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81 pick up
1) (improve) [trade, market] essere in ripresa; [weather, performance, health] migliorare; [ sick person] ristabilirsi2) (resume) riprendereto pick up (from) where one left off — riprendere da dove ci si era fermati; pick [sb., sth.] up, pick up [sb., sth.]
3) (lift, take hold of) (to tidy) raccogliere; (to examine) prendere (in mano) [ object]; (after fall) tirare su; (for cuddle) prendere fra le braccia [ person]4) (collect) dare un passaggio a [ hitcher]; caricare [ cargo]; fare salire [ passenger]; (andare a) ritirare [ticket, keys]could you pick me up? — puoi venirmi a prendere? pick [sth.] up, pick up [sth.]
5) (buy) prendere, comprare [milk, bread, newspaper]9) (detect) [person, animal] trovare [trail, scent]; [searchlight, radar] segnalare la presenza di, individuare [aircraft, person, object]; rad. tel. captare [ signal]11) (resume) riprendere [conversation, career]you'll soon pick up your Italian again — ricomincerai in fretta a parlare italiano; pick [sb.] up, pick up [sb.]
14) (meet) spreg. abbordare [ person]; rimorchiare [ partner]; caricare (in macchina) [ prostitute]15) (find fault with) riprendere, fare delle critiche a [ person] (on su); pick oneself up16) (get up) alzarsi17) fig. (recover) riprendersi, rimettersi* * *1) (to learn gradually, without formal teaching: I never studied Italian - I just picked it up when I was in Italy.) imparare2) (to let (someone) into a car, train etc in order to take him somewhere: I picked him up at the station and drove him home.) prendere su3) (to get (something) by chance: I picked up a bargain at the shops today.) trovare4) (to right (oneself) after a fall etc; to stand up: He fell over and picked himself up again.) rialzarsi5) (to collect (something) from somewhere: I ordered some meat from the butcher - I'll pick it up on my way home tonight.) prendere6) ((of radio, radar etc) to receive signals: We picked up a foreign broadcast last night.) ricevere7) (to find; to catch: We lost his trail but picked it up again later; The police picked up the criminal.) ritrovare; prendere* * *1. vt + adv1) (lift: sth dropped) raccogliere, raccattare, (sb fallen) tirar suto pick o.s. up — rialzarsi
2) (collect: goods, person) passare a prenderewe'll come to the airport to pick you up — veniamo a prenderti all'aeroporto, (subj : bus etc) far salire, caricare, (rescue) raccogliere, (from sea) ripescare, (arrest) arrestare
the car picked up speed — la macchina ha acquistato velocità or ha accelerato
3) (acquire: sale bargain) trovare, (information, points in exam, germ) prendere, (learn: habit, ideas) prendere, (skill, language, tricks) impararecan you pick up some information while you're there? — puoi prendere delle informazioni mentre sei lì?
4) Radio TV Telec captare2. vi + adv1) (improve: gen) migliorare, (wages) aumentare, (invalid, business) riprendersi, (weather) rimettersi2) (continue) continuare, riprendere* * *1) (improve) [trade, market] essere in ripresa; [weather, performance, health] migliorare; [ sick person] ristabilirsi2) (resume) riprendereto pick up (from) where one left off — riprendere da dove ci si era fermati; pick [sb., sth.] up, pick up [sb., sth.]
3) (lift, take hold of) (to tidy) raccogliere; (to examine) prendere (in mano) [ object]; (after fall) tirare su; (for cuddle) prendere fra le braccia [ person]4) (collect) dare un passaggio a [ hitcher]; caricare [ cargo]; fare salire [ passenger]; (andare a) ritirare [ticket, keys]could you pick me up? — puoi venirmi a prendere? pick [sth.] up, pick up [sth.]
5) (buy) prendere, comprare [milk, bread, newspaper]9) (detect) [person, animal] trovare [trail, scent]; [searchlight, radar] segnalare la presenza di, individuare [aircraft, person, object]; rad. tel. captare [ signal]11) (resume) riprendere [conversation, career]you'll soon pick up your Italian again — ricomincerai in fretta a parlare italiano; pick [sb.] up, pick up [sb.]
14) (meet) spreg. abbordare [ person]; rimorchiare [ partner]; caricare (in macchina) [ prostitute]15) (find fault with) riprendere, fare delle critiche a [ person] (on su); pick oneself up16) (get up) alzarsi17) fig. (recover) riprendersi, rimettersi -
82 rise *****
[raɪz] [rɪzn] rose vb: pt risen pp1. n1)(increase: in prices, wages, inflation)
rise (in) — aumento (di)3) (upward slope) salita, pendio, (small hill) altura4) (origin: of river) sorgente fto give rise to fig — dar origine a
2. vi1) (get up) alzarsi, (fig: building) sorgerethe House rose Parliament — la seduta della Camera è stata tolta
2) (go higher: sun) sorgere, levarsi, (smoke) alzarsi, levarsi, (dough, cake) crescere (di volume), lievitare, (ground) salire, (fig: spirits) sollevarsithe plane rose to 4,000 metres — l'aereo si è alzato a 4.000 metri
to rise to the surface (also) fig — venire a galla, affiorare
to rise to a higher sum — offrire di più, fare un'offerta più alta
3) (increase: prices) aumentare, rincarare, (temperature, shares, numbers) salire, (wind, sea) alzarsi•- rise up -
83 stoppage stop·page n
['stɒpɪdʒ](in pipe etc) ostruzione f, (of work) interruzione f, (strike) interruzione f del lavoro, (from wages) detrazione f, trattenuta -
84 strike ****
[straɪk] struck vb: pt, pp1. n1) (by workers) scioperoto go on or come out on strike — entrare in sciopero
2) Mil, (also: air strike) attacco3) (discovery: of oil, gold) scoperta4) Baseball, Bowling strike m inv2. vt1) (hit: gen) colpire2) (collide with) urtare, sbattere contro, (rocks etc) sbattere contro, cozzare contro3) (produce, make: coin, medal) coniare, (agreement, deal) concludere, (a light, match) accendere, (sparks) far sprizzare4) (occur to) colpirethe thought or it strikes me that... — mi viene in mente che...
how does it strike you? — che te ne pare?, che ne pensi?
5) (find: gold, oil) trovarehe struck it rich fig — ha fatto fortuna, ha trovato l'America
6) stricken pp: also(remove, cross out)
to strike (from) — cancellare (da)3. vi1) (workers) scioperare2) (clock) rintoccare, suonare3) (attack) Mil etc, attaccare, sferrare un attacco, (tiger) aggredire la preda, (snake) mordere, (disease, disaster) colpire, abbattersito strike at — (person, evil) colpire
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85 tax *****
[tæks]1. n(on income) imposta, tasse fpl fam, (on goods, services) tassabefore/after tax — al lordo/netto delle imposte (or delle tasse)
free of tax — esente da imposte; esentasse inv
2. vt1) (Fin: people, salary, goods) tassare2) (fig: resources) gravare su3)(
fig: accuse) to tax sb with sth/with doing sth — accusare qn di qc/di aver fatto qc3. adjfiscale, delle tasse -
86 bank
I 1. [bæŋk]1) econ. banca f., istituto m. di credito2) gioc. banco m.2.to break the bank — fare saltare il banco; fig. mandare in rovina
modificatore [credit, debt, cheque, loan] bancario; [employee, staff] di banca••II 1. [bæŋk]it's as safe as the Bank of England — [ investment] è sicurissimo o non comporta nessun rischio
verbo transitivo econ. depositare in banca, versare [cheque, money]2.verbo intransitivo econ.to bank with — essere cliente di o avere un conto presso
- bank onIII [bæŋk]1) (border) (of river, lake) riva f., sponda f.; (of canal) argine m.2) (mound) (of earth, mud, snow) cumulo m., mucchio m.; (of sand) banco m.3) (slope) (by road, railway track) massicciata f., terrapieno m.; (of bend) sopraelevazione f., pendenza f.4) (mass) (of flowers) aiuola f.; (of fog, mist) banco m.5) min. (by mineshaft) piazzale m. del pozzo, bocca f. del pozzoIV 1. [bæŋk]verbo transitivo (border) delimitare, costeggiare [track, road]2.verbo intransitivo aer. [ plane] inclinarsi- bank upV [bæŋk]nome (series) (of switches, oars, keys, floodlights) fila f.* * *I 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a mound or ridge (of earth etc): The child climbed the bank to pick flowers.)2) (the ground at the edge of a river, lake etc: The river overflowed its banks.)3) (a raised area of sand under the sea: a sand-bank.)2. verb1) ((often with up) to form into a bank or banks: The earth was banked up against the wall of the house.)2) (to tilt (an aircraft etc) while turning: The plane banked steeply.)II 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a place where money is lent or exchanged, or put for safety and/or to acquire interest: He has plenty of money in the bank; I must go to the bank today.)2) (a place for storing other valuable material: A blood bank.)2. verb(to put into a bank: He banks his wages every week.)- banker- bank book
- banker's card
- bank holiday
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- bank on III [bæŋk] noun(a collection of rows (of instruments etc): The modern pilot has banks of instruments.)* * *I 1. [bæŋk]1) econ. banca f., istituto m. di credito2) gioc. banco m.2.to break the bank — fare saltare il banco; fig. mandare in rovina
modificatore [credit, debt, cheque, loan] bancario; [employee, staff] di banca••II 1. [bæŋk]it's as safe as the Bank of England — [ investment] è sicurissimo o non comporta nessun rischio
verbo transitivo econ. depositare in banca, versare [cheque, money]2.verbo intransitivo econ.to bank with — essere cliente di o avere un conto presso
- bank onIII [bæŋk]1) (border) (of river, lake) riva f., sponda f.; (of canal) argine m.2) (mound) (of earth, mud, snow) cumulo m., mucchio m.; (of sand) banco m.3) (slope) (by road, railway track) massicciata f., terrapieno m.; (of bend) sopraelevazione f., pendenza f.4) (mass) (of flowers) aiuola f.; (of fog, mist) banco m.5) min. (by mineshaft) piazzale m. del pozzo, bocca f. del pozzoIV 1. [bæŋk]verbo transitivo (border) delimitare, costeggiare [track, road]2.verbo intransitivo aer. [ plane] inclinarsi- bank upV [bæŋk]nome (series) (of switches, oars, keys, floodlights) fila f. -
87 bonus
['bəʊnəs]1) comm. econ. bonus m., premio m., gratifica f., indennità f.no claims bonus — BE (in insurance) = riduzione bonus malus
2) (advantage) vantaggio m.* * *['bəunəs]1) (an addition to the sum due as interest, dividend, or wages.) dividendo extra, bonus2) (something unexpected or extra: The extra two days holiday was a real bonus.) premio* * *['bəʊnəs]1) comm. econ. bonus m., premio m., gratifica f., indennità f.no claims bonus — BE (in insurance) = riduzione bonus malus
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88 clash
I [klæʃ]1) (confrontation) confronto m.; fig. (disagreement) conflitto m.3) (contradiction) conflitto m., contrasto m.5) (noise) (of swords) clangore m.II 1. [klæʃ] 2.a clash of cymbals — un suono o frastuono di piatti
1) (meet and fight) [armies, groups] scontrarsi; fig. (disagree) [ leaders] scontrarsi, essere in disaccordoto clash with sb. — (fight) scontrarsi con qcn.; (disagree) essere in disaccordo con qcn. (on, over su)
2) (be in conflict) [interests, beliefs] essere in conflitto3) (coincide) [ meetings] coincidere4) (not match) [ colours] stonare* * *[klæʃ] 1. noun1) (a loud noise, like eg swords striking together: the clash of metal on metal.) rumore metallico, clangore2) (a serious disagreement or difference: a clash of personalities.) scontro, disaccordo3) (a battle: a clash between opposing armies.) scontro4) ((of two or more things) an act of interfering with each other because of happening at the same time: a clash between classes.) sovrapposizione2. verb1) (to strike together noisily: The cymbals clashed.) sbattere, urtarsi2) (to fight (in battle): The two armies clashed at the mouth of the valley.) scontrarsi3) (to disagree violently: They clashed over wages.) essere in disaccordo4) (to interfere (with something or each other) because of happening at the same time: The two lectures clash.) coincidere5) ((of colours) to appear unpleasant when placed together: The (colour of the) jacket clashes with the (colour of the) skirt.) sbattere* * *I [klæʃ]1) (confrontation) confronto m.; fig. (disagreement) conflitto m.3) (contradiction) conflitto m., contrasto m.5) (noise) (of swords) clangore m.II 1. [klæʃ] 2.a clash of cymbals — un suono o frastuono di piatti
1) (meet and fight) [armies, groups] scontrarsi; fig. (disagree) [ leaders] scontrarsi, essere in disaccordoto clash with sb. — (fight) scontrarsi con qcn.; (disagree) essere in disaccordo con qcn. (on, over su)
2) (be in conflict) [interests, beliefs] essere in conflitto3) (coincide) [ meetings] coincidere4) (not match) [ colours] stonare -
89 dispute
I [dɪ'spjuːt]1) (quarrel) (between individuals) disputa f., discussione f.; (between groups) conflitto m. ( over, about su, a proposito di)to be, not to be in dispute — [ fact] essere, non essere controverso
beyond dispute — indiscutibile, fuori discussione
without dispute — indiscutibilmente, senza discussioni
II 1. [dɪ'spjuːt]to be open to dispute — essere una questione ancora aperta, essere tutto da vedere
1) (question truth of) contestare, mettere in discussione [claim, figures]2) (claim possession of) disputare, contendere [property, title]2.to dispute with sb. about — discutere con qcn. di
* * *[di'spju:t] 1. verb1) (to argue against or deny: I'm not disputing what you say.) mettere in discussione2) (to argue (about): They disputed the ownership of the land for years.) discutere; contendere2. noun((an) argument or quarrel: a dispute over wages.) disputa- disputation* * *I [dɪ'spjuːt]1) (quarrel) (between individuals) disputa f., discussione f.; (between groups) conflitto m. ( over, about su, a proposito di)to be, not to be in dispute — [ fact] essere, non essere controverso
beyond dispute — indiscutibile, fuori discussione
without dispute — indiscutibilmente, senza discussioni
II 1. [dɪ'spjuːt]to be open to dispute — essere una questione ancora aperta, essere tutto da vedere
1) (question truth of) contestare, mettere in discussione [claim, figures]2) (claim possession of) disputare, contendere [property, title]2.to dispute with sb. about — discutere con qcn. di
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90 earn
[ɜːn]2) fig.to earn sb.'s respect — guadagnarsi il rispetto di qcn.
* * *[ə:n]1) (to gain (money, wages, one's living) by working: He earns $200 a week; He earns his living by cleaning shoes; You can afford a car now that you're earning.) guadagnare2) (to deserve: I've earned a rest.) meritare•- earnings* * *[ɜːn]2) fig.to earn sb.'s respect — guadagnarsi il rispetto di qcn.
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92 empty-handed
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93 equal
I 1. ['iːkwəl]1) (same number, status, type) uguale, pari (to a)on equal terms — [ fight] ad armi pari; [ compete] a pari condizioni; [judge, place] senza favoritismi
2) (up to)2.to be, feel equal to — essere, sentirsi all'altezza di [task, job]
nome uguale m. e f.3.to treat sb. as an equal — trattare qcn. da pari a pari
••II ['iːkwəl]1) (add up to) essere uguale a (anche mat.)* * *['i:kwəl] 1. adjective(the same in size, amount, value etc: four equal slices; coins of equal value; Are these pieces equal in size? Women want equal wages with men.) uguale2. noun(one of the same age, rank, ability etc: I am not his equal at running.) pari, uguale3. verb(to be the same in amount, value, size etc: I cannot hope to equal him; She equalled his score of twenty points; Five and five equals ten.) uguagliare, eguagliare; essere uguale a- equality- equalize
- equalise
- equally
- equal to* * *I 1. ['iːkwəl]1) (same number, status, type) uguale, pari (to a)on equal terms — [ fight] ad armi pari; [ compete] a pari condizioni; [judge, place] senza favoritismi
2) (up to)2.to be, feel equal to — essere, sentirsi all'altezza di [task, job]
nome uguale m. e f.3.to treat sb. as an equal — trattare qcn. da pari a pari
••II ['iːkwəl]1) (add up to) essere uguale a (anche mat.) -
94 expect
[ɪk'spekt] 1.1) (anticipate) aspettarsi [event, trouble]to expect sb. to do — aspettarsi che qcn. faccia
I expect (that) I'll lose — mi aspetto di perdere, prevedo che perderò
3) (await) aspettare [baby, guest]expect me when you see me — BE non so a che ora arrivo, quando arrivo arrivo
5) BE (suppose)2.I don't expect so — non penso, penso o credo di no
1) (anticipate)2) (require)to be expecting — aspettare un bambino, essere in stato interessante
* * *[ik'spekt]1) (to think of as likely to happen or come: I'm expecting a letter today; We expect her on tomorrow's train.) aspettare2) (to think or believe (that something will happen): He expects to be home tomorrow; I expect that he will go; `Will she go too?' `I expect so' / `I don't expect so' / `I expect not.') credere3) (to require: They expect high wages for their professional work; You are expected to tidy your own room.) aspettarsi, esigere4) (to suppose or assume: I expect (that) you're tired.) supporre•- expectant
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- expectation* * *[ɪk'spekt] 1.1) (anticipate) aspettarsi [event, trouble]to expect sb. to do — aspettarsi che qcn. faccia
I expect (that) I'll lose — mi aspetto di perdere, prevedo che perderò
3) (await) aspettare [baby, guest]expect me when you see me — BE non so a che ora arrivo, quando arrivo arrivo
5) BE (suppose)2.I don't expect so — non penso, penso o credo di no
1) (anticipate)2) (require)to be expecting — aspettare un bambino, essere in stato interessante
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95 hard-earned
[ˌhɑːd'ɜːnd]* * *adjective (earned by hard work or with difficulty: I deserve every penny of my hard-earned wages.) (guadagnato con grande fatica)* * *[ˌhɑːd'ɜːnd] -
96 harp on (about)
(to keep on talking about: He's forever harping on (about his low wages); She keeps harping on his faults.) battere su -
97 harp on (about)
(to keep on talking about: He's forever harping on (about his low wages); She keeps harping on his faults.) battere su -
98 in the same boat
(in the same, usually difficult, position or circumstances: We're all in the same boat as far as low wages are concerned.) nella stessa barca -
99 income
['ɪŋkʌm]nome reddito m., entrate f.pl.an income of Ј 1,000 per month — un reddito mensile di 1.000 sterline
to be on an income of Ј 20,000 per year — avere un reddito di 20.000 sterline all'anno
to live beyond, within one's income — vivere al di sopra delle, secondo le proprie possibilità
unearned income — reddito di capitali, rendita
* * *['iŋkəm](money received by a person as wages etc: He cannot support his family on his income.) reddito- income-tax return* * *['ɪŋkʌm]nome reddito m., entrate f.pl.an income of Ј 1,000 per month — un reddito mensile di 1.000 sterline
to be on an income of Ј 20,000 per year — avere un reddito di 20.000 sterline all'anno
to live beyond, within one's income — vivere al di sopra delle, secondo le proprie possibilità
unearned income — reddito di capitali, rendita
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100 inflation
[ɪn'fleɪʃn]1) econ. inflazione f.2) (of dinghy, tyre) gonfiaggio m.* * *1) (the process of inflating or being inflated.) gonfiamento, gonfiatura2) (a situation in country's economy where prices and wages keep forcing each other to increase.) inflazione* * *[ɪn'fleɪʃn]1) econ. inflazione f.2) (of dinghy, tyre) gonfiaggio m.
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