Smash

/smˈæʃ/

/ˈsmæʃ/

Definizione e Significato di "smash"

to smash

VERBO

spaccare, infrangere

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Transitive: to smash sth

Example

The protesters smashed the barricades erected by the police during the demonstration.

The children accidentally smashed the vase while playing indoors.

She smashed the glass on the emergency alarm to call for help.

fracassare

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

Transitive: to smash a moving vehicle into sth

Example

The reckless teenager smashed his parents ' car into a telephone pole during the joyride.

The truck driver smashed his vehicle into the back of the stationary car at the traffic light.

The cyclist smashed his bike into the parked car, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

frantumare, rompere

to shatter into pieces

Intransitive

Example

The glass vase fell to the floor and smashed into countless pieces.

The hammer struck the ceramic tile, causing it to smash into fragments.

In a fit of anger, he threw the plate to the ground, making it smash into pieces.

sconfiggere, annientare

to thoroughly defeat, destroy, or thwart the efforts of something perceived as threatening or adversarial

Transitive: to smash a plan or progression

Example

The cybersecurity team managed to smash the hacker 's attempt to breach the company 's network.

The research team developed a vaccine to smash the spread of the deadly virus, saving countless lives.

The community rallied together to smash the crime wave that had been terrorizing their streets.

schiantare, colpire

to forcefully come into contact with an object or surface

Intransitive: to smash somewhere

Example

The storm surge smashed through the seawall, flooding the coastal town.

The meteor smashed into the Earth 's surface, creating a massive crater.

The wrecking ball smashed through the old building, demolishing it in seconds.

colpire, schiacciare

to hit or strike a ball forcefully and with great speed with the intention of scoring a point or winning a game

Transitive: to smash a ball

Example

With a swift motion, the badminton player smashed the shuttlecock over the net for a powerful winner.

In a decisive move, the table tennis player smashed the ball past their opponent 's defense, scoring a point.

In tennis, players often smash the ball with a powerful overhead shot to score a point.

distruggere, fare a pezzi

to completely destroy or bring to an abrupt end

Transitive: to smash sth

Example

The failed experiment smashed their dreams of a groundbreaking scientific discovery.

His reckless behavior smashed any chance of reconciliation with his estranged family.

The unexpected news of the company 's bankruptcy smashed their hopes of a stable future.

schiacciare, sconfiggere

to achieve a decisive victory or triumph over someone or something

Transitive: to smash an opponent

Example

The underdog candidate smashed the incumbent in the election, winning by a wide margin.

The innovative startup smashed the competition with its revolutionary product, dominating the market.

The team smashed their opponents in the championship game, winning by a landslide.

fallire, crollare

(of a business) to experience financial collapse or failure

Intransitive

Example

The construction firm smashed when it lost a major contract, leading to layoffs and financial instability.

The retail chain had been struggling for years before finally smashing, closing all of its stores.

Despite initial success, the restaurant smashed when it could n't recover from a series of bad reviews.

Smash

SOSTANTIVO

colpo, schianto

a vigorous blow

collisione, impatto

the act of colliding with something

fracassa

something that is extremely successful, such as a song, motion picture, play, etc.

What is a "smash"?

A smash is a book, song, movie, play, or other work that achieves outstanding success and widespread popularity. It stands out for its remarkable impact, drawing large audiences or receiving significant acclaim. This term highlights the work's exceptional success and strong influence in its field.

uno smash, un colpo forte

a powerful shot with great force and speed, often seen in games like tennis or badminton

overhead

What is a "smash"?

A smash in racquet sports, such as tennis or badminton, is an aggressive shot made by hitting the ball or shuttlecock with force while it is high in the air. The goal is to hit it downwards with speed and accuracy, making it difficult for the opponent to return. In tennis, the smash is often used when the ball is coming from above, usually after a high hit from the opponent. It is a powerful and decisive move aimed at ending the round quickly by hitting the ball out of the opponent’s reach.

Example

She executed a perfect overhead smash in the squash match.

His badminton smash caught his opponent off guard, scoring the winning point.

The tennis player won the point with a powerful smash down the line.

collisione, incidente

a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)

smash, cocktail smash

a drink made by muddling or smashing ingredients together to release their flavors and create a refreshing beverage

What is "smash"?

A smash is a type of cocktail that is characterized by its use of fresh fruit, herbs, and spirits. The drink typically consists of muddled fruit or herbs, combined with a base spirit such as bourbon, gin, or rum, and sweetened with sugar or syrup. Ice is added to the mixture and the drink is shaken or stirred until well combined. The resulting cocktail is refreshing and flavorful, with a balance of sweetness, acidity, and alcohol. Smashes can be made with a wide variety of fruits and herbs, such as strawberries, mint, blackberries, or basil, and can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. They are often served in short glasses over ice and can be garnished with additional fruit or herbs for added flavor and presentation.

smash

AVVERBIO

fragorosamente, con fracasso

with a loud crash

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