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1 apply **** ap·ply
[ə'plaɪ]1. vtto apply (to) — (ointment) applicare (su), spalmare (su), (plaster) mettere (su), applicare (su), (paint) dare (a), stendere (su), (rule, law, theory) applicare (a)
to apply o.s. (to one's studies) — applicarsi (nello studio)
to apply the brakes — azionare i freni, frenare
2. vi1)to apply (to) — applicarsi (a), essere valido (-a) (per), (be suitable for, relevant to) riguardare, riferirsi (a)the law applies to everybody — la legge è valida or vale per tutti
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2 apply
[ə'plaɪ] 1.2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)2.to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domandato apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [ job]
"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"
2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissioneto apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]
3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore4) (contact)3.to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)
* * *1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) applicare2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) usare3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) applicare4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) fare domanda5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) applicarsi•- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind* * *[ə'plaɪ] 1.2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)2.to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domandato apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [ job]
"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"
2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissioneto apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]
3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore4) (contact)3.to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)
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3 dab
I [dæb] II [dæb]to dab (at) — sfiorarsi [one's eyes, mouth]; tamponare [wound, stain]
III [dæb]to dab sth. off — togliere qcs. tamponando
* * *[dæb] 1. past tense, past participle - dabbed; verb(to touch gently with something soft or moist: He dabbed the wound gently with cottonwool.) sfregare lievemente2. noun1) (a small lump of anything soft or moist: a dab of butter.) un poco2) (a gentle touch: a dab with a wet cloth.) tocco lieve* * *I [dæb]1. n(light stroke) colpetto, tocco, (of paint) pennellata, (small amount) pochino, punta, (of glue) goccio2. adjto be a dab hand at sth/at doing sth fam — essere in gambissima in qc/a fare qc
3. vtII [dæb] n(apply: paint, cream)
to dab sth on sth — applicare qc con colpetti leggeri su qc(fish) limanda* * *dab (1) /dæb/n.● (fam.) to be a dab hand (at st., at doing st., with st.), essere un mago (in qc., nel fare qc., con qc.): He's a dab hand with a screwdriver, è un mago con un cacciavite; She's a dab hand at dressmaking, è una sarta provetta.dab (2) /dæb/n. (zool.)(to) dab /dæb/v. t. e i.1 dare lievi colpetti a; tamponare: to dab (at) one's eyes with a handkerchief, tamponarsi gli occhi con un fazzoletto; Dab the stain with a clean cloth, tamponare la macchia con un panno pulito2 applicare con lievi tocchi: to dab paint on the canvas, applicare il colore sulla tela con lievi tocchi; She was dabbing moisturizer on her face, si stava applicando sul viso una crema idratante con lievi tocchi; Dab off the excess polish with a dry cloth, rimuovi l'eccesso di lucido tamponando con un panno asciutto.* * *I [dæb] II [dæb]to dab (at) — sfiorarsi [one's eyes, mouth]; tamponare [wound, stain]
III [dæb]to dab sth. off — togliere qcs. tamponando
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4 -Accident and Emergency-
Medical Accident and EmergencyDo you think his ankle is broken or just swollen? Credi che la caviglia sia rotta o è solo gonfia?I'm not sure if it's broken or swollen. Non sono sicuro se sia rotta o gonfia.I'd better take him to casualty, just to be on the safe side. Sarà meglio che lo porti al pronto soccorso, per sicurezza.Can you stand? Riesci a stare in piedi?It's too painful to stand. Mi fa troppo male per stare in piedi.What seems to be the problem? Qual è il problema?My son has twisted his ankle very badly. Mio figlio ha preso una brutta storta alla caviglia.We'd better get the ankle X-rayed and find out if it's broken. Sarà meglio fare una radiografia alla caviglia per vedere se è rotta.What's the name please? Qual è il nome?The name's Tommy Willis. Si chiama Tommy Willis.If you'd like to take a seat, someone will see you as soon as possibile. Se volete accomodarvi, qualcuno vi riceverà appena possibile.He's in a lot of pain. Gli fa molto male.We'll see to him as quickly as we can. Ci occuperemo di lui appena possibile.I'll arrange for you to have an ice-pack. Provvedo a farle avere una borsa del ghiaccio.If you'd like to come through please. Entrate pure, prego.Can you manage to walk? Ce la fai a camminare?How did you hurt yourself? Come ti sei fatto male?I was playing about in the garden when I twisted my ankle. Stavo giocando in giardino quando mi sono storto la caviglia.If you'd like to pop yourself up onto the couch, we'll x-ray your ankle. Se salti sul lettino facciamo una radiografia alla tua caviglia.Just relax, the x-ray won't take a moment. Rilassati, per la radiografia ci vuole un istante.Is his ankle broken? La caviglia è rotta?The ankle isn't broken but it's severely sprained. La caviglia non è rotta ma ha una grave distorsione.We'll put a light dressing on and give you some crutches. Metteremo una fasciatura leggera e ti daremo un paio di stampelle.Keep the foot raised as much as possible. Tieni il piede sollevato il più possibile.Every hour or so, apply an ice pack to keep the swelling down. Ogni ora circa fai un'applicazione con il ghiaccio per ridurre il gonfiore.I'll also give you a prescription for some ointment to apply once in the morning and once before bed. Ti prescrivo anche una pomata da applicare la mattina e prima di andare a dormire.Come back and see us in a week. Torna a trovarci tra una settimana.We can then see how the ankle is healing, and take it from there. Allora vedremo come procede la guarigione della caviglia e decideremo di conseguenza.You can make an out-patients' appointment with the nurse. Potete prendere un appuntamento ambulatoriale con l'infermiera. -
5 prescription
[prɪ'skrɪpʃn] 1. 2.modificatore med. [glasses, lenses] prescrittoprescription drug — = farmaco vendibile solo dietro presentazione di ricetta medica
* * *[-'skrip-] ( noun)1) (a doctor's (usually written) instructions for the preparing and taking of a medicine: He gave me a prescription to give to the chemist.) prescrizione, ricetta2) (the act of prescribing.) prescrizione* * *prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/n.1 prescrizione; disposizione; norma; comando; ordine2 prescrizione, ricetta ( medica); DIALOGO → - Accident and Emergency- I'll also give you a prescription for some ointment to apply once in the morning and once before bed, ti faccio anche una prescrizione per una lozione da applicare la mattina e prima di andare a dormire4 [u] (leg.) usucapione; prescrizione acquisitiva● prescription book, ricettario □ prescription charge, ticket (sulle medicine «passate» dal servizio sanitario nazionale) □ (farm.) prescription drug, farmaco vendibile solo su presentazione di ricetta medica □ to make up a prescription, spedire una ricetta; preparare una medicina ( secondo la prescrizione medica) □ (leg.) negative prescription, prescrizione estintiva; prescrizione □ (leg.) positive prescription, prescrizione acquisitiva.* * *[prɪ'skrɪpʃn] 1. 2.modificatore med. [glasses, lenses] prescrittoprescription drug — = farmaco vendibile solo dietro presentazione di ricetta medica
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