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1 contrast
I ['kɒntrɑːst] [AE -træst]1) contrasto m.in contrast to o by contrast with sth. in contrasto con qcs.; in contrast to sb. in contrasto con qcn.; to be a contrast to o with essere in contrasto con [thing, event]; by o in contrast — per contrasto
2) fot. telev. contrasto m.II 1. [kən'trɑːst] [AE -'træst]2.to contrast X with Y — mettere in contrasto X con Y, contrapporre X a Y
verbo intransitivo contrastare, essere in contrasto* * *1. verb1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) contrastare2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) confrontare2. noun1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) contrasto2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) opposto* * *I ['kɒntrɑːst] [AE -træst]1) contrasto m.in contrast to o by contrast with sth. in contrasto con qcs.; in contrast to sb. in contrasto con qcn.; to be a contrast to o with essere in contrasto con [thing, event]; by o in contrast — per contrasto
2) fot. telev. contrasto m.II 1. [kən'trɑːst] [AE -'træst]2.to contrast X with Y — mettere in contrasto X con Y, contrapporre X a Y
verbo intransitivo contrastare, essere in contrasto -
2 against
[ə'geɪnst, ə'genst]1) (physically) controI'm against it — sono contro, contrario
3) (counter to, in opposition to) controto stand out against — [houses, trees etc.] stagliarsi, spiccare contro [sky, sunset]
6) (in exchange for) in cambio di, contro••Note:Against is translated by contro when it means physically touching or in opposition to: against the wall = contro il muro; is he for or against independence? = è pro o contro l'indipendenza? the fight against inflation = la lotta contro l'inflazione. - If you have any doubts about how to translate a fixed phrase or expression beginning with against ( against the tide, against the clock, against the grain, against all odds etc.), you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( tide, grain, odds etc.). - Against often appears in English with certain verbs ( turn against, compete against, discriminate against, stand out against etc.): for translations you should consult the appropriate verb entry ( turn, compete, discriminate, stand etc.). - Against often appears in English after certain nouns and adjectives ( protection against, a law against etc.): for translations consult the appropriate entry ( protection, law etc.). - For particular usages, see the entry below* * *[ə'ɡenst]1) (in opposition to: They fought against the enemy; Dropping litter is against the law (= illegal).) contro2) (in contrast to: The trees were black against the evening sky.) su3) (touching or in contact with: He stood with his back against the wall; The rain beat against the window.) contro4) (in order to protect against: vaccination against tuberculosis.) contro* * *[ə'geɪnst, ə'genst]1) (physically) controI'm against it — sono contro, contrario
3) (counter to, in opposition to) controto stand out against — [houses, trees etc.] stagliarsi, spiccare contro [sky, sunset]
6) (in exchange for) in cambio di, contro••Note:Against is translated by contro when it means physically touching or in opposition to: against the wall = contro il muro; is he for or against independence? = è pro o contro l'indipendenza? the fight against inflation = la lotta contro l'inflazione. - If you have any doubts about how to translate a fixed phrase or expression beginning with against ( against the tide, against the clock, against the grain, against all odds etc.), you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( tide, grain, odds etc.). - Against often appears in English with certain verbs ( turn against, compete against, discriminate against, stand out against etc.): for translations you should consult the appropriate verb entry ( turn, compete, discriminate, stand etc.). - Against often appears in English after certain nouns and adjectives ( protection against, a law against etc.): for translations consult the appropriate entry ( protection, law etc.). - For particular usages, see the entry below -
3 direct
I 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) (without intermediary) [control, link, participation, sunlight] direttoin direct contact with — (touching) a diretto contatto con; (communicating) in diretto contatto con
2) (without detour) [access, flight] direttoto be a direct descendant of — essere un discendente diretto di, discendere in linea diretta da
4) (straightforward) [answer, method] diretto; [ person] diretto, franco5) ling. [speech, question] diretto2.1) (without intermediary) [speak, dial] direttamenteto pay sth. direct into sb.'s account — accreditare qcs. direttamente sul conto di qcn
2) (without detour) [come, go] direttamenteII 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) fig. (address, aim) indirizzare, rivolgere [appeal, criticism] (at a); orientare [ campaign] (at verso); dirigere [effort, resource] (to, towards verso)to direct sb.'s attention to — richiamare l'attenzione di qcn. su
2) (control) dirigere [company, project, traffic]4) cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, realizzare [ film]; teatr. dirigere, mettere in scena [ play]; dirigere [actor, opera]5) (instruct)to direct sb. to do — ordinare a qcn. di fare
to direct that sth. (should) be done — ordinare che sia fatto qcs.
"to be taken as directed" — farm. "seguire attentamente le modalità d'uso"
6) (show route)2.to direct sb. to sth. — indicare a qcn. la strada per qcs
verbo intransitivo cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, curare la regia; teatr. dirigere, curare la realizzazione* * *[di'rekt] 1. adjective1) (straight; following the quickest and shortest way: Is this the most direct route?) diretto2) ((of manner etc) straightforward and honest: a direct answer.) franco3) (occurring as an immediate result: His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager.) diretto4) (exact; complete: Her opinions are the direct opposite of his.) esatto5) (in an unbroken line of descent from father to son etc: He is a direct descendant of Napoleon.) diretto2. verb1) (to point, aim or turn in a particular direction: He directed my attention towards the notice.) dirigere2) (to show the way to: She directed him to the station.) indirizzare3) (to order or instruct: We will do as you direct.) ordinare4) (to control or organize: A policeman was directing the traffic; to direct a film.) dirigere•- directional
- directive
- directly
- directness
- director
- directory* * *I 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) (without intermediary) [control, link, participation, sunlight] direttoin direct contact with — (touching) a diretto contatto con; (communicating) in diretto contatto con
2) (without detour) [access, flight] direttoto be a direct descendant of — essere un discendente diretto di, discendere in linea diretta da
4) (straightforward) [answer, method] diretto; [ person] diretto, franco5) ling. [speech, question] diretto2.1) (without intermediary) [speak, dial] direttamenteto pay sth. direct into sb.'s account — accreditare qcs. direttamente sul conto di qcn
2) (without detour) [come, go] direttamenteII 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) fig. (address, aim) indirizzare, rivolgere [appeal, criticism] (at a); orientare [ campaign] (at verso); dirigere [effort, resource] (to, towards verso)to direct sb.'s attention to — richiamare l'attenzione di qcn. su
2) (control) dirigere [company, project, traffic]4) cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, realizzare [ film]; teatr. dirigere, mettere in scena [ play]; dirigere [actor, opera]5) (instruct)to direct sb. to do — ordinare a qcn. di fare
to direct that sth. (should) be done — ordinare che sia fatto qcs.
"to be taken as directed" — farm. "seguire attentamente le modalità d'uso"
6) (show route)2.to direct sb. to sth. — indicare a qcn. la strada per qcs
verbo intransitivo cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, curare la regia; teatr. dirigere, curare la realizzazione
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