Määritelmät Pound italiaksi

libbra

Esimerkki:

He weighs 200 pounds.

Pesa 200 libbre.

The recipe calls for half a pound of flour.

La ricetta richiede mezza libbra di farina.

Usage: formalKonteksti: Measurement of weight

Huomautus: In Italy, the metric system is commonly used for measurements, but 'libbra' is still understood in its historical context.

sterlina

Esimerkki:

The British pound is strong against the euro.

La sterlina britannica è forte rispetto all'euro.

She paid twenty pounds for that book.

Ha pagato venti sterline per quel libro.

Usage: formalKonteksti: Currency

Huomautus: In the context of money, 'pound' refers specifically to the British currency.

picchiare

Esimerkki:

He pounded the nail into the wall.

Ha picchiato il chiodo nel muro.

The drummer pounded the drums with passion.

Il batterista ha picchiato sui tamburi con passione.

Usage: informalKonteksti: Physical action

Huomautus: This meaning of 'pound' is more informal and refers to hitting or striking something forcefully.

pound

To strike heavily or repeatedly

Esimerkki: She pounded the dough to make bread.

Huomautus:

beat

To strike or hit repeatedly

Esimerkki: He beat the drum rhythmically.

Huomautus: While 'pound' can imply a heavier or more forceful action, 'beat' is more general and can be used in various contexts.

hammer

To strike repeatedly with a tool like a hammer

Esimerkki: The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into shape.

Huomautus: Similar to 'pound,' but specifically refers to using a hammer or similar tool.

thump

To strike something heavily, causing a dull sound

Esimerkki: The loud thump on the door startled her.

Huomautus: While 'pound' can be more continuous, 'thump' often implies a single, heavy strike.

pummel

To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists

Esimerkki: The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of quick punches.

Huomautus: Focuses on repeated strikes, especially with the hands or fists.

Pound the pavement

To actively search for employment or business opportunities by going to different places.

Esimerkki: He's been pounding the pavement looking for a job.

Huomautus: The phrase 'pound the pavement' figuratively means to walk or travel around, not necessarily related to physically hitting the ground.

Pound for pound

A way to compare two things of equal weight or size, especially in sports or competitions.

Esimerkki: She's the best pound for pound athlete in the competition.

Huomautus: In this context, 'pound for pound' is used to emphasize the comparison of abilities or strengths relative to each other, not just the literal weight.

Pound of flesh

An insistence on being repaid, even if the payment is cruel or unreasonable.

Esimerkki: He demanded his pound of flesh in return for the favor he did.

Huomautus: Originally from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' the phrase 'pound of flesh' refers to a harsh demand for payment or revenge, not just a unit of weight.

Pound the table

To strike the table with one's fist, usually to express strong feelings or make a forceful point.

Esimerkki: She pounded the table to emphasize her point during the meeting.

Huomautus: The phrase 'pound the table' is a metaphorical expression related to making a strong verbal argument, not about physically hitting the table.

Pound the alarm

To hit or push a button or device to activate an alarm system.

Esimerkki: When the fire broke out, employees pounded the alarm to alert everyone in the building.

Huomautus: The phrase 'pound the alarm' is about activating an alarm system by pressing a button, not about physically hitting the alarm itself.

Pound on the door

To hit or strike a door forcefully with one's fist or hands to get someone's attention.

Esimerkki: He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.

Huomautus: The phrase 'pound on the door' is about forcefully knocking on a door to get someone's attention, not about physically hitting the door itself.

Pound the ball

To strike or hit a ball forcefully, often in sports like soccer or volleyball.

Esimerkki: The striker pounded the ball into the net for a goal.

Huomautus: The phrase 'pound the ball' is about hitting the ball forcefully in sports, not about the unit of weight or currency.

Quid

In British slang, 'quid' is used to refer to the British pound sterling.

Esimerkki: Can you lend me a quid? I need to buy lunch.

Huomautus: While 'pound' refers to the currency, 'quid' is a colloquial term for the same currency.

Buck

In informal American English, 'buck' is used as a slang term for the dollar, which is equivalent to a pound in UK currency.

Esimerkki: I'll give you five bucks for that old DVD player.

Huomautus: While 'pound' refers to the British currency, 'buck' refers to the American currency.

Squid

Similar to 'quid,' in British slang, 'squid' is used to refer to pounds.

Esimerkki: I only have a few squids left in my wallet.

Huomautus: Just like 'quid,' 'squid' is a quirky term for the British pound in informal language.

Quid's in

This phrase means to stand to gain financially or otherwise benefit from a particular situation.

Esimerkki: If we win the lottery, quid's in for everyone!

Huomautus: It reflects a positive outcome, often suggesting a favorable turn of events related to money.

Pound the drinks

To 'pound the drinks' means to consume alcoholic beverages quickly or in large quantities.

Esimerkki: Let's head to the pub and pound the drinks tonight!

Huomautus: The slang term adds a sense of vigor or intensity to the act of drinking, emphasizing speed or volume.

I need to exchange my dollars for pounds.

Ho bisogno di cambiare i miei dollari in sterline.

The price of the book is ten pounds.

Il prezzo del libro è dieci sterline.

She pounded the dough to make bread.

Ha pestato l'impasto per fare il pane.

Pound - Substantiivi (Noun) / Substantiivi, yksikkö tai massa (Noun, singular or mass)

Perusmuoto: pound

Conjugations

Substantiivi, monikko (Noun, plural): pounds

Substantiivi, yksikkö tai massa (Noun, singular or mass): pound

Verbi, imperfekti (Verb, past tense): pounded

Verbi, gerundi tai ensimmäinen partisiippi (Verb, gerund or present participle): pounding

Verbi, 3. persoona yksikkö preesens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pounds

Verbi, perusmuoto (Verb, base form): pound

Verbi, preesens ei 3. persoona yksikkö (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pound

Tavut, Tavujen Erotus ja Paino

pound sisältää 1 tavua: pound

Foneettinen transkriptio: ˈpau̇nd

pound , ˈpau̇nd (Punainen tavu on painotettu)

Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een.

pound: 500 - 600 (Äärimmäisen Yleinen).

Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.

Pound