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British pronunciation/ʃˈɔːt/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɔɹt/

Definizione e Significato di "short"

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corte

having a below-average distance between two points
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She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
Indossava una camicia con maniche corte per rimanere fresca nel calore estivo.
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
Preferiva indossare pantaloni corti mentre si esercitava per consentire una maggiore libertà di movimento.
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corto

lasting for a brief time
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I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
Ho avuto una breve conversazione con il mio vicino questa mattina.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
Mi ha dato una breve introduzione al progetto.
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corto

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
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At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
Alta solo cinque piedi, era considerata bassa rispetto ai suoi compagni di classe.
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
L'uomo basso doveva mettersi sulle punte dei piedi per raggiungere il ripiano superiore nel supermercato.
04

mancante, insufficiente

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
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The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
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mancante, corto

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
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We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
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friabile, sbricioloso

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
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The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
La crosta della torta era meravigliosamente friabile, sbriciolandosi al tocco di una forchetta.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
I suoi biscotti al burro erano perfettamente friabili, sciogliendosi in bocca ad ogni morso.
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breve, a breve termine

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
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His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
Il suo processo decisionale a breve termine portava spesso a problemi a lungo termine.
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
La strategia a breve termine dell'azienda ha ignorato le tendenze future del mercato.
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breve, corto

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
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The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
Il linguista ha sottolineato l'importanza di riconoscere le sillabe corte in fonetica.
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
Nella parola "gatto", il suono della vocale è breve.
09

alla vendita, corto

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
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Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Gli investitori che erano alla vendita, corti sui futures del petrolio hanno guadagnato quando i prezzi sono crollati.
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
Essendo alla vendita, corto delle azioni della compagnia, sperava di riacquistarle a un prezzo inferiore.
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qualcosa poco

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount
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What is a "short"?

A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.

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After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
Dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro, ha ordinato un mignon di whiskey per rilassarsi.
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
Ha alzato il suo mignon di tequila in un brindisi per celebrare il loro successo.
02

short, interbase

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
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The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
Il giocatore all'interbase ha fatto una incredibile presa in tuffo.
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
Durante la partita, la palla è stata colpita direttamente verso short, interbase.
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interbase, breve

the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
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The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
L'interbase è stato veloce a reagire e ha eliminato il corridore in prima base.
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
Il nostro interbase ha la migliore percentuale di ricezione nel campionato.
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corto, cortocircuito

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
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The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
Il cortocircuito ha fatto saltare un fusibile.
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
Un cortocircuito nei cavi ha causato un piccolo incendio.
04

breve

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
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The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
Il festival del cinema ha presentato diversi cortometraggi di registi emergenti provenienti da tutto il mondo.
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
Dopo il film principale, hanno proiettato un delizioso cortometraggio animato su un cucciolo smarrito.
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di colpo, improvvisamente

in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
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He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
Si fermò di colpo in preda al panico quando sentì il forte schianto.
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
Ha risposto alla domanda di colpo e brutalmente, sorprendendo tutti nella stanza.
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brevemente, in modo netto

in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
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The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
Il coltello ha affettato la mela brevemente, dividendola nettamente in due metà.
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
Ha tagliato la carota brevemente, creando pezzi perfettamente uniformi per lo stufato.
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alla vendita allo scoperto, vendita breve

used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
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The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
L'investitore ha deciso di vendere l'azione alla vendita allo scoperto, anticipando un declino del suo valore.
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
I trader spesso effettuano vendite brevi su materie prime per coprirsi contro diminuzioni di prezzo.
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brevemente, seccamente

used to describe speaking or acting in a brief and blunt way that lacks politeness or consideration for others
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She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
Ha risposto brevemente, seccamente quando le è stato chiesto dei suoi piani per il fine settimana, non volendo impegnarsi in chiacchiere.
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
Ha respinto la proposta brevemente, seccamente, senza fornire motivi per la sua decisione.
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brevemente, improvvisamente

in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
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Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
Nonostante avesse studiato tutta la notte, si sentì brevemente nel l'esame finale.
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
Avevano grandi speranze per il progetto, ma è venuto brevemente, improvvisamente sotto le loro aspettative.
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brevemente, bruscamente

in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
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The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
Il telefono squillante ha interrotto brevemente la riunione, lasciando molti argomenti non discussi.
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
L'interruzione di corrente ha interrotto lo spettacolo brevemente, deludendo il pubblico.
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cortocircuitare, accorciare

to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
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The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
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battere, ridurre

to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
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She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
Si è resa conto che il venditore l'aveva battuta dopo aver contato il resto.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
Si sentì frustrato quando il commesso lo batté alla cassa.
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