Deck 12 trattenere 3 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

I held my breath, fingers crossed, as I awaited the judge’s decision.

A

Ho trattenuto il respiro, con le dita incrociate, mentre aspettavo la decisione del giudice.

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It is possible to hold your breath in anxiety, but also to let out a sigh of relief. You can also say, I breathed a sigh of relief.

A

È possibile trattenere il respiro per l’ansia, ma anche tirare un sospiro di sollievo. Si può anche dire che mi è sfuggito un sospiro di sollievo.

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3
Q

He continued to refute this thesis throughout his life.

A

S’è trattenuto a confutare questa tesi per tutta la vita.

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4
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She had to stay back at the theatre, because there was so much to do in the wardrobe.

A

Lei aveva dovuto trattenersi a teatro perché c’era moltissimo da fare nel guardaroba.

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5
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Having lingered in library too long, she was late for the lesson.

A

Intrattenutosi nella biblioteca troppo a lungo , era in ritardo per la lezione.

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The comedian was known for his ability to entertain the audience.

A

Il comico era noto per la sua capacità di intrattenere il pubblico.

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After his speech, he didn’t linger, he left straightaway.

A

Dopo il suo discorso, non si è intrattenuto; se n’è andato subito.

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He liked to entertain his friends with stories of times gone by.

A

Gli piaceva intrattenere i suoi amici con storie dei tempi passati.

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Having held his breath during the match, it was with some relief, after the victory, that he began to breathe again.

A

Trattenutosi il respiro durante la partita, è stato con un po’ di sollievo che, dopo la vittoria, ha ricominciato a respirare.

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