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1 leave behind
leave [sb., sth.] behind1) (go faster than) lasciare indietro, distanziare [person, competitor]2) (move away from) [vehicle, plane] allontanarsi da [coast, country, ground]; [ traveller] lasciare dietro di sé [town, country]; [ person] lasciare, lasciarsi dietro [ family]; fig. lasciarsi alle spalle, farla finita con [past, problems]3) (fail to bring) lasciare, dimenticare [object, animal]; leave [sth.] behind (cause to remain) [ person] lasciare dietro di sé [problems, bitterness]; [storm, flood] lasciare dietro di sé [ damage]to be o get left behind — (physically) [ person] restare indietro; (intellectually) restare indietro, non (riuscire) a seguire; (in business) [country, company] restare indietro, farsi distanziare
* * *vt + adv* * *leave [sb., sth.] behind1) (go faster than) lasciare indietro, distanziare [person, competitor]2) (move away from) [vehicle, plane] allontanarsi da [coast, country, ground]; [ traveller] lasciare dietro di sé [town, country]; [ person] lasciare, lasciarsi dietro [ family]; fig. lasciarsi alle spalle, farla finita con [past, problems]3) (fail to bring) lasciare, dimenticare [object, animal]; leave [sth.] behind (cause to remain) [ person] lasciare dietro di sé [problems, bitterness]; [storm, flood] lasciare dietro di sé [ damage]to be o get left behind — (physically) [ person] restare indietro; (intellectually) restare indietro, non (riuscire) a seguire; (in business) [country, company] restare indietro, farsi distanziare
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2 crippled
['krɪpld] 1. 2.1) (physically) [ person] menomato, storpioto be crippled with sth. — essere menomato da o a causa di qcs
2) fig. [ person] (by debt) schiacciato (by da); (by emotion) paralizzato (by da); [country, industry] paralizzato, bloccato (by da); [ vehicle] danneggiato; [ ship] smantellato, disarmato* * *crippled /ˈkrɪpld/a.1 menomato; danneggiato2 (med.) disabile; handicappato.* * *['krɪpld] 1. 2.1) (physically) [ person] menomato, storpioto be crippled with sth. — essere menomato da o a causa di qcs
2) fig. [ person] (by debt) schiacciato (by da); (by emotion) paralizzato (by da); [country, industry] paralizzato, bloccato (by da); [ vehicle] danneggiato; [ ship] smantellato, disarmato -
3 weaken
['wiːkən] 1.1) indebolire, rendere debole [person, heart]; fare diminuire [ resistance]2) indebolire [ structure]; rendere meno resistente [joint, wall]3) minare l'autorità di [ government]; indebolire [company, defence, support]; svigorire [authority, resolve, cause]; attenuare [ influence]; intaccare [morale, will]5) econ. indebolire [economy, currency]; fare abbassare [prices, demand, shares]2.1) (physically) [person, muscles] indebolirsi; [ grip] allentarsi2) (lose power) [ government] perdere autorità; [ country] indebolirsi; [resistance, support] diminuire; [ alliance] allentarsi3) econ. [economy, currency] indebolirsi* * *verb (to (cause to) become weak, especially in physical strength or character: The patient has weakened; The strain of the last few days has weakened him.) indebolire, indebolirsi* * *['wiːkən] 1.1) indebolire, rendere debole [person, heart]; fare diminuire [ resistance]2) indebolire [ structure]; rendere meno resistente [joint, wall]3) minare l'autorità di [ government]; indebolire [company, defence, support]; svigorire [authority, resolve, cause]; attenuare [ influence]; intaccare [morale, will]5) econ. indebolire [economy, currency]; fare abbassare [prices, demand, shares]2.1) (physically) [person, muscles] indebolirsi; [ grip] allentarsi2) (lose power) [ government] perdere autorità; [ country] indebolirsi; [resistance, support] diminuire; [ alliance] allentarsi3) econ. [economy, currency] indebolirsi -
4 ache
I [eɪk]nome (physical) dolore m., male m. (in a)II [eɪk]aches and pains — dolori, acciacchi
1) (physically) [ person] avere male; [limb, back] fare male, dolereto ache all over — essere tutto indolenzito, avere male dappertutto
2) lett. (suffer emotionally)to ache with — soffrire per [humiliation, despair]
••* * *[eik] 1. noun(a continuous pain: I have an ache in my stomach.) dolore2. verb1) (to be in continuous pain: My tooth aches.) far male, dolere2) (to have a great desire: I was aching to tell him the news.) desiderare* * *[eɪk]1. n(pain) dolore m, male mstomach ache — mal m di stomaco
I've got stomach ache or Am a stomach ache — ho mal di stomaco
I'm full of aches and pains — mi fa male dappertutto, sono pieno di dolori
2. vi(hurt) far male, dolereit makes my head ache — mi fa venire or mi dà il mal di testa
I'm aching all over — sono tutto indolenzito, mi duole dappertutto
it made her heart ache to see... fig — le piangeva il cuore vedere...
3. vtto ache to do sth — morire dalla voglia di fare qc* * *ache /eɪk/n. [cu]1 dolore persistente; male: stomach ache, mal di pancia; to be full of aches and pains, avere dolori dappertutto; essere pieno di dolori (o di acciacchi)2 pena; dolore; sofferenza.(to) ache /eɪk/v. i.1 ( di parte del corpo) dolere; far male: My leg aches, mi fa male la gamba; ho male alla gamba; (fig.) My heart ached for her, mi faceva una gran pena; mi stringeva il cuore pensare a lei2 avere dolori; essere indolenzito: I was aching all over, avevo dolori dappertutto; ero tutto indolenzito3 desiderare ardentemente; struggersi: I ached to leave, desideravo ardentemente andarmene; She ached for him, si struggeva dal desiderio di vederlo.* * *I [eɪk]nome (physical) dolore m., male m. (in a)II [eɪk]aches and pains — dolori, acciacchi
1) (physically) [ person] avere male; [limb, back] fare male, dolereto ache all over — essere tutto indolenzito, avere male dappertutto
2) lett. (suffer emotionally)to ache with — soffrire per [humiliation, despair]
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5 grow
[grəʊ] 1.1) (increase)to grow 5 cm, 2% — crescere di 5 cm, del 2%
to grow one's hair, a beard — farsi crescere i capelli, la barba
2) (cultivate) coltivare [plant, crop]2.1) (increase) [crime, population] aumentare (by di); [deficit, pressure, influence] aumentare, crescere; [company, economy] crescere, essere in espansione; [movement, support, problem] acquistare importanza, diventare più importante; [poverty, crisis] aggravarsi; [ list] allungarsito grow to — raggiungere [ level]
to grow in — acquistare, acquisire [strength, popularity]
2) (physically) [person, hair, plant] crescere (by di); [ queue] allungarsi; [ tumour] svilupparsi3) (become) diventare [hotter, stronger]to grow old — invecchiare, diventare vecchio
4)to grow to do — finire per o arrivare a fare
•- grow on- grow up* * *[ɡrəu]past tense - grew; verb1) ((of plants) to develop: Carrots grow well in this soil.) crescere2) (to become bigger, longer etc: My hair has grown too long; Our friendship grew as time went on.) crescere3) (to cause or allow to grow: He has grown a beard.) far crescere4) ((with into) to change into, in becoming mature: Your daughter has grown into a beautiful woman.) diventare5) (to become: It's growing dark.) diventare•- grower- grown
- growth
- grown-up
- grown-up
- grow on
- grow up* * *[grəʊ] 1.1) (increase)to grow 5 cm, 2% — crescere di 5 cm, del 2%
to grow one's hair, a beard — farsi crescere i capelli, la barba
2) (cultivate) coltivare [plant, crop]2.1) (increase) [crime, population] aumentare (by di); [deficit, pressure, influence] aumentare, crescere; [company, economy] crescere, essere in espansione; [movement, support, problem] acquistare importanza, diventare più importante; [poverty, crisis] aggravarsi; [ list] allungarsito grow to — raggiungere [ level]
to grow in — acquistare, acquisire [strength, popularity]
2) (physically) [person, hair, plant] crescere (by di); [ queue] allungarsi; [ tumour] svilupparsi3) (become) diventare [hotter, stronger]to grow old — invecchiare, diventare vecchio
4)to grow to do — finire per o arrivare a fare
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6 support
I [sə'pɔːt]1) (moral, financial, political) supporto m., sostegno m., appoggio m., aiuto m.there is considerable public support for the strikers — gli scioperanti godono di una grande solidarietà pubblica
there is little public support for this measure — questo provvedimento trova scarso consenso di pubblico
air, land, sea support — mil. appoggio aereo, terrestre, marittimo
to give sb., sth. (one's) support — dare a qcn., qcs. il proprio sostegno
in support of sb., sth. — a sostegno di qcn., qcs.
means of support — (financial) mezzi di sostentamento o di sussistenza
2) (physical, for weight) supporto m. (anche ing.); (for limb) stecca f.he used his stick as a support — usava il bastone come sostegno o per sostenersi
3) (person) sostegno m., aiuto m.4) (at concert) supporter m. e f.II 1. [sə'pɔːt]1) (provide moral, financial backing) sostenere [cause, party]; tifare per [ team]; appoggiare [ person]; fare [ charity]2) (physically) sostenere, reggere [weight, person]3) (validate) confermare, corroborare [argument, theory]4) (maintain) [ breadwinner] mantenere, sostentare [ family]; [land, farm] nutrire, sostentare; [ charity] aiutare5) (put up with) form. sopportare [ adverse conditions]; sopportare, tollerare [ bad behaviour]2.* * *[sə'po:t] 1. verb1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) sostenere2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) sostenere, appoggiare3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) confermare4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) mantenere2. noun1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) supporto, sostegno, appoggio2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) supporto•- supporting* * *I [sə'pɔːt]1) (moral, financial, political) supporto m., sostegno m., appoggio m., aiuto m.there is considerable public support for the strikers — gli scioperanti godono di una grande solidarietà pubblica
there is little public support for this measure — questo provvedimento trova scarso consenso di pubblico
air, land, sea support — mil. appoggio aereo, terrestre, marittimo
to give sb., sth. (one's) support — dare a qcn., qcs. il proprio sostegno
in support of sb., sth. — a sostegno di qcn., qcs.
means of support — (financial) mezzi di sostentamento o di sussistenza
2) (physical, for weight) supporto m. (anche ing.); (for limb) stecca f.he used his stick as a support — usava il bastone come sostegno o per sostenersi
3) (person) sostegno m., aiuto m.4) (at concert) supporter m. e f.II 1. [sə'pɔːt]1) (provide moral, financial backing) sostenere [cause, party]; tifare per [ team]; appoggiare [ person]; fare [ charity]2) (physically) sostenere, reggere [weight, person]3) (validate) confermare, corroborare [argument, theory]4) (maintain) [ breadwinner] mantenere, sostentare [ family]; [land, farm] nutrire, sostentare; [ charity] aiutare5) (put up with) form. sopportare [ adverse conditions]; sopportare, tollerare [ bad behaviour]2. -
7 go for
go for [sb., sth.]1) colloq. (favour, have liking for) preferire, avere una preferenza per [ person]; amare [style of music, literature]2) (apply to) valere per, riguardarethe same goes for you! — lo stesso vale per te! go for [sb.]
3) (attack) (physically) attaccare, assalire; (verbally) attaccare, criticare4)he has a lot going for him — ha un sacco di qualità; go for [sth.]
5) (attempt to achieve) cercare di ottenere [honour, victory]go for it! — colloq. provaci! fallo!
6) (choose) prendere, scegliere* * *(to attack physically or in words: The two dogs went for each other as soon as they met.) scagliarsi contro, attaccare* * *vi + prep1) (attack) lanciarsi contro or su, avventarsi su or contro, fig dare addosso a, attaccare2)(
fam: apply to) that goes for me too — questo vale anche per me3) (fam: like, fancy) andar matto (-a) per* * *go for [sb., sth.]1) colloq. (favour, have liking for) preferire, avere una preferenza per [ person]; amare [style of music, literature]2) (apply to) valere per, riguardarethe same goes for you! — lo stesso vale per te! go for [sb.]
3) (attack) (physically) attaccare, assalire; (verbally) attaccare, criticare4)he has a lot going for him — ha un sacco di qualità; go for [sth.]
5) (attempt to achieve) cercare di ottenere [honour, victory]go for it! — colloq. provaci! fallo!
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8 lick
I [lɪk]1) leccata f.to give sth. a lick — dare una leccata a qcs
2) fig.3) colloq. (in jazz) chorus m.4) (blow) colpo m.••II [lɪk]at a fair o good lick — colloq. a tutta birra
1) [person, animal] leccareto lick sth. clean — [ animal] pulire qcs. leccandolo
to lick one's chops — colloq. o
lips — leccarsi le labbra; fig. (at prospect) avere l'acquolina in bocca
to lick sb.'s boots — colloq. leccare i piedi a qcn
2) [flame, wave] lambireto get licked — (in game) farsi battere
I think we've got the problem licked! — colloq. penso che abbiamo risolto il problema!
••* * *[lik] 1. verb(to pass the tongue over: The dog licked her hand.) leccare2. noun1) (an act of licking: The child gave the ice-cream a lick.) leccata2) (a hasty application (of paint): These doors could do with a lick of paint.) pennellata•* * *[lɪk]1. vt1) (with tongue) leccare, (subj: flames) lambireto lick one's lips — leccarsi le labbra, (hungrily) leccarsi i baffi
to lick sb's boots fig fam — leccare i piedi a qn
to lick sth into shape fig fam — mettere a punto qc
2) (fam: defeat) suonarle a, stracciare2. n1) leccataa lick and a promise fig fam — una pulitina sommaria
2)(
fam: speed) at full lick — a tutta birra* * *lick /lɪk/n.1 leccata2 piccola quantità; pizzico; briciolo; leggero strato: a lick of paint, un leggero strato di vernice4 (fam.) forte colpo; botta5 prova; sforzo● (fam.) a lick and a promise, una lavatina (o una pulitina) superficiale; pulizia sommaria □ (vet.) lick block, blocchetto salino □ (fam.) a lick in the face, un manrovescio □ (fam.) to give it big licks, mettercela tutta; fare ogni sforzo.♦ (to) lick /lɪk/A v. t.3 (fam. antiq.) bastonare; percuotere; picchiare4 (fam.) battere; superare; sconfiggere; stracciare: ( sport) to lick one's opponents, stracciare gli avversariB v. i.(fam.) andare; affrettarsi; correre: as hard as one can lick, correndo a più non posso● to lick sb. 's boots = to lick sb.'s shoes ► sotto □ to lick clean, pulire leccando: The child licked his plate clean, il bambino ha pulito il piatto leccandolo □ (fig.) to lick the dust, mordere la polvere □ (fam.) to lick into shape, rifinire; rendere presentabile; mettere a punto, preparare a dovere: Our coach has licked the team into shape, il nostro allenatore ha messo a punto la squadra □ (fig.) to lick one's lips, avere l'acquolina in bocca; leccarsi i baffi (o le dita) □ to lick sb. 's shoes, leccare i piedi a q. (fig.) □ (fig.) to lick one's wounds, leccarsi le ferite □ to lick up (o off), togliere (o pulire) leccando □ (fam.) to get a problem licked, riuscire a risolvere un problema.* * *I [lɪk]1) leccata f.to give sth. a lick — dare una leccata a qcs
2) fig.3) colloq. (in jazz) chorus m.4) (blow) colpo m.••II [lɪk]at a fair o good lick — colloq. a tutta birra
1) [person, animal] leccareto lick sth. clean — [ animal] pulire qcs. leccandolo
to lick one's chops — colloq. o
lips — leccarsi le labbra; fig. (at prospect) avere l'acquolina in bocca
to lick sb.'s boots — colloq. leccare i piedi a qcn
2) [flame, wave] lambireto get licked — (in game) farsi battere
I think we've got the problem licked! — colloq. penso che abbiamo risolto il problema!
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9 Savage
I 1. ['sævɪdʒ]1) [blow, beating] violento; [ attack] feroce2) fig. [ temper] violento; [satire, criticism] feroce3) econ. giorn. [ price increases] selvaggio2.nome selvaggio m. (-a), barbaro m. (-a) (anche spreg.)II ['sævɪdʒ]1) (physically) [ dog] attaccare ferocemente; [ lion] sbranare [person, animal]2) fig. attaccare violentemente [book, film, opponents]* * *['sævi‹] 1. adjective1) (uncivilized: savage tribes.) selvaggio2) (fierce and cruel: The elephant can be quite savage; bitter and savage remarks.) crudele, feroce2. verb(to attack: He was savaged by wild animals.) attaccare con ferocia3. noun1) (a person in an uncivilized state: tribes of savages.) selvaggio2) (a person who behaves in a cruel, uncivilized way: I hope the police catch the savages who attacked the old lady.) selvaggio, barbaro•- savagely- savageness
- savagery* * *(First names) Savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/m.* * *I 1. ['sævɪdʒ]1) [blow, beating] violento; [ attack] feroce2) fig. [ temper] violento; [satire, criticism] feroce3) econ. giorn. [ price increases] selvaggio2.nome selvaggio m. (-a), barbaro m. (-a) (anche spreg.)II ['sævɪdʒ]1) (physically) [ dog] attaccare ferocemente; [ lion] sbranare [person, animal]2) fig. attaccare violentemente [book, film, opponents] -
10 savage
I 1. ['sævɪdʒ]1) [blow, beating] violento; [ attack] feroce2) fig. [ temper] violento; [satire, criticism] feroce3) econ. giorn. [ price increases] selvaggio2.nome selvaggio m. (-a), barbaro m. (-a) (anche spreg.)II ['sævɪdʒ]1) (physically) [ dog] attaccare ferocemente; [ lion] sbranare [person, animal]2) fig. attaccare violentemente [book, film, opponents]* * *['sævi‹] 1. adjective1) (uncivilized: savage tribes.) selvaggio2) (fierce and cruel: The elephant can be quite savage; bitter and savage remarks.) crudele, feroce2. verb(to attack: He was savaged by wild animals.) attaccare con ferocia3. noun1) (a person in an uncivilized state: tribes of savages.) selvaggio2) (a person who behaves in a cruel, uncivilized way: I hope the police catch the savages who attacked the old lady.) selvaggio, barbaro•- savagely- savageness
- savagery* * *savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/A a.1 selvaggio; barbaro; incivile; crudele; atroce; feroce; orrido; devastante: savage tribes, tribù selvagge; savage revenge, vendetta crudele; a savage dog, un cane feroce; a savage landscape, un paesaggio selvaggio; a savage murder, un atroce assassinio2 (fam.) adirato; fuori di sé; furibondoB n.1 selvaggio; barbaro● ( boxe) a savage punch, un pugno demolitore □ (fam.) to make sb. savage, fare infuriare q.; far montare q. su tutte le furie.(to) savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/v. t.* * *I 1. ['sævɪdʒ]1) [blow, beating] violento; [ attack] feroce2) fig. [ temper] violento; [satire, criticism] feroce3) econ. giorn. [ price increases] selvaggio2.nome selvaggio m. (-a), barbaro m. (-a) (anche spreg.)II ['sævɪdʒ]1) (physically) [ dog] attaccare ferocemente; [ lion] sbranare [person, animal]2) fig. attaccare violentemente [book, film, opponents] -
11 pick
I [pɪk] II [pɪk]1) (choice) scelta f.take your pick — scegli, prendine uno
2) (best)III 1. [pɪk]the pick of the crop — (fruit) la frutta di prima scelta
"pick a card" — "pesca una carta"
to pick a fight — attaccare briga; (physically) cercare la rissa
2) (navigate)to pick one's way through — camminare con cautela tra [rubble, litter]
3) (pluck, gather) cogliere [fruit, flowers]2.to pick sth. from o off togliere o staccare qcs. da; to pick one's nose mettersi le dita nel naso; to pick one's teeth pulirsi i denti (con uno stuzzicadenti); to pick a lock forzare una serratura; to pick sb.'s pocket — borseggiare qcn
verbo intransitivo (choose) scegliereto pick and choose — fare il difficile (among, between nella scelta tra)
- pick at- pick off- pick on- pick out- pick up* * *I 1. [pik] verb1) (to choose or select: Pick the one you like best.)2) (to take (flowers from a plant, fruit from a tree etc), usually by hand: The little girl sat on the grass and picked flowers.)3) (to lift (someone or something): He picked up the child.)4) (to unlock (a lock) with a tool other than a key: When she found that she had lost her key, she picked the lock with a hair-pin.)2. noun1) (whatever or whichever a person wants or chooses: Take your pick of these prizes.)2) (the best one(s) from or the best part of something: These grapes are the pick of the bunch.)•- pick-up
- pick and choose
- pick at
- pick someone's brains
- pick holes in
- pick off
- pick on
- pick out
- pick someone's pocket
- pick a quarrel/fight with someone
- pick a quarrel/fight with
- pick up
- pick up speed
- pick one's way II [pik] noun((also (British) pickaxe, (American) pickax - plural pickaxes) a tool with a heavy metal head pointed at one or both ends, used for breaking hard surfaces eg walls, roads, rocks etc.)* * *pick (1) /pɪk/n.1 piccone2 ( in genere) strumento appuntito (spec. nei composti, come toothpick, stuzzicadenti; ice-pick, piccozza)3 (mecc.) becco; picco; dente; tagliente4 (mus.) plettro● pick-mattock, gravina.pick (2) /pɪk/n.1 [u] scelta; selezione2 scelta; (il) fiore (fig.), (il) meglio4 (tipogr.) grumo d'inchiostro; macchia● the pick of the bunch, il fior fiore □ Take your pick!, scegli tu; prendine uno a scelta.♦ (to) pick /pɪk/v. t. e i.2 cavare, togliere ( con le dita); tirare su (o via); scrostare: to pick a hair off one's jacket, togliersi un capello dalla giacca4 scegliere; selezionare; cernere: ( sport) to pick a team, selezionare una squadra; He has been picked for Italy, è stato selezionato per la nazionale italiana5 lacerare; sbrindellare; stracciare; sfilacciare: to pick rags, lacerare stracci; to pick oakum, sfilacciare stoppa8 pulire; ripulire: to pick a bone clean, pulire (o scarnire, spolpare) un osso; to pick strawberries, ripulire le fragole ( dei calici e dei gambi)10 (fig.: di persona) piluccare ( frutta, ecc.); sbocconcellare; mangiucchiare: to pick grapes, piluccare l'uva13 ( sport) prendere: ( tennis) He failed to pick the passing shot, non è riuscito a prendere il passante14 ( sport) prendere ( nelle scommesse); indovinare: (ipp.) to pick the winner, prendere il cavallo vincente● to pick and choose, scegliere il meglio; esser difficile (o esigente, meticoloso): DIALOGO → - Asking about work 2- I can pick and choose which jobs I accept, posso permettermi di scegliere quali lavori accettare □ to pick and steal, rubare; fare man bassa □ to pick sb. 's brains, approfittare di q. ( più esperto); farsi dire da q. come si fa a fare qc. □ (polit.) to pick a Cabinet of technocrats, formare un governo di tecnici □ to pick a lock, far scattare una serratura (senza usare la chiave); forzare una serratura □ to pick one's nose, mettersi le dita nel naso □ to pick sb. 's pocket, borseggiare q. □ to pick a quarrel with sb., attaccar lite con q. □ to pick a scab, grattarsi (o tirarsi) via una crosta ( con le unghie) □ ( sport) to pick sides, schierarsi; formare squadre □ to pick to pieces, fare a pezzi; (fig.) analizzare; criticare, trovar da ridire su □ to pick one's way (o steps), procedere con grande cautela; guardare dove si mettono i piedi □ to pick one's words, scegliere le parole più adatte; parlare in punta di forchetta (fig.) □ (fig.) to have a bone to pick with sb., avere qc. da rimproverare a q.; avere un motivo di discordia con q.* * *I [pɪk] II [pɪk]1) (choice) scelta f.take your pick — scegli, prendine uno
2) (best)III 1. [pɪk]the pick of the crop — (fruit) la frutta di prima scelta
"pick a card" — "pesca una carta"
to pick a fight — attaccare briga; (physically) cercare la rissa
2) (navigate)to pick one's way through — camminare con cautela tra [rubble, litter]
3) (pluck, gather) cogliere [fruit, flowers]2.to pick sth. from o off togliere o staccare qcs. da; to pick one's nose mettersi le dita nel naso; to pick one's teeth pulirsi i denti (con uno stuzzicadenti); to pick a lock forzare una serratura; to pick sb.'s pocket — borseggiare qcn
verbo intransitivo (choose) scegliereto pick and choose — fare il difficile (among, between nella scelta tra)
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12 brace
I 1. [breɪs]1) (for teeth) apparecchio m. (ortodontico)2) (for broken limb) stecca f.; (permanent support) apparecchio m. ortopedico3) ing. sostegno m., supporto m.4) (pair) (of birds, animals) coppia f.; (of pistols) paio m.5) (tool) girabacchino m.6) (symbol) graffa f.2. II 1. [breɪs]to brace one's feet against sth. — puntare i piedi contro, su qcs
2) ing. rinforzare, consolidare [wall, structure]2.to brace oneself — (physically) tenersi forte ( for in previsione di); fig. prepararsi o tenersi pronti ( for a, per; to do a fare)
* * *[breis] 1. noun1) (something that draws together and holds tightly: a brace to straighten teeth.) rinforzo, sostegno2) (a pair usually of game-birds: a brace of pheasants.) paio2. verb(to make (often oneself) firm or steady: He braced himself for the struggle.) raccolgiere le forze- braces- bracing* * *[breɪs]1. n1) Constr rinforzo, sostegno, (dental) apparecchio (ortodontico), macchinetta (per i denti), Typ graffa2) (pl inv: pair: of game birds) coppia, paio2. vt(strengthen) rinforzareFALSE FRIEND: brace is not translated by the Italian word braceto brace o.s. (also) fig — tenersi forte
* * *brace /breɪs/n.1 fermaglio; (mecc.) grappa, rinforzo, sostegno2 (ind. costr.) controvento; putrella3 (al pl., GB) bretelle4 (med.) busto ortopedico7 (tipogr.) graffa8 (mus.) legatura10 (falegn.) menarola11 (naut.) braccio; femminella● (mecc.) brace drill, trapano a codolo.(to) brace /breɪs/v. t.1 fermare; assicurare; (mecc.) collegare, sostenere, rinforzare3 (naut.) bracciare4 (ind. costr., aeron.) controventare; irrigidire● (naut.) to brace about (o around), bracciare per virare di bordo; controbracciare □ (naut.) to brace in (o to), bracciare a sopravvento □ to brace oneself, fare (o farsi) forza; puntellarsi; prepararsi; tenersi forte: He braced himself for the exam, si fece forza in vista dell'esame; Brace yourself for a shock!, preparati a ricevere un colpo! □ to brace up, rinvigorire, tirar su (fig.); tirarsi su ( di morale); (naut.) bracciare di punta.* * *I 1. [breɪs]1) (for teeth) apparecchio m. (ortodontico)2) (for broken limb) stecca f.; (permanent support) apparecchio m. ortopedico3) ing. sostegno m., supporto m.4) (pair) (of birds, animals) coppia f.; (of pistols) paio m.5) (tool) girabacchino m.6) (symbol) graffa f.2. II 1. [breɪs]to brace one's feet against sth. — puntare i piedi contro, su qcs
2) ing. rinforzare, consolidare [wall, structure]2.to brace oneself — (physically) tenersi forte ( for in previsione di); fig. prepararsi o tenersi pronti ( for a, per; to do a fare)
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13 handicapped
['hændɪkæpt] 1.2.the handicapped — + verbo pl. gli handicappati, i portatori di handicap, i disabili
* * *adjective He is physically handicapped and cannot walk; a handicapped child.) handicappato* * *handicapped /ˈhændɪkæpt/a.1 (med.) handicappato; disabile; minorato: the mentally [physically] handicapped, gli handicappati mentali [fisici]3 (fig.) handicappato; svantaggiatoAVVISO: Nel significato medico oggi si preferisce disabled.* * *['hændɪkæpt] 1.2.the handicapped — + verbo pl. gli handicappati, i portatori di handicap, i disabili
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14 recoil
I ['riːkɔɪl] II [rɪ'kɔɪl]1) [ person] (physically) indietreggiare, balzare indietro ( from, at di fronte a, davanti a); (mentally) rifuggire ( from da)to recoil on sb. — ricadere su qcn
* * *1. [rə'koil] verb1) (to move back or away, usually quickly, in horror or fear: He recoiled at/from the sight of the murdered child.) indietreggiare2) ((of guns when fired) to jump back.) rinculare2. ['ri:koil] noun(the act of recoiling.) (balzo indietro)* * *recoil /ˈri:kɔɪl/n. [uc]3 (mecc.) contraccolpo4 ripugnanza; disgusto● ( d'arma da fuoco) recoil adapter, adattatore di rinculo □ (fis.) recoil electron, elettrone di rinculo □ recoil pull, contraccolpo.(to) recoil /rɪˈkɔɪl/v. i.1 balzare indietro; indietreggiare ( per disgusto, sorpresa, timore, ecc.): She recoiled in horror, indietreggiò inorridita4 (fig.) ritorcersi ( contro): His slanderous attacks recoiled on himself, i suoi attacchi diffamatori si sono ritorti contro di lui* * *I ['riːkɔɪl] II [rɪ'kɔɪl]1) [ person] (physically) indietreggiare, balzare indietro ( from, at di fronte a, davanti a); (mentally) rifuggire ( from da)to recoil on sb. — ricadere su qcn
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15 dark
I [dɑːk]1) (lacking in light) buio2) (in colour) scurodark blue, green — blu, verde scuro
3) (physically) [hair, eyes, skin] scuro4) (gloomy) [period, mood] triste, nero5) (sinister) [secret, thought] oscurothe dark side of — il lato oscuro di [person, regime]
6) (evil) [force, power] malefico7) (angry)II [dɑːk]the dark — il buio, l'oscurità
in the dark — al buio, nell'oscurità
before dark — prima del buio, prima di notte
until, after dark — fino al, dopo il calar della notte
••to be in the dark (about sth.) — essere all'oscuro (di qcs.)
to leave, keep sb. in the dark — lasciare, tenere qcn. all'oscuro
* * *1. adjective1) (without light: a dark room; It's getting dark; the dark (= not cheerful) side.) scuro2) (blackish or closer to black than white: a dark red colour; a dark (= not very white or fair) complexion; Her hair is dark.) scuro3) (evil and usually secret: dark deeds; a dark secret.) oscuro2. noun(absence of light: in the dark; afraid of the dark; He never goes out after dark; We are in the dark (= we have no knowledge) about what is happening.) oscurità, buio- darken- darkness
- keep it dark* * *I [dɑːk]1) (lacking in light) buio2) (in colour) scurodark blue, green — blu, verde scuro
3) (physically) [hair, eyes, skin] scuro4) (gloomy) [period, mood] triste, nero5) (sinister) [secret, thought] oscurothe dark side of — il lato oscuro di [person, regime]
6) (evil) [force, power] malefico7) (angry)II [dɑːk]the dark — il buio, l'oscurità
in the dark — al buio, nell'oscurità
before dark — prima del buio, prima di notte
until, after dark — fino al, dopo il calar della notte
••to be in the dark (about sth.) — essere all'oscuro (di qcs.)
to leave, keep sb. in the dark — lasciare, tenere qcn. all'oscuro
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16 feeling
['fiːlɪŋ] 1.1) (emotion) sentimento m., sensazione f.to spare, hurt sb.'s feelings — avere riguardo per, ferire i sentimenti di qcn.
to have tender feelings for o towards provare tenerezza per; I know the feeling! — so quello che provi!
2) (opinion) sensazione f., opinione f.to have strong feelings about sth. — avere le idee ben chiare su qcs
3) (sensitivity) sensibilità f.4) (impression) impressione f., presentimento m.5) (physical sensation) sensazione f.a loss of feeling in — una perdita di sensibilità in [ limb]
6) (atmosphere) atmosfera f.there was a general feeling of tension — l'atmosfera era tesa, si avvertiva una certa tensione nell'aria
the general feeling is... — l'opinione generale è
7) (instinct) dono m., facilità f.2.* * *1) (power and ability to feel: I have no feeling in my little finger.) sensibilità2) (something that one feels physically: a feeling of great pain.) sensazione3) ((usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind: His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.) sentimento4) (an impression or belief: I have a feeling that the work is too hard.) senzazione5) (affection: He has no feeling for her now.) sentimento6) (emotion: He spoke with great feeling.) emozione* * *['fiːlɪŋ] 1.1) (emotion) sentimento m., sensazione f.to spare, hurt sb.'s feelings — avere riguardo per, ferire i sentimenti di qcn.
to have tender feelings for o towards provare tenerezza per; I know the feeling! — so quello che provi!
2) (opinion) sensazione f., opinione f.to have strong feelings about sth. — avere le idee ben chiare su qcs
3) (sensitivity) sensibilità f.4) (impression) impressione f., presentimento m.5) (physical sensation) sensazione f.a loss of feeling in — una perdita di sensibilità in [ limb]
6) (atmosphere) atmosfera f.there was a general feeling of tension — l'atmosfera era tesa, si avvertiva una certa tensione nell'aria
the general feeling is... — l'opinione generale è
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17 cripple
I ['krɪpl]1) (lame) zoppo m. (-a), storpio m. (-a)2) (inadequate)II ['krɪpl]emotional cripple — = persona incapace di esprimere i propri sentimenti
1) (physically) azzoppare, storpiare; (emotionally) traumatizzare2) fig. paralizzare, bloccare [country, industry]; smantellare, disarmare [ ship]; danneggiare, rendere inefficiente [vehicle, equipment]* * *['kripl] 1. verb1) (to make lame or disabled: He was crippled by a fall from a horse.) azzoppare, storpiare2) (to make less strong, less efficient etc: The war has crippled the country's economy.) paralizzare, rendere inefficiente2. noun(a lame or disabled person: He's been a cripple since the car accident.) zoppo, storpio* * *cripple /ˈkrɪpl/n.2 (fig.) incapace; inetto: an emotional cripple, una persona incapace di sentimenti o incapace di esprimerli.(to) cripple /ˈkrɪpl/A v. t.2 (fig.) menomare; handicappare; rendere inefficiente; paralizzare: The basic industries have been hit by crippling strikes, le industrie di base sono state colpite da scioperi paralizzantiB v. i.zoppicare.* * *I ['krɪpl]1) (lame) zoppo m. (-a), storpio m. (-a)2) (inadequate)II ['krɪpl]emotional cripple — = persona incapace di esprimere i propri sentimenti
1) (physically) azzoppare, storpiare; (emotionally) traumatizzare2) fig. paralizzare, bloccare [country, industry]; smantellare, disarmare [ ship]; danneggiare, rendere inefficiente [vehicle, equipment] -
18 itch
I [ɪtʃ]1) (physical) prurito m.II [ɪtʃ]1) (physically) prudere, sentire pruritothese socks make me o my feet itch — queste calze mi danno prurito o mi fanno prudere i piedi
2)to be itching for sth., to do — morire dalla voglia di qcs., di fare
* * *[i ] 1. noun(an irritating feeling in the skin that makes one want to scratch: He had an itch in the middle of his back and could not scratch it easily.) prurito2. verb1) (to have an itch: Some plants can cause the skin to itch.) prudere2) (to have a strong desire (for something, or to be something): I was itching to slap the child.) (non vedere l'ora), (avere una gran voglia)•- itchy- itchiness* * *[ɪtʃ]1. n2. vi(person) avere prurito, (part of body) prudereto be itching for sth/to do sth fig fam — aver una gran voglia di qc/di fare qc
* * *itch /ɪtʃ/n.2 (fig.) desiderio smodato; smania; voglia: to have an itch for glory [to travel], avere un desiderio smodato di gloria [di viaggiare]3 (med.) rogna; scabbia● (zool.) itch mite ( Sarcoptes scabiei), acaro della scabbia □ (fig.) the seven-year itch, la crisi del settimo anno ( in un matrimonio).(to) itch /ɪtʃ/A v. i.3 (fig.) avere una gran voglia; avere un desiderio sfrenato; non vedere l'ora: The whole family was itching to go on holiday, tutta la famiglia non vedeva l'ora d'andare in vacanzaB v. t.dare il prurito a; far prudere● to itch with impatience, fremere d'impazienza □ I was itching to get off, mi scottava la terra sotto i piedi (fig.).* * *I [ɪtʃ]1) (physical) prurito m.II [ɪtʃ]1) (physically) prudere, sentire pruritothese socks make me o my feet itch — queste calze mi danno prurito o mi fanno prudere i piedi
2)to be itching for sth., to do — morire dalla voglia di qcs., di fare
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19 prime
I 1. [praɪm]1) (chief) [aim, factor, suspect] principale; [ importance] primario2) (good quality) attrib. [ site] ottimo; [meat, cuts] di prima scelta; [ foodstuffs] di prima qualitàin prime condition — [ machine] in ottime condizioni; [ livestock] di prima categoria
3) (classic) [example, instance] ottimo4) mat. primo2.in one's prime — (professionally) all'apice; (physically) nel fiore degli anni
to be past its prime — [building, car] avere conosciuto giorni migliori
2) mat. (anche prime number) numero m. primoII [praɪm]1) (brief) preparare [witness, interviewee]to prime sb. about — mettere qcn. al corrente di [ facts]
to prime sb. to say — preparare qcn. a dire
2) (apply primer to) dare una vernice di fondo su [wood, metal]4) tecn. adescare [ pump]* * *I 1. adjective1) (first or most important: the prime minister; a matter of prime importance.)2) (best: in prime condition.)2. noun(the best part (of a person's etc life, usually early middle age): He is in his prime; the prime of life.)- primary- primarily
- primary colours
- prime minister
- prime number
- prime time 3. adjectiveprime-time advertising.) (in prima serata)II verb(to prepare (something) by putting something into or on it: He primed (=put gunpowder into) his gun; You must prime (=treat with primer) the wood before you paint it.)- primer* * *I 1. [praɪm]1) (chief) [aim, factor, suspect] principale; [ importance] primario2) (good quality) attrib. [ site] ottimo; [meat, cuts] di prima scelta; [ foodstuffs] di prima qualitàin prime condition — [ machine] in ottime condizioni; [ livestock] di prima categoria
3) (classic) [example, instance] ottimo4) mat. primo2.in one's prime — (professionally) all'apice; (physically) nel fiore degli anni
to be past its prime — [building, car] avere conosciuto giorni migliori
2) mat. (anche prime number) numero m. primoII [praɪm]1) (brief) preparare [witness, interviewee]to prime sb. about — mettere qcn. al corrente di [ facts]
to prime sb. to say — preparare qcn. a dire
2) (apply primer to) dare una vernice di fondo su [wood, metal]4) tecn. adescare [ pump] -
20 steady
I 1. ['stedɪ]1) (gradual) [increase, decline] progressivo2) (continual) [breathing, drip] regolare; [ progress] costante; [ stream] regolare, costante; [ rain] persistenteto keep o hold sth. steady tenere fermo qcs.; he isn't very steady on his feet (from age) non è molto saldo sulle gambe; (from drunkenness) barcolla un po'; to hold steady — econ. [ interest rates] rimanere stabile
5) (reliable) [ job] fisso, stabile; [ boyfriend] fisso; [ relationship] stabile2.3.to go steady with sb. — fare coppia fissa con qcn
interiezione BE colloq.II 1. ['stedɪ]steady on! — (reprovingly) fai attenzione!
1) (keep still) tenere fermo [ladder, camera]2) (control)2.verbo intransitivo stabilizzarsi3.to steady oneself — (physically) riprendere l'equilibrio; (mentally) mettere la testa a posto, mettere giudizio
* * *['stedi] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) fermo, stabile2) (regular or even: a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.) costante, regolare3) (unchanging or constant: steady faith.) solido4) ((of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc: a steady young man.) serio, posato2. verb(to make or become steady: He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied.) stabilizzarsi; ritrovare l'equilibrio- steadily- steadiness
- steady on! - steady !* * *I 1. ['stedɪ]1) (gradual) [increase, decline] progressivo2) (continual) [breathing, drip] regolare; [ progress] costante; [ stream] regolare, costante; [ rain] persistenteto keep o hold sth. steady tenere fermo qcs.; he isn't very steady on his feet (from age) non è molto saldo sulle gambe; (from drunkenness) barcolla un po'; to hold steady — econ. [ interest rates] rimanere stabile
5) (reliable) [ job] fisso, stabile; [ boyfriend] fisso; [ relationship] stabile2.3.to go steady with sb. — fare coppia fissa con qcn
interiezione BE colloq.II 1. ['stedɪ]steady on! — (reprovingly) fai attenzione!
1) (keep still) tenere fermo [ladder, camera]2) (control)2.verbo intransitivo stabilizzarsi3.to steady oneself — (physically) riprendere l'equilibrio; (mentally) mettere la testa a posto, mettere giudizio
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