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101 ■ sweep away
■ sweep awayv. t. + avv.1 spazzare via; togliere: to sweep away the dirt [the snow], togliere lo sporco [spazzare via la neve]2 (fig.) spazzare via; trascinare via; portare via; eliminare; distruggere: The wind has swept the clouds away, il vento ha spazzato via le nuvole; He was swept away by the strong current, è stato trascinato via dalla forte corrente; The old bridge was swept away by the flood, il vecchio ponte è stato distrutto dall'inondazione. -
102 thermionic
thermionic /ɵɜ:maɪˈɒnɪk/a.(fis.) termoionico: thermionic current, corrente termoionica; ( radio) thermionic valve (o tube) valvola termoionica. -
103 ♦ (to) reckon
♦ (to) reckon /ˈrɛkən/v. t. e i.1 (fam.) pensare; supporre: I reckon he won't accept our offer, penso che non accetterà la nostra offerta; I reckon that it's going to be another rainy day, mi sa che pioverà anche oggi; «He'll resign» «(Do) you reckon?», «Darà le dimissioni» «Dici?»; DIALOGO → - Giving directions- What time do you reckon you'll get here?, a che ora pensi di arrivare?2 considerare; reputare: This play is reckoned to be his best, questo è considerato il migliore dei suoi drammi3 stimare: The current world population is reckoned at around 6.5 billion, la popolazione mondiale attuale è stimata a circa 6,5 miliardi; Experts reckon interest rates on mortgages will rise to 6%, gli esperti stimano che i tassi di interesse sui mutui raggiungeranno il 6%; reckoning from the date of posting, a contare dalla data sul timbro postale4 (fam.) – to reckon to do st., contare di fare qc.; I reckon to be there before closing time, conto di essere là prima della chiusura5 (fam. ingl.) considerare elevato; avere una buona opinione di (q.): I don't reckon his chances, non credo che abbia molte chance. -
104 transistor
[træn'zɪstə(r), -'sɪstə(r)]1) (radio) transistor m., radio f. a transistor2) elettron. (semiconductor) transistor m.* * *[træn'sistə]1) (a small electronic device that controls the flow of an electric current.) transistor2) ((also transistor radio) a portable radio that uses these: She took her transistor everywhere with her.) radiolina* * *transistor /trænˈzɪstə(r)/n.1 (elettron.) transistor; transistore* * *[træn'zɪstə(r), -'sɪstə(r)]1) (radio) transistor m., radio f. a transistor2) elettron. (semiconductor) transistor m. -
105 uncertainty
[ʌn'sɜːtntɪ]* * *uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜ:tntɪ/n. [uc]incertezza; dubbio: She was plagued by doubt and uncertainty, era tormentata dal dubbio e dall'incertezza; There is a high degree of uncertainty about the outcome, ci sono molte incertezze riguardo l'esito; the uncertainties of the current financial situation, le incertezze della situazione finanziaria attuale● (fis.) uncertainty principle, principio d'indeterminazione □ the uncertainties of life, le incognite della vita.* * *[ʌn'sɜːtntɪ] -
106 unthought
unthought /ʌnˈɵɔ:t/a. (solo nella loc.)– unthought of, impensato; impensabile: The current prevalence of mobile phones was unthought of just twenty years ago, l'attuale dilagare dei cellulari era impensabile solo vent'anni fa. -
107 volt
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108 voltage
['vəʊltɪdʒ]nome tensione f., voltaggio m.* * *[-ti‹]noun ((a) force measured in volts: Low voltage reduces the current, making the lights burn dimly.) voltaggio* * *voltage /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ/n. [uc](elettr.) tensione (elettrica); voltaggio: high voltage, alta tensione; terminal voltage, tensione ai morsetti● (fisiol.) voltage clamp, blocco di voltaggio; «voltage clamp» □ voltage divider, partitore di tensione □ voltage drop, caduta di tensione □ (elettron.) voltage regulator, stabilizzatore di tensione.* * *['vəʊltɪdʒ]nome tensione f., voltaggio m. -
109 whirlpool
['wɜːlpuːl] [AE 'hwɜːl-]nome vortice m., mulinello m.* * *noun (a circular current in a river or sea, caused by opposing tides, winds or currents.) vortice, mulinello* * *whirlpool /ˈwɜ:lpu:l/n.vortice; mulinello; gorgo ( anche fig.)● whirlpool bath (o pool), vasca per idromassaggio; Jacuzzi®.* * *['wɜːlpuːl] [AE 'hwɜːl-]nome vortice m., mulinello m. -
110 whirlwind
['wɜːlˌwɪnd] [AE 'hwɜːl-]nome turbine m., vortice m. d'aria* * *noun (a violent circular current of wind with a whirling motion.) turbine, (tromba d'aria)* * *whirlwind /ˈwɜ:lwɪnd/A n.2 (meteor.) tromba d'ariaB a. attr.travolgente: whirlwind passion, passione travolgente● (prov.) He that sows the wind will reap the whirlwind, chi semina vento, raccoglie tempesta.* * *['wɜːlˌwɪnd] [AE 'hwɜːl-]nome turbine m., vortice m. d'aria -
111 AC n abbr
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112 air *****
[ɛə(r)]1. n1) ariain the open air — all'aria aperta, all'aperto
2) Radio, TVto be on the air — (programme) essere in onda, (station) trasmettere, (person) parlare alla radio (or alla televisione)
3) (appearance) aria, aspettoto give o.s. airs — darsi delle arie
2. vt(room, bed) arieggiare, (clothes) far prendere aria a, (idea, grievance) esprimere pubblicamente, manifestare, (views) far conoscere3. adj -
113 blow
I [bləʊ]1) (stroke) colpo m., botta f.to strike a blow for — fig. battersi in favore di o spezzare una lancia a favore di [freedom, rights]
to be a blow — essere un duro colpo (to sth. per qcs.; to, for sb. per qcn.)
3) (of nose)II 1. [bləʊ]1)to blow sb. a kiss — mandare un bacio a qcn
3)4) mus. suonare [ trumpet]to be blown to pieces o bits by — essere ridotto in pezzi o frantumi da
6) el. mecc. fare saltare, bruciare [fuse, gasket]; fulminare [ lightbulb]9) colloq. (make a mess of)to blow one's chances — rovinarsi o sciupare ogni possibilità
2.well, blow me down o I'll be blowed! — che sorpresa!
1) [ wind] soffiareto blow in the wind — [leaves, clothes] volare al vento
5) [ whale] soffiare, lanciare sbuffi•- blow in- blow off- blow out- blow up••to blow a fuse o a gasket o one' s top andare in bestia, perdere le staffe; it really blew my mind o blew me away! — mi ha davvero sbalordito!
* * *I [bləu] noun1) (a stroke or knock: a blow on the head.)2) (a sudden misfortune: Her husband's death was a real blow.)II [bləu] past tense - blew; verb1) ((of a current of air) to be moving: The wind blew more strongly.)2) ((of eg wind) to cause (something) to move in a given way: The explosion blew off the lid.)3) (to be moved by the wind etc: The door must have blown shut.)4) (to drive air (upon or into): Please blow into this tube!)5) (to make a sound by means of (a musical instrument etc): He blew the horn loudly.)•- blowhole- blow-lamp
- blow-torch
- blowout
- blowpipe
- blow one's top
- blow out
- blow over
- blow up* * *I [bləʊ] n(gen) colpo, (with fist) pugnoII [bləʊ] blew vb: pt blown pp1. vt1) (subj: wind: ship) spingere, (hair) far svolazzare2) (trumpet, horn) suonare4) (fuse, safe) far saltareto blow one's top fam — esplodere, andare su tutte le furie
well, blow me!; well, I'll be blowed! old — (expressing surprise) accidenti!
I'll be blowed if... — (expressing indignation) che mi venga un accidente se...
2. vithe door blew open/shut — un colpo di vento ha spalancato/chiuso la porta
2) (make sound: trumpet) suonare•- blow in- blow off- blow out- blow up* * *I [bləʊ]1) (stroke) colpo m., botta f.to strike a blow for — fig. battersi in favore di o spezzare una lancia a favore di [freedom, rights]
to be a blow — essere un duro colpo (to sth. per qcs.; to, for sb. per qcn.)
3) (of nose)II 1. [bləʊ]1)to blow sb. a kiss — mandare un bacio a qcn
3)4) mus. suonare [ trumpet]to be blown to pieces o bits by — essere ridotto in pezzi o frantumi da
6) el. mecc. fare saltare, bruciare [fuse, gasket]; fulminare [ lightbulb]9) colloq. (make a mess of)to blow one's chances — rovinarsi o sciupare ogni possibilità
2.well, blow me down o I'll be blowed! — che sorpresa!
1) [ wind] soffiareto blow in the wind — [leaves, clothes] volare al vento
5) [ whale] soffiare, lanciare sbuffi•- blow in- blow off- blow out- blow up••to blow a fuse o a gasket o one' s top andare in bestia, perdere le staffe; it really blew my mind o blew me away! — mi ha davvero sbalordito!
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114 electric chair
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115 going ***** go·ing
['ɡəʊɪŋ]1. n1) (pace) andatura, ritmo2) (state of road surface etc) percorribilità, (in horse-racing etc) terreno2. adj1)2) (current: price) corrente, attuale -
116 government policy
n(gen) politica governativa, (of current government) politica del governo -
117 plug
I [plʌg]1) el. (on appliance) spina f.to pull the plug on — colloq. abbandonare [scheme, project]
2) inform. elettron. (connecting device) spina f., spinotto m.3) el. (socket) presa f.4) (in bath, sink) tappo m.5) edil. (for screw) tassello m.6) (in barrel) zaffo m.; (for leak) tampone m., tappo m.; (for medical purpose) tampone m.7) aut. (anche spark plug) candela f.8) rad. telev. colloq.II 1. [plʌg]to give sth. a plug put in a plug for sth. — fare pubblicità a qcs
1) (block) tamponare, tappare, chiudere [leak, hole]2) rad. telev. colloq. fare pubblicità a, pubblicizzare, promuovere [product, show]3) el. (insert)2.to plug into — collegarsi a [TV, computer]
- plug in- plug up* * *1. noun1) (a device for putting into a mains socket in order to allow an electric current to flow through the appliance to which it is attached by cable: She changed the plug on the electric kettle.) spina2) (an object shaped for fitting into the hole in a bath or sink to prevent the water from running away, or a piece of material for blocking any hole.) tappo2. verb(to block (a hole) by putting a plug in it: He plugged the hole in the window with a piece of newspaper.) tappare- plug in* * *[plʌɡ]1. n1) (of bath, basin, barrel, volcano) tappo, (for stopping a leak) tampone m2) Elec spina, Auto, (also: spark(ing) plug) candela3) (fam: piece of publicity) pubblicità f inv, réclame f invto give sb/sth a plug — fare pubblicità a qn/qc
2. vt1) (also: plug up) (hole) tappare, (tooth) otturare2) (insert) infilare, cacciare3) (fam: publicize) fare pubblicità a, (push, put forward) fare propaganda a•- plug in* * *I [plʌg]1) el. (on appliance) spina f.to pull the plug on — colloq. abbandonare [scheme, project]
2) inform. elettron. (connecting device) spina f., spinotto m.3) el. (socket) presa f.4) (in bath, sink) tappo m.5) edil. (for screw) tassello m.6) (in barrel) zaffo m.; (for leak) tampone m., tappo m.; (for medical purpose) tampone m.7) aut. (anche spark plug) candela f.8) rad. telev. colloq.II 1. [plʌg]to give sth. a plug put in a plug for sth. — fare pubblicità a qcs
1) (block) tamponare, tappare, chiudere [leak, hole]2) rad. telev. colloq. fare pubblicità a, pubblicizzare, promuovere [product, show]3) el. (insert)2.to plug into — collegarsi a [TV, computer]
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118 prevail pre·vail vi
[prɪ'veɪl]1)to prevail (against, over) — prevalere (su)2) (be current: fashion, belief etc) essere diffuso (-a)3)to prevail (up)on sb to do sth — convincere qn a fare qc, persuadere qn a fare qc -
119 short circuit
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120 stream ***
[striːm]1. n(brook) ruscello, (current) corrente f, (flow: of liquid, people, words) fiume m, (of cars) colonna, (of air) soffio, (of light) fascioto come on stream — (oilwell, production line) entrare in attività
2. vt2) Scol dividere in gruppi di diverso livello (di rendimento e abilità)3. vi(liquid) scorrere, (cars, people) riversarsiher eyes were streaming — (because of smoke) le lacrimavano gli occhi
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