nettle
ne
ˈnɛ
ne
ttle
təl
tēl
British pronunciation
/nˈɛtə‍l/

Definizione e significato di "nettle"in inglese

to nettle
01

irritare, infastidire

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations
Transitive: to nettle sb
to nettle definition and meaning
example
Esempi
His persistent interruptions nettled the teacher during the lesson.
Le sue persistenti interruzioni irritarono l'insegnante durante la lezione.
His habit of tapping his foot repeatedly nettled her during the meeting.
La sua abitudine di battere ripetutamente il piede l'ha irritata durante la riunione.
02

pungere, irritare

to strike or sting someone with a plant with stinging hairs
Transitive: to nettle a person or body part
example
Esempi
He accidentally nettled his arm while walking through the thick bushes.
Ha accidentalmente punto il braccio mentre camminava tra i cespugli fitti.
She nettled him with a few quick swipes of the plant when he would n’t leave.
Lei lo pizzicò con alcuni rapidi colpi della pianta quando lui non voleva andarsene.
01

ortica, piantaggine urticante

any of various plants, especially of the genus Urtica, that have stinging hairs which cause skin irritation upon contact
example
Esempi
She brushed against the nettles and felt an instant sting.
Lei ha sfiorato le ortiche e ha sentito una puntura istantanea.
Nettles grow wild along the edge of the forest.
Le ortiche crescono spontanee lungo il bordo della foresta.
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