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Trap
01
trappola
an object that can be used to catch an animal
Esempi
The hunter set a trap near the river.
Il cacciatore ha posizionato una trappola vicino al fiume.
A mouse was caught in the trap.
Un topo è stato catturato nella trappola.
02
sifone, trappola idraulica
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
Esempi
The sink's trap blocked unpleasant odors.
Plumbers replaced the old trap under the bathroom sink.
03
trappola, imboscata
the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise
Esempi
The hunter 's trap involved lying in wait for hours before making his move.
La trappola del cacciatore consisteva nel nascondersi e aspettare per ore prima di fare la sua mossa.
He was caught in the trap, unaware that someone was waiting to ambush him.
È stato catturato nella trappola, ignaro che qualcuno stesse aspettando per tendergli un'imboscata.
04
trappola, lanciatore di piattelli
a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
Esempi
Shooters practiced hitting targets launched from a trap.
The trap flung the clay pigeons into the sky.
05
trappola, imboscata
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
Esempi
He fell into a financial trap set by the scammers.
Do n't fall into the trap of procrastination.
06
trap, carrozza leggera a due ruote
a light two-wheeled carriage
Esempi
The couple rode through the park in a trap.
Traps were once popular for quick city travel.
07
trappola, ostacolo
a hazard on a golf course
Esempi
His ball landed in the sand trap.
The golfer practiced escaping from traps.
08
bocca, battifolle
a person's mouth
SlangEsempi
Shut your trap before you get in trouble.
Chiudi la bocca prima di finire nei guai.
He stuffed a burger in his trap.
Si è infilato un hamburger nella trappola.
09
il trap, la musica trap
a subgenre of hip hop music characterized by its heavy use of 808 bass, snappy snares, dark melodies, and lyrics focused on street life and drug culture
Esempi
He enjoys listening to trap music.
Trap beats dominate the charts.
to trap
01
intrappolare
to capture an animal using an object called a trap
Transitive: to trap an animal
Esempi
The wildlife conservation team set up humane traps to catch feral cats and relocate them to safer areas.
La squadra di conservazione della fauna selvatica ha installato trappole umane per catturare i gatti selvatici e trasferirli in aree più sicure.
The farmer trapped a raccoon that had been raiding the chicken coop, using a baited cage near the barn.
Il contadino ha intrappolato un procione che aveva saccheggiato il pollaio, usando una gabbia con esca vicino al fienile.
02
intrappolare, catturare
to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation
Transitive: to trap sb/sth
Esempi
The deceptive scheme was designed to trap unsuspecting victims.
Lo schema ingannevole è stato progettato per intrappolare vittime ignare.
As the door slammed shut, she realized she was trapped in the dark room.
Mentre la porta si chiudeva sbattendo, si rese conto di essere intrappolata nella stanza buia.
03
intrappolare, mettere in difficoltà
to put someone in a situation where they feel stuck or uncomfortable
Transitive: to trap sb | to trap sb in a difficult situation
Esempi
The tricky question trapped him in an awkward silence.
La domanda insidiosa lo ha intrappolato in un imbarazzante silenzio.
He was trapped in a conversation he could n’t escape.
Era intrappolato in una conversazione da cui non poteva sfuggire.
04
intrappolare, catturare
to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving
Transitive: to trap sth
Esempi
The walls of the canyon trap the sound, echoing loudly.
Le pareti del canyon intrappolano il suono, riecheggiando rumorosamente.
The tall trees trap the sunlight, casting shadows on the ground.
Gli alberi alti intrappolano la luce del sole, proiettando ombre sul terreno.
Albero Lessicale
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