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81 dear
I 1. [dɪə(r)]1) (expressing attachment) [friend, mother] caro, amatoto hold sb., sth. very dear — essere molto affezionato a qcn., a qcs.
she's a dear child — (in appearance) è una bambina graziosa; (in behaviour) è una bambina adorabile
3) (in letter)4) (expensive) [ article] caro, costoso2.to get dearer — diventare caro, rincarare
nome (term of address) caro m. (-a)that's 50 pence, dear — colloq. fa 50 penny, mia cara
II [dɪə(r)] III [dɪə(r)]be a dear and answer the phone — sii gentile, rispondi al telefono
dear me o dear dear, what a mess! accidenti, che disordine! dear me, no! — povero me, no!
* * *[diə] 1. adjective1) (high in price: Cabbages are very dear this week.) caro2) (very lovable: He is such a dear little boy.) adorabile3) ((with to) much loved: She is very dear to me.) affabile4) (used as a polite way of addressing someone, especially in a letter: Dear Sir.) caro; egregio2. noun1) (a person who is lovable or charming: He is such a dear!) tesoro2) (a person who is loved or liked (especially used to address someone): Come in, dear.) caro•- dearly- dear
- dear! / oh dear!* * *I 1. [dɪə(r)]1) (expressing attachment) [friend, mother] caro, amatoto hold sb., sth. very dear — essere molto affezionato a qcn., a qcs.
she's a dear child — (in appearance) è una bambina graziosa; (in behaviour) è una bambina adorabile
3) (in letter)4) (expensive) [ article] caro, costoso2.to get dearer — diventare caro, rincarare
nome (term of address) caro m. (-a)that's 50 pence, dear — colloq. fa 50 penny, mia cara
II [dɪə(r)] III [dɪə(r)]be a dear and answer the phone — sii gentile, rispondi al telefono
dear me o dear dear, what a mess! accidenti, che disordine! dear me, no! — povero me, no!
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82 field
I 1. [fiːld]1) agr. campo m.2) geogr. geol. distesa f., banco m.; (basin) bacino m.3) sport campo m., terreno m. di gioco4) + verbo sing. o pl. sport (athletes) concorrenti m.pl.; (horses) cavalli m.pl. in gara5) (area of knowledge) campo m., settore m.6) ling.to test sth. in the field — provare qcs. sul campo
8) mil.to hold the field — tenere il campo; fig. [ theory] dominare la scena
9) (range) campo m.field of force — el. campo di forza
field of fire — mil. campo di tiro
10) inform. mat. fis. campo m.2.1) mil. [hospital, kitchen] da campo2) (in real environment) [ study] sul campo; [ test] in condizioni reali di utilizzo••II 1. [fiːld]3) (respond to) rispondere (bene) a [ questions]2.verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa* * *[fi:ld] 1. noun1) (a piece of land enclosed for growing crops, keeping animals etc: Our house is surrounded by fields.) campo2) (a wide area: playing fields (= an area for games, sports etc).) campo, terreno3) (a piece of land etc where minerals or other natural resources are found: an oil-field; a coalfield.) giacimento4) (an area of knowledge, interest, study etc: in the fields of literature/economic development; her main fields of interest.) campo5) (an area affected, covered or included by something: a magnetic field; in his field of vision.) campo6) (an area of battle: the field of Waterloo; ( also adjective) a field-gun.) campo (di battaglia)2. verb((in cricket, basketball etc) to catch (the ball) and return it.) prendere e rilanciare- fieldwork* * *I 1. [fiːld]1) agr. campo m.2) geogr. geol. distesa f., banco m.; (basin) bacino m.3) sport campo m., terreno m. di gioco4) + verbo sing. o pl. sport (athletes) concorrenti m.pl.; (horses) cavalli m.pl. in gara5) (area of knowledge) campo m., settore m.6) ling.to test sth. in the field — provare qcs. sul campo
8) mil.to hold the field — tenere il campo; fig. [ theory] dominare la scena
9) (range) campo m.field of force — el. campo di forza
field of fire — mil. campo di tiro
10) inform. mat. fis. campo m.2.1) mil. [hospital, kitchen] da campo2) (in real environment) [ study] sul campo; [ test] in condizioni reali di utilizzo••II 1. [fiːld]3) (respond to) rispondere (bene) a [ questions]2.verbo intransitivo sport giocare in difesa -
83 firm
I [fɜːm]nome ditta f., società f., impresa f.II 1. [fɜːm]to give sth. a firm tap — dare un colpo deciso a qcs
2) (steady) [table, ladder] fermo, stabile, saldo4) (definite) [offer, commitment] stabile; [intention, assurance, refusal] fermo; [ date] definitivo; [ evidence] concreto, sicuro5) (resolute) [person, voice] fermo; [stand, leadership] saldo6) econ. [dollar, market] stabile2.to stand firm — stare saldo; fig. non cedere ( against a)
III [fɜːm]to remain o hold firm — [ currency] rimanere stabile ( against in rapporto a)
verbo intransitivo [share, price] consolidarsi- firm up* * *I [fə:m] adjective1) ((fixed) strong and steady: a firm handshake.)2) (decided; not changing one's mind: a firm refusal.)•- firmlyII [fə:m] noun(a business company: an engineering firm.)* * *I [fɜːm]nome ditta f., società f., impresa f.II 1. [fɜːm]to give sth. a firm tap — dare un colpo deciso a qcs
2) (steady) [table, ladder] fermo, stabile, saldo4) (definite) [offer, commitment] stabile; [intention, assurance, refusal] fermo; [ date] definitivo; [ evidence] concreto, sicuro5) (resolute) [person, voice] fermo; [stand, leadership] saldo6) econ. [dollar, market] stabile2.to stand firm — stare saldo; fig. non cedere ( against a)
III [fɜːm]to remain o hold firm — [ currency] rimanere stabile ( against in rapporto a)
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84 need
I 1. [niːd]1) (must, have to)"I waited" - "you needn't have" — "ho aspettato" - "non era necessario"
2."previous applicants need not apply" — "le persone che hanno già risposto all'annuncio sono pregate di non inviare ulteriori domande"
1) (require)my shoes need to be polished o need polishing le mie scarpe hanno bisogno di una lucidata o vanno lucidate; I need you to hold the ladder ho bisogno che tu mi tenga la scala; more time is needed occorre più tempo; this job needs a lot of concentration questo lavoro richiede molta concentrazione; they need to have things explained to them occorre spiegargli le cose; it needed six men to restrain him sono stati necessari sei uomini per trattenerlo; you don't need me to tell you that... non c'è bisogno che io vi dica che...; everything you need to know about tutto ciò che occorre sapere su; that's all I need! — è tutto ciò di cui ho bisogno!
2) (have to)II [niːd]1) (necessity) necessità f., bisogno m. ( for di)if need be — se (è) necessario, al bisogno
there's no need, I've done it — non ce n'è bisogno, l'ho fatto io
2) (want, requirement) bisogno m., richiesta f. ( for di)to be in need of sth. — avere bisogno di qcs
3) (adversity)4) (poverty) bisogno m., indigenza f.* * *[ni:d] 1. negative short form - needn't; verb1) (to require: This page needs to be checked again; This page needs checking again; Do you need any help?) avere bisogno di2) (to be obliged: You need to work hard if you want to succeed; They don't need to come until six o'clock; She needn't have given me such an expensive present.) dovere, avere bisogno di2. noun1) (something essential, that one must have: Food is one of our basic needs.) bisogno2) (poverty or other difficulty: Many people are in great need.) bisogno3) (a reason: There is no need for panic.) bisogno, motivo•- needless- needlessly
- needy
- a need for
- in need of* * *I 1. [niːd]1) (must, have to)"I waited" - "you needn't have" — "ho aspettato" - "non era necessario"
2."previous applicants need not apply" — "le persone che hanno già risposto all'annuncio sono pregate di non inviare ulteriori domande"
1) (require)my shoes need to be polished o need polishing le mie scarpe hanno bisogno di una lucidata o vanno lucidate; I need you to hold the ladder ho bisogno che tu mi tenga la scala; more time is needed occorre più tempo; this job needs a lot of concentration questo lavoro richiede molta concentrazione; they need to have things explained to them occorre spiegargli le cose; it needed six men to restrain him sono stati necessari sei uomini per trattenerlo; you don't need me to tell you that... non c'è bisogno che io vi dica che...; everything you need to know about tutto ciò che occorre sapere su; that's all I need! — è tutto ciò di cui ho bisogno!
2) (have to)II [niːd]1) (necessity) necessità f., bisogno m. ( for di)if need be — se (è) necessario, al bisogno
there's no need, I've done it — non ce n'è bisogno, l'ho fatto io
2) (want, requirement) bisogno m., richiesta f. ( for di)to be in need of sth. — avere bisogno di qcs
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85 relinquish
[rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ]verbo transitivo form. rinunciare a [claim, right, privilege] (to a favore di); cedere [task, power] (to a); lasciare [ responsibility]to relinquish one's hold o grip on sth. — lasciare la presa su qcs
* * *[rə'liŋkwiʃ](to give up: The dictator was forced to relinquish control of the country.) rinunciare a* * *[rɪ'lɪŋkwɪʃ]verbo transitivo form. rinunciare a [claim, right, privilege] (to a favore di); cedere [task, power] (to a); lasciare [ responsibility]to relinquish one's hold o grip on sth. — lasciare la presa su qcs
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86 restrain
[rɪ'streɪn] 1.1) (hold back) trattenere [person, tears]; contenere [crowd, desires]; bloccare [ attacker]2.to restrain sb. from doing sth. — impedire a qcn. di fare qcs
* * *[rə'strein](to prevent from doing something; to control: He was so angry he could hardly restrain himself; He had to be restrained from hitting the man; He restrained his anger with difficulty.) contenere, frenare* * *[rɪ'streɪn] 1.1) (hold back) trattenere [person, tears]; contenere [crowd, desires]; bloccare [ attacker]2.to restrain sb. from doing sth. — impedire a qcn. di fare qcs
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87 stage
I 1. [steɪdʒ]1) (phase) (of illness) stadio m. (of, in di); (of development, project, process) stadio m., fase f. (of, in di); (of career, life, match, negotiations) fase f. (of, in di); (of journey) fase f., tappa f. (of, in di)at this stage — (at this point) a questo punto; (yet, for the time being) per il momento
at this stage in o of your career in questa fase della tua carriera; at a late stage a uno stadio avanzato; at an earlier, later stage in una fase precedente, seguente; at every stage in ogni fase; she ought to know that by this stage arrivati a questo punto dovrebbe saperlo; by stages per gradi; stage by stage passo dopo passo; in stages poco per volta; the project is still in its early stages il progetto è ancora allo stadio iniziale; she's going through a difficult stage — sta attraversando una fase difficile
2) (raised platform) palco m., piattaforma f.; teatr. palcoscenico m.to hold the stage — fig. tenere banco
to set the stage — teatr. allestire la scenografia
to set the stage for sth. — fig. fare i preparativi per qcs
3) teatr.2.modificatore teatr. [ equipment] scenico; [ lighting] di scena; [play, performance, production, career] teatraleII [steɪdʒ]1) (organize) organizzare [event, strike, coup, rebellion]3) teatr. mettere in scena, rappresentare [play, performance]* * *I 1. [stei‹] noun(a raised platform especially for performing or acting on, eg in a theatre.)2. verb1) (to prepare and produce (a play etc) in a theatre etc: This play was first staged in 1928.)2) (to organize (an event etc): The protesters are planning to stage a demonstration.)•- staging- stage direction
- stage fright
- stagehand
- stage manager
- stagestruck II [stei‹]1) (a period or step in the development of something: The plan is in its early stages; At this stage, we don't know how many survivors there are.)2) (part of a journey: The first stage of our journey will be the flight to Singapore.)3) (a section of a bus route.)4) (a section of a rocket.)•* * *I 1. [steɪdʒ]1) (phase) (of illness) stadio m. (of, in di); (of development, project, process) stadio m., fase f. (of, in di); (of career, life, match, negotiations) fase f. (of, in di); (of journey) fase f., tappa f. (of, in di)at this stage — (at this point) a questo punto; (yet, for the time being) per il momento
at this stage in o of your career in questa fase della tua carriera; at a late stage a uno stadio avanzato; at an earlier, later stage in una fase precedente, seguente; at every stage in ogni fase; she ought to know that by this stage arrivati a questo punto dovrebbe saperlo; by stages per gradi; stage by stage passo dopo passo; in stages poco per volta; the project is still in its early stages il progetto è ancora allo stadio iniziale; she's going through a difficult stage — sta attraversando una fase difficile
2) (raised platform) palco m., piattaforma f.; teatr. palcoscenico m.to hold the stage — fig. tenere banco
to set the stage — teatr. allestire la scenografia
to set the stage for sth. — fig. fare i preparativi per qcs
3) teatr.2.modificatore teatr. [ equipment] scenico; [ lighting] di scena; [play, performance, production, career] teatraleII [steɪdʒ]1) (organize) organizzare [event, strike, coup, rebellion]3) teatr. mettere in scena, rappresentare [play, performance] -
88 pin down
pin down [sb.], pin [sb.] down1) (physically) immobilizzare (to contro)2) fig. vincolareto pin sb. down to a definite date — costringere qcn. a fissare una data
to pin sb. down to doing — fare promettere a qcn. di fare; pin down [sth.], pin [sth.] down
3) fissare con puntine [piece of paper, cloth]; spillare [ sheet]4) fig. (define) definire, identificare [concept, feeling]I can't pin it down — non riesco a definirlo o a metterlo a fuoco
* * *(to make (someone) give a definite answer, statement, opinion or promise: I can't pin him down to a definite date for his arrival.) vincolare* * *vt + adv1) (fasten or hold down) immobilizzare2) figthere's something strange here but I can't quite pin it down — c'è qualcosa di strano qua ma non riesco a capire cos'è
* * *pin down [sb.], pin [sb.] down1) (physically) immobilizzare (to contro)2) fig. vincolareto pin sb. down to a definite date — costringere qcn. a fissare una data
to pin sb. down to doing — fare promettere a qcn. di fare; pin down [sth.], pin [sth.] down
3) fissare con puntine [piece of paper, cloth]; spillare [ sheet]4) fig. (define) definire, identificare [concept, feeling]I can't pin it down — non riesco a definirlo o a metterlo a fuoco
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89 view *****
[vjuː]1. n1) (sight) vista, (panorama) vedutaback/front view of the house — la casa vista da dietro/davanti
to be in or within view (of sth) — essere in vista (di qc)
to come into or within view — arrivare in vista
an overall view of the situation — (survey) una visione globale della situazione
2) (opinion) punto di vista, opinione fin my view — a mio parere, a mio avviso
to take or hold the view that... — essere dell'opinione che...
to take a dim or poor view of sth — accogliere male qc
3)in view of the fact that... — visto che..., considerato che...in view of this,... — visto ciò...
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90 support
I [sə'pɔːt]1) (moral, financial, political) supporto m., sostegno m., appoggio m., aiuto m.there is considerable public support for the strikers — gli scioperanti godono di una grande solidarietà pubblica
there is little public support for this measure — questo provvedimento trova scarso consenso di pubblico
air, land, sea support — mil. appoggio aereo, terrestre, marittimo
to give sb., sth. (one's) support — dare a qcn., qcs. il proprio sostegno
in support of sb., sth. — a sostegno di qcn., qcs.
means of support — (financial) mezzi di sostentamento o di sussistenza
2) (physical, for weight) supporto m. (anche ing.); (for limb) stecca f.he used his stick as a support — usava il bastone come sostegno o per sostenersi
3) (person) sostegno m., aiuto m.4) (at concert) supporter m. e f.II 1. [sə'pɔːt]1) (provide moral, financial backing) sostenere [cause, party]; tifare per [ team]; appoggiare [ person]; fare [ charity]2) (physically) sostenere, reggere [weight, person]3) (validate) confermare, corroborare [argument, theory]4) (maintain) [ breadwinner] mantenere, sostentare [ family]; [land, farm] nutrire, sostentare; [ charity] aiutare5) (put up with) form. sopportare [ adverse conditions]; sopportare, tollerare [ bad behaviour]2.* * *[sə'po:t] 1. verb1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) sostenere2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) sostenere, appoggiare3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) confermare4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) mantenere2. noun1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) supporto, sostegno, appoggio2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) supporto•- supporting* * *I [sə'pɔːt]1) (moral, financial, political) supporto m., sostegno m., appoggio m., aiuto m.there is considerable public support for the strikers — gli scioperanti godono di una grande solidarietà pubblica
there is little public support for this measure — questo provvedimento trova scarso consenso di pubblico
air, land, sea support — mil. appoggio aereo, terrestre, marittimo
to give sb., sth. (one's) support — dare a qcn., qcs. il proprio sostegno
in support of sb., sth. — a sostegno di qcn., qcs.
means of support — (financial) mezzi di sostentamento o di sussistenza
2) (physical, for weight) supporto m. (anche ing.); (for limb) stecca f.he used his stick as a support — usava il bastone come sostegno o per sostenersi
3) (person) sostegno m., aiuto m.4) (at concert) supporter m. e f.II 1. [sə'pɔːt]1) (provide moral, financial backing) sostenere [cause, party]; tifare per [ team]; appoggiare [ person]; fare [ charity]2) (physically) sostenere, reggere [weight, person]3) (validate) confermare, corroborare [argument, theory]4) (maintain) [ breadwinner] mantenere, sostentare [ family]; [land, farm] nutrire, sostentare; [ charity] aiutare5) (put up with) form. sopportare [ adverse conditions]; sopportare, tollerare [ bad behaviour]2. -
91 check ****
[tʃɛk]1. n1) (inspection) controllo, verificato keep a check on sb/sth — controllare qn/qc, fare attenzione a qn/qc
2) (control, restraint) limitazione fto hold or keep sb/sth in check — tenere qn/qc sotto controllo
3) Chess4) (Am: bill) conto, (receipt) scontrino5) AmSee:6)2. vt1) (examine: facts, figures) verificare, (passport, ticket, tyres, oil) controllarecould you check the oil, please? — può controllare l'olio, per favore?
2) (stop, halt) bloccare, fermare, arrestare, (restrain) contenere, frenare, controllareto check o.s. — frenarsi, controllarsi, contenersi
3) (Am: tick) spuntare3. viI'll check with the driver what time the bus leaves — chiederò al conducente quando parte l'autobus, (official etc) informarsi presso qn
4. adj(also: checked) (pattern, cloth) a scacchi, a quadretti, a quadri•- check in- check on- check up -
92 close ***
I [kləʊs]1. advvicino, dappressoclose by; close at hand — qui or lì vicino
2. adj1) (near) vicino (-a), (relative, connection, resemblance) stretto (-a), (friend) intimo (-a), (almost equal: result) quasi pari, (fight, contest, election, race) combattuto (-a)they're very close — (in age) sono molto vicini come età, (emotionally) sono molto uniti
that was a close shave fig fam — l'ho (or l'hai etc) scampata per un pelo
2) (exact, detailed: examination, study) accurato (-a), attento (-a), (investigation, questioning) approfondito (-a), (surveillance, control, watch) stretto (-a)to pay close attention to sb/sth — stare ben attento (-a) a qn/qc
3) (handwriting, texture, weave) fitto (-a)4) (stuffy: atmosphere, room) soffocante, (weather) afoso (-a)II [kləʊz]1. n(end) fine f, chiusura2. vi3. vt1) (shut: door, road, shop etc) chiudereplease close the door — chiudi la porta, per favore
2) (end: discussion, meeting) chiudere, concludere, (bank account) chiudere, estinguere, (bargain, deal) concludere•- close in- close up -
93 have *****
[hæv] has 3rd pers sg pres had pt, pp1. aux vb1) (gen) avere, (with many intransitive verbs) esserehas/hasn't she told you? — te l'ha/non te l'ha detto?
2)you've done it, haven't you? — l'hai fatto, (non è) vero?he hasn't done it, has he? — non l'ha fatto, vero?
3)you've made a mistake — no I haven't/so I have — hai fatto uno sbaglio — ma no, niente affatto/eh sì, è verowe haven't paid — yes we have! — non abbiamo pagato — sì che abbiamo pagato!
I've been there before, have you? — ci sono già stato, e tu?
2. modal aux vbto have (got) to do sth — dover fare qcthis has got to be a mistake — dev'essere un errore, deve trattarsi di un errore
I have (got) to finish this work — devo finire questo lavoro
it will have to wait till tomorrow — bisogna rimandarlo a domani
I don't have to wear glasses — non ho bisogno di portare gli occhiali
3. vt1) (possess) avereI haven't got blue eyes; I don't have blue eyes — non ho gli occhi azzurri
I have (got) an idea — ho un'idea, mi è venuta un'idea
have you (got) or do you have a pen? — hai una penna?
2) (meal, shower) fare, (drink) prenderewill you have some more? — ne vuoi ancora?
will you have? — cosa bevi or prendi?3) (receive, obtain) avere, riceverethere was no bread to be had — non avevano più or non c'era più pane
I must have it by tomorrow — mi occorre per domani
you can have it for £5 — te lo lascio per 5 sterline
I have it on good authority that... — so da fonte sicura che...
4) (hold) avere, tenerehe had him by the throat — lo teneva per la gola
I have (got) him where I want him — ce l'ho in mano or in pugno
5)(maintain, allow)
she will have it that she is right — sostiene or asserisce di aver ragionerumour has it (that)... — si dice or corre voce che...
she won't have it said that... — non permette che si dica che...
6)to have sb do sth — far fare qc a qn
what would you have me do? — cosa vuoi che faccia?
I'd have you know that... — voglio che tu sappia che...
7)8)let me have a try — fammi or lasciami provare
9)you've been had! fam — ci sei cascato!
let him have it! fam — dagliele!, picchialo!
you've had it! fam — sei fritto!, sei fregato!
you have me there! — questo proprio non lo so!
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94 record ***** rec·ord n , adj vb
[rɪ'kɔːd]1. n1) (report, note) rapporto, (file) pratica, dossier m inv, (minutes: of meeting) verbale m, Law registro, (historical report) documento, Comput record m inv, registrazione fpublic records — archivi mpl
he is on record as saying that... — ha dichiarato pubblicamente che...
it is on record that... — è stato registrato che...
to place or put sth on record — mettere qc agli atti
2) (person's past in general) precedenti mpl, (as dossier) resoconto, (also: criminal record) menzione f nel casellario giudizialehe has a clean record — ha la fedina penale pulita, non ha precedenti penali
police records — schedario msg della polizia
the school has a poor record of exam passes — in quella scuola si registra una bassa percentuale di promozioni
3) Sport record m inv, primatoto beat or break a record — battere un record or un primato
4) Mus disco2. adj attrrecord inv3. vt1) (set down) registrare, prendere nota di, (relate) raccontare2) Mus registrare, incidere, Comput registrare3) (subj: thermometer) registrareFALSE FRIEND: record is not translated by the Italian word ricordareEnglish-Italian dictionary > record ***** rec·ord n , adj vb
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95 secure **** se·cure
[sɪ'kjʊə(r)]1) (firm: knot) saldo (-a), sicuro (-a), (nail) ben piantato (-a), (rope) ben fissato (-a), (door) ben chiuso (-a), (ladder, chair) stabile, (hold) saldo (-a)2) (safe: place, container) sicuro (-a), (certain: career, success) assicurato (-a), (victory) certo (-a)secure from or against sth — al sicuro da qc
3) (free from anxiety) sicuro (-a), tranquillo (-a)to rest secure in the knowledge that... — stare tranquillo (-a) sapendo che...
2. vt1) (fix: rope) assicurare, (door, window) chiudere bene, (tie up: person, animal) legare2)to secure (from or against) — proteggere (da)3) (frm : obtain: job, staff etc) assicurarsito secure sth for sb — procurare qc per or a qn
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96 stick ****
[stɪk] stuck vb: pt, pp1. n(gen) bastone m, (twig) ramoscello, (support for plants) asticella, bastoncino, (of celery, rhubarb) gambo, (of shaving soap) stick m inv, (of dynamite) candelottoa few sticks of furniture — pochi mobili mpl sgangherati
2. vt1) (with glue etc) incollare2) (thrust, poke: hand etc) ficcare, (sth pointed: pin, needle) conficcare, piantare3) (fam: place, put) metterestick it in your case — mettilo or ficcalo nella borsa
he picked up the papers and stuck them in his briefcase — ha raccolto i documenti e li ha ficcati nella valigetta
4) (fam: tolerate) sopportare5)to be stuck — (door, window) essere bloccato (-a), (knife, screw) essere incastrato (-a)
to be stuck with sb/sth fam — doversi sorbire qn/qc, dover sopportare qn/qc
3. vi(glue, sticky object etc) attaccarsi, appiccicarsi, (food, sauce) attaccarsi, (get jammed: door, lift) bloccarsi, (lock) incepparsi, (in mud etc) impantanarsi, (sth pointed) conficcarsithe nickname seems to have stuck fam — sembra che il soprannome gli (or le etc) sia rimasto
to stick to sb's wheel — (Cycling) incollarsi alla ruota di qn
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97 ace
[eɪs] 1.1) (in cards) asso m.2) fig. (trump) atout m., carta f. vincente3) (in tennis) ace m.4) (expert) asso m.2.••to have an ace up one's sleeve, in the hole — avere un asso nella manica
* * *[eis]1) (the one in playing-cards: the ace of spades.) asso2) (a person who is expert at anything: He's an ace with a rifle.) asso, campione3) (a serve in tennis in which the ball is not touched by the opposing player.) servizio vincente, ace4) (the ``one'' on dominoes or dice.) il numero uno* * *[eɪs]1. nCards, (fig: sportsman, driver) asso2. adj(fam: excellent) eccezionaleto be ace at sth — essere bravissimo (-a) in or a qc
* * *ace /eɪs/A n.1 (a carte, dadi e domino) asso: the ace of clubs, l'asso di fiori; I've only an ace ( left) in my hand, mi è rimasto soltanto un asso in mano2 ( di persona) asso; campione: a basketball ace, un campione di basket; flying ace, asso dell'aviazione; to be an ace at st., essere bravissimo a fare qc.; essere un asso in qc.B a. (fam.)1 bravissimo; in gambissima: an ace skater, un bravissimo pattinatore; un asso del pattinaggio; to be ace at st., essere bravissimo (o un asso) in qc.2 fantastico; grandioso: «What was the concert like?» «It was ace», «com'era il concerto?» «fantastico»; We had an ace time at Jenny's party, ci siano divertiti da pazzi alla festa di Jenny● (fam.) ace buddy, amico del cuore; amicone □ (fam. USA) ace in the hole, asso nella manica (fig.); carta segreta □ ( slang USA) ace of spades, (spreg.) negro; (volg.) vagina, topa (pop.) □ (fam. GB) ace up one's sleeve, asso nella manica (fig.); carta segreta □ to hold all the aces, avere tutti gli assi in mano (fig.); condurre il gioco (fig.) □ to play one's ace, giocare il proprio asso (fig.) □ to trump sb. 's ace ► to trump □ within an ace of, sul punto di; a un pelo da; lì lì per; a un soffio da: I came within an ace of slapping her face, ero sul punto di mollarle uno schiaffo; to come within an ace of death, sfiorare la morte; within an ace of winning, a un soffio dalla vittoria.(to) ace /eɪs/ (fam.)A v. t.1 battere; stracciare; stendere2 ammazzare; far fuoriB v. i.( di veicolo) andare come un bolide; andare sparato; essere una bomba.* * *[eɪs] 1.1) (in cards) asso m.2) fig. (trump) atout m., carta f. vincente3) (in tennis) ace m.4) (expert) asso m.2.••to have an ace up one's sleeve, in the hole — avere un asso nella manica
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98 awe
I [ɔː]nome timore m. reverenziale; (less fearful) soggezione f.II [ɔː]to watch, listen in awe — guardare, ascoltare impressionato
to be aweed by sth. — essere impressionato, intimorito da qcs
* * *[o:] 1. noun(wonder and fear: The child looked in awe at the king.) soggezione; timore riverenziale2. verb(to fill with awe: He was awed by his new school.) ispirare timore/soggezione- awesome
- awestruck* * *[ɔː]1. ntimore m reverenziale2. vt* * *awe /ɔ:/n. [u]1 timore reverenziale; soggezione: to hold (o to keep) sb. in awe, tenere q. in soggezione; to stand (o to be) in awe of sb., aver soggezione di q.; in awe, con soggezione; intimorito; impressionato; ammirato2 (arc.) aura di soggezione● awe-inspiring, che incute timore; solenne; grandioso; maestoso; impressionante □ awe-struck ► awestruck.(to) awe /ɔ:/v. t.ispirare timore reverenziale a; ispirare soggezione a; sbigottire; impressionare: We were awed by the vastness of the desert, la vastità del deserto ci ha riempito di soggezione; He was awed into silence, la soggezione lo fece ammutolire.* * *I [ɔː]nome timore m. reverenziale; (less fearful) soggezione f.II [ɔː]to watch, listen in awe — guardare, ascoltare impressionato
to be aweed by sth. — essere impressionato, intimorito da qcs
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99 clap
I [klæp]to give sb. a clap — applaudire qcn.
II 1. [klæp]a clap of thunder — un colpo di tuono, un tuono
1)to clap one's hand over sb.'s mouth — mettere una mano sulla bocca a qcn.
to clap sb. on the back — dare una pacca o pacche sulla schiena a qcn.
to clap sth. shut — chiudere qcs. con un colpo della mano
2) (applaud) applaudire [actor, performance]3) colloq. (set)2.to clap sb. in irons — sbattere qcn. in prigione
- clap on••III [klæp]to clap eyes on — buttare o gettare l'occhio su
nome pop. (venereal disease) scolo m.* * *[klæp] 1. past tense, past participle - clapped; verb1) (to strike the palms of the hands together eg to show approval, to mark a rhythm, or to gain attention etc: When the singer appeared, the audience started to clap loudly; They clapped the speech enthusiastically; Clap your hands in time to the music.) battere le mani, applaudire2) (to strike (someone) with the palm of the hand, often in a friendly way: He clapped him on the back and congratulated him.) battere3) (to put suddenly (into prison, chains etc): They clapped him in jail.) mettere, sbattere2. noun1) (a sudden noise (of thunder).) scoppio2) (an act of clapping: They gave the performer a clap; He gave me a clap on the back.) applauso; colpo* * *[klæp]1. n2. vt(applaud) applaudire3. vi(applaud) applaudire* * *clap (1) /klæp/n.2 colpo ( dato con il palmo della mano, anche in segno d'affetto o incoraggiamento); colpetto; manata; pacca● clap-net, rete da uccellatore (o da entomologo).clap (2) /klæp/n. [u]– the clap, (volg.) la blenorragia, la gonorrea; lo scolo (volg.).(to) clap /klæp/A v. t.1 battere ( le mani; per applaudire, riscaldarle, ecc.; anche, le ali): As the curtain went down, everyone clapped hands, quando è calato il sipario, tutti hanno applaudito3 (fam.) mettere: to clap one's hand over one's mouth, mettersi la mano sulla bocca; to clap the handcuffs on sb., mettere le manette a q.B v. i.battere le mani; applaudire: to clap in time with the music, battere le mani al ritmo della musica● to clap sb. 's cheek, dare un buffetto affettuoso sulla guancia a q. □ (fam.) to clap eyes on, vedere; scorgere: I haven't clapped eyes on him for years, sono anni che non lo vedo □ to clap hold of st., afferrare qc. □ to clap sb. in jail [in irons], sbattere q. in prigione [in catene].* * *I [klæp]to give sb. a clap — applaudire qcn.
II 1. [klæp]a clap of thunder — un colpo di tuono, un tuono
1)to clap one's hand over sb.'s mouth — mettere una mano sulla bocca a qcn.
to clap sb. on the back — dare una pacca o pacche sulla schiena a qcn.
to clap sth. shut — chiudere qcs. con un colpo della mano
2) (applaud) applaudire [actor, performance]3) colloq. (set)2.to clap sb. in irons — sbattere qcn. in prigione
- clap on••III [klæp]to clap eyes on — buttare o gettare l'occhio su
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100 flourish
['flʌrɪʃ] I1) (gesture) gesto m. platealeto do sth. with a flourish — fare qcs. con ostentazione
2) (detail, touch)with an emphatic flourish — con uno stile enfatico; (in a piece of music)
3) (in style) ghirigoro m., svolazzo m.II 1.verbo transitivo agitare, sventolare [ticket, document]2.verbo intransitivo [ plant] crescere rigoglioso, prosperare; [ bacteria] proliferare; [ child] crescere (sano e robusto); [firm, democracy] fiorire, prosperare* * *1. verb1) (to be healthy; to grow well; to thrive: My plants are flourishing.) essere fiorente; fiorire2) (to be successful or active: His business is flourishing.) prosperare3) (to hold or wave something as a show, threat etc: He flourished his sword.) brandire2. noun1) (an ornamental stroke of the pen in writing: His writing was full of flourishes.) ghirigoro2) (an impressive, sweeping movement (with the hand or something held in it): He bowed and made a flourish with his hat.) gesto3) (an ornamental passage of music: There was a flourish on the trumpets.) fioritura, fanfara•* * *flourish /ˈflʌrɪʃ/n.1 gesto enfatico: He offered me the book with a flourish, mi ha offerto il libro con un ampio gesto del braccio5 abbellimento retorico; infiorettatura; espressione fiorita6 (mus.) fioritura; fiorettatura● (antiq.) in full flourish, in pieno rigoglio.(to) flourish /ˈflʌrɪʃ/A v. i.2 (bot.) attecchire; prosperare: Palm trees don't flourish in cold countries, le palme non prosperano nei paesi freddi3 (di movimento, scuola, ecc.) fiorire; svilupparsi; diffondersi; essere fiorente4 (di affari, impresa, ecc.) prosperare; essere fiorente; andare a gonfie vele6 (mus.) eseguire una fiorituraB v. t.1 agitare; sventolare; brandire; scuotere: He flourished a credit card, ha sventolato una carta di credito; to flourish one's sword, brandire la spada2 mettere in mostra; ostentare.* * *['flʌrɪʃ] I1) (gesture) gesto m. platealeto do sth. with a flourish — fare qcs. con ostentazione
2) (detail, touch)with an emphatic flourish — con uno stile enfatico; (in a piece of music)
3) (in style) ghirigoro m., svolazzo m.II 1.verbo transitivo agitare, sventolare [ticket, document]2.verbo intransitivo [ plant] crescere rigoglioso, prosperare; [ bacteria] proliferare; [ child] crescere (sano e robusto); [firm, democracy] fiorire, prosperare
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