Descrivere le Qualità - Nature

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi relativi alla natura, inclusi 'Natale bianco' e 'giorni canicolari'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

Adam's ale

[sostantivo]

used to refer to water

l'acqua pura, l'acqua naturale

Ex: During the fasting period, I abstained from other beverages and relied solely on Adam's ale for sustenance.Durante il periodo di digiuno, mi sono astenuto da altre bevande e ho fatto affidamento esclusivamente sull'**acqua di Adamo** per il sostentamento.

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act of God

[Frase]

an earthquake, storm, or any other natural event that humans cannot prevent or control

Ex: The clause in the contract stated that neither party would be responsible for delays caused by acts of God, including floods and tornadoes.

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to rain cats and dogs

[Frase]

to rain really hard

piove a catinelle

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

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chilled to the bone

[Frase]

extremely or uncomfortably cold

Ex: The winter night was so frigid that even with a heavy coat , I chilled to the bone within moments of stepping outside .

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chilled to the marrow

[Frase]

(of temperature) falling below the freezing point

Ex: The mountaineers traversed the treacherous peaks , their bodies frozen to the marrow from the biting cold .

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dog days

[sostantivo]

a period of hot weather between early July and early September

canicola, giorni della canicola

Ex: Gardens and lawns suffered during the dry spell, causing plants to wither and turn brown due to the lack of moisture.Giardini e prati hanno sofferto durante i **giorni della canicola**, causando l'appassimento e l'ingiallimento delle piante a causa della mancanza di umidità.

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dry spell

[sostantivo]

a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain

periodo di siccità, ondata di caldo

Ex: The author encountered a dry spell in writing , struggling to find inspiration for their next book .L'autore ha incontrato un **periodo di siccità** nella scrittura, lottando per trovare l'ispirazione per il suo prossimo libro.

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come rain or come shine

[Frase]

used for saying that one does something regardless of how bad the weather is

Ex: We enjoy our weekly family picnic in the park, come rain or come shine, with umbrellas and raincoats as necessary.

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white Christmas

[sostantivo]

a period of time in the Christmas eve when the snow has covered a huge portion of the ground

Natale bianco

Ex: The song 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin has become a timeless classic that evokes nostalgia and the longing for a snowy holiday season.La canzone '**Bianco Natale**' di Irving Berlin è diventata un classico senza tempo che evoca nostalgia e il desiderio di una stagione natalizia innevata.

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Indian summer

[sostantivo]

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

estate di San Martino, estate indiana

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.Gli escursionisti erano grati per l'**estate di San Martino** mentre si imbarcavano su un sentiero panoramico con cieli sereni e temperature piacevoli.

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the heavens open

[Frase]

used to refer to the time when the sky opens up and it starts raining heavily

Ex: I forgot my umbrella , and of coursethe heavens opened just as I stepped outside .

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