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1 against
[ə'geɪnst, ə'genst]1) (physically) controI'm against it — sono contro, contrario
3) (counter to, in opposition to) controto stand out against — [houses, trees etc.] stagliarsi, spiccare contro [sky, sunset]
6) (in exchange for) in cambio di, contro••Note:Against is translated by contro when it means physically touching or in opposition to: against the wall = contro il muro; is he for or against independence? = è pro o contro l'indipendenza? the fight against inflation = la lotta contro l'inflazione. - If you have any doubts about how to translate a fixed phrase or expression beginning with against ( against the tide, against the clock, against the grain, against all odds etc.), you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( tide, grain, odds etc.). - Against often appears in English with certain verbs ( turn against, compete against, discriminate against, stand out against etc.): for translations you should consult the appropriate verb entry ( turn, compete, discriminate, stand etc.). - Against often appears in English after certain nouns and adjectives ( protection against, a law against etc.): for translations consult the appropriate entry ( protection, law etc.). - For particular usages, see the entry below* * *[ə'ɡenst]1) (in opposition to: They fought against the enemy; Dropping litter is against the law (= illegal).) contro2) (in contrast to: The trees were black against the evening sky.) su3) (touching or in contact with: He stood with his back against the wall; The rain beat against the window.) contro4) (in order to protect against: vaccination against tuberculosis.) contro* * *[ə'geɪnst, ə'genst]1) (physically) controI'm against it — sono contro, contrario
3) (counter to, in opposition to) controto stand out against — [houses, trees etc.] stagliarsi, spiccare contro [sky, sunset]
6) (in exchange for) in cambio di, contro••Note:Against is translated by contro when it means physically touching or in opposition to: against the wall = contro il muro; is he for or against independence? = è pro o contro l'indipendenza? the fight against inflation = la lotta contro l'inflazione. - If you have any doubts about how to translate a fixed phrase or expression beginning with against ( against the tide, against the clock, against the grain, against all odds etc.), you should consult the appropriate noun entry ( tide, grain, odds etc.). - Against often appears in English with certain verbs ( turn against, compete against, discriminate against, stand out against etc.): for translations you should consult the appropriate verb entry ( turn, compete, discriminate, stand etc.). - Against often appears in English after certain nouns and adjectives ( protection against, a law against etc.): for translations consult the appropriate entry ( protection, law etc.). - For particular usages, see the entry below -
2 lawyer
['lɔːjə(r)]1) (who practises law) legale m., avvocato m.2) (expert in law) dottore m. (-essa) in legge* * *['lo:jə]noun (a person whose work it is to know about and give advice and help to others concerning the law: If you want to make your will, consult a lawyer.) avvocato* * *['lɔːjə(r)]1) (who practises law) legale m., avvocato m.2) (expert in law) dottore m. (-essa) in legge -
3 try
I [traɪ]1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!
2) sport (in rugby) meta f.II 1. [traɪ]1) (attempt)to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare
to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda
2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto
try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca
5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]2.to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provareto try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare
to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]
just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!
- try on- try out••these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso
* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) provare2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) provare3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) giudicare4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) (mettere alla prova)2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) prova, tentativo2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) meta•- trier- trying
- try on
- try out* * *try /traɪ/n.1 (fam.) prova; tentativo: Let me have a try!, fammi fare una prova!; I had a few tries but I couldn't open the lock, feci diversi tentativi, ma non riuscii ad aprire la serratura● try-on, prova ( di un abito); (fam.) tentativo d'inganno; (il) tentare il colpo □ try-out, (fam.) esperimento, prova; (autom., mecc.) collaudo, verifica; (teatr.) rappresentazione di prova; ( USA) selezione ( di atleti), provino ( di attori, ecc.): try-out of the brakes, verifica dei freni; He gave the play a try-out at Reading, ha messo in scena il dramma a Reading per una rappresentazione di prova ( prima di portarlo a Londra) □ try square, squadra a battente ( strumento per disegno, ecc.) □ Have (o give it) a try!, prova!; provaci!♦ (to) try /traɪ/v. t. e i.1 provare; tentare; cercare; mettere alla prova; saggiare; sperimentare; fare un esperimento; fare una prova; collaudare: I promise I'll try, prometto che proverò; It's no use trying, è inutile tentare; Try to study (fam.: try and study) harder, cerca di studiare di più!; She tried my patience with her complaints, la mia pazienza è stata messa a dura prova dalle sue lamentele; We tried living together but it didn't work out, abbiamo provato a (o fatto il tentativo di) vivere insieme, ma non ha funzionato; Each car is tried before it leaves the factory, ogni automobile è collaudata prima di lasciare la fabbrica; to try one's best [one's hardest], fare del proprio meglio [fare ogni sforzo]; mettercela tutta3 (leg.) giudicare; pronunciarsi su; processare: to try a case, giudicare una causa; He was tried for manslaughter, è stato processato per omicidio colposo4 affaticare; sforzare, stancare ( gli occhi, la vista, ecc.): to try one's eyes, affaticarsi gli occhi7 ( raro) decidere, risolvere ( una disputa, una questione): The knights tried the dispute in a joust, i cavalieri hanno deciso la contesa con un torneo● to try one's fortune, tentare la sorte; sfidare la fortuna □ to try one's hand at st., tentar di fare (o mettere mano a) qc. □ to try one's luck on the pools, giocare al totocalcio □ Try me!, provaci!; scommetti? □ Try the door, prova a girare la maniglia!; vedi un po' se la porta si apre!* * *I [traɪ]1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!
2) sport (in rugby) meta f.II 1. [traɪ]1) (attempt)to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare
to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda
2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto
try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca
5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]2.to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provareto try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare
to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]
just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!
- try on- try out••these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso
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4 refer
[rɪ'fɜː(r)] 1.1) (pass on) affidare [task, problem, enquiry]2) dir. rimettere, deferire [ case]3) (direct)to refer sb. to — [critic, text] rinviare qcn. a [article, footnote]; [ person] indirizzare qcn. in [ department]
2.to be referred to a specialist — med. essere mandato da uno specialista
1) (allude to)to refer to — riferirsi a, parlare di [person, topic, event]
2) (as name, label)3) (signify)to refer to — [number, date, term] riferirsi a
to refer to — consultare [notes, article]
5) (apply)* * *[rə'fə:] 1. past tense, past participle - referred; verb( with to)1) (to talk or write (about something); to mention: He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book.) alludere2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) riferirsi3) (to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc: The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director.) affidare4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) consultare•- referee2. verb(to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) arbitrare- reference book
- reference library* * *[rɪ'fɜː(r)] 1.1) (pass on) affidare [task, problem, enquiry]2) dir. rimettere, deferire [ case]3) (direct)to refer sb. to — [critic, text] rinviare qcn. a [article, footnote]; [ person] indirizzare qcn. in [ department]
2.to be referred to a specialist — med. essere mandato da uno specialista
1) (allude to)to refer to — riferirsi a, parlare di [person, topic, event]
2) (as name, label)3) (signify)to refer to — [number, date, term] riferirsi a
to refer to — consultare [notes, article]
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5 ♦ doctor
♦ doctor /ˈdɒktə(r)/n.1 dottore; medico: to go to the doctor's, andare dal medico; to see (o to consult) a doctor, consultare un medico; to train as a doctor, studiare per diventare medico; (fam. antiq.) to be under the doctor for st., essere in cura per qc.; He wants to be a doctor, vuole fare il medico; His wife's a doctor, sua moglie è medico; doctor's certificate, certificato medico; ( anche fig.) Doctor's orders, l'ha ordinato il dottore; Doctor Brown, il dottor Brown4 chi ha conseguito un dottorato di ricerca; dottore di ricerca: a doctor of law [of divinity, of medicine], un dottore in legge [in teologia, in medicina]; Doctor of Philosophy (abbr. PhD o DPhil), chi ha conseguito un dottorato di ricerca ( in tutte le facoltà tranne legge, medicina e teologia)7 (tipogr.) raspa; raschia● (cinem.) script doctor, «script doctor», consulente di sceneggiatura □ (fam.) just what the doctor ordered, proprio quello che ci vuole.NOTA D'USO: - doctor e dottore- (to) doctor /ˈdɒktə(r)/v. t.1 falsare, manipolare: (leg.) to doctor the evidence, falsare le prove; to doctor accounts [a report], falsificare i conti [un rapporto]; to doctor a photo, manipolare una fotografia; to doctor wine, fatturare il vino
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