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to plot
01
complottare
to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal
Transitive: to plot a scheme | to plot to do sth
Example
The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.
The criminals were arrested before they could fully plot their scheme.
02
tracciare, segnare
to mark or indicate a route, position, or specific points on a map
Transitive: to plot a route or position
Example
The ship captain plotted the course for the voyage, marking waypoints on the nautical chart.
Il capitano della nave ha tracciato il percorso per il viaggio, segnando i punti di navigazione sulla carta nautica.
Before the flight, the pilot meticulously plotted the route on the aviation chart.
Prima del volo, il pilota ha meticolosamente tracciato il percorso sulla carta aeronautica.
03
tracciare, rappresentare graficamente
to illustrate or represent information by using a graph or chart
Transitive: to plot information
Example
The scientist plotted the experimental results on a graph to demonstrate the correlation between variables.
Lo scienziato ha tracciato i risultati sperimentali su un grafico per dimostrare la correlazione tra le variabili.
The economist plotted the economic trends over the past decade.
L'economista ha tracciato le tendenze economiche degli ultimi dieci anni.
04
complottare
to write the series of events forming a novel, movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to plot a narrative
Example
The author spent months plotting the intricate storyline of the mystery novel.
L'autore ha trascorso mesi a pianificare la trama intricata del romanzo giallo.
Before filming began, the screenplay writer diligently plotted the narrative arc of the movie.
Prima che iniziassero le riprese, lo sceneggiatore ha diligentemente tracciato l'arco narrativo del film.
Plot
01
trama
a plan that is made secretly, particularly to do something that is wrong, damaging, or illegal
Example
The detective uncovered a sinister plot to embezzle funds from the charity, revealing the extent of the corruption within the organization.
Il detective ha scoperto una cospirazione sinistra per embezzlare fondi dalla carità, rivelando l'entità della corruzione all'interno dell'organizzazione.
In the novel, the protagonist discovers a plot to overthrow the government, forcing her to choose between her safety and her duty to expose the truth.
Nel romanzo, la protagonista scopre un intrigo per rovesciare il governo, costringendola a scegliere tra la sua sicurezza e il suo dovere di rivelare la verità.
02
appezzamento, lotto
a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening
Example
She planted vegetables in her small garden plot.
Ha piantato verdure nel suo piccolo appezzamento di giardino.
They purchased a plot of land to build their new house.
Hanno acquistato un appezzamento di terreno per costruire la loro nuova casa.
03
traccia
the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.
What is a "plot"?
A plot is the sequence of events and actions that make up the main storyline of a book, film, play, or other narrative work. It outlines the key events and conflicts that drive the story forward and includes the development of characters and their interactions. The plot typically involves an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, which together create a coherent and engaging narrative.
Example
The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists.
La trama del romanzo ha tenuto i lettori con il fiato sospeso grazie ai suoi colpi di scena inaspettati.
The movie 's plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines.
La trama del film era intricata, intrecciando più linee narrative.
04
grafico, tracciato
a graph that shows how something changes or moves over time
Example
The plot showed the increase in sales throughout the year.
Il grafico ha mostrato l'aumento delle vendite nel corso dell'anno.
On the plot, you could see the stock prices rising and falling.
Nel grafico, si potevano vedere i prezzi delle azioni salire e scendere.
