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Brood
01
nidiata
all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together
Esempi
The birdwatchers were thrilled to spot an owl with her brood of fledglings perched high in the treetops.
I birdwatchers erano entusiasti di avvistare un gufo con la sua nidiata di giovani appollaiati in alto tra le cime degli alberi.
to brood
01
rimuginare
to dwell on one’s troubles or worries in a depressed way
Intransitive
Esempi
Instead of enjoying the party, he spent the evening brooding about his upcoming exams.
Invece di godersi la festa, ha passato la serata a rimuginare sui suoi prossimi esami.
02
covata
to sit on an egg until it hatches
Transitive: to brood bird eggs
Esempi
The mother bird brooded the eggs, keeping them safe from predators.
L'uccello madre covava le uova, tenendole al sicuro dai predatori.
03
incombere, gravitare
to stay close or hang over something in a heavy or threatening way
Intransitive
Esempi
The dark shadows brooded over the forest at dusk.
Le ombre scure si stesero minacciose sulla foresta al crepuscolo.
04
rimuginare, fare il muso
to stay quiet and upset, showing anger or annoyance without saying much
Intransitive
Esempi
She brooded through dinner, clearly annoyed about something.
Lei rimuginò durante la cena, chiaramente infastidita da qualcosa.
Albero Lessicale
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