Cerca
to trail
01
pendere, penzolare
to be pulled along by a leading force
Intransitive
Example
The long scarf trailed in the breeze as she walked along the beach.
As the boat picked up speed, a wake of foamy water trailed behind it.
The banner trailed behind the airplane as it circled the stadium.
02
seguire, inseguire
to pursue or follow someone or something closely
Transitive: to trail sb/sth
Example
The curious cat trailed the scent of food from the kitchen to the dining room.
The detective quietly trailed the suspect through the crowded marketplace, keeping a discreet distance.
The paparazzi trailed the celebrity couple as they left the restaurant, hoping for exclusive photographs.
03
strisciare, trascinare
to extend in a loose and flowing manner, often touching or brushing against the ground
Intransitive
Example
The bride 's veil trailed gracefully, gently swaying with each step she took.
Her wedding gown trailed elegantly as she walked down the aisle, creating a stunning visual effect.
Vines and foliage trailed from the balcony, giving the building a picturesque and organic appearance.
04
strascicare, seguire lentamente
to proceed at a slow pace, often with a sense of fatigue or reluctance
Intransitive: to trail somewhere
Example
The students trailed into the classroom on Monday morning, still recovering from the weekend 's activities.
The backpackers trailed up the mountain, taking frequent breaks to admire the scenery.
The tired explorer began to trail behind the group, needing a moment to catch their breath.
Trail
01
sentiero, traccia
a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
02
traccia, orma
a track or mark left by something that has passed
03
indizio, traccia
evidence pointing to a possible solution
Esempio
The long scarf trailed in the breeze as she walked along the beach.
As the boat picked up speed, a wake of foamy water trailed behind it.
The banner trailed behind the airplane as it circled the stadium.
The kite soared in the sky, with its long tail trailing behind it.
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