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to tread
01
calpestare, pestare
to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action
Transitive: to tread on sth
Esempi
In the rush to board the train, passengers often inadvertently tread on each other's belongings.
Nella fretta di salire sul treno, i passeggeri spesso calpestano involontariamente gli oggetti degli altri.
02
camminare, procedere
to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps
Intransitive: to tread somewhere
Esempi
The marathon runners were determined to tread across the entire length of the racecourse.
I maratoneti erano determinati a percorrere l'intera lunghezza del percorso.
03
reprimere, schiacciare
to suppress or control with force, as if trampling down opposition or resistance
Transitive: to tread sth
Esempi
To maintain control, the dictator ruthlessly tread any signs of rebellion.
Per mantenere il controllo, il dittatore ha spietatamente calpestato ogni segno di ribellione.
04
coprire, accoppiarsi con
(of a male bird) to engage in the mating process
Transitive: to tread a female bird
Esempi
During the breeding season, the male peacock treads the female to fertilize her eggs.
Durante la stagione riproduttiva, il pavone maschio cala sulla femmina per fecondare le sue uova.
Tread
01
passo, ormeggio
a step in walking or running
02
gradino, scalino
the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on
03
la battistrada, la suola
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
04
la battistrada, il disegno del pneumatico
the part of a tire that comes into contact with the road, featuring patterns for grip
Esempi
The tread on the tires was worn down and needed replacement.
Il battistrada degli pneumatici era consumato e necessitava di essere sostituito.
Albero Lessicale
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