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61 coprire
covererrore, suono cover up* * *coprire v.tr.1 to cover (up) (anche fig.): il divano era coperto con un telo bianco, the couch was covered with a white sheet; se copri la pentola l'acqua bollirà prima, if you cover the pot the water will boil more quickly; si coprì il volto con le mani e pianse, he covered his face with his hands and sobbed; la neve aveva coperto tutta la campagna, the countryside was covered with snow; Mark aveva le braccia coperte di lividi, Mark's arms were covered with bruises; l'edera copriva tutto il muro, the wall was entirely covered (o overgrown) with ivy; copri bene il bambino, wrap the baby up warmly; copriti le spalle!, cover your shoulders up // (cuc.): coprire una torta di panna, to top a cake with cream; faccio coprire la torta con glassa al cioccolato, I'll have the cake topped with chocolate icing // (med.) coprire un dente con una capsula, to cap a tooth // (edil.): coprire di piastrelle, to tile; coprire di moquette, to carpet; coprire d'intonaco, to plaster // coprire di baci, di ingiurie, to cover with kisses, with abuse; coprire di gentilezze, to overwhelm (o to shower) with kindness; coprire di gloria, di onore, to cover with glory, with honour2 ( occultare) to cover (up): grossi nuvoloni coprirono il sole, large dark clouds covered (up) the sun; puoi coprire lo strappo con una toppa, you can cover (up) the tear with a patch; è inutile che tu cerchi di coprire i suoi errori, it's pointless for you to try and cover up his mistakes; non cercare di coprirlo, don't try and cover up for him; la musica coprì le sue parole, the music drowned out (o covered) his words3 ( difendere) to cover: la nostra ritirata verrà coperta dall'artiglieria, the artillery will cover our retreat; copritemi ( alle spalle)!, cover me! // coprire il re, ( scacchi) to guard the king4 (comm.) ( far fronte) to meet*; ( garantire) to cover: la mia assicurazione mi copre da ogni rischio, my insurance covers me against all risks; coprire le spese, to meet (o cover) expenses6 ( occupare) to hold*; ( andare a occupare) to fill: copre da anni quella carica, he has been holding that office for years; chi copre la cattedra di inglese?, who holds the chair of English?; chi coprirà il posto rimasto vacante?, who will fill the vacancy?7 ( distanza) to cover, to do*: il vincitore ha coperto la distanza in un'ora, the winner covered (o did) the distance in an hour◘ coprirsi v.rifl.1 to cover oneself (up): copriti bene perché fa un gran freddo, cover yourself up (o wrap yourself up) warmly because it's very cold; pensi sia necessario coprire?, do you think we ought to wear something warm? // coprire di gloria, di onore, to cover oneself with glory, with honour; coprire di vergogna, to bring shame upon oneself // coprire di debiti, to get deep into debt2 (comm.) ( garantirsi) to cover oneself: voglio coprirmi da ogni rischio, I want to cover (o insure) myself against all risks3 (sport) to guard; to be* on one's guard◆ v.intr.pron.1 to be* covered; to get* covered: in primavera i campi si coprono di fiori, in spring the fields are covered with flowers; l'inferriata si è coperta di ruggine, the railings have got covered with rust; nel riordinare mi sono tutto coperto di polvere, I got all covered with dust while tidying up; si è tutto coperto di vesciche, he got covered all over with blisters // coprire di squame, to scale2 ( rannuvolarsi) to become* overcast.* * *1. [ko'prire]vb irreg vt(gen) to cover, (occupare: carica, posto) to hold, (persona: proteggere: anche), fig to cover, shield, (fig : suono) to drown, (segreto, sentimenti) to concealcoprire di o con — (gen) to cover with
era coperto di lividi — he was bruised all over o covered in bruises
coprire qn di insulti/di doni — to shower insults/gifts on sb
coprire (le spalle a) qn — (in una sparatoria) to cover sb
coprire un rischio Econ, Assicurazione — to cover a risk
2. vr (coprirsi)(persona) to wrap (o.s.) up, Assicurazionecoprirsi contro — to insure o.s. against
coprirsi di gloria/di ridicolo — to cover o.s. with glory/with ridicule
3. vip (coprirsi)(cielo) to cloud overcoprirsi di — (muffa, macchie) to be covered in* * *[ko'prire] 1.verbo transitivo1) (ricoprire) to cover [oggetto, ferito] ( con with)2) (chiudere) to cover, to put* the lid on [ pentola]3) (avvolgere) [nebbia, neve, strato] to cover, to envelop [città, superficie]4) (nascondere alla vista) to hide*, to cover upcoprire la vista a qcn. — to block sb.'s view
coprire qcn. di — to shower sb. with, to shower [sth.] on sb. [doni, complimenti]; to cover sb. with [ baci]
6) (contro il freddo) (con abiti) to wrap [sb.] up; (a letto) to cover [sb.] up7) (essere più forte di) to cover [suono, odore]8) (proteggere) (nascondendo la verità) to cover up for [amico, collega]; mil. sport to cover [soldato, zona del campo]coprire le spalle a qcn. — to cover sb.'s back
9) (occupare, esercitare) to hold*, to fill [ carica]10) (percorrere) [corridore, veicolo] to cover [ distanza]12) econ. [ somma] to cover [spese, costi]2.verbo pronominale coprirsi1) (vestirsi) to wrap up, to cover oneself up2) meteor. [ cielo] to become* cloudy, overcast, to cloud over3) (riempirsi)4) econ.* * *coprire/ko'prire/ [91]1 (ricoprire) to cover [oggetto, ferito] ( con with)2 (chiudere) to cover, to put* the lid on [ pentola]3 (avvolgere) [nebbia, neve, strato] to cover, to envelop [città, superficie]4 (nascondere alla vista) to hide*, to cover up; coprire la vista a qcn. to block sb.'s view5 (dare in grande quantità) coprire qcn. di to shower sb. with, to shower [sth.] on sb. [doni, complimenti]; to cover sb. with [ baci]6 (contro il freddo) (con abiti) to wrap [sb.] up; (a letto) to cover [sb.] up7 (essere più forte di) to cover [suono, odore]8 (proteggere) (nascondendo la verità) to cover up for [amico, collega]; mil. sport to cover [soldato, zona del campo]; coprire le spalle a qcn. to cover sb.'s back9 (occupare, esercitare) to hold*, to fill [ carica]10 (percorrere) [corridore, veicolo] to cover [ distanza]12 econ. [ somma] to cover [spese, costi]II coprirsi verbo pronominale1 (vestirsi) to wrap up, to cover oneself up2 meteor. [ cielo] to become* cloudy, overcast, to cloud over4 econ. - rsi contro to cover oneself against. -
62 corrompere
corruptcon denaro bribe* * *1 ( guastare moralmente) to corrupt, to deprave: molti giovani sono corrotti dalle cattive compagnie, many young people are corrupted by bad company2 ( con denaro) to bribe, to corrupt: corrompere un testimone, to bribe (o to suborn o fam. to fix) a witness; lasciarsi corrompere, to accept a bribe3 ( guastare) to corrupt; ( contaminare) to contaminate, to taint; to pollute: il caldo corrompe i cibi, heat makes food go bad; corrompere l'acqua, to pollute (o to contaminate) water // corrompere un documento, to corrupt a document // corrompere una lingua, to corrupt a language.◘ corrompersi v.rifl. o intr.pron.1 ( guastarsi moralmente) to become* corrupted: in un'atmosfera di questo tipo le abitudini si corrompono facilmente, in this type of atmosphere habits are easily corrupted (o easily become corrupted)2 ( putrefarsi, guastarsi) to rot, to taint; to decay; to putrefy, to spoil: col caldo il pesce si corrompe, fish spoils (o putrefies) in the heat; il cadavere si stava già corrompendo, the corpse was already decaying.* * *1. [kor'rompere]vb irreg vt2. vip (corrompersi)(costumi) to become corrupt* * *[kor'rompere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (moralmente) to corrupt, to pervert, to canker [gioventù, costumi]2) (con denaro) to corrupt, to bribe, to buy* (off) [poliziotto, giudice]2.verbo pronominale corrompersi1) (putrefarsi) to rot, to spoil*2) (moralmente) [gioventù, costumi] to be* corrupted, to become* corrupted* * *corrompere/kor'rompere/ [81]1 (moralmente) to corrupt, to pervert, to canker [gioventù, costumi]2 (con denaro) to corrupt, to bribe, to buy* (off) [poliziotto, giudice]II corrompersi verbo pronominale1 (putrefarsi) to rot, to spoil*2 (moralmente) [gioventù, costumi] to be* corrupted, to become* corrupted. -
63 diradare
thin out* * *diradare v.tr.1 ( piante) to thin (out); ( rami) to prune: il vento diradò le nubi, the wind dissipated the clouds; se diraderai i fiori, cresceranno meglio il prossimo anno, if you thin out the flowers, they will grow better next year2 ( rendere meno frequente) to cut* down on (sthg.), to reduce, to do* less frequently: diradò le sue visite, she called on us less frequently◆ v. intr. → diradarsi.◘ diradarsi v.intr.pron.1 to thin (away); to clear (away): dobbiamo rimanere qui fin che la nebbia (si) diradi, we have to stay here till the fog clears (o lifts); la folla si diradò, the crowd thinned away; gli si stanno diradando i capelli, his hair is thinning2 ( divenire meno frequente) to become* less frequent: le sue visite si erano diradate, his visits had become less frequent.* * *[dira'dare]1. vt(vegetazione) to thin (out), (nebbia, gas) to clear, dissipate2. vi(aus essere) (diradarsi) vip, (vegetazione) to thin out, (folla) to disperse, (nebbia) to clear (up), (visite) to become less frequent* * *[dira'dare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (rendere meno fitto) to thin out [bosco, colture]; to prune [ alberi]2) (disperdere) [ vento] to clear, to disperse, to dissipate [ fumo]; to scatter [ nuvole]3) (ridurre) to space out [visite, chiamate]2.verbo pronominale diradarsi1) (disperdersi) [ nebbia] to thin (out), to disperse; [ nuvole] to clear2) (diventare meno folto) [capelli, foresta] to thin (out)3) (diventare meno frequente) [visite, chiamate] to become* less frequent* * *diradare/dira'dare/ [1]1 (rendere meno fitto) to thin out [bosco, colture]; to prune [ alberi]3 (ridurre) to space out [visite, chiamate]II diradarsi verbo pronominale2 (diventare meno folto) [capelli, foresta] to thin (out)3 (diventare meno frequente) [visite, chiamate] to become* less frequent. -
64 disingannare
disillusion* * *disingannare v.tr. to disillusion, to disabuse, to undeceive: disingannatevi!, don't you believe it!; lo disingannai riguardo quell'affare, I told him the truth of the business (o I disillusioned him about the business).◘ disingannarsi v.intr.pron. to become* disenchanted.* * *[dizingan'nare] 1.verbo transitivo (disilludere) to disillusion2.verbo pronominale disingannarsi to become* disillusioned, to become* disenchanted* * *disingannare/dizingan'nare/ [1](disilludere) to disillusionII disingannarsi verbo pronominaleto become* disillusioned, to become* disenchanted. -
65 disinnestare
* * *disinnestare v.tr. to disconnect, to disengage: disinnestare la spina, to pull out the plug; (aut.) disinnestare la frizione, to disengage the clutch.◘ disinnestarsi v.intr.pron. to become* disengaged.* * *[disinnes'tare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (disinserire) to disconnect [ spina]2) aut. to let* out, to disengage [ frizione]2.verbo pronominale disinnestarsi to become* disengaged, to become* disconnected* * *disinnestare/disinnes'tare/ [1]1 (disinserire) to disconnect [ spina]2 aut. to let* out, to disengage [ frizione]II disinnestarsi verbo pronominaleto become* disengaged, to become* disconnected. -
66 emancipare
emancipate* * *emancipare v.tr.◘ emanciparsi v.rifl. to free oneself, to emancipate oneself, to become* emancipated, to gain one's freedom: emancipare dalla famiglia, to become independent of one's family.* * *[emantʃi'pare]1. vt2. vr (emanciparsi)to become liberated o emancipated* * *[emantʃi'pare] 1.verbo transitivo to emancipate2.verbo pronominale emanciparsi to become* emancipated* * *emancipare/emant∫i'pare/ [1]to emancipateII emanciparsi verbo pronominaleto become* emancipated. -
67 estinguere
extinguish, put outdebito pay offsete quench* * *estinguere v.tr.1 to put* out, to extinguish: tentarono di estinguere l'incendio, they tried to put the fire out (o to extinguish the fire); estinguere la ( propria) sete, to slake (o to quench) one's thirst; estinguere un ricordo, to blot out a memory2 (fig.) ( saldare, pagare) to settle, to pay* off, to discharge; ( riscattare) to redeem: estinguere un debito, to pay off (o settle) a debt; estinguere un conto, to close a current account; estinguere un mutuo, to discharge a loan; (fin.) estinguere una cambiale, to discharge a bill // (dir.): estinguere un'ipoteca, to redeem a mortgage; estinguere un'obbligazione, to discharge an obligation; estinguere un reato, to extinguish a criminal offence.◘ estinguersi v.intr.pron.2 ( finire) to die away, to come* to an end: la sua popolarità si estinse presto, his popularity was short-lived (o died away quickly); molte specie animali si stanno estinguendo, a lot of animal species are becoming extinct (o are dying out).* * *1. [es'tinɡwere]vb irreg vt1) (spegnere) to put out, extinguish2) (Comm : debito) to pay off, (conto in banca) to close2. vip (estinguersi)* * *[es'tingwere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (spegnere) to extinguish, to put* out [incendio, fiamme]; fig. to quench, to slake [ sete]2) (saldare) to extinguish, to cancel, to discharge, to wipe out [ debito]; (in banca) to close [ conto]; to pay off, to clear [ ipoteca]2.verbo pronominale estinguersi1) (spegnersi) [fiamma, incendio] to burn* out; [ vulcano] to become* extinct2) (scomparire) [famiglia, razza, animale] to die* out, to become* extinct3) fig. [ricordo, fama] to die* * *estinguere/es'tingwere/ [40]2 (saldare) to extinguish, to cancel, to discharge, to wipe out [ debito]; (in banca) to close [ conto]; to pay off, to clear [ ipoteca]II estinguersi verbo pronominale1 (spegnersi) [fiamma, incendio] to burn* out; [ vulcano] to become* extinct2 (scomparire) [famiglia, razza, animale] to die* out, to become* extinct3 fig. [ricordo, fama] to die. -
68 illanguidire
illanguidire v.tr. to weaken, to enfeeble: voce illanguidita dalla malattia, voice weakened by illness◆ v. intr. to languish, to grow* feeble, to grow* weak, to droop: illanguidire in prigione, to languish in prison.◘ illanguidirsi v.intr.pron. to become* weak, to become* feeble, to fade: illanguidire per un lungo digiuno, to become weak because of a long fast; i nostri desideri si sono illanguiditi, (fig.) our hopes faded.* * *[illanɡwi'dire]1. vt2. vi* * *[illangwi'dire] 1.verbo transitivo to weaken, to make* languid2.1) [ persona] to become* weak, to flag2) fig. [ ricordi] to fade3.verbo pronominale illanguidirsi illanguidire* * *illanguidire/illangwi'dire/ [102]to weaken, to make* languid(aus. essere).1 [ persona] to become* weak, to flag2 fig. [ ricordi] to fade.III illanguidirsi verbo pronominale→ illanguidire -
69 imbarbarire
imbarbarire v.tr. to barbarize; to corrupt◆ v. intr. → imbarbarirsi.◘ imbarbarirsi v.intr.pron. to become* barbarous, to grow* corrupt; to decline: il linguaggio si imbarbarisce, the language is growing corrupt.* * *[imbarba'rire]1. vt2. vip (imbarbarirsi)* * *[imbarba'rire] 1.verbo transitivo to barbarize2.verbo pronominale imbarbarirsi to become* barbarous* * *imbarbarire/imbarba'rire/ [102]to barbarizeII imbarbarirsi verbo pronominaleto become* barbarous. -
70 imborghesire
imborghesire v.tr. to make* (s.o.) bourgeois, to make* (s.o.) middle-class: la vita comoda lo ha imborghesito, his easy life has made him bourgeois◆ v. intr. → imborghesirsi.◘ imborghesirsi v.intr.pron. to become* bourgeois.* * *[imborge'zire] 1.verbo transitivo to make* [sb.] bourgeois, to make* [sb.] middle class2. 3.verbo pronominale imborghesirsi imborghesire* * *imborghesire/imborge'zire/ [102]to make* [sb.] bourgeois, to make* [sb.] middle class(aus. essere). to become* bourgeois, to become* middle class.II imborghesirsi verbo pronominale→ imborghesire -
71 imbrogliare
1. v/t ( raggirare) take in( truffare) cheat, swindlefig confuse2. v/i cheat* * *imbrogliare v.tr.1 (ingannare, truffare) to cheat, to swindle, to deceive, to dupe, to fool, to take* in: mi hanno imbrogliato: il quadro è falso!, they've cheated me, the picture is a forgery!; imbrogliare il fisco, to cheat the taxman; non è un uomo che si possa imbrogliare facilmente, he is not a man to be easily taken in2 (fig.) (confondere) to muddle, to mix up; to confuse: ciò che disse mi ha imbrogliato le idee, what he said has muddled (o mixed up) all my ideas; gli fecero una domanda difficile per imbrogliarlo, they asked him a difficult question to confuse him3 (intricare) to tangle, to entangle (anche fig.): imbrogliare una matassa di lana, to tangle up a skein of wool4 (mar.) to brail up (sails).◘ imbrogliarsi v.intr.pron.1 to get* confused: a quella domanda mi imbrogliai, at that question I got confused2 (intricarsi) to get* tangled, to get* entangled (anche fig.); (fig.) to become* complicated, to get* complicated: la situazione si sta imbrogliando ogni giorno di più!, the situation is getting more complicated every day; il filo si è tutto imbrogliato, the thread has got all tangled3 (non com.) (rimanere coinvolto) to get* involved, to get* mixed up: non voglio imbrogliarmi in questa faccenda, I do not want to get involved in (o to become embroiled in) this matter.* * *[imbroʎ'ʎare]1. vt1) (ingannare) to trick, deceive, (in gioco) to cheate per imbrogliare la faccenda... — and to complicate matters...
3) (Naut : vele) to clew up2. vip (imbrogliarsi)(vedi vt, sense 2)), to become muddled up; to become confused, become muddled, get mixed up; to get tangled up* * *[imbroʎ'ʎare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (truffare) to cheat, to deceive, to fool, to take* in2) (ingarbugliare) to tangle; fig. to muddle up, to entangle [ faccenda]3) mar. to clew down [ vele]2.verbo pronominale imbrogliarsi1) [ fili] to get* tangled2) (confondersi) [idee, faccenda, persona] to get* mixed up••imbrogliare le carte — to confuse o cloud an issue
* * *imbrogliare/imbroλ'λare/ [1]1 (truffare) to cheat, to deceive, to fool, to take* in3 mar. to clew down [ vele]II imbrogliarsi verbo pronominale1 [ fili] to get* tangled2 (confondersi) [idee, faccenda, persona] to get* mixed upimbrogliare le carte to confuse o cloud an issue. -
72 immunizzare
immunize* * *immunizzare v.tr. to immunize, to make* immune (anche fig.): la vaccinazione immunizza contro il vaiolo, vaccination immunizes against small-pox; l'esperienza lo ha immunizzato contro le delusioni, experience has made him immune to disappointment.◘ immunizzarsi v.rifl. to immunize oneself, to become* immune (anche fig.): ormai mi sono immunizzato contro la pubblicità, now I've become immune to advertizing.* * *[immunid'dzare]1. vt2. vr (immunizzarsi)* * *[immunid'dzare] 1.verbo transitivo to immunize (da against)2.verbo pronominale immunizzarsi to become* immune* * *immunizzare/immunid'dzare/ [1]to immunize (da against)II immunizzarsi verbo pronominaleto become* immune. -
73 impoverire
impoverire v.tr. to impoverish: lo sfruttamento ha impoverito quella nazione, exploitation has impoverished that nation.◘ impoverirsi v.intr.pron. to become* poor, to become* impoverished.* * *[impove'rire]1. vt2. vi* * *[impove'rire] 1.verbo transitivo to impoverish (anche fig.)2. 3.verbo pronominale impoverirsi impoverire* * *impoverire/impove'rire/ [102]to impoverish (anche fig.)(aus. essere). to become* poor, to get* poor.III impoverirsi verbo pronominale→ impoverire -
74 inaridire
1. v/t parch2. v/i dry up* * *inaridire v.tr.1 to dry up; to parch; (di piante) to wither: la siccità ha inaridito le colture, the drought has withered the crops2 (fig.) to make* barren, to wither: il dolore le ha inaridito il cuore, the pain has withered her heart.◘ inaridirsi v.intr.pron.1 to dry up; to become* parched; (di piante) to wither2 (fig.) to dry up, to be exhausted: la sua vena artistica si è inaridita, his artistic inspiration has dried up.* * *[inari'dire]1. vt2. vi* * *[inari'dire] 1.verbo transitivo1) [sole, calura] to wither, to parch, to scorch [erba, terra, campi]2) fig. to dry up, to wither (away) [persona, anima, immaginazione]2. 3.verbo pronominale inaridirsi2) fig. to dry up* * *inaridire/inari'dire/ [102]1 [sole, calura] to wither, to parch, to scorch [erba, terra, campi]2 fig. to dry up, to wither (away) [persona, anima, immaginazione]III inaridirsi verbo pronominale2 fig. to dry up. -
75 incuriosire
incuriosire qualcuno make s.o. curious, arouse s.o.'s curiosity* * *incuriosire v.tr. to make* curious, to intrigue: incuriosire qlcu., to rouse s.o.'s interest (o curiosity).◘ incuriosirsi v.intr.pron. to become* curious; to become* inquisitive.* * *[inkurjo'sire]1. vtto arouse the curiosity of, make curious2. vip (incuriosirsi)* * *[inkurjo'sire] 1.verbo transitivo2.incuriosire qcn. — to arouse sb.'s curiosity, to intrigue sb
verbo pronominale incuriosirsi to become* curious, to be* intrigued* * *incuriosire/inkurjo'sire/ [102]incuriosire qcn. to arouse sb.'s curiosity, to intrigue sb.II incuriosirsi verbo pronominaleto become* curious, to be* intrigued. -
76 indolenzire
indolenzire v.tr. to numb; to make* sore; to make* stiff: il freddo mi aveva indolenzito le mani, my hands were numb (o benumbed) with cold.◘ indolenzirsi v.intr.pron. to grow* numb, to become* numb, to get* stiff: mi si è indolenzita una gamba, my leg has become numb.* * *[indolen'tsire]1. vt(gambe, braccia ecc) to make stiff, cause to ache, (intorpidire) to numb2. vi* * *[indolen'tsire] 1.verbo transitivo to make* sore2.verbo pronominale indolenzirsi to become* sore* * *indolenzire/indolen'tsire/ [102]to make* soreII indolenzirsi verbo pronominaleto become* sore. -
77 inebriare
inebriare v.tr.1 (ubriacare) to make* drunk, to intoxicate, to inebriate: il vino lo inebria facilmente, wine makes him drunk easily2 (fig.) to intoxicate; to exhilarate, to fill with joy: la notizia l'aveva inebriato, the news had filled him with joy; essere inebriato dal successo, to be intoxicated by (o with) success.◘ inebriarsi v.intr.pron.1 (ubriacarsi) to get* drunk2 (fig.) to go* into raptures, to become* intoxicated: inebriare al pensiero della vittoria, to become filled with joy at the thought of victory.* * *[inebri'are]1. vt(anche), fig to intoxicate2. vip (inebriarsi)* * *[inebri'are] 1.verbo transitivo1) (ubriacare) [ alcol] to intoxicate, to inebriate, to make* [sb.] drunk2) fig. (esaltare) [potere, successo] to intoxicate2.verbo pronominale inebriarsi1) (ubriacarsi) to get* drunk2) fig. (esaltarsi) to become* intoxicated, to go* into raptures* * *inebriare/inebri'are/ [1]1 (ubriacare) [ alcol] to intoxicate, to inebriate, to make* [sb.] drunk2 fig. (esaltare) [potere, successo] to intoxicateII inebriarsi verbo pronominale1 (ubriacarsi) to get* drunk2 fig. (esaltarsi) to become* intoxicated, to go* into raptures. -
78 inferocire
inferocire v.tr. to enrage, to make* ferocious: il tuo ritardo lo ha inferocito, your arriving late enraged him (o made him furious)◆ v. intr.1 (compiere atti di ferocia) to act ferociously2 (diventare feroce) to become* ferocious; (arrabbiarsi) to get* furious.◘ inferocirsi v.intr.pron. (diventare feroce) to become* ferocious, to turn nasty; (fig.) to get* furious: i cani si sono inferociti e l'hanno attaccato, the dogs turned nasty and attacked him; si è inferocito quando ha visto cosa avevi fatto, he grew furious when he saw what you'd done.* * *[infero'tʃire]1. vt2. vi* * *[infero'tʃire] 1.verbo transitivo1) to make* ferocious [ animale]2) fig. to enrage, to infuriate [ persona]2.verbo pronominale inferocirsi1) (diventare feroce) [ animale] to become* ferocious2) fig. [ persona] to get* furious* * *inferocire/infero't∫ire/ [102]1 to make* ferocious [ animale]2 fig. to enrage, to infuriate [ persona]II inferocirsi verbo pronominale1 (diventare feroce) [ animale] to become* ferocious2 fig. [ persona] to get* furious. -
79 infettare
infect* * *infettare v.tr.1 to infect, to pollute: infettare una ferita, to infect a wound; infettare l'acqua, to pollute water2 (fig.) (corrompere) to taint, to corrupt.◘ infettarsi v.intr.pron. to become* infected: la ferita si è infettata, the wound has become infected.* * *[infet'tare]1. vt(gen) to infect, (acqua, aria) to pollute, contaminate2. vip (infettarsi)* * *[infet'tare] 1.verbo transitivo1) med. to infect [ferita, persona]2) (inquinare) to pollute, to contaminate [acque, aria]2.verbo pronominale infettarsi [ferita, persona] to become* infected* * *infettare/infet'tare/ [1]1 med. to infect [ferita, persona]2 (inquinare) to pollute, to contaminate [acque, aria]II infettarsi verbo pronominale[ferita, persona] to become* infected. -
80 infiammare
fig, medicine inflame* * *infiammare v.tr.1 to set* on fire, to ignite, to kindle: la scintilla infiammò la legna secca, the spark kindled the dry wood2 (estens.) (rendere rosso acceso) to inflame, (di viso) to flush: la collera gli infiammò il viso, his face flushed with rage; il sole morente infiammò il cielo, the setting sun inflamed the sky3 (fig.) (eccitare) to inflame, to kindle, to excite, to stir (up): il suo discorso infiammò l'uditorio, his speech inflamed the audience4 (med.) to inflame.◘ infiammarsi v.intr.pron.1 to catch* fire, to take* fire: l'aereo s'infiammò nell'atterraggio, the plane caught fire while landing; la benzina si infiamma facilmente, petrol catches fire easily2 (estens.) (diventare rosso acceso) to get* inflamed; (di viso) to be flushed: gli si infiammarono le guance per la vergogna, his cheeks flushed with shame3 (fig.) (eccitarsi) to become* inflamed, to get* excited // infiammare per una donna, to fall passionately in love with a woman4 (med.) to become* inflamed, to inflame.* * *[infjam'mare]1. vt(gen) to set fire to, set alight, (Med : ferita, organo) to inflame2. vip (infiammarsi)(gen) to catch fire, Med to become inflamed* * *[infjam'mare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (incendiare) to set* fire to2) (colorare di rosso) to flush [ guance]; [ sole] to set* [sth.] ablaze [ cielo]4) med. to inflame2.verbo pronominale infiammarsi1) (prendere fuoco) to catch* fire2) (arrossire) to flush, to blush3) fig.4) (adirarsi) to flare up5) med. to become* inflamed* * *infiammare/infjam'mare/ [1]1 (incendiare) to set* fire to4 med. to inflameII infiammarsi verbo pronominale1 (prendere fuoco) to catch* fire2 (arrossire) to flush, to blush3 fig. - rsi di desiderio to be inflamed with desire4 (adirarsi) to flare up5 med. to become* inflamed.
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