la cuerda or (Esp tb) a la comba or (Chi) al cordel, brincar* la reata (Méx)
2)a) ( spring out of) \<\<railsacks\>\> salirse* deb) ( disregard) saltarseto jump the lights — pasar el semáforo en rojo, pasarse el alto (Méx)
to jump the line o (BrE) queue — colarse*
3) ( run away from) (colloq)to jump bail — huir* estando en libertad bajo fianza
4) (ambush, attack) (colloq) asaltar, atacar*5) ( catch) (AmE colloq) \<\<bus/plane\>\> agarrar (fam) or (esp Esp) coger*; ( without paying fare)
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1)a) ( leap) salto mgo (and) take a running jump! — (colloq) vete a freír espárragos! (fam)
to be/stay one jump ahead: this way, you'll be one jump ahead of the competition de esta manera le llevarás la delantera a la competencia; she tried to stay one jump ahead of her pupils — trataba de mantenerse un paso adelante de sus alumnos
b) ( fence) valla f, obstáculo m2)a) ( sudden transition) salto mb) (increase, advance) aumento m[dʒʌmp]1. N1) (Sport, Parachuting) salto m; (=leap) salto m, brinco mwhat a great jump! — ¡qué gran salto!
running 4.in or at one jump — de un salto, de un brinco
2) (=start)3) (=fence, obstacle) obstáculo m4) (fig) (=step) salto min one jump he went from novice to master — de un salto or golpe pasó de novicio a maestro
Taiwan made the jump from poverty to wealth in a single generation — Taiwán pasó de golpe or dio el salto de la pobreza a la riqueza en una sola generación
- be one jump aheadtry to keep one jump ahead of the competition — intenta llevarle ventaja or la delantera a la competencia
- get a or the jump on sb5) (=increase) aumento m, subida fthere has been a jump in prices/unemployment — se ha producido un aumento or una subida de precios/del número de parados
2. VIhow far can you jump? — ¿hasta qué distancia puedes saltar?
how high can you jump? — ¿hasta qué altura puedes saltar?
did he jump or was he pushed? — (lit) ¿saltó o lo empujaron?, ¿se tiró o lo empujaron?; (fig) ¿se fue o lo echaron?
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to jump across a stream — cruzar un arroyo de un salto, saltar por encima de un arroyo•
he jumped back in horror — de un salto retrocedió horrorizado•
she jumped into the river — se tiró al ríothere were plenty of men ready to jump into bed with me — (fig) había muchos hombres dispuestos a acostarse conmigo
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to jump off a busain — bajar de un autobúsen de un salto•
to jump on a busain — subir a un autobúsen de un salto•
he jumped out of a third floor window — saltó or se tiró desde una ventana del tercer piso•
he jumped over the fence — saltó (por encima de) la valla•
he jumped to his feet — se puso de pie de un saltojump to it! * — ¡venga, muévete!, ¡rápido!, ¡apúrate! (LAm)
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to jump up — ponerse de pie de un salto2) (=start) sobresaltarse•
he jumped at the sound of her voice — se sobresaltó al oír su voz•
to make sb jump — dar un susto a algn, sobresaltar a algnskinyou made me jump! — ¡qué susto me diste!
3) (fig) (with prep, adv)•
to jump at sth — no dejar escapar algothey offered me a really good salary and thought I'd jump at it — me ofrecieron un sueldo buenísimo y creyeron que no lo dejaría escapar
he'd jump at the chance to get out of the office — si tuviera la oportunidad de irse de la oficina no la dejaría escapar
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then the film jumps forward 20 years — luego la película da un salto adelante de 20 años•
to jump from one subject to another — saltar de un tema a otrobandwagon, conclusion, throat•
he jumps on everything I say — le pone faltas a todo lo que digo4) (=increase) [sales, profits] subir, aumentar; [shares] subir3. VT1) (lit) (also: jump over) [+ ditch, fence] saltar (por encima de); (in draughts, chess) comerse2) [+ horse] (=cause to jump) hacer saltar; (=enter in competition) presentar; (=ride) montar3) (fig) (=skip) saltarsethe film jumped the first ten years of his life — la película se saltó los diez primeros años de su vida
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to jump the lights — (Aut) * saltarse el semáforo (en rojo)4) (=leave, escape)•
to jump bail — (Jur) fugarse estando bajo fianza•
to jump ship — (lit) desertar (de un buque); (fig) (=leave) marcharse; (=join rival organization) irse con la competencia5) (=anticipate)- jump the gun6) (=board)7) * (=attack) echarse encima de4.CPDjump jockey N — jockey m de carreras (de obstáculos)
jump leads NPL — (Brit) (Aut) cables mpl de arranque (de batería)
jump rope N — (US) comba f, cuerda f de saltar
jump seat N — (Aut, Aer) asiento m plegable
- jump in- jump off- jump out* * *
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1. [dʒʌmp]1)a) ( leap) saltarb) ( move quickly)jump in, I'll give you a lift — súbete que te llevo
to jump AT something: they'll jump at the chance no van a dejar pasar la oportunidad; to jump on somebody/something abalanzarse* sobre alguien/algo; to jump to one's feet ponerse* de pie or (AmL tb) pararse de un salto; to jump to attention ( Mil) cuadrarse, ponerse* firme; jump to it! — hazlo inmediatamente!
2)a) (change, skip) saltar, pasarb) (increase, advance suddenly) subir de un golpe3)a) ( jerk) saltarb) ( in alarm) sobresaltarse
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vt1) ( leap over) \<\<hurdle\>\> saltar, brincar* (Méx); \<\<counter/piece\>\> ( Games) comerseto jump rope — (AmE) saltar a la cuerda or (Esp tb) a la comba or (Chi) al cordel, brincar* la reata (Méx)
2)a) ( spring out of) \<\<rails/tracks\>\> salirse* deb) ( disregard) saltarseto jump the lights — pasar el semáforo en rojo, pasarse el alto (Méx)
to jump the line o (BrE) queue — colarse*
3) ( run away from) (colloq)to jump bail — huir* estando en libertad bajo fianza
4) (ambush, attack) (colloq) asaltar, atacar*5) ( catch) (AmE colloq) \<\<bus/plane\>\> agarrar (fam) or (esp Esp) coger*; ( without paying fare)
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1)a) ( leap) salto mgo (and) take a running jump! — (colloq) vete a freír espárragos! (fam)
to be/stay one jump ahead: this way, you'll be one jump ahead of the competition de esta manera le llevarás la delantera a la competencia; she tried to stay one jump ahead of her pupils — trataba de mantenerse un paso adelante de sus alumnos
b) ( fence) valla f, obstáculo m2)a) ( sudden transition) salto mb) (increase, advance) aumento m -
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‹əult
1. verb1) (to move jerkily: The bus jolted along the road.) traquetear2) (to shake or move suddenly: I was violently jolted as the train stopped.) sacudir
2. noun1) (a sudden movement or shake: The car gave a jolt and started.) sacudida2) (a shock: He got a jolt when he heard the bad news.) choquejolt1 n1. sacudida / golpe2. susto / sorpresaa picture fell off the wall gave me quite a jolt un cuadro se descolgó de la pared y me dio un sustojolt2 vb dar una sacudida / dar tumbostr[ʤəʊlt]1 sacudida2 (fright) susto1 sacudir1 dar tumbos1 figurative use dar un choque ajolt ['ʤo:lt] vijerk: dar tumbos, dar sacudidasjolt vt: sacudirjolt n1) jerk: sacudida f brusca2) shock: golpe m (emocional)n.• choque s.m.• sacudida s.f.• sacudimiento s.m.• traqueteo s.m.v.• empujar v.• sacudir v.• traquetear v.
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1. dʒəʊltthe cart jolted along the path — el carro iba traqueteando or dando tumbos por el camino
the train jolted, and I spilled my coffee — el tren dio or pegó una sacudida y se me derramó el café
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vtthis jolted him out of his inertia — esto lo sacudió, sacándolo de su inercia
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noun sacudida f[dʒǝʊlt]1.N (=jerk) sacudida f ; (=sudden bump) choque m ; (fig) susto mto give sb a jolt — (fig) dar un susto a algn
2.VT [vehicle] sacudir; [+ person, elbow] empujar (ligeramente), sacudir (levemente); (fig) afectar mucho3.VI [vehicle] traquetear, dar tumbos* * *
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1. [dʒəʊlt]the cart jolted along the path — el carro iba traqueteando or dando tumbos por el camino
the train jolted, and I spilled my coffee — el tren dio or pegó una sacudida y se me derramó el café
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vtthis jolted him out of his inertia — esto lo sacudió, sacándolo de su inercia
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noun sacudida f -
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1. transitive verbspritzen; sprühen [Spray, Puder]squirt somebody in the eye/face [with something] — jemandem [etwas] ins Auge/Gesicht spritzen/sprühen
2. intransitive verb 3. nounsquirt oneself with water/deodorant — sich mit Wasser bespritzen/mit Deodorant besprühen
Spritzer, der* * *[skwə:t](to (make a liquid etc) shoot out in a narrow jet: The elephant squirted water over itself; Water squirted from the hose.) spritzen* * *[skwɜ:t, AM skwɜ:rt]I. vt1. (spray)▪ to \squirt sth etw spritzento \squirt perfume Parfüm auftragen2. (cover)to \squirt oneself with perfume ein paar Spritzer Parfüm auftragenII. vi▪ to \squirt out herausspritzen, herausschießenIII. nto give sb a \squirt with a water pistol jdn mit einer Wasserpistole anspritzen* * *[skwɜːt]1. n1) Spritzer m2) (= implement) Spritze f2. vtliquid spritzen; object, person bespritzento squirt water at sb, to squirt sb with water — jdn mit Wasser bespritzen
3. vispritzen* * *A v/i1. spritzen2. (heraus)spritzen ( from aus)B v/twith mit)C s1. Spritzer m2. Spritze f:4. umga) kleiner Scheißerb) Zwerg m* * *1. transitive verbspritzen; sprühen [Spray, Puder]squirt something at somebody — jemanden mit etwas bespritzen/besprühen
squirt somebody in the eye/face [with something] — jemandem [etwas] ins Auge/Gesicht spritzen/sprühen
2. intransitive verb 3. nounsquirt oneself with water/deodorant — sich mit Wasser bespritzen/mit Deodorant besprühen
Spritzer, der* * *v.verspritzen v. -
18 squirt
[skwɜ:t, Am skwɜ:rt] vt1) ( spray)to \squirt sth etw spritzen;to \squirt perfume Parfüm auftragen2) ( cover)to \squirt sb with sth jdn mit etw dat bespritzen;to \squirt oneself with perfume ein paar Spritzer Parfüm auftragen vito \squirt out herausspritzen, herausschießen nto give sb a \squirt with a water pistol jdn mit einer Wasserpistole anspritzen;
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