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to wring
01
strizzare, torcere
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
Esempi
The farmer wrung the cloth to drain excess water from the harvested vegetables.
Il contadino strizzò il panno per drenare l'acqua in eccesso dalle verdure raccolte.
02
torcere, straziare
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Esempi
The harsh criticism from her peers wrung her self-esteem, leaving her feeling worthless.
Le dure critiche dei suoi pari hanno stretto la sua autostima, lasciandola a sentirsi senza valore.
03
torcere, strizzare
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Esempi
The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling.
I forti venti minacciavano di torcere i rami del fragile alberello.
04
strappare, cavare
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Esempi
The negotiator employed persuasive tactics to wring concessions from the stubborn opponent.
Il negoziatore ha impiegato tattiche persuasive per strappare concessioni dall'avversario ostinato.
Wring
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torsione, strizzamento
a twisting squeeze
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