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1 defend
[dɪ'fend] 1.verbo transitivo difendere [fort, freedom, client, title]; giustificare [behaviour, decision]2.verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa3.* * *[di'fend]1) (to guard or protect against attack: The soldiers defended the castle; I am prepared to defend my opinions.) difendere2) (to conduct the defence of (a person) in a law-court.) difendere•- defender
- defensive* * *[dɪ'fend] 1.verbo transitivo difendere [fort, freedom, client, title]; giustificare [behaviour, decision]2.verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa3. -
2 defend **** de·fend vt
[dɪ'fɛnd]to defend o.s. (against) — difendersi (da)
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3 ♦ (to) defend
♦ (to) defend /dɪˈfɛnd/A v. t.1 difendere ( anche sport); proteggere: to defend one's country [views, opinions], difendere la patria [le proprie idee, le proprie opinioni]; to defend one's goal, difendere la propria porta; We will defend our way of life against those who seek to destroy it, difenderemo il nostro modo di vivere da chi cerca di minarlo; They defended the country from invasion, hanno difeso il paese dall'invasione2 difendere, giustificare: He tried to defend his behaviour, ha cercato di difendere la sua condotta; She always defends her husband, difende sempre il marito; I can't defend what he did, non posso difendere quello che ha fatto; to defend a thesis, difendere una tesi3 (leg.) difendere; essere il difensore di: to defend a case, difendere una causa; He has defended some notorious criminals, ha difeso alcuni famigerati criminaliB v. i.1 (leg.) essere (o fare) il difensore: Stuart Rhodes, defending, said that his client had no recollection of the accident, Stuart Rhodes, il difensore, ha detto che il suo cliente non ricordava affatto l'incidente -
4 ♦ (to) defend
♦ (to) defend /dɪˈfɛnd/A v. t.1 difendere ( anche sport); proteggere: to defend one's country [views, opinions], difendere la patria [le proprie idee, le proprie opinioni]; to defend one's goal, difendere la propria porta; We will defend our way of life against those who seek to destroy it, difenderemo il nostro modo di vivere da chi cerca di minarlo; They defended the country from invasion, hanno difeso il paese dall'invasione2 difendere, giustificare: He tried to defend his behaviour, ha cercato di difendere la sua condotta; She always defends her husband, difende sempre il marito; I can't defend what he did, non posso difendere quello che ha fatto; to defend a thesis, difendere una tesi3 (leg.) difendere; essere il difensore di: to defend a case, difendere una causa; He has defended some notorious criminals, ha difeso alcuni famigerati criminaliB v. i.1 (leg.) essere (o fare) il difensore: Stuart Rhodes, defending, said that his client had no recollection of the accident, Stuart Rhodes, il difensore, ha detto che il suo cliente non ricordava affatto l'incidente -
5 hold
I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.)2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.)3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.)4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?)5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.)6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.)7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.)9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.)10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.)11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.)12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.)14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.)15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.)16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.)18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.)19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.)20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.)23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.)2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.)3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.)•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.)* * *I [həʊld]1) (grasp) presa f.to get hold of — afferrare [ rope]
to keep (a) hold of o on — mantenere la presa su [ ball]
2) (possession)to get hold of — procurarsi [book, ticket]; [ press] venire a sapere [ story]; scoprire [ information]
3) (contact)to get hold of — chiamare, contattare
4) (control) controllo m., influenza f., ascendente m. (on, over su)5) (storage, area) aer. bagagliaio m.; mar. stiva f.6) (in wrestling) presa f.7) (of spray, gel) fissaggio m.8) tel.II 1. [həʊld]to put a project on hold — rimandare o sospendere momentaneamente un progetto
verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (clasp) tenereto hold sth. in one's hand — tenere [qcs.] in mano [brush, pencil]; (enclosed) stringere [qcs.] in mano [ coin]
to hold sb. by — tenere qcn. per [sleeve, leg]
to hold sb. (in one's arms) — tenere qcn. tra le braccia
2) (maintain)to hold sth. in place o position — tenere qcs. a posto
3) (arrange) organizzare [competition, election]; tenere [ conversation]; celebrare [ church service]; condurre [ enquiry]; fare [ interview]to be held — avere luogo o tenersi
4) (have capacity for) [ theatre] avere una capacità di, (potere) contenere [ 350 people]7) (restrain) tenere [ dog]there'll be no holding him — fig. non lo tiene nessuno
8) (keep against will) trattenere [ person]to hold sb. hostage — tenere qcn. in ostaggio
9) (possess) possedere, avere [shares, power]; detenere [record, sporting title]; occupare [job, position]; avere, essere in possesso di [licence, degree]; avere [ title]; [ computer] conservare [ information]; avere [ mortgage]10) (keep back) tenere [place, ticket]; fare aspettare [train, flight]; tenere, non inviare [ letter]; tenere in sospeso [ order]hold it! — colloq. un momento! aspetta un attimo!
11) (believe) avere [opinion, belief]to hold sb., sth. to be — ritenere che qcn., qcs. sia
to hold that — [ person] pensare che; [ law] dire che
to hold sb. liable o responsible — ritenere qcn. responsabile
12) (defend successfully) tenere [territory, city]; conservare, mantenere [ title]; mantenere [seat, lead]to hold one's own — tenere duro, non demordere
13) (captivate) tenere desta l'attenzione di [ audience]; attirare [ attention]14) tel.to hold the line — attendere o restare in linea
15) mus. tenere [ note]16) aut.2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. held)1) (remain intact) [rope, glue] tenere; fig. (anche hold good) [ theory] reggere2) (continue) [ weather] tenere, mantenersi; [ luck] durare3) tel. attendere (in linea)3.- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up -
6 protect
[prə'tekt] 1.1) (keep safe) proteggere [home, person, skin, data, identity]; salvaguardare, proteggere [ environment]2) (defend) difendere, tutelare [consumer, interests, privilege] ( against da); proteggere, tutelare [ investment] ( against, from da); proteggere [standards, economy] ( against, from contro, da); difendere [ privacy] ( against, from contro, da)2.to protect oneself — (against threat) tutelarsi ( against, from contro, da); (against attack) proteggersi, difendersi ( against, from da)
* * *[prə'tekt](to guard or defend from danger; to keep safe: She protected the children from every danger; Which type of helmet protects the head best?; He wore a fur jacket to protect himself against the cold.) proteggere- protection
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- protector* * *[prə'tekt] 1.1) (keep safe) proteggere [home, person, skin, data, identity]; salvaguardare, proteggere [ environment]2) (defend) difendere, tutelare [consumer, interests, privilege] ( against da); proteggere, tutelare [ investment] ( against, from da); proteggere [standards, economy] ( against, from contro, da); difendere [ privacy] ( against, from contro, da)2.to protect oneself — (against threat) tutelarsi ( against, from contro, da); (against attack) proteggersi, difendersi ( against, from da)
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7 CARE
I [keə(r)]1) (attention) cura f., attenzione f.to take care to do, not to do — fare attenzione a fare, a non fare
to take care when doing — fare attenzione nel fare o quando si fa
to take care that — badare che o di
he took (great) care over o with his work è stato (molto) attento o diligente nel suo lavoro; to take care in doing mettere attenzione o essere diligente nel fare; "take care!" "fa' attenzione!"; (expression of farewell) "riguardati!", "abbi cura di te!"; with care con attenzione o cura; "handle with care" "maneggiare con cura", "fragile"; to exercise due o proper care — amm. dir. prendere le precauzioni necessarie, usare i dovuti riguardi
2) (looking after) (of person, animal) cura f., cure f.pl.; (of car, plant, house, clothes) cura f.to take care of — (deal with) prendersi cura di [child, client]; med. avere in cura [ patient]; (be responsible for) occuparsi di [garden, details]; (be careful with) avere cura di, fare attenzione a [machine, car]; (keep in good condition) avere cura di [ teeth]; (look after) badare a [ shop]; custodire [ watch]
to take good care of sb., sth. — prendersi cura di qcn., qcs.
to put o leave sb., sth. in sb.'s care affidare o lasciare qcn., qcs. alle cure di qcn.; the patients in my care i pazienti sotto la mia responsabilità; in the care of his father sotto la custodia del padre; John Smith, care of Mrs L. Smith (on letter) John Smith, presso la Sig.ra Smith; to take care of oneself (look after oneself) prendersi cura di sé; (cope) aggiustarsi da solo; (defend oneself) difendersi o vedersela da solo; that takes care of that — (questo è) sistemato
3) med. psic. cure m.pl.4) BE amm.5) (worry) preoccupazioni f.pl., cure f.pl.II 1. [keə(r)]without a care in the world — franco e libero, senza pensieri
2.he has more money than he cares to admit — ha più soldi di quanto non dica; (as polite formula)
she really cares — ci tiene, le sta a cuore
to care about — interessarsi a [art, culture, money, environment]; preoccuparsi di, avere a cuore [pupils, the elderly]
what do I care if...? — che mi importa se...?
he couldn't care less! — non potrebbe importargliene o fregargliene di meno!
I'm past caring — non m'importa più, me ne infischio
2) (love)show him that you care — fagli vedere che gli vuoi bene o che ti importa di lui
•- care for••he doesn't care a fig o a damn — colloq. non gliene importa un fico secco o un accidente
* * *[keə] 1. noun1) (close attention: Do it with care.) cura, attenzione2) (keeping; protection: Your belongings will be safe in my care.) protezione3) ((a cause for) worry: free from care; all the cares of the world.) preoccupazione4) (treatment: medical care; skin care.) cura2. verb1) (to be anxious or concerned: Don't you care if you fail?; I couldn't care less (= It's of no importance to me); She really cares about her career.) preoccuparsi; importare2) (to be willing (to): Would you care to have dinner with me?) tenerci, volere•- careful- carefully
- carefulness
- careless
- carelessly
- carelessness
- carefree
- caregiver
- caretaker
- careworn
- care for
- care of
- take care
- take care of* * *CARE /kɛə(r)/sigla( USA, Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) Cooperativa per l'aiuto e l'assistenza ovunque ( organizzazione umanitaria).* * *I [keə(r)]1) (attention) cura f., attenzione f.to take care to do, not to do — fare attenzione a fare, a non fare
to take care when doing — fare attenzione nel fare o quando si fa
to take care that — badare che o di
he took (great) care over o with his work è stato (molto) attento o diligente nel suo lavoro; to take care in doing mettere attenzione o essere diligente nel fare; "take care!" "fa' attenzione!"; (expression of farewell) "riguardati!", "abbi cura di te!"; with care con attenzione o cura; "handle with care" "maneggiare con cura", "fragile"; to exercise due o proper care — amm. dir. prendere le precauzioni necessarie, usare i dovuti riguardi
2) (looking after) (of person, animal) cura f., cure f.pl.; (of car, plant, house, clothes) cura f.to take care of — (deal with) prendersi cura di [child, client]; med. avere in cura [ patient]; (be responsible for) occuparsi di [garden, details]; (be careful with) avere cura di, fare attenzione a [machine, car]; (keep in good condition) avere cura di [ teeth]; (look after) badare a [ shop]; custodire [ watch]
to take good care of sb., sth. — prendersi cura di qcn., qcs.
to put o leave sb., sth. in sb.'s care affidare o lasciare qcn., qcs. alle cure di qcn.; the patients in my care i pazienti sotto la mia responsabilità; in the care of his father sotto la custodia del padre; John Smith, care of Mrs L. Smith (on letter) John Smith, presso la Sig.ra Smith; to take care of oneself (look after oneself) prendersi cura di sé; (cope) aggiustarsi da solo; (defend oneself) difendersi o vedersela da solo; that takes care of that — (questo è) sistemato
3) med. psic. cure m.pl.4) BE amm.5) (worry) preoccupazioni f.pl., cure f.pl.II 1. [keə(r)]without a care in the world — franco e libero, senza pensieri
2.he has more money than he cares to admit — ha più soldi di quanto non dica; (as polite formula)
she really cares — ci tiene, le sta a cuore
to care about — interessarsi a [art, culture, money, environment]; preoccuparsi di, avere a cuore [pupils, the elderly]
what do I care if...? — che mi importa se...?
he couldn't care less! — non potrebbe importargliene o fregargliene di meno!
I'm past caring — non m'importa più, me ne infischio
2) (love)show him that you care — fagli vedere che gli vuoi bene o che ti importa di lui
•- care for••he doesn't care a fig o a damn — colloq. non gliene importa un fico secco o un accidente
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8 fiercely
['fɪəslɪ]avverbio [defend, oppose] con accanimento; [ fight] ferocemente, accanitamente; [ stare] con ferocia; [ shout] violentemente; [ speak] veementemente; [competitive, critical] terribilmente; [determined, loyal] in modo incrollabile* * *adverb ferocemente* * *fiercely► fierce* * *['fɪəslɪ] -
9 passionately
['pæʃənətlɪ]avverbio [love, kiss] appassionatamente; [write, defend] con passione, infervoratamente; [ believe] profondamente; [ want] ardentemente, intensamente; [ oppose] vibratamente, ferocementeto be passionately fond of sth. — essere appassionato di qcs
* * *passionately* * *['pæʃənətlɪ]avverbio [love, kiss] appassionatamente; [write, defend] con passione, infervoratamente; [ believe] profondamente; [ want] ardentemente, intensamente; [ oppose] vibratamente, ferocementeto be passionately fond of sth. — essere appassionato di qcs
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12 strongly
['strɒŋlɪ] [AE 'strɔːŋlɪ]1) (with force) [ blow] forte; [ defend oneself] vigorosamente; fig. [oppose, advise, protest, suggest] vivamente; [criticize, attack] ferocemente; [deny, suspect] fortemente; [ believe] fermamenteto feel strongly about sth. — accalorarsi per qcs.
to be strongly in favour of, against sth. — essere decisamente a favore, contro qcs
2) (solidly) [fixed, made] solidamente3) (powerfully)* * *adverb fortemente* * *strongly /ˈstrɒŋlɪ/avv.1 fortemente; energicamente; vigorosamente3 forte; a voce alta5 vivamente; saldamente; calorosamente: to feel strongly about st., accalorarsi per qc. ( a favore o contro); reagire con forza a proposito di qc.; I strongly advise you not to accept the offer, ti raccomando vivamente di non accettare l'offerta.* * *['strɒŋlɪ] [AE 'strɔːŋlɪ]1) (with force) [ blow] forte; [ defend oneself] vigorosamente; fig. [oppose, advise, protest, suggest] vivamente; [criticize, attack] ferocemente; [deny, suspect] fortemente; [ believe] fermamenteto feel strongly about sth. — accalorarsi per qcs.
to be strongly in favour of, against sth. — essere decisamente a favore, contro qcs
2) (solidly) [fixed, made] solidamente3) (powerfully) -
13 vigorously
['vɪgərəslɪ]avverbio [push, stir] vigorosamente; [ grow] rigogliosamente; [defend, campaign, deny] energicamente* * *adverb vigorosamente* * *vigorously► vigorous* * *['vɪgərəslɪ] -
14 stand up
2) (stay upright) stare in piedi3) (withstand investigation) [ theory] reggere; [ story] stare in piedito stand up to — resistere a [ investigation]
4) (resist)to stand up to — tenere testa a [ person]
5) (defend)to stand up for — prendere le parti di, difendere [ person]; sostenere, difendere [ rights]
to stand up for oneself — difendersi; stand [sth.] up mettere dritto [ object]
to stand sth. up against, on — mettere qcs. (dritto) contro, su; stand [sb.] up colloq. (fail to meet) dare buca a, tirare un bidone a, bidonare [ boyfriend]
* * *1. vi + adv2. vt + adv(
fam: girlfriend, boyfriend) she stood me up — non è venuta all'appuntamento* * *2) (stay upright) stare in piedi3) (withstand investigation) [ theory] reggere; [ story] stare in piedito stand up to — resistere a [ investigation]
4) (resist)to stand up to — tenere testa a [ person]
5) (defend)to stand up for — prendere le parti di, difendere [ person]; sostenere, difendere [ rights]
to stand up for oneself — difendersi; stand [sth.] up mettere dritto [ object]
to stand sth. up against, on — mettere qcs. (dritto) contro, su; stand [sb.] up colloq. (fail to meet) dare buca a, tirare un bidone a, bidonare [ boyfriend]
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to stick up for sb. — (defend) difendere o sostenere qcn.; (side with) prendere le parti di qcn.
to stick up for oneself — difendere i propri interessi; stick [sth.] up, stick up [sth.] (put up) attaccare, affiggere [poster, notice]
stick 'em up! — colloq. mani in alto!
* * *1. vi + adv(protrude) rimanere diritto (-a)2. vt + adv1) (fam: raise: hand) alzare, (rob) rapinare2) (notice) affiggere* * *to stick up for sb. — (defend) difendere o sostenere qcn.; (side with) prendere le parti di qcn.
to stick up for oneself — difendere i propri interessi; stick [sth.] up, stick up [sth.] (put up) attaccare, affiggere [poster, notice]
stick 'em up! — colloq. mani in alto!
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16 spirit
I 1. ['spɪrɪt]1) (of law, game, era) spirito m., essenza f.2) (mood, attitude) spirito m.in the right, wrong spirit — con lo spirito giusto, sbagliato
that's the spirit! — colloq. questo è lo spirito giusto!
3) (courage, determination) coraggio m., animo m., vigore m.to break sb.'s spirit — abbattere il morale di qcn.
with spirit — [ play] energicamente; [ defend] tenacemente
4) (soul) spirito m. (anche relig.)5) (supernatural being) spirito m., folletto m.6) (drink) superalcolico m.wines and spirits — comm. vini e liquori
7) chim. farm. spirito m., alcol m. etilico2.to be in good, poor spirits — essere di buon, cattivo umore
to raise sb.'s spirits — sollevare il morale a qcn.
3.my spirits rose, sank — mi incoraggiai, mi scoraggiai
modificatore [lamp, stove] a spiritoII ['spɪrɪt]to spirit sth., sb. away — fare scomparire qcs., qcn.
to spirit sth. in, out — introdurre, portare via qcs. in gran segreto
* * *['spirit]1) (a principle or emotion which makes someone act: The spirit of kindness seems to be lacking in the world nowadays.) spirito2) (a person's mind, will, personality etc thought of as distinct from the body, or as remaining alive eg as a ghost when the body dies: Our great leader may be dead, but his spirit still lives on; ( also adjective) the spirit world; Evil spirits have taken possession of him.) spirito; degli spiriti3) (liveliness; courage: He acted with spirit.) coraggio, (forza d'animo)•- spirited- spiritedly
- spirits
- spiritual
- spiritually
- spirit level* * *I 1. ['spɪrɪt]1) (of law, game, era) spirito m., essenza f.2) (mood, attitude) spirito m.in the right, wrong spirit — con lo spirito giusto, sbagliato
that's the spirit! — colloq. questo è lo spirito giusto!
3) (courage, determination) coraggio m., animo m., vigore m.to break sb.'s spirit — abbattere il morale di qcn.
with spirit — [ play] energicamente; [ defend] tenacemente
4) (soul) spirito m. (anche relig.)5) (supernatural being) spirito m., folletto m.6) (drink) superalcolico m.wines and spirits — comm. vini e liquori
7) chim. farm. spirito m., alcol m. etilico2.to be in good, poor spirits — essere di buon, cattivo umore
to raise sb.'s spirits — sollevare il morale a qcn.
3.my spirits rose, sank — mi incoraggiai, mi scoraggiai
modificatore [lamp, stove] a spiritoII ['spɪrɪt]to spirit sth., sb. away — fare scomparire qcs., qcn.
to spirit sth. in, out — introdurre, portare via qcs. in gran segreto
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17 wit
I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
* * *[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) spirito2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) (persona spiritosa)3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) buon senso•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
- out of one's wits* * *wit /wɪt/n.1 (spesso al pl.) intelligenza; intelletto; ingegno; facoltà mentali; cervello (fig.): the wit of man, l'intelletto umano; to have quick wits, essere d'ingegno vivace; to have a ready wit, essere pronto di spirito; sharp wit, mente acuta; to have (o to keep) one's wits about one, aver prontezza di spirito; stare all'erta; sapere quel che si fa; He hasn't wit enough to keep quiet, non ha abbastanza cervello per stare zitto2 [u] spirito; arguzia; senso umoristico; sale (fig.): His conversation is full of wit, la sua conversazione è piena di spirito; a man of wit, un uomo di spirito3 persona arguta; tipo spiritoso: Jack is such a wit!, Jack è così spiritoso!● to be at one's wits' end, non sapere che pesci pigliare; essere perplesso; avere esaurito tutte le proprie risorse; DIALOGO → - Lost child 3- I was at my wits' end, non sapevo dove sbattere la testa □ to live by one's wits, vivere di espedienti □ (fam.) to be out of one's wits, essere uscito di senno; essere giù di testa; ( anche) essere sconvolto, fuori di sé □ to sharpen sb. 's wits, aguzzare l'ingegno a q.(to) wit /wɪt/(pass. e p. p. wist), v. t. e i.(arc.) sapere; saper bene● (leg.) to wit, vale a dire; cioè.* * *I 1. [wɪt]1) (sense of humour) spirito m., arguzia f.to have a quick, dry wit — avere un ingegno vivace, uno spirito pungente
2) (witty person) persona f. di spirito2.nome plurale wits (intelligence) intelligenza f.sing.; (presence of mind) presenza f.sing. di spiritoto have o keep (all) one's wits about one (vigilant) stare all'erta, tenere gli occhi ben aperti; (level-headed) mantenere il sangue freddo, conservare la propria presenza di spirito; to collect o gather one's wits riprendersi; to sharpen one's wits aguzzare l'ingegno; to frighten sb. out of their wits spaventare a morte qcn.; to pit one's wits against sb. misurarsi con qcn.; to live by one's wits vivere d'espedienti; to lose one's wits uscire di senno; a battle of wits — una disputa di ingegni
••II [wɪt]verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo sapere••to wit — form. cioè, vale a dire
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18 Young
[jʌŋ] 1.aggettivo giovane2.Mr Brown the younger, the younger Mr Brown — Brown il giovane; (Mr Brown's son) Brown figlio
the young — + verbo pl. i giovani, la gioventù
2) (animal's offspring) + verbo pl. piccoli m.pl.* * *1. adjective(in the first part of life, growth, development etc; not old: a young person; Young babies sleep a great deal; A young cow is called a calf.) giovane2. noun plural(the group of animals or birds produced by parents: Most animals defend their young.) piccoli- the young* * *(Surnames) Young /jʌŋ/* * *[jʌŋ] 1.aggettivo giovane2.Mr Brown the younger, the younger Mr Brown — Brown il giovane; (Mr Brown's son) Brown figlio
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19 ♦ yourself
♦ yourself /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɔ:ˈsɛlf/(pl. yourselves)A pron. rifl.te stesso, te stessa, ti; voi stessi, voi stesse, vi; Lei stesso, Lei stessa, Si (forme di cortesia di 3a persona): You're looking very pleased with yourself, sembri molto soddisfatto di te stesso; Did you defend yourself?, ti sei difeso?; Why don't you pour yourself a drink?, perché non ti versi da bere?; Don't tire yourselves too much, non stancatevi troppoB pron. enfat.tu stesso, tu stessa; voi stessi, voi stesse; Lei stesso, Lei stessa; proprio tu (voi, Lei): Do it yourself!, fallo tu stesso (o tu stessa)!; Didn't you say so yourself, Mr Barrow?, non l'ha detto Lei stesso, Mr Barrow?; Please see to it yourselves, pensateci voi stessi (o ci pensino Loro), per favore; DIALOGO → - Ordering wine- You taste it for yourself, assaggialo tu stesso; You told me yourself, me l'hai raccontato proprio tu; You yourself went there, ci sei andato tu di persona● by yourself, da te, da sé; da solo, da sola; senz'aiuto; solo, sola; senza compagnia: Finish it by yourself!, finiscilo da solo (o da sola)!; Did you do it by yourself, Miss Brown?, l'ha fatto da Sé, Miss Brown?; Were you ( all) by yourself?, eri solo?; Why are you sitting by yourself?, perché te ne stai qui seduto da solo (o in disparte)? □ by yourselves, da soli, da sole; senz'aiuto; soli, sole; senza compagnia: You cannot do it by yourselves, non potete farlo da soli (o da sole) □ (fam.) Be yourself!, sii te stesso!, comportati con naturalezza! □ Help yourself!, serviti pure ( a tavola, ecc.) □ You are not [You don't seem] quite yourself tonight, non sei il solito [non sembri tu] stasera □ You aren't acting like yourself, ti stai comportando in modo strano. -
20 fight back
fight back rispondere a un attacco, contrattaccare; (emotionally) reagire; fight back [sth.] ricacciare, trattenere [ tears]; tenere a freno, reprimere [fear, anger]* * *(to defend oneself against an attack, or attack in return.) resistere, rispondere a un attacco* * *1. vi + advdifendersi, Sport, (after illness) riprendersithe attackers ran away when the man fought back — gli assalitori sono scappati quando l'uomo ha reagito
2. vt + adv* * *fight back rispondere a un attacco, contrattaccare; (emotionally) reagire; fight back [sth.] ricacciare, trattenere [ tears]; tenere a freno, reprimere [fear, anger]
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