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21 simmer sim·mer
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22 strain ***
I [streɪn]1. n1) (Tech: on rope) tensione f, (on beam) sollecitazione f, (on person: physical) sforzo, (mental) tensione f, (tiredness) faticato take the strain off sth — ridurre la tensione di (or la sollecitazione su) qc
she's under a lot of strain — è molto tesa, è sotto pressione
I can't stand the strain — non resisto, non ce la faccio più
to put a great strain on — (marriage, friendship) mettere a dura prova, (person, savings, budget) pesare molto su
2) (Med: sprain) strappo3)2. vt1) (stretch) tendere, tirare2) (put strain on) sottoporre a sforzo, (fig: relationship, marriage) mettere a dura prova, (resources etc) gravare su, (meaning) forzare, (Med: back, muscle, ligament) farsi uno stiramento a, (eyes, heart) affaticare3. vito strain at sth — (push/pull) spingere/tirare qc con tutte le forze
to strain against — (ropes, bars) far forza contro
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23 affirm
[ə'fɜːm]1) (state positively) affermare2) (state belief in) sostenere [right, policy]3) (confirm, strengthen) confermare [support, popularity]4) dir. = dichiarare senza prestare giuramento* * *[ə'fə:m](to state something positively and firmly: Despite all the policeman's questions the lady continued to affirm that she was innocent.) affermare- affirmative
- affirmative action* * *[ə'fɜːm]1) (state positively) affermare2) (state belief in) sostenere [right, policy]3) (confirm, strengthen) confermare [support, popularity]4) dir. = dichiarare senza prestare giuramento -
24 ridiculous
[rɪ'dɪkjʊləs]aggettivo ridicolo, assurdo* * *[rə'dikjuləs] 1. adjective(very silly; deserving to be laughed at: That's a ridiculous suggestion; You look ridiculous in that hat!) ridicolo- ridiculousness
- ridicule 2. noun(laughter at someone or something; mockery: Despite the ridicule of his neighbours he continued to build a spaceship in his garden.) canzonatura* * *[rɪ'dɪkjʊləs]aggettivo ridicolo, assurdo
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Continued — Con*tin ued, p. p. & a. Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc.; as, a continued… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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continued — index continual (connected), live (existing), open ended, permanent, persistent, standing Bu … Law dictionary
continued — adjective without stop or interruption (Freq. 12) to insure the continued success of the war the continued existence of nationalism the continued popularity of Westerns • Ant: ↑discontinued • Similar to: ↑cont … Useful english dictionary
Continued — Continue Con*tin ue, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Continued}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Continuing}.] [F. continuer, L. continuare, tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See {Continuous}, and cf. {Continuate}.] 1. To remain in a given place or condition; … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
continued — adjective Date: 15th century 1. lasting or extending without interruption < continued success > 2. resumed after interruption < a continued story > … New Collegiate Dictionary
continued — continuedly, adv. continuedness, n. /keuhn tin yoohd/, adj. 1. lasting or enduring without interruption: continued good health. 2. going on after an interruption; resuming: a continued TV series. [CONTINUE + ED2] * * * … Universalium
continued — con|tin|ued [kənˈtınju:d] adj [only before noun] continuing to happen or exist for a long time, or happening many times ▪ threats to the continued existence of the species ▪ continued press speculation … Dictionary of contemporary English
continued — con|tin|ued [ kən tınjud ] adjective only before noun * provided, happening, or done regularly or for a long period: We thank our customers for their continued support. The index rose again due to continued buying by foreign investors … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
continued — adjective (only before noun) continuing to happen for a long time, or happening many times: The continued failure of the police caused a public outcry. | continued press speculation … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
