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1 ability **** abil·ity n
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2 giant
['dʒaɪənt] 1.nome gigante m.2.* * *1. feminine - giantess; noun1) ((in fairy stories etc) a huge person: Jack met a giant when he climbed the beanstalk.) gigante2) (a person of unusually great height and size.) gigante3) (a person of very great ability or importance: Einstein is one of the giants of twentieth-century science.) gigante2. adjective(of unusually great height or size: a giant cod; a giant fern.) gigante, gigantesco* * *['dʒaɪənt] 1.nome gigante m.2. -
3 power
I 1. ['paʊə(r)]1) (control) potere m.to be in, come to power — essere, salire al potere
to be in sb.'s power — essere alla mercé di qcn.
to have sb. in one's power — avere qcn. in pugno
2) (strength) potenza f., forza f.3) (influence) influenza f., ascendente m.4) (capability) capacità f.to be at the height of one's powers — essere all'apogeo della potenza; [ artist] essere all'apice della creatività
6) (physical force) (of person, explosion) forza f., potenza f.; (of storm) violenza f.7) fis. tecn. energia f.; (current) corrente f.8) (of vehicle, plane) potenza f.to be running at full, half power — funzionare a massima potenza, a potenza ridotta
9) (magnification) potenza f.10) mat.11) (country) potenza f.2.••II ['paʊə(r)]to do sb. a power of good — essere un toccasana per qcn.
verbo transitivo alimentare [ engine]; motorizzare [plane, boat]powered by — che va a [ engine]; che funziona a [ gas]; alimentato da [electricity, generator]
* * *1) ((an) ability: A witch has magic power; A cat has the power of seeing in the dark; He no longer has the power to walk.) potere, capacità2) (strength, force or energy: muscle power; water-power; ( also adjective) a power tool (=a tool operated by electricity etc. not by hand).) potere3) (authority or control: political groups fighting for power; How much power does the Queen have?; I have him in my power at last) potere4) (a right belonging to eg a person in authority: The police have the power of arrest.) potere5) (a person with great authority or influence: He is quite a power in the town.) autorità6) (a strong and influential country: the Western powers.) potenza7) (the result obtained by multiplying a number by itself a given number of times: 2 × 2 × 2 or 23 is the third power of 2, or 2 to the power of 3.) potenza•- powered- powerful
- powerfully
- powerfulness
- powerless
- powerlessness
- power cut
- failure
- power-driven
- power point
- power station
- be in power* * *I 1. ['paʊə(r)]1) (control) potere m.to be in, come to power — essere, salire al potere
to be in sb.'s power — essere alla mercé di qcn.
to have sb. in one's power — avere qcn. in pugno
2) (strength) potenza f., forza f.3) (influence) influenza f., ascendente m.4) (capability) capacità f.to be at the height of one's powers — essere all'apogeo della potenza; [ artist] essere all'apice della creatività
6) (physical force) (of person, explosion) forza f., potenza f.; (of storm) violenza f.7) fis. tecn. energia f.; (current) corrente f.8) (of vehicle, plane) potenza f.to be running at full, half power — funzionare a massima potenza, a potenza ridotta
9) (magnification) potenza f.10) mat.11) (country) potenza f.2.••II ['paʊə(r)]to do sb. a power of good — essere un toccasana per qcn.
verbo transitivo alimentare [ engine]; motorizzare [plane, boat]powered by — che va a [ engine]; che funziona a [ gas]; alimentato da [electricity, generator]
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4 honour
I 1.honor ['ɒnə(r)] nome1) (privilege) onore m., privilegio m.it is an honour (for sb.) to do — è un onore (per qcn.) fare
to give o do sb. the honour of doing concedere a qcn. l'onore di fare; to be an honour to sb., sth. fare onore a qcn., qcs.; in honour of in onore di; to what do I owe this honour? — form. o iron. a cosa devo questo onore?
2) (high principles) onore m.to impugn sb.'s honour — form. mettere in dubbio l'onore di qcn.
a point o an affair of honour una questione d'onore; to give one's word of honour — dare la propria parola d'onore
3) (in titles)2.first, second class honours — BE = diversi livelli di valutazione della laurea
••IIhonor ['ɒnə(r)] verbo transitivo1) (show respect for) onorare, rispettareto feel, be honoured — sentirsi, essere onorato (by da)
to honour sb. by doing — form. fare onore a qcn. facendo
2) (fulfil) onorare [cheque, debt]; rispettare [commitment, contract, obligation]; mantenere [ promise]* * *['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) onore2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) onore3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) onore4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) onore5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) onore6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) distinzione, lode7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Vostro Onore2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) onorare, fare onore a2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) fare l'onore3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) conferire un'onorificenza4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) onorare•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *I 1.honor ['ɒnə(r)] nome1) (privilege) onore m., privilegio m.it is an honour (for sb.) to do — è un onore (per qcn.) fare
to give o do sb. the honour of doing concedere a qcn. l'onore di fare; to be an honour to sb., sth. fare onore a qcn., qcs.; in honour of in onore di; to what do I owe this honour? — form. o iron. a cosa devo questo onore?
2) (high principles) onore m.to impugn sb.'s honour — form. mettere in dubbio l'onore di qcn.
a point o an affair of honour una questione d'onore; to give one's word of honour — dare la propria parola d'onore
3) (in titles)2.first, second class honours — BE = diversi livelli di valutazione della laurea
••IIhonor ['ɒnə(r)] verbo transitivo1) (show respect for) onorare, rispettareto feel, be honoured — sentirsi, essere onorato (by da)
to honour sb. by doing — form. fare onore a qcn. facendo
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5 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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6 understand
[ˌʌndə'stænd] 1.verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. - stood)1) (intellectually) capire, comprendere [question, language, con cept]to understand that, how — capire che, come
2) (emotionally) capire, comprendere [person, feelings]to understand sb. doing — capire che qcn. faccia
3) (interpret) capire, comprendere [person, statement]I understood him to say o as saying that... — ho capito che avesse detto che
4) (believe)to understand that — credere o capire che
6) ling. (imply)2.to be understood — [ subject] essere sottinteso
verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. - stood)1) (comprehend) capire ( about di)2) (sympathize) capire, comprendere* * *1. past tense, past participle - understood; verb1) (to see or know the meaning of (something): I can't understand his absence; Speak slowly to foreigners so that they'll understand you.) capire, comprendere2) (to know (eg a person) thoroughly: She understands children/dogs.) capire3) (to learn or realize (something), eg from information received: At first I didn't understand how ill she was; I understood that you were planning to leave today.) capire•- understanding 2. noun1) (the power of thinking clearly: a man of great understanding.) intelligenza2) (the ability to sympathize with another person's feelings: His kindness and understanding were a great comfort to her.) comprensione3) (a (state of) informal agreement: The two men have come to / reached an understanding after their disagreement.) accordo•- make oneself understood- make understood* * *[ˌʌndə'stænd] 1.verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. - stood)1) (intellectually) capire, comprendere [question, language, con cept]to understand that, how — capire che, come
2) (emotionally) capire, comprendere [person, feelings]to understand sb. doing — capire che qcn. faccia
3) (interpret) capire, comprendere [person, statement]I understood him to say o as saying that... — ho capito che avesse detto che
4) (believe)to understand that — credere o capire che
6) ling. (imply)2.to be understood — [ subject] essere sottinteso
verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. - stood)1) (comprehend) capire ( about di)2) (sympathize) capire, comprendere -
7 trust
I [trʌst]1) (faith) fiducia f., fede f.to take sth. on trust — accettare qcs. sulla fiducia o sulla parola
3) econ. (large group of companies) trust m.4) econ. società f. di investimento, fondo m. comune di investimentoII 1. [trʌst]1) (believe) avere fiducia in, credere in [person, judgment]2) (rely on) fidarsi ditrust her! — (amused or annoyed) vatti a fidare!
3) (entrust)to trust sb. with sth. — affidare qcs. a qcn
4) (hope) sperare, avere fiducia2.3.to trust in — avere fiducia in [ person]; confidare in [God, fortune]
* * *1. verb1) (to have confidence or faith; to believe: She trusted (in) him.) avere fiducia2) (to give (something to someone), believing that it will be used well and responsibly: I can't trust him with my car; I can't trust my car to him.) fidarsi3) (to hope or be confident (that): I trust (that) you had / will have a good journey.) sperare2. noun1) (belief or confidence in the power, reality, truth, goodness etc of a person or thing: The firm has a great deal of trust in your ability; trust in God.) fiducia2) (charge or care; responsibility: The child was placed in my trust.) cura, custodia3) (a task etc given to a person by someone who believes that they will do it, look after it etc well: He holds a position of trust in the firm.) fiducia, responsabilità4) (arrangement(s) by which something (eg money) is given to a person to use in a particular way, or to keep until a particular time: The money was to be held in trust for his children; ( also adjective) a trust fund) (amministrazione fiduciaria)5) (a group of business firms working together: The companies formed a trust.) trust•- trustee- trustworthy
- trustworthiness
- trusty
- trustily
- trustiness* * *I [trʌst]1) (faith) fiducia f., fede f.to take sth. on trust — accettare qcs. sulla fiducia o sulla parola
3) econ. (large group of companies) trust m.4) econ. società f. di investimento, fondo m. comune di investimentoII 1. [trʌst]1) (believe) avere fiducia in, credere in [person, judgment]2) (rely on) fidarsi ditrust her! — (amused or annoyed) vatti a fidare!
3) (entrust)to trust sb. with sth. — affidare qcs. a qcn
4) (hope) sperare, avere fiducia2.3.to trust in — avere fiducia in [ person]; confidare in [God, fortune]
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8 wit
I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
* * *[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) spirito2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) (persona spiritosa)3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) buon senso•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *wit /wɪt/n.1 (spesso al pl.) intelligenza; intelletto; ingegno; facoltà mentali; cervello (fig.): the wit of man, l'intelletto umano; to have quick wits, essere d'ingegno vivace; to have a ready wit, essere pronto di spirito; sharp wit, mente acuta; to have (o to keep) one's wits about one, aver prontezza di spirito; stare all'erta; sapere quel che si fa; He hasn't wit enough to keep quiet, non ha abbastanza cervello per stare zitto2 [u] spirito; arguzia; senso umoristico; sale (fig.): His conversation is full of wit, la sua conversazione è piena di spirito; a man of wit, un uomo di spirito3 persona arguta; tipo spiritoso: Jack is such a wit!, Jack è così spiritoso!● to be at one's wits' end, non sapere che pesci pigliare; essere perplesso; avere esaurito tutte le proprie risorse; DIALOGO → - Lost child 3- I was at my wits' end, non sapevo dove sbattere la testa □ to live by one's wits, vivere di espedienti □ (fam.) to be out of one's wits, essere uscito di senno; essere giù di testa; ( anche) essere sconvolto, fuori di sé □ to sharpen sb. 's wits, aguzzare l'ingegno a q.(to) wit /wɪt/(pass. e p. p. wist), v. t. e i.(arc.) sapere; saper bene● (leg.) to wit, vale a dire; cioè.* * *I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
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9 humour
I 1.humor ['hjuːmə(r)] nome1) (wit) umorismo m., humour m.2) (mood) umore m.2. II* * *['hju:mə] 1. noun1) (the ability to amuse people; quickness to spot a joke: He has a great sense of humour.) umorismo2) (the quality of being amusing: the humour of the situation.) comicità2. verb(to please (someone) by agreeing with him or doing as he wishes: There is no point in telling him he is wrong - just humour him instead.) compiacere, assecondare- humorist- humorous
- humorously
- humorousness
- - humoured* * *I 1.humor ['hjuːmə(r)] nome1) (wit) umorismo m., humour m.2) (mood) umore m.2. II -
10 perception
[pə'sepʃn]1) filos. psic. percezione f.2) (view)my perception of him, of the problem — l'immagine che ho di lui, la mia visione del problema
3) (insight) (of person) intuizione f., intuito m.; (of essay, novel) introspezione f., analisi f. psicologica4) comm. dir. percezione f., riscossione f.* * *[pə'sepʃən](the ability to see, understand etc clearly: a man of great perception.) percezione, intuizione- perceptively
- perceptiveness* * *[pə'sepʃn]1) filos. psic. percezione f.2) (view)my perception of him, of the problem — l'immagine che ho di lui, la mia visione del problema
3) (insight) (of person) intuizione f., intuito m.; (of essay, novel) introspezione f., analisi f. psicologica4) comm. dir. percezione f., riscossione f. -
11 go-getter
['gəʊˌgetə(r)]nome colloq. persona f. intraprendente, rabattino m. (-a)* * *noun (a person with a great deal of energy, ability etc who gets what he wants.) intraprendente* * *go-getter /ˈgəʊgɛtə(r)/ (fam.)n.tipo intraprendente; persona che si dà da fare; individuo ambizioso; tipo rampantego-gettinga.che si dà da fare; intraprendente; rampante.* * *['gəʊˌgetə(r)]nome colloq. persona f. intraprendente, rabattino m. (-a)
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