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1 fork
I [fɔːk]1) (for eating) forchetta f.2) (tool) forca f., forcone m.3) (in tree, river, railway) biforcazione f.; (in road) biforcazione f., bivio m.; (on bicycle) forcella f.4) (in chess) forchetta f.II 1. [fɔːk] 2.- fork out* * *[fo:k] 1. noun1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) forchetta2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) biforcazione3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) bivio2. verb1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) biforcarsi2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) deviare, girare3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) inforcare•- forked- fork-lift truck
- fork out* * *[fɔːk]1. n2. vi(road) biforcarsi•- fork out* * *I [fɔːk]1) (for eating) forchetta f.2) (tool) forca f., forcone m.3) (in tree, river, railway) biforcazione f.; (in road) biforcazione f., bivio m.; (on bicycle) forcella f.4) (in chess) forchetta f.II 1. [fɔːk] 2.- fork out -
2 one
[wʌn] 1.1) (single) un, unoone book, dog — un libro, un cane
2) (unique, sole) solo, unicohe's the one person who... — è l'unica persona che...
3) (same) stesso2.it's all one to me — per me è lo stesso o la stessa cosa
1) (indefinite) uno m., una f.one of them — (person) uno di loro; (thing) uno di essi
he's one of us — è uno di noi, è dei nostri
2) (impersonal) (as subject) uno; (as object) te, tione might think that — si o uno potrebbe credere che
I'm not one for doing — non sono uno o il tipo che fa
he's a clever one — è uno intelligente o un tipo intelligente
you're a one! — colloq. sei un bel tipo!
"who disagrees?" - "I for one!" — "chi non è d'accordo?" - "io, per esempio"
the blue one, ones quello blu, quelli blu; this one, that one questo qui, quello là; which one? quale? that's the one è quello (là); he's the one who — è (lui) quello che
6) colloq. (drink)7) colloq. (joke)have you heard the one about...? — hai sentito quella di...?
8) colloq. (blow)to land sb. one — mollarne uno a qcn
9) colloq. (question, problem)11) (in knitting)knit one, purl one — un diritto, un rovescio
12)13)in one to down a drink in one buttare giù una bevanda in un sorso solo; you've got it in one — l'hai trovato subito
14)3.one by one — [pick up, wash] uno per uno, uno a uno
to throw a one — (on dice) fare uno
••to be one up on sb. — colloq. essere in vantaggio rispetto a qcn.
••to go one better than sb. — fare meglio di qcn.
Note:When one is used impersonally as an indefinite pronoun, it is translated by si or uno when it is the subject of the verb: one never knows = non si sa mai; one would like to think that... = uno vorrebbe credere che... When one is the object of the verb or comes after a preposition, it is usually translated by te o ti: it can make one ill = ti può far ammalare. - When used as an indefinite pronoun, one is very formal; it is only used when you do not mean any one person in particular, in very general statements, stock phrases and proverbs: one must eat to live, not live to eat = si deve mangiare per vivere, non vivere per mangiare; one has to look after one's health = ci si deve preoccupare della propria salute. - As a consequence, one is very often substituted with you: you can do as you like here = qui si può fare quello che si vuole. - One and its plural form ones are used instead of a noun that has already been mentioned, and after this and that: "which of these books do you want?" "the big one, please" = "quale di questi libri vuoi?" "quello grosso, per favore"; I need some new ones = ne ho bisogno di nuovi; give me that one, not this one = dammi quello, non questo. - One and ones, however, are not used after these and those, the genitive case, and cardinal numbers: I want these = voglio questi; I won't drive my car, I'll get there in John's = non userò la mia macchina, ci andrò con quella di John; I'll take four = ne prendo quattro. - For more examples and all other uses, see the entry below., 1, 4* * *1. noun1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) uno2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) un anno2. pronoun1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.)2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.)3. adjective1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) un, una2) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) un anno3) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) concorde•- one-- oneself
- one-night stand
- one-off
- one-parent family
- one-sided
- one-way
- one-year-old 4. adjective((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) di un anno- all one- be one up on a person
- be one up on
- not be oneself
- one and all
- one another
- one by one
- one or two* * *[wʌn] 1.1) (single) un, unoone book, dog — un libro, un cane
2) (unique, sole) solo, unicohe's the one person who... — è l'unica persona che...
3) (same) stesso2.it's all one to me — per me è lo stesso o la stessa cosa
1) (indefinite) uno m., una f.one of them — (person) uno di loro; (thing) uno di essi
he's one of us — è uno di noi, è dei nostri
2) (impersonal) (as subject) uno; (as object) te, tione might think that — si o uno potrebbe credere che
I'm not one for doing — non sono uno o il tipo che fa
he's a clever one — è uno intelligente o un tipo intelligente
you're a one! — colloq. sei un bel tipo!
"who disagrees?" - "I for one!" — "chi non è d'accordo?" - "io, per esempio"
the blue one, ones quello blu, quelli blu; this one, that one questo qui, quello là; which one? quale? that's the one è quello (là); he's the one who — è (lui) quello che
6) colloq. (drink)7) colloq. (joke)have you heard the one about...? — hai sentito quella di...?
8) colloq. (blow)to land sb. one — mollarne uno a qcn
9) colloq. (question, problem)11) (in knitting)knit one, purl one — un diritto, un rovescio
12)13)in one to down a drink in one buttare giù una bevanda in un sorso solo; you've got it in one — l'hai trovato subito
14)3.one by one — [pick up, wash] uno per uno, uno a uno
to throw a one — (on dice) fare uno
••to be one up on sb. — colloq. essere in vantaggio rispetto a qcn.
••to go one better than sb. — fare meglio di qcn.
Note:When one is used impersonally as an indefinite pronoun, it is translated by si or uno when it is the subject of the verb: one never knows = non si sa mai; one would like to think that... = uno vorrebbe credere che... When one is the object of the verb or comes after a preposition, it is usually translated by te o ti: it can make one ill = ti può far ammalare. - When used as an indefinite pronoun, one is very formal; it is only used when you do not mean any one person in particular, in very general statements, stock phrases and proverbs: one must eat to live, not live to eat = si deve mangiare per vivere, non vivere per mangiare; one has to look after one's health = ci si deve preoccupare della propria salute. - As a consequence, one is very often substituted with you: you can do as you like here = qui si può fare quello che si vuole. - One and its plural form ones are used instead of a noun that has already been mentioned, and after this and that: "which of these books do you want?" "the big one, please" = "quale di questi libri vuoi?" "quello grosso, per favore"; I need some new ones = ne ho bisogno di nuovi; give me that one, not this one = dammi quello, non questo. - One and ones, however, are not used after these and those, the genitive case, and cardinal numbers: I want these = voglio questi; I won't drive my car, I'll get there in John's = non userò la mia macchina, ci andrò con quella di John; I'll take four = ne prendo quattro. - For more examples and all other uses, see the entry below., 1, 4 -
3 Peck
I [pek]1) (from bird) beccata f., colpo m. di becco2) colloq. (kiss) bacio m. frettoloso, bacetto m.II 1. [pek]2.to peck a hole in sth. — fare un buco in qcs. con il becco
1) (with beak)to peck at — beccare [ food]; beccare, perforare col becco [ tree]
2) colloq. fig.to peck at one's food — [ person] piluccare del cibo, mangiucchiare
•- peck out* * *[pek] 1. verb1) ((of birds) to strike or pick up with the beak, usually in order to eat: The birds pecked at the corn; The bird pecked his hand.) beccare, colpire con il becco2) (to eat very little: She just pecks (at) her food.) sbocconcellare, mangiucchiare3) (to kiss quickly and briefly: She pecked her mother on the cheek.) dare un bacio2. noun1) (a tap or bite with the beak: The bird gave him a painful peck on the hand.) beccata2) (a brief kiss: a peck on the cheek.) bacetto•- peckish* * *[pɛk]1. n(of bird) beccata, (fam: kiss) bacetto2. vt3. vito peck at — (subj: bird) beccare, (person: food) mangiucchiare
* * *(Surnames) Peck /pɛk/* * *I [pek]1) (from bird) beccata f., colpo m. di becco2) colloq. (kiss) bacio m. frettoloso, bacetto m.II 1. [pek]2.to peck a hole in sth. — fare un buco in qcs. con il becco
1) (with beak)to peck at — beccare [ food]; beccare, perforare col becco [ tree]
2) colloq. fig.to peck at one's food — [ person] piluccare del cibo, mangiucchiare
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4 peck
I [pek]1) (from bird) beccata f., colpo m. di becco2) colloq. (kiss) bacio m. frettoloso, bacetto m.II 1. [pek]2.to peck a hole in sth. — fare un buco in qcs. con il becco
1) (with beak)to peck at — beccare [ food]; beccare, perforare col becco [ tree]
2) colloq. fig.to peck at one's food — [ person] piluccare del cibo, mangiucchiare
•- peck out* * *[pek] 1. verb1) ((of birds) to strike or pick up with the beak, usually in order to eat: The birds pecked at the corn; The bird pecked his hand.) beccare, colpire con il becco2) (to eat very little: She just pecks (at) her food.) sbocconcellare, mangiucchiare3) (to kiss quickly and briefly: She pecked her mother on the cheek.) dare un bacio2. noun1) (a tap or bite with the beak: The bird gave him a painful peck on the hand.) beccata2) (a brief kiss: a peck on the cheek.) bacetto•- peckish* * *[pɛk]1. n(of bird) beccata, (fam: kiss) bacetto2. vt3. vito peck at — (subj: bird) beccare, (person: food) mangiucchiare
* * *peck (1) /pɛk/n.2 recipiente della capacità di un «peck»peck (2) /pɛk/n.1 beccata; colpo di becco2 (fam.) bacio frettoloso; bacetto(to) peck /pɛk/v. t. e i.4 (fam.) baciare in fretta; dare un bacetto a (q.)● to peck at, fare l'atto di beccare; (fam.) mangiucchiare; sbocconcellare; (fam.) beccarsi con (q.); criticare, trovare da ridire su (qc.); (fam.) trattare ( un argomento) per sommi capi □ to peck out, beccare; strappare col becco □ pecking order, (zool., etologia) ordine di beccata; (psic.) gerarchia sociale.* * *I [pek]1) (from bird) beccata f., colpo m. di becco2) colloq. (kiss) bacio m. frettoloso, bacetto m.II 1. [pek]2.to peck a hole in sth. — fare un buco in qcs. con il becco
1) (with beak)to peck at — beccare [ food]; beccare, perforare col becco [ tree]
2) colloq. fig.to peck at one's food — [ person] piluccare del cibo, mangiucchiare
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5 tin
I 1. [tɪn]1) (metal) stagno m.2) BE (can) lattina f., scatoletta f., barattolo m.to come out of a tin — essere in lattina o scatola
3) (container) (for biscuits, cake) scatola f.; (for paint) barattolo m.4) gastr. teglia f.2.modificatore [mug, bath] di stagnoII [tɪn]* * *[tin] 1. noun1) (an element, a silvery white metal: Is that box made of tin or steel?) stagno2) ((also can) a container, usually for food, made of tin-plate, thin sheets of iron covered with tin or other metal: a tin of fruit; a biscuit-tin.) scatola, barattolo, lattina2. adjective(made of tin or tin-plate: a tin plate) di latta- tinned- tinfoil
- tin-opener* * *[tɪn]1. n1) (metal) stagno, (also: tin plate) latta2) (Brit: can) barattolo or scatola (di latta), (for baking) teglia2. vt Brit* * *I 1. [tɪn]1) (metal) stagno m.2) BE (can) lattina f., scatoletta f., barattolo m.to come out of a tin — essere in lattina o scatola
3) (container) (for biscuits, cake) scatola f.; (for paint) barattolo m.4) gastr. teglia f.2.modificatore [mug, bath] di stagnoII [tɪn] -
6 dog
I 1. [dɒg] [AE dɔːg]1) zool. cane m.; (female) cagna f.2) (male fox, wolf, etc.) maschio m.3) colloq. (person)2.••every dog has its day — per tutti arriva il momento giusto, ognuno ha il suo momento di gloria
give a dog a bad name (and hang him) — prov. = nulla è più dannoso della calunnia
love me, love my dog — bisogna prendermi come sono
to go and see a man about a dog — eufem. scherz. (relieve oneself) = andare in bagno; (go on unspecified business) = avere un affare urgente da sbrigare
to go to the dogs — colloq. andare in malora o rovina
II [dɒg] [AE dɔːg]it's a real dog's breakfast! — colloq. è un vero casino o pasticcio!
to dog sb.'s footsteps — essere sulle orme di qcn
2) (plague)* * *[doɡ] 1. noun(a domestic, meat-eating animal related to the wolf and fox.) cane, cagna2. adjective((usually of members of the dog family) male: a dog-fox.) maschio3. verb(to follow closely as a dog does: She dogged his footsteps.) seguire, pedinare- dogged- doggedly
- doggedness
- dog-biscuit
- dog collar
- dog-eared
- dog-tired
- a dog's life
- go to the dogs
- in the doghouse
- not a dog's chance* * *I 1. [dɒg] [AE dɔːg]1) zool. cane m.; (female) cagna f.2) (male fox, wolf, etc.) maschio m.3) colloq. (person)2.••every dog has its day — per tutti arriva il momento giusto, ognuno ha il suo momento di gloria
give a dog a bad name (and hang him) — prov. = nulla è più dannoso della calunnia
love me, love my dog — bisogna prendermi come sono
to go and see a man about a dog — eufem. scherz. (relieve oneself) = andare in bagno; (go on unspecified business) = avere un affare urgente da sbrigare
to go to the dogs — colloq. andare in malora o rovina
II [dɒg] [AE dɔːg]it's a real dog's breakfast! — colloq. è un vero casino o pasticcio!
to dog sb.'s footsteps — essere sulle orme di qcn
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7 hat
[hæt]nome cappello m.••that's old hat — è una vecchia storia, sono cose trite e ritrite
to put o throw one's hat into the ring entrare in lizza; to take one's hat off to sb. fare tanto di cappello a qcn.; to talk through one's hat — parlare a vanvera o a sproposito
* * *[hæt](a covering for the head, usually worn out of doors: He raised his hat as the lady approached.) cappello- hatter- hat trick
- keep something under one's hat
- keep under one's hat
- pass/send round the hat
- take one's hat off to
- talk through one's hat* * *[hæt]nome cappello m.••that's old hat — è una vecchia storia, sono cose trite e ritrite
to put o throw one's hat into the ring entrare in lizza; to take one's hat off to sb. fare tanto di cappello a qcn.; to talk through one's hat — parlare a vanvera o a sproposito
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8 snack
I [snæk]1) (small meal) pasto m. leggero; (between meals) snack m., spuntino m.to have o eat a snack — fare uno spuntino; ( in the afternoon) fare merenda
2) (crisps, peanuts etc.) snack m., stuzzichino m.II [snæk]verbo intransitivo fare uno spuntino; ( in the afternoon) fare merenda* * *[snæk](a light, hasty meal: I usually have only a snack at lunchtime; ( also adjective) We had a snack lunch in the pub.) spuntino* * *I [snæk]1) (small meal) pasto m. leggero; (between meals) snack m., spuntino m.to have o eat a snack — fare uno spuntino; ( in the afternoon) fare merenda
2) (crisps, peanuts etc.) snack m., stuzzichino m.II [snæk]verbo intransitivo fare uno spuntino; ( in the afternoon) fare merenda -
9 customary
['kʌstəmərɪ] [AE -merɪ]aggettivo abituale, consuetoit is customary for sb. to do sth. — è abitudine di qcn. fare qcs.
as is, was customary — come d'abitudine o di consueto
* * *adjective (habitual; usually done etc: It is customary to eat turkey for Christmas dinner.) abituale* * *customary /ˈkʌstəmərɪ/A a.B n.1 [u] usi e costumi● (leg.) customary clause, clausola d'uso ( in un contratto) □ (demogr.) customary marriage, libera unione □ (naut.) customary route, rotta ordinaria □ (comm., trasp.) customary tare, tara d'uso □ as (is) customary at the port of Boston, secondo gli usi del porto di Bostoncustomarily avv. customariness n. [u].* * *['kʌstəmərɪ] [AE -merɪ]aggettivo abituale, consuetoit is customary for sb. to do sth. — è abitudine di qcn. fare qcs.
as is, was customary — come d'abitudine o di consueto
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10 feast
I [fiːst]1) (sumptuous meal) festino m., convito m.; (formal, celebratory) banchetto m.2) fig. (for eyes, senses) piacere m. (to, for per)3) relig. festa f.II 1. [fiːst]2.to feast one's eyes on sth. — fig. rifarsi gli occhi con o godersi la vista di qcs
verbo intransitivo pascersi, dilettarsi (on di)* * *[fi:st] 1. noun1) (a large and rich meal, usually eaten to celebrate some occasion: The king invited them to a feast in the palace.) banchetto2) ((sometimes with capital) a particular day on which some (especially religious) person or event is remembered and celebrated: Today is the feast of St Stephen.) festa2. verb(to eat (as if) at a feast: We feasted all day.) festeggiare* * *[fiːst]1. n(meal) pranzo, banchetto, Rel fig festafeast day — festa, festività f inv
2. vtto feast one's eyes on sth/sb — deliziarsi alla vista di qc/qn
3. vito feast on sth — banchettare a qc, gustare qc
* * *feast /fi:st/n.2 (fam.) gran quantità; dovizia; trionfo: There's a feast of live football this week on TV, ci sono una quantità di partite in diretta alla TV questa settimana; a feast of colours, un trionfo di colori3 (relig.) festa; festività: the feast of St. Mark, la festività (o il giorno) di san Marco; feast day, giorno festivo; festività4 (GB) festa di paese● a feast for the eyes, un piacere per gli occhi □ a feast or a famine, grande abbondanza o grande penuria; troppo o troppo poco.(to) feast /fi:st/A v. i.B v. t.festeggiare; intrattenere a banchetto● to feast one's eyes on st., pascersi gli occhi di qc.; contemplare rapito qc.* * *I [fiːst]1) (sumptuous meal) festino m., convito m.; (formal, celebratory) banchetto m.2) fig. (for eyes, senses) piacere m. (to, for per)3) relig. festa f.II 1. [fiːst]2.to feast one's eyes on sth. — fig. rifarsi gli occhi con o godersi la vista di qcs
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11 goody
I ['gʊdɪ]nome colloq.1) (hero) buono m. (-a), eroe m. (-ina)2) (good thing) cosa f. buonaII ['gʊdɪ]interiezione colloq. infant. (che) bello* * *plural - goodies; noun ((usually in plural) any food (eg cake, ice-cream) which is particularly enjoyable to eat: the goodies at a children's party.) ghiottoneria* * *['ɡʊdɪ]1. excl2. n1) Culin2) (Cine: character) buono (-a)* * *goody (1) /ˈgʊdɪ/n.(arc.) comare ( spesso usato davanti al cognome).goody (2) /ˈgʊdɪ/n.1 caramella; chicca (fam.)2 cosa bella ( della vita); cosa carina: We bought a lot of goodies on our trip, abbiamo comprato un sacco di cose carine durante il viaggiogoody (3) /ˈgʊdɪ/inter.(spec. infant.) bene!; che bello!; che bellezza!goody (4) /ˈgʊdɪ/a.(fam.) ► goody-goody.* * *I ['gʊdɪ]nome colloq.1) (hero) buono m. (-a), eroe m. (-ina)2) (good thing) cosa f. buonaII ['gʊdɪ]interiezione colloq. infant. (che) bello -
12 savour
Isavor ['seɪvə(r)] nome1) sapore m., gusto m.; fig. (enjoyable quality)2) (trace, hint) vena f.II 1.savor ['seɪvə(r)] verbo transitivo assaporare, gustare (anche fig.)2.to savour of — sapere di, avere sapore di
* * *['seivə] 1. verb(to eat, drink usually slowly in order to appreciate taste or quality: He savoured the delicious soup.) assaporare- savoury2. noun(something savoury served with eg alcoholic drinks.) stuzzichino* * *savour, ( USA) savor /ˈseɪvə(r)/n. [cu](to) savour, ( USA) (to) savor /ˈseɪvə(r)/A v. t.1 assaporare ( anche fig.); assaggiare; gustare: He savoured the melon, ha assaporato il melone; to savour the pleasure of liberty, assaporare il piacere della libertàB v. i.– to savour of, sapere di; aver sapore di: His words savour of cynicism, le sue parole sanno di cinismo.* * *Isavor ['seɪvə(r)] nome1) sapore m., gusto m.; fig. (enjoyable quality)2) (trace, hint) vena f.II 1.savor ['seɪvə(r)] verbo transitivo assaporare, gustare (anche fig.)2.to savour of — sapere di, avere sapore di
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13 wolf
I [wʊlf]1) lupo m.2) colloq. fig. (womanizer) donnaiolo m.••II [wʊlf]a wolf in sheep's clothing — bibl. un lupo in veste di agnello
* * *[wulf] 1. plural - wolves; noun(a type of wild animal of the dog family, usually found hunting in packs.) lupo2. verb(to eat greedily: He wolfed (down) his breakfast and hurried out.) divorare- wolf-cub- wolf-whistle
- keep the wolf from the door* * *[wʊlf]1. n, wolves pl[wʊlvz]1) lupo, fig2) fig, (fam: womanizer) mandrillo, drago2. vt(also: wolf down) divorare* * *wolf /wʊlf/n. (pl. wolves)2 (fig.) individuo avido; persona rapace3 (fam.) donnaiolo; sciupafemmine; puttaniere (spreg.)● (bot.) wolf's bane, ( Aconitum) aconito; ( Aconitum lycoctonum) luparia □ (fam.) wolf call = wolf whistle ► sotto □ wolf cub, lupacchiotto, lupetto; giovane boy-scout, lupetto □ (zool.) wolf dog, cane lupo; ( anche) ► wolfhound □ (zool.) wolf-fish ( Anarrhichas lupus), pesce lupo □ (bot.) wolf's foot, licopodio; coda di topo □ (fig.) a wolf in sheep's clothing, un lupo in veste d'agnello □ (bot.) wolf's milk ( Euphorbia helioscopia), calenzola □ wolf shot, lupara □ (zool.) wolf spider, ragno della famiglia dei licosidi □ (fam.) wolf whistle, fischio d'ammirazione ( rivolto a una bella ragazza) □ to be as hungry as a wolf, avere una fame da lupo □ to cry wolf, gridare al lupo; dare un falso allarme □ (fig.) to have (o to hold) the wolf by the ears, essere in una situazione difficile; non aver via di scampo □ he-wolf, lupo ( il maschio) □ (fig. fam.) to keep the wolf from the door, avere di che sfamarsi; non morire di fame; tirare avanti □ she-wolf, lupa.(to) wolf /wʊlf/A v. i.andare a caccia di lupi; cacciar lupiB v. t.* * *I [wʊlf]1) lupo m.2) colloq. fig. (womanizer) donnaiolo m.••II [wʊlf]a wolf in sheep's clothing — bibl. un lupo in veste di agnello
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14 lump
I [lʌmp]1) (of substance) pezzo m., blocco m.; (of soil) zolla f.; (in sauce) grumo m.in one o a lump — fig. in blocco
2) (from knock) bozzo m., bitorzolo m.; (on head) bernoccolo m.; (tumour) nodulo m. (in, on a)••II 1. [lʌmp] 2. III [lʌmp]to have a lump in one's throat — avere un nodo o groppo in gola
verbo transitivo colloq.* * *1. noun1) (a small solid mass of no particular shape: The custard was full of lumps and no-one would eat it.) grumo2) (a swelling: She had a lump on her head where she had hit it.) bernoccolo3) (a small cube-shaped mass of sugar.) zolla, zolletta2. verb((usually with together) to treat or think of as (all) alike.) (trattare senza distinzione)- lumpy- lumpiness
- lump sum
- if you don't like it
- you can lump it* * *[lʌmp]1. n(gen) pezzo, (of earth) zolla, (of sugar) zolletta, (in sauce) grumo, (swelling) gonfiore m, (hard swelling) nodulo, (bump) bernoccolo, (person) fam pej bestione m2. vt(
fam: endure) if he doesn't like it he can lump it — dovrà mandarla giù, che gli piaccia o no•* * *I [lʌmp]1) (of substance) pezzo m., blocco m.; (of soil) zolla f.; (in sauce) grumo m.in one o a lump — fig. in blocco
2) (from knock) bozzo m., bitorzolo m.; (on head) bernoccolo m.; (tumour) nodulo m. (in, on a)••II 1. [lʌmp] 2. III [lʌmp]to have a lump in one's throat — avere un nodo o groppo in gola
verbo transitivo colloq.
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