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81 heebie-jeebies npl
['hiːbɪ'dʒiːbɪz]fam -
82 horror *** hor·ror n
['hɒrə(r)](terror, dread) spavento, terrore m, (loathing, hatred) orrore m, fam peste f -
83 impression *** im·pres·sion n
[ɪm'prɛʃ(ə)n]1) (most senses) impressione fto be under or have the impression that — avere l'impressione che
to make a good/bad impression on sb — fare una buona/cattiva impressione a or su qn
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84 satisfaction sat·is·fac·tion n
[ˌsætɪs'fækʃ(ə)n](gen) soddisfazione f, (of ambitions, hopes) realizzazione fit gives me great satisfaction to learn that... — è con immenso piacere che apprendo che...
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85 savings bank
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86 shiver shiv·er
I ['ʃɪvə(r)]1. nit sends shivers down my spine; it gives me the shivers — mi fa venire i brividi
2. viII ['ʃɪvə(r)] literto shiver (with) — (cold, fear) rabbrividire (da), tremare (da)
1. vt2. vi3. n(of glass) scheggia -
87 square root
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88 willies wil·lies npl
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89 alarm
I [ə'lɑːm]in alarm — allarmato; (stronger) spaventato
2) (warning signal, device) allarme m.3) alarm clockII [ə'lɑːm]1) (worry) allarmare, mettere in apprensione; (stronger) spaventare [person, animal] ( with con; by doing facendo)2) (fit system) installare un (sistema d')allarme su [ car]* * *1. noun1) (sudden fear: We did not share her alarm at the suggestion.) paura, timore2) (something that gives warning of danger, attracts attention etc: Sound the alarm!; a fire-alarm; ( also adjective) an alarm clock.) allarme; sveglia2. verb(to make (someone) afraid: The least sound alarms the old lady.) allarmare, spaventare- alarming- alarmingly* * *I [ə'lɑːm]in alarm — allarmato; (stronger) spaventato
2) (warning signal, device) allarme m.3) alarm clockII [ə'lɑːm]1) (worry) allarmare, mettere in apprensione; (stronger) spaventare [person, animal] ( with con; by doing facendo)2) (fit system) installare un (sistema d')allarme su [ car] -
90 citric acid
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91 compromise
I 1. ['kɒmprəmaɪz]nome compromesso m.2.to come to o reach a compromise — arrivare a o raggiungere un compromesso
modificatore [agreement, solution] di compromessoII 1. ['kɒmprəmaɪz]1) (threaten) compromettere, mettere in pericolo [person, negotiations, reputation]2.verbo intransitivo transigere, venire a un compromesso3.to compromise on sth. — trovare un compromesso su qcs
* * *((a) settlement of differences in which each side gives up something it has previously demanded: We argued for a long time but finally arrived at a compromise.) compromesso* * *I 1. ['kɒmprəmaɪz]nome compromesso m.2.to come to o reach a compromise — arrivare a o raggiungere un compromesso
modificatore [agreement, solution] di compromessoII 1. ['kɒmprəmaɪz]1) (threaten) compromettere, mettere in pericolo [person, negotiations, reputation]2.verbo intransitivo transigere, venire a un compromesso3.to compromise on sth. — trovare un compromesso su qcs
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92 consultant
[kən'sʌltənt] 1.1) (expert) consulente m. e f. (on, in di, in; to per)2.modificatore BE med.* * *1) (a person who gives professional advice: He is consultant to a firm of engineers; ( also adjective) a consultant engineer.) consulente2) (a senior hospital doctor specializing in a particular branch of medicine: His condition is so serious that they have sent for the consultant; ( also adjective) a consultant physician.) specialista* * *[kən'sʌltənt] 1.1) (expert) consulente m. e f. (on, in di, in; to per)2.modificatore BE med. -
93 context
['kɒntekst]nome contesto m.to put sth. into context — contestualizzare qcs
* * *['kontekst](the parts directly before or after a word or phrase (written or spoken) which affect its meaning: This statement, taken out of its context, gives a wrong impression of the speaker's opinions.) contesto* * *['kɒntekst]nome contesto m.to put sth. into context — contestualizzare qcs
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94 cover
I 1. ['kʌvə(r)]1) (protective lid, sheath) copertura f.; (for duvet, cushion) fodera f., rivestimento m.; (for table) copritavolo m.; (for umbrella, blade, knife) fodero m., guaina f.; (for typewriter, pan) coperchio m.2) (blanket) coperta f.3) (of book, magazine, record) copertina f.on the cover — (of book) sulla copertina; (of magazine) in copertina
4) (shelter) rifugio m., riparo m.under cover — al riparo, al coperto
5) (for spy, operation, crime) copertura f. ( for per)to blow sb.'s cover — colloq. fare saltare la copertura di qcn
6) mil. copertura f.to give sb. cover — coprire qcn
7) (replacement) (for teacher, doctor) sostituto m. temporaneo8) BE copertura f. assicurativa9) (table setting) coperto m.10) mus. cover version2.modificatore [design, illustration] di copertinaII 1. ['kʌvə(r)]1) (to conceal or protect) coprire [table, pan, legs, wound] ( with con); rivestire, ricoprire [cushion, sofa] ( with con); coprire, chiudere [ hole] ( with con)to cover one's mouth mettere la mano davanti alla bocca; to cover one's ears — tapparsi le orecchie
2) (coat) [dust, snow, layer] coprire, ricoprire [ground, cake]everything got covered with o in sand tutto fu coperto dalla sabbia; to be covered in glory — essere carico di gloria
3) (be strewn over) [litter, graffiti, blossom, bruises] coprireto cover sb.'s face with kisses — riempire di baci il viso di qcn
4) (travel over) coprire, percorrere [distance, area]; (extend over) estendersi per, occupare [ area]5) (deal with, include) [article, speaker] trattare [ subject]; [ term] comprendere, includere [meaning, aspect]; [ teacher] affrontare, spiegare [ chapter]; [rule, law] applicarsi a [situation, person]; [ department] essere competente per [area, activity]; [ rep] essere responsabile per [ area]6) (report on) [ journalist] seguire [event, subject]Ј 20 should cover it — colloq. 20 sterline dovrebbero bastare
8) coprire, assicurare [person, possession] ( for, against contro; for doing per fare); [ guarantee] coprire [costs, parts]9) mil. sport (protect) coprire, proteggere [person, advance, area of pitch]I've got you covered! — (threat) ti tengo sotto tiro!
2.to cover one's back — fig. coprirsi
to cover oneself — coprirsi, proteggersi
to cover oneself with — coprirsi di [glory, shame]
- cover up* * *1. verb1) (to put or spread something on, over or in front of: They covered (up) the body with a sheet; My shoes are covered in paint.) coprire2) (to be enough to pay for: Will 10 dollars cover your expenses?) coprire3) (to travel: We covered forty miles in one day.) percorrere4) (to stretch over a length of time etc: His diary covered three years.) coprire5) (to protect: Are we covered by your car insurance?) coprire6) (to report on: I'm covering the race for the local newspaper.) occuparsi di7) (to point a gun at: I had him covered.) tenere nel mirino2. noun1) (something which covers, especially a cloth over a table, bed etc: a table-cover; a bed-cover; They replaced the cover on the manhole.) copertura, coperta2) (something that gives protection or shelter: The soldiers took cover from the enemy gunfire; insurance cover.) riparo, copertura3) (something that hides: He escaped under cover of darkness.) protezione•- coverage- covering
- cover-girl
- cover story
- cover-up* * *I 1. ['kʌvə(r)]1) (protective lid, sheath) copertura f.; (for duvet, cushion) fodera f., rivestimento m.; (for table) copritavolo m.; (for umbrella, blade, knife) fodero m., guaina f.; (for typewriter, pan) coperchio m.2) (blanket) coperta f.3) (of book, magazine, record) copertina f.on the cover — (of book) sulla copertina; (of magazine) in copertina
4) (shelter) rifugio m., riparo m.under cover — al riparo, al coperto
5) (for spy, operation, crime) copertura f. ( for per)to blow sb.'s cover — colloq. fare saltare la copertura di qcn
6) mil. copertura f.to give sb. cover — coprire qcn
7) (replacement) (for teacher, doctor) sostituto m. temporaneo8) BE copertura f. assicurativa9) (table setting) coperto m.10) mus. cover version2.modificatore [design, illustration] di copertinaII 1. ['kʌvə(r)]1) (to conceal or protect) coprire [table, pan, legs, wound] ( with con); rivestire, ricoprire [cushion, sofa] ( with con); coprire, chiudere [ hole] ( with con)to cover one's mouth mettere la mano davanti alla bocca; to cover one's ears — tapparsi le orecchie
2) (coat) [dust, snow, layer] coprire, ricoprire [ground, cake]everything got covered with o in sand tutto fu coperto dalla sabbia; to be covered in glory — essere carico di gloria
3) (be strewn over) [litter, graffiti, blossom, bruises] coprireto cover sb.'s face with kisses — riempire di baci il viso di qcn
4) (travel over) coprire, percorrere [distance, area]; (extend over) estendersi per, occupare [ area]5) (deal with, include) [article, speaker] trattare [ subject]; [ term] comprendere, includere [meaning, aspect]; [ teacher] affrontare, spiegare [ chapter]; [rule, law] applicarsi a [situation, person]; [ department] essere competente per [area, activity]; [ rep] essere responsabile per [ area]6) (report on) [ journalist] seguire [event, subject]Ј 20 should cover it — colloq. 20 sterline dovrebbero bastare
8) coprire, assicurare [person, possession] ( for, against contro; for doing per fare); [ guarantee] coprire [costs, parts]9) mil. sport (protect) coprire, proteggere [person, advance, area of pitch]I've got you covered! — (threat) ti tengo sotto tiro!
2.to cover one's back — fig. coprirsi
to cover oneself — coprirsi, proteggersi
to cover oneself with — coprirsi di [glory, shame]
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95 evidence
I ['evɪdəns]2) (testimony) deposizione f., testimonianza f. ( from di)to be convicted on the evidence of sb. — essere condannato in base alle deposizioni di qcn.
to be used in evidence against sb. — essere usato come prova contro qcn.
to give evidence — testimoniare, deporre
3) (trace) traccia f., segno m. evidenteII ['evɪdəns]verbo transitivo form. attestare, provare, testimoniare, dimostrare* * *['evidəns]1) (information etc that gives reason for believing something; proof (eg in a law case): Have you enough evidence (of his guilt) to arrest him?) prova2) ((an) indication; a sign: Her bag on the table was the only evidence of her presence.) segno, traccia* * *I ['evɪdəns]2) (testimony) deposizione f., testimonianza f. ( from di)to be convicted on the evidence of sb. — essere condannato in base alle deposizioni di qcn.
to be used in evidence against sb. — essere usato come prova contro qcn.
to give evidence — testimoniare, deporre
3) (trace) traccia f., segno m. evidenteII ['evɪdəns]verbo transitivo form. attestare, provare, testimoniare, dimostrare -
96 female
['fiːmeɪl] 1.1) biol. zool. femmina f.2.the females — (of species) la femmina
1) bot. zool. femmina2) (relating to women) [sex, trait] femminile; [ role] della donna; [ voice] di donna, femminile3) el. femmina* * *['fi:meil]noun, adjective1) ((a person, animal etc) of the sex that gives birth to children, produces eggs etc: a female blackbird; the female of the species.) femmina2) ((a plant) that produces seeds.) femmina* * *['fiːmeɪl] 1.1) biol. zool. femmina f.2.the females — (of species) la femmina
1) bot. zool. femmina2) (relating to women) [sex, trait] femminile; [ role] della donna; [ voice] di donna, femminile3) el. femmina -
97 give rise to
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98 grand
I [grænd]1) (impressive) [building, ceremony] grandioso; [ park] magnifico3) colloq. (fine)II [grænd]"is everything all right?" - "it's grand thanks" — "tutto bene?" - "benissimo, grazie"
nome colloq.1) BE mille sterline f.pl.; AE mille dollari m.pl.2) mus. pianoforte m. a coda* * *[ɡrænd] 1. adjective1) (splendid; magnificent: a grand procession.) grandioso2) (proud: She gives herself grand airs.) grande3) (very pleasant: a grand day at the seaside.) magnifico, stupendo4) (highly respected: a grand old man.) illustre2. noun(a slang term for $1,000 or 1,000: I paid five grand for that car.) (biglietto da) mille dollari- grand jury
- grand piano
- grandstand
- grand total* * *I [grænd]1) (impressive) [building, ceremony] grandioso; [ park] magnifico3) colloq. (fine)II [grænd]"is everything all right?" - "it's grand thanks" — "tutto bene?" - "benissimo, grazie"
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99 instruction
[ɪn'strʌkʃn] 1.1) (order) istruzione f.to give instructions to sb. to do — dare istruzioni a qcn. di fare
2) U (teaching) istruzione f.2.to give sb. instruction in sth. — istruire qcn. in qcs., insegnare qcs. a qcn
nome plurale instructions (for product use) istruzioni f.3.modificatore [book, manual] di istruzioni* * *[-ʃən]1) (the act of instructing (especially in a school subject or a skill) or the process of being instructed: She sometimes gives instruction in gymnastics.) insegnamento2) (an order or direction: You must learn to obey instructions.) istruzione3) ((in plural) (a book etc giving) directions, eg about the use of a machine etc: Could I look at the instructions, please?) istruzione* * *[ɪn'strʌkʃn] 1.1) (order) istruzione f.to give instructions to sb. to do — dare istruzioni a qcn. di fare
2) U (teaching) istruzione f.2.to give sb. instruction in sth. — istruire qcn. in qcs., insegnare qcs. a qcn
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100 light
I 1. [laɪt]1) (brightness) luce f.by the light of — al chiarore di [ fire]; al chiaro di [ moon]
in the light of day — alla luce del giorno; fig. a mente fredda
to cast o throw o shed light on fare luce su, illuminare; fig. fare o gettare luce su; to hold sth. up to the light tenere qcs. alla luce; against the light in controluce; with the light behind her — con la luce alle spalle
2) (in building, machine, oven) luce f.to put o switch o turn a light on accendere una luce; to put o switch o turn a light off — spegnere una luce
3) (of gauge, dashboard) spia f.a red light comes on, goes off — si accende, si spegne una spia rossa
4) aut. (headlight) faro m., fanale m. anteriore; (rearlight) fanale m. posteriore; (inside car) luce f. di cortesia5) (flame)to put a light to — accendere [ fire]
to give sb. a light — dare da accendere a qcn.
6) fig. (aspect) luce f.to see sth. in a new light — vedere qcs. sotto una nuova luce
looking at it in that light... — visto in questa luce...
in the light of — alla luce di [evidence, experience]
7) fig. (exposure)2.to bring to light — portare alla luce [fact, truth]
1) (anche traffic lights) semaforo m.sing.to shoot o jump the lights — colloq. passare con il rosso
2) (decorative display) luci f., illuminazioni f.••II 1. [laɪt]1) (set fire to) accendere [fire, oven, cigarette, match, firework]; dare fuoco a [wood, paper]2) (illuminate) [lamp, sun] illuminare2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. lit) [ fire] accendersi, prendere; [cigarette, match] accendersi; [ wood] prendere fuoco- light upIII [laɪt]1) (bright) [evening, room] luminosoIV 1. [laɪt]to get o grow lighter [ sky] rischiararsi; it was getting o growing light cominciava a fare giorno; while it's still light — mentre è ancora giorno
1) (not heavy) [material, wind, clothing, meal] leggero; [ drinker] moderatolight rain — pioggia leggera, pioggerella
to have a light touch — [ pianist] avere il tocco leggero; [ cook] avere la mano leggera
2) (not severe) [ damage] lieve; [ sentence] poco severo3) (delicate) [knock, footsteps] leggero; [ movement] delicato4) (not tiring) [work, exercise] leggero, poco faticosoto make light work of sth. — fare qcs. senza difficoltà
5) (not intellectually demanding) [music, verse] leggero6) (not important) [ affair] non serio2.to make light of — trattare con leggerezza, prendere sottogamba [ problem]; non dare importanza a [ injury]
avverbio con poco bagaglio••V [laɪt]many hands make light work — prov. l'unione fa la forza
- light on* * *I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.)2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.)3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?)4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.)2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.)2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.)3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.)2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.)•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.)2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.)3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.)4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.)5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.)6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.)7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.)8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.)9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.)•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.)* * *I 1. [laɪt]1) (brightness) luce f.by the light of — al chiarore di [ fire]; al chiaro di [ moon]
in the light of day — alla luce del giorno; fig. a mente fredda
to cast o throw o shed light on fare luce su, illuminare; fig. fare o gettare luce su; to hold sth. up to the light tenere qcs. alla luce; against the light in controluce; with the light behind her — con la luce alle spalle
2) (in building, machine, oven) luce f.to put o switch o turn a light on accendere una luce; to put o switch o turn a light off — spegnere una luce
3) (of gauge, dashboard) spia f.a red light comes on, goes off — si accende, si spegne una spia rossa
4) aut. (headlight) faro m., fanale m. anteriore; (rearlight) fanale m. posteriore; (inside car) luce f. di cortesia5) (flame)to put a light to — accendere [ fire]
to give sb. a light — dare da accendere a qcn.
6) fig. (aspect) luce f.to see sth. in a new light — vedere qcs. sotto una nuova luce
looking at it in that light... — visto in questa luce...
in the light of — alla luce di [evidence, experience]
7) fig. (exposure)2.to bring to light — portare alla luce [fact, truth]
1) (anche traffic lights) semaforo m.sing.to shoot o jump the lights — colloq. passare con il rosso
2) (decorative display) luci f., illuminazioni f.••II 1. [laɪt]1) (set fire to) accendere [fire, oven, cigarette, match, firework]; dare fuoco a [wood, paper]2) (illuminate) [lamp, sun] illuminare2.verbo intransitivo (pass., p.pass. lit) [ fire] accendersi, prendere; [cigarette, match] accendersi; [ wood] prendere fuoco- light upIII [laɪt]1) (bright) [evening, room] luminosoIV 1. [laɪt]to get o grow lighter [ sky] rischiararsi; it was getting o growing light cominciava a fare giorno; while it's still light — mentre è ancora giorno
1) (not heavy) [material, wind, clothing, meal] leggero; [ drinker] moderatolight rain — pioggia leggera, pioggerella
to have a light touch — [ pianist] avere il tocco leggero; [ cook] avere la mano leggera
2) (not severe) [ damage] lieve; [ sentence] poco severo3) (delicate) [knock, footsteps] leggero; [ movement] delicato4) (not tiring) [work, exercise] leggero, poco faticosoto make light work of sth. — fare qcs. senza difficoltà
5) (not intellectually demanding) [music, verse] leggero6) (not important) [ affair] non serio2.to make light of — trattare con leggerezza, prendere sottogamba [ problem]; non dare importanza a [ injury]
avverbio con poco bagaglio••V [laɪt]many hands make light work — prov. l'unione fa la forza
- light on
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