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101 saw
I [sɔː]p.pass. see III [sɔː] III [sɔː]to saw off — tagliare via con la sega, segare (via)
- saw up* * *past tense; see see I* * *I [sɔː] sawed vb: pt sawed or sawn pp1. n(tool) sega2. vt3. viII [sɔː] ptSee:* * *saw (1) /sɔ:/n.● (zool.) saw-fly ( Tenthredo), tentredine □ saw-frame, telaio di sega □ saw-gin, sgranatrice di cotone con denti a sega □ saw-horse, cavalletto ( per segare la legna) □ ( un tempo) saw-pit, buca del segatore di tronchi □ saw-set, licciaiola □ saw-toothed, a denti di sega; seghettato.saw (2) /sɔ:/n.(arc.) adagio; detto; proverbio; massima: an old saw, un antico detto; un vecchio proverbio.saw (3) /sɔ:/pass. di to see.(to) saw /sɔ:/A v. t.segare: to saw a log in two, segare in due un tronco; to saw wood for the fire, segare legna da ardereB v. i.* * *I [sɔː]p.pass. see III [sɔː] III [sɔː]to saw off — tagliare via con la sega, segare (via)
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102 fat ****
[fæt] - ter comp - test superl1. adj(person, meat) grasso (-a), (face, cheeks) paffuto (-a), (arm, leg) grassoccio (-a), (book) grosso (-a), (wallet) gonfio (-a), (wage packet) cospicuo (-a)to get fat — ingrassare, diventare grasso (-a)
he grew fat on the proceeds/profits fig — si è arricchito con i guadagni/gli incassi
a fat lot of good that is! fam iro — bella roba!
2. ngrasso, (Anat) adipe mto live off the fat of the land — vivere nel lusso, avere ogni ben di Dio
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103 ablaze
[ə'bleɪz]1) (alight) in fiammeto set sth. ablaze — dare alle fiamme qcs
2) (lit up)to be ablaze with — risplendere di [ lights]; essere acceso di [rage, excitement]
* * *[ə'bleiz]1) (burning strongly: The building was ablaze when the fire brigade arrived.) in fiamme2) (very bright: The street was ablaze with lights.) splendente* * *ablaze /əˈbleɪz/a. pred. e avv.2 (fig.) fiammeggiante; splendente: The Christmas tree was ablaze with lights, l'albero di Natale era splendente di luci3 (fig.) acceso; infervorato: His face was ablaze with enthusiasm, il suo viso era acceso d'entusiasmo.* * *[ə'bleɪz]1) (alight) in fiammeto set sth. ablaze — dare alle fiamme qcs
2) (lit up)to be ablaze with — risplendere di [ lights]; essere acceso di [rage, excitement]
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104 ■ die down
■ die downv. i. + avv.3 calare, cessare: The wind is dying down, il vento sta calando; At nightfall the fighting died down, quando è scesa la notte i combattimenti sono cessati5 ► die out. -
105 nozzle
['nɒzl]nome (of hose, pipe) boccaglio m., ugello m.; (of bellows, hoover) ugello m.; (for icing) bocchetta f.* * *['nozl](a narrow end-piece fitted to a pipe, tube etc: The fireman pointed the nozzle of the hose-pipe at the fire.) becco, lancia* * *nozzle /ˈnɒzl/n.1 (mecc.) effusore; ugello* * *['nɒzl]nome (of hose, pipe) boccaglio m., ugello m.; (of bellows, hoover) ugello m.; (for icing) bocchetta f. -
106 PET
I 1. [pet]1) (animal) animale m. domestico, animale m. da compagnia"no pets" — " vietato l'ingresso agli animali"
2) (favourite) prediletto m. (-a), cocco m. (-a)2.he's such a pet! — che tesoro o tesoruccio!
aggettivo (favourite) [charity, theory] preferito, favoritoII 1. [pet] 2.* * *[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) animale domestico2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) tesoro2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) preferito3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) accarezzare2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) pomiciare•- pet name* * *PET (def. 1 /pi:i:ˈti:/ def. 2 /pɛt/)abbr.1 (chim., polyethylene terephthalate) polietilene tereftalato; polietilentereftalato ( polimero plastico)* * *I 1. [pet]1) (animal) animale m. domestico, animale m. da compagnia"no pets" — " vietato l'ingresso agli animali"
2) (favourite) prediletto m. (-a), cocco m. (-a)2.he's such a pet! — che tesoro o tesoruccio!
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107 ■ put on
■ put onv. t. + avv.1 mettere (sopra qc.); mettere su ( cibo a cuocere): Don't forget to put the lid on!, non dimenticare di mettere il coperchio!4 mettere su ( peso corporeo); crescere di: I've put on a few pounds since Christmas, da Natale sono cresciuto di qualche libbra5 mettere; aggiungere; aumentare il numero di: to put on additional trains in the summer, mettere treni supplementari l'estate8 mettere in scena; allestire ( uno spettacolo); dare ( un concerto): to put on a new play, mettere in scena una commedia nuova9 (telef.) passare; mettere in comunicazione: Can you put her on?, puoi passarmela?13 (fam. USA) sfottere, prendere in giro; prendersi gioco di (q.) □ to put it on, darsi delle arie; fingere, fare finta; mettere su peso, ingrassare; esagerare ( anche nel prezzo) □ to put on an act, fingere, recitare, fare la commedia □ to put on airs, darsi delle arie □ (autom.) to put the brakes on, azionare i freni; frenare □ (ipp.) to put money on a horse, puntare (o scommettere) su un cavallo □ to put on weight, ingrassare, prendere peso: DIALOGO → - Meeting an old friend- Have you put on a bit of weight?, hai messo su un po' di chili? -
108 (to) tend
(to) tend (1) /tɛnd/A v. t.attendere a; badare a; custodire; sorvegliare: Andrew tends the family shop, Andrew bada al negozio della famiglia ( serve i clienti); to tend the fire, badare al fuoco ( in cucina, ecc.); He tends bar in the evening, di sera fa il baristaB v. i.(fam. spec. USA) fare attenzione; badare● to tend to sb. (o st.), prendersi cura di q. (o qc.); curare q. (o qc.): to tend to sb. 's wounds, curare le ferite di q.♦ (to) tend (2) /tɛnd/v. i.1 tendere; inclinare; piegare; volgere: John tends to exaggerate, John tende all'esagerazione; Business conditions tend to weaken during inflationary periods, la congiuntura tende a un indebolimento durante periodi di alta inflazione; The road tends north, la strada piega a settentrione2 tendere; essere incline (o propenso): I tend to think he is wrong, tendo a credere che abbia torto3 – to tend to, portare a; favorire: Education tends to a stronger democracy, l'istruzione favorisce una democrazia più forte● yellow tending to green, giallo che tende al verde.NOTA D'USO: - to tend to do o to tend doing?- -
109 ■ throw on
■ throw onv. t. + avv. (o prep.)1 gettare (in aggiunta); mettere; aggiungere: Throw some more wood on ( the fire), will you?, metti dell'altra legna (sul fuoco), per favore!3 ( anche fig.) gettare su; fare ( luce; anche fig.): The skyscraper throws its shadow on my house, il grattacielo getta l'ombra sulla mia casa; to throw light on a strange case, fare luce su un caso strano; to throw the blame on sb., gettare la colpa su q. □ to throw cold water on, gettare dell'acqua fredda su; (fig. fam.) scoraggiare □ to throw doubt on st., sollevare dubbi su qc. □ ( lotta, judo) to throw one's opponent on his back (o back down) on the mat, schienare l'avversario □ to throw oneself on sb. 's mercy, gettarsi ai piedi di q. (fig.); chiedere pietà a q. -
110 (to) tend
(to) tend (1) /tɛnd/A v. t.attendere a; badare a; custodire; sorvegliare: Andrew tends the family shop, Andrew bada al negozio della famiglia ( serve i clienti); to tend the fire, badare al fuoco ( in cucina, ecc.); He tends bar in the evening, di sera fa il baristaB v. i.(fam. spec. USA) fare attenzione; badare● to tend to sb. (o st.), prendersi cura di q. (o qc.); curare q. (o qc.): to tend to sb. 's wounds, curare le ferite di q.♦ (to) tend (2) /tɛnd/v. i.1 tendere; inclinare; piegare; volgere: John tends to exaggerate, John tende all'esagerazione; Business conditions tend to weaken during inflationary periods, la congiuntura tende a un indebolimento durante periodi di alta inflazione; The road tends north, la strada piega a settentrione2 tendere; essere incline (o propenso): I tend to think he is wrong, tendo a credere che abbia torto3 – to tend to, portare a; favorire: Education tends to a stronger democracy, l'istruzione favorisce una democrazia più forte● yellow tending to green, giallo che tende al verde.NOTA D'USO: - to tend to do o to tend doing?- -
111 give out
give out [strength, battery, supplies] esaurirsi; [engine, machine] guastarsi, andare in panne; give out [sth.], give [sth.] out1) (distribute) distribuire [leaflets, gifts]3) (announce) dare, rendere pubblico [ information]* * *1) (to give, usually to several people: The headmaster's wife gave out the school prizes.) distribuire2) (to come to an end: My patience gave out.) finire3) (to produce: The fire gave out a lot of heat.) mandare, emettere* * *1. vt + adv1) (distribute) distribuire2) (make known: news) annunciare2. vi + adv(be exhausted: supplies) esaurirsi, venir meno, (fail: engine) fermarsi, (strength) mancare, (legs) non reggere più* * *give out [strength, battery, supplies] esaurirsi; [engine, machine] guastarsi, andare in panne; give out [sth.], give [sth.] out1) (distribute) distribuire [leaflets, gifts]3) (announce) dare, rendere pubblico [ information] -
112 shut off
* * *1) (to stop an engine working, a liquid flowing etc: I'll need to shut the gas off before I repair the fire.) chiudere, togliere2) (to keep away (from); to make separate (from): He shut himself off from the rest of the world.) tagliare fuori, isolare* * *vt + adv2)to shut off (from) — tagliar fuori (da), isolare (da)* * * -
113 around
* * *1. preposition, adverb1) (on all sides of or in a circle about (a person, thing etc): Flowers grew around the tree; They danced around the fire; There were flowers all around.) intorno2) (here and there (in a house, room etc): Clothes had been left lying around (the house); I wandered around.) intorno, nei paraggi2. preposition(near to (a time, place etc): around three o'clock.) verso3. adverb1) (in the opposite direction: Turn around!) dietro front2) (near-by: If you need me, I'll be somewhere around.) nei paraggi* * * -
114 possession
[pə'zeʃn] 1.1) (state of having) possesso m.to have possession of sth. — avere possesso di qcs
2) dir. (illegal) detenzione f., possesso m.3) dir. (of property) possesso m.to take possession of — prendere possesso di [premises, property]
4) sport5) (by demon) possessione f. (by di)6) (colonial) possedimento m.2.nome plurale possessions (belongings) beni m., possedimenti m., proprietà f.••possession is nine-tenths of the law — = possedere qualcosa significa quasi averla per diritto
* * *[-ʃən]1) (something which is owned by a person, country etc: She lost all her possessions in the fire.) possedimento, bene2) (the state of possessing.) possesso* * *[pə'zeʃn] 1.1) (state of having) possesso m.to have possession of sth. — avere possesso di qcs
2) dir. (illegal) detenzione f., possesso m.3) dir. (of property) possesso m.to take possession of — prendere possesso di [premises, property]
4) sport5) (by demon) possessione f. (by di)6) (colonial) possedimento m.2.nome plurale possessions (belongings) beni m., possedimenti m., proprietà f.••possession is nine-tenths of the law — = possedere qualcosa significa quasi averla per diritto
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115 ♦ brigade
♦ brigade /brɪˈgeɪd/n.1 (mil.) brigata3 (fam.) gruppo; schiera; banda; quelli che: the tough-line brigade, quelli che sono per la linea dura; i duri; the fur-coat brigade, quelli che portano la pelliccia; le signore impellicciate.(to) brigade /brɪˈgeɪd/v. t.(mil.) costituire in brigata; unire in brigata. -
116 diner
['daɪnə(r)]2) AE (restaurant) piccolo ristorante m. (economico)3) (in train) vagone m. ristorante* * *1) (a person who dines: The diners ran from the restaurant when the fire started.) commensale2) (a restaurant car on a train.) carrozza ristorante3) ((American) a small inexpensive restaurant.) piccolo ristorante* * *diner /ˈdaɪnə(r)/n.* * *['daɪnə(r)]2) AE (restaurant) piccolo ristorante m. (economico)3) (in train) vagone m. ristorante -
117 drowse
[draʊz]* * *drowse /draʊz/n.assopimento; dormiveglia.(to) drowse /draʊz/A v. i.1 sonnecchiare, assopirsi: The old cat was drowsing in the sunshine, il vecchio gatto sonnecchiava al sole; He likes to drowse in front of the fire, gli piace assopirsi davanti al camino2 (arc.) essere pigro, indolenteB v. t.(arc.) fare assopire; rendere sonnolento.* * *[draʊz] -
118 Fry
I [fraɪ]1) + verbo pl. zool. avannotti m.2) fig.II [fraɪ]small fry — + verbo pl. (children) bambini; (unimportant people) pesci piccoli
verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo gastr. friggere* * *I verb(to cook in hot oil or fat: Shall I fry the eggs or boil them?)- out of the frying-pan into the fire II noun(a swarm of young, especially of fish.)* * *(Surnames) Fry /fraɪ/* * *I [fraɪ]1) + verbo pl. zool. avannotti m.2) fig.II [fraɪ]small fry — + verbo pl. (children) bambini; (unimportant people) pesci piccoli
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119 fry
I [fraɪ]1) + verbo pl. zool. avannotti m.2) fig.II [fraɪ]small fry — + verbo pl. (children) bambini; (unimportant people) pesci piccoli
verbo transitivo e verbo intransitivo gastr. friggere* * *I verb(to cook in hot oil or fat: Shall I fry the eggs or boil them?)- out of the frying-pan into the fire II noun(a swarm of young, especially of fish.)* * *fry (1) /fraɪ/n. pl.1 avannotti; pesciolini appena nati; minutaglia (sing.)2 piccoli (di rana, insetto, ecc.)fry (2) /fraɪ/n.♦ (to) fry /fraɪ/A v. t.B v. i.1 friggere* * *I [fraɪ]1) + verbo pl. zool. avannotti m.2) fig.II [fraɪ]small fry — + verbo pl. (children) bambini; (unimportant people) pesci piccoli
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120 (to) linger
(to) linger /ˈlɪŋgə(r)/A v. i.1 attardarsi; esitare; indugiare; fermarsi; soffermarsi: He lingered before the fire, si soffermò davanti al fuoco; I lingered around for a while, mi sono attardato ancora un poco2 ( anche linger on) (fig.) essere lento a scomparire; perdurare; permanere; resistere: Old customs still linger (on) in the country, le vecchie costumanze resistono ancora in campagna; The memory of her late husband lingered on, il ricordo del suo defunto marito fu lento a scomparireB v. t.● to linger away one's time, perdere tempo (in indugi) □ to linger behind, restare indietro □ to linger homewards, avviarsi pian piano verso casa □ to linger over a subject, dilungarsi su un argomento □ to linger over one's work, procedere a rilento nel proprio lavoro.
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