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1 changeable
['tʃeɪndʒəbl]* * *adjective (changing often; liable to change often: changeable moods.) variabile, mutevole* * *changeable /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/a.mutevole; incostante; variabile; alterabile: changeable weather, tempo variabilechangeableness n. [u] changeably avv.* * *['tʃeɪndʒəbl] -
2 changeable change·able adj
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3 uncertain
[ʌn'sɜːtn]to be uncertain about — non essere certo o sicuro di
2) (not predictable, not known) [future, outcome] incerto3) (changeable) [temper, weather] instabile, variabile4) in no uncertain terms [ state] senza mezzi termini* * *1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) incerto2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) incerto•* * *uncertain /ʌnˈsɜ:tn/a.1 incerto; dubbio: uncertain weather, tempo incerto; an uncertain future [result, outcome], un futuro [risultato, esito] incerto; It is uncertain whether the concert will take place, non è sicuro che il concerto abbia luogo2 incerto; indeciso: I'm uncertain whether to go or not, sono indeciso se andare o no; I am uncertain which of the boys he means, non so con certezza a quale dei ragazzi si riferisca; She was uncertain what to do next, non era sicura di cosa fare dopo; I am uncertain about his intentions, non so bene quali siano le sue intenzioni3 insicuro: She is too young and uncertain to cope with such a situation, è troppo giovane e insicura per gestire una simile situazione● (antiq.) an uncertain temper, un carattere irascibile □ of uncertain age, ( di persona) di una certa età (o di età indefinibile); ( di reperto, oggetto, ecc.) di età incerta □ in no uncertain terms, esplicitamente; chiaramente: I didn't like his plan and I told him so in no uncertain terms, non mi piaceva il suo piano e gliel'ho detto chiaramenteuncertainly avv.* * *[ʌn'sɜːtn]to be uncertain about — non essere certo o sicuro di
2) (not predictable, not known) [future, outcome] incerto3) (changeable) [temper, weather] instabile, variabile4) in no uncertain terms [ state] senza mezzi termini -
4 unsettled
[ʌn'setld] 1. 2.1) [weather, economic climate] instabile, variabile, incerto2) (not paid) [ account] non saldato, insoluto3) (disrupted) [ schedule] sconvolto4)to feel unsettled — [ person] sentirsi scombussolato
* * *1) ((of weather) changeable.) variabile, instabile2) (anxious or restless: in an unsettled mood.) agitato, sconvolto* * *unsettled /ʌnˈsɛtld/a.1 agitato; turbato; ( dello stomaco) sottosopra: His mind is still unsettled, è ancora turbato; The market is somewhat unsettled, c'è una certa agitazione nel mercato; My stomach was a bit unsettled for a few days, ho avuto lo stomaco un po' sottosopra per qualche giorno4 (comm.) non pagato; non saldato: The account is still unsettled, il conto non è ancora stato saldato; unsettled bills, fatture non pagate* * *[ʌn'setld] 1. 2.1) [weather, economic climate] instabile, variabile, incerto2) (not paid) [ account] non saldato, insoluto3) (disrupted) [ schedule] sconvolto4)to feel unsettled — [ person] sentirsi scombussolato
См. также в других словарях:
changeable — changeable, changeful, variable, mutable, protean are comparable when meaning having or showing a marked capacity for changes or a marked tendency to alter itself or be altered under slight provocation. Changeable, the ordinary and most… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
changeable — adjective Date: 13th century capable of change: as a. able or apt to vary < changeable weather > b. subject to change ; alterable < changeable plans > c. fickle < a person changeable in his mood … New Collegiate Dictionary
changeable — [[t]tʃe͟ɪnʤəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times. The forecast is for changeable weather. Syn: unsettled … English dictionary
changeable — change|a|ble [ˈtʃeındʒəbəl] adj likely to change, or changing often ▪ changeable weather … Dictionary of contemporary English
changeable — change|a|ble [ tʃeındʒəbl ] adjective tending to change suddenly and often: UNPREDICTABLE: a period of changeable weather ╾ change|a|bil|i|ty [ ,tʃeındʒə bıləti ] noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
changeable — UK [ˈtʃeɪndʒəb(ə)l] / US adjective tending to change suddenly and often a period of rather changeable weather Derived word: changeability UK [ˌtʃeɪndʒəˈbɪlətɪ] / US noun uncountable … English dictionary
weather — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ beautiful, excellent, fair, fine, glorious, good, great, ideal, lovely, nice, p … Collocations dictionary
weather*/*/*/ — [ˈweðə] noun [U] I the conditions that exist in the atmosphere, for example, whether it is hot, cold, sunny, or wet The hot weather will continue through the weekend.[/ex] We couldn t paint the outside because of the weather.[/ex] • under the… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
changeable — adjective 1) the weather will be changeable changeable moods Syn: variable, inconstant, varying, changing, fluctuating, irregular; erratic, inconsistent, unstable, unsettled, turbulent, protean; fickle, capricious … Thesaurus of popular words
changeable — adjective a) Capable of being changed. The weather is very changeable today; it can be bright sunshine, cloudy, windy and rainy in the same half hour. b) Subject to sudden or frequent changes … Wiktionary
changeable — adj. Changeable is used with these nouns: ↑weather … Collocations dictionary
