Deck 4 trattenere I Flashcards

1
Q

He held his breath to swim under water and reach the bank without being seen.

A

Tratteneva il respiro per nuotare sott’acqua e raggiungere la riva senza essere visto.

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To escape means to run away from something that is trying to hold you back. For example…..He wanted to escape from the family home.

A

Sfuggire significa scappare da qualcosa che tenta di trattenerti. Ad esempio …..Voleva sfuggirsi dalla casa familiare.

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3
Q

The film was very moving, and by a hair’s breath, she managed to hold back the tears.

A

Il film è stato molto commovente, e solo per un pelo, è riuscita a trattenere le lacrime.

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4
Q

They made me stay for lunch.

A

Mi hanno trattenuto a pranzo.

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5
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The situation was difficult, and I barely managed to hold back my anger.

A

La situazione era difficile, e riuscivo a malapena a trattenere la rabbia.

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6
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I’m sorry for being late, but the group discussion kept me in the office until late.

A

Mi dispiace per il ritardo, ma stasera la discussione di gruppo mi ha trattenuto in ufficio fino a tardi.

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7
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The situation was tense and he couldn’t hold back his feelings. He let out a cry of anger.

A

La situazione era tesa e lui non riusciva a trattenere i suoi sentimenti. Gli è sfuggito un grido di rabbia.

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8
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The nation holds its breath as the penalty taker approaches the ball.

A

La nazione trattiene il respiro mentre il rigorista si avvicina alla palla.

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9
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It was a boring conversation. I couldn’t hold back the feeling of needing to get away from him.

A

Era una conversazione noiosa. Non potevo trattenere la sensazione di dover sfuggirgli.

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10
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He took a paperback with him on the flight to keep himself entertained.

A

Ha portato un libro tascabile con sé sul volo per intrattenersi.

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