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Animale - Verbi relativi agli animali

Qui imparerai alcuni verbi inglesi relativi agli animali, come "camminare ondeggiando", "galoppare" e "beccare".

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to graze
[Verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pascolare

pascolare

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .Il pastore condusse il gregge a **pascolare** sul pendio.
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to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

cacciare, braccare

cacciare, braccare

Ex: In the wild , big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat .In natura, i grandi felini spesso **cacciano** di notte per evitare il caldo diurno.
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to dive
[Verbo]

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

tuffarsi

tuffarsi

Ex: The spacecraft re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere and began to dive towards its landing site .Il veicolo spaziale è rientrato nell'atmosfera terrestre e ha iniziato a **tuffarsi** verso il suo sito di atterraggio.
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to molt
[Verbo]

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

spostare

spostare

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months.Il cervo **muta** alla fine dell'estate, sostituendo il suo vecchio mantello con uno nuovo per i mesi più freddi.
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(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

ibernare

ibernare

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Gli scoiattoli di terra **ibernano** nelle loro tane, dove entrano in uno stato di torpore profondo per sopravvivere all'inverno.
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to migrate
[Verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrare

migrare

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food .Gli elefanti africani **migrano** in cerca di acqua e cibo.
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to swim
[Verbo]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nuotare

nuotare

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .Stanno imparando a **nuotare** in piscina.
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to perch
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

appollaiare

appollaiare

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .Il pappagallo **si posò** sulla sua spalla, gracchiando giocosamente.
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to nuzzle
[Verbo]

to root out something with the snout

rootare con il muso, annusare per trovare

rootare con il muso, annusare per trovare

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to hover
[Verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

aleggiare

aleggiare

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to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

addomesticare

addomesticare

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .Alcuni scienziati stanno esplorando la possibilità di **addomesticare** alcune piante selvatiche per la produzione alimentare in futuro.
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to feed
[Verbo]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

nutrire, alimentare

nutrire, alimentare

Ex: The calves fed near the barn in the early morning .I vitelli **si nutrivano** vicino al fienile di prima mattina.
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to sing
[Verbo]

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

cantare, cinguettare

cantare, cinguettare

Ex: As the evening approached , the nightingales sang softly in the fading light .Mentre la sera si avvicinava, gli usignoli **cantavano** dolcemente nella luce che svaniva.
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to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

mimetizzare

mimetizzare

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
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to stroke
[Verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

accarezzare

accarezzare

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .Per calmare il gattino nervoso, il veterinario gli **accarezzò** dolcemente la schiena mentre lo visitava.
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to peck
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

beccare

beccare

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .Il picchio **beccò** ritmicamente sul tronco dell'albero.
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to stalk
[Verbo]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

braccare, pedinare

braccare, pedinare

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .Il branco di lupi ha coordinato i suoi movimenti per **pedinare** una mandria di cervi.
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to sting
[Verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

pungere

pungere

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .Se provocato, lo scorpione **pungerà** come mezzo di autodifesa.
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to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere

mordere

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .Non poté resistere alla tentazione e decise di **mordere** l'allettante barretta di cioccolato.
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to soar
[Verbo]

to go higher while flying

innalzarsi

innalzarsi

Ex: Watching the seagulls soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .Guardare i gabbiani **librare** senza sforzo sopra l'oceano porta sempre un senso di pace e libertà.
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to slither
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

strisciare

strisciare

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .Il serpente coperto di brina **scivolò** attraverso il sentiero ghiacciato.
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to chase
[Verbo]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

inseguire, perseguire

inseguire, perseguire

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .I paparazzi hanno inseguito senza sosta la celebrità, sperando di catturare foto esclusive.
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to hop
[Verbo]

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

saltare

saltare

Ex: The baby goat discovered its newfound ability to hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard .Il capretto ha scoperto la sua nuova capacità di **saltare** e ha saltato allegramente intorno al cortile.
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to bristle
[Verbo]

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

rizzare, irritarsi

rizzare, irritarsi

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to buck
[Verbo]

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

scartare, impennarsi

scartare, impennarsi

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.Il cavaliere è stato disarcionato quando il cavallo ha improvvisamente **sgroppato**.
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to spin
[Verbo]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

filare, torcere

filare, torcere

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , they spun hemp fibers .Utilizzando una tradizionale tecnica di filatura a mano, **filavano** le fibre di canapa.
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to swarm
[Verbo]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

sciamare, affluire

sciamare, affluire

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area .I soldati **sciamarono** nella città per mettere in sicurezza l'area.
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to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

impollinare

impollinare

Ex: Some plants , like corn , are pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .Alcune piante, come il mais, vengono **impollinate** dal vento, mentre altre, come i pomodori, dipendono dalle api.
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to warble
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

cinguettare, gorgheggiare

cinguettare, gorgheggiare

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to preen
[Verbo]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

lisciarsi, pulirsi

lisciarsi, pulirsi

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to nest
[Verbo]

to build a nest or live in it

nidificare

nidificare

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree .La coppia di tortore ha lavorato meticolosamente insieme per **nidificare** nel cavo di un albero.
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to slough
[Verbo]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

muta, liberarsi di

muta, liberarsi di

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to scent
[Verbo]

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

fiutare, seguire l'odore

fiutare, seguire l'odore

Ex: While I was hiking , I witnessed a rabbit scenting the air before darting into the bushes .Mentre stavo facendo escursionismo, ho visto un coniglio **annusare** l'aria prima di sfrecciare tra i cespugli.
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to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

nutrirsi di carogne, cercare cibo tra i rifiuti

nutrirsi di carogne, cercare cibo tra i rifiuti

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to prey on
[Verbo]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

predare, cacciare

predare, cacciare

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .Alcuni serpenti **cacciano** le uova, inghiottendole intere.
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to rear
[Verbo]

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

impennarsi, alzarsi sulle zampe posteriori

impennarsi, alzarsi sulle zampe posteriori

Ex: The bear reared, towering over the hikers .L'orso si **rizzò**, torreggiando sugli escursionisti.
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to paw
[Verbo]

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

graffiare, grattare

graffiare, grattare

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to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

svernare, passare l'inverno

svernare, passare l'inverno

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to feed on
[Verbo]

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

nutrirsi di, alimentarsi di

nutrirsi di, alimentarsi di

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .Alcune piante sono note per **nutrirsi** di insetti come fonte supplementare di nutrienti.
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to beach
[Verbo]

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

spiaggiare, arenare

spiaggiare, arenare

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to frisk
[Verbo]

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

saltellare, scodinzolare

saltellare, scodinzolare

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would often frisk their tails , signaling their contentment .Le scimmie giocherellone sulle cime degli alberi spesso **svolazzavano** le loro code, segnalando la loro contentezza.
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to frolic
[Verbo]

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

saltellare,  scherzare

saltellare, scherzare

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to ruffle
[Verbo]

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

arruffare, drizzare

arruffare, drizzare

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to spray
[Verbo]

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

spruzzare, nebulizzare

spruzzare, nebulizzare

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator.Il polpo ha **spruzzato** una nuvola di inchiostro per mimetizzarsi ed evitare la cattura da parte del predatore.
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to shy
[Verbo]

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

scartare, impennare

scartare, impennare

Ex: The horse shied from the loud noise , its ears pricked up in alarm .Il cavallo **si è spaventato** dal rumore forte, con le orecchie tese per l'allarme.
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to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

graffiare, raschiare

graffiare, raschiare

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to root
[Verbo]

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

grufolare, rootare

grufolare, rootare

Ex: The animal rooted energetically , scattering leaves and debris everywhere .L'animale **grufolava** energicamente, spargendo foglie e detriti ovunque.
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to burrow
[Verbo]

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

scavare, tana

scavare, tana

Ex: Certain birds , like kingfishers , burrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites .Alcuni uccelli, come i martin pescatori, **scavano** nelle sponde dei fiumi per creare siti di nidificazione.
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to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

ruminare, masticare e rigurgitare

ruminare, masticare e rigurgitare

Ex: Ruminating is an essential process for animals like sheep to extract nutrients from grass .**Ruminare** è un processo essenziale per animali come le pecore per estrarre nutrienti dall'erba.
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to gallop
[Verbo]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

galoppare

galoppare

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to trot
[Verbo]

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trottare

trottare

Ex: The donkey trotted behind the farmer , carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables .L'asino **trottava** dietro al contadino, trasportando un carico di verdure appena raccolte.
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to browse
[Verbo]

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

brucare, pascolare

brucare, pascolare

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to lope
[Verbo]

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galoppare, saltellare

galoppare, saltellare

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to strut
[Verbo]

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

pavoneggiarsi, camminare con aria di superiorità

pavoneggiarsi, camminare con aria di superiorità

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to leap
[Verbo]

to jump very high or over a long distance

saltare

saltare

Ex: In the long jump competition , the athlete leaped with all their might .Nella competizione di salto in lungo, l'atleta è **balzato** con tutte le sue forze.
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to flit
[Verbo]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

svolazzare, volteggiare

svolazzare, volteggiare

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.I pensieri **svolazzano** nella sua mente mentre cerca di trovare una soluzione al problema presente.
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to glide
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

planare, scivolare

planare, scivolare

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .La barca **scivolava** dolcemente lungo il fiume, facendo a malapena un suono.
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to flutter
[Verbo]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

svolazzare, battere le ali

svolazzare, battere le ali

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .Le tende **svolazzavano** nella finestra aperta, lasciando entrare l'aria fresca.
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to scamper
[Verbo]

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

scattare, muoversi rapidamente e giocosamente

scattare, muoversi rapidamente e giocosamente

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .Le giovani volpi **sgambettavano** attraverso la foresta, praticando le loro abilità di caccia.
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to prowl
[Verbo]

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

aggirarsi furtivamente, muoversi di nascosto

aggirarsi furtivamente, muoversi di nascosto

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to bound
[Verbo]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

balzare, saltare

balzare, saltare

Ex: When released into the open space , the horse bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .Quando è stato rilasciato nello spazio aperto, il cavallo è **balzato** con entusiasmo, mostrando la sua libertà.
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to amble
[Verbo]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

passeggiare, gironzolare

passeggiare, gironzolare

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .Il gentiluomo anziano amava **passeggiare** tranquillamente nel parco locale.
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to swoop
[Verbo]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

piombare, assalire

piombare, assalire

Ex: A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the networkUna squadra di cybersecurity è rapidamente **piombata** sugli hacker che tentavano di violare la rete.
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to waddle
[Verbo]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

camminare dondolando, ondeggiare

camminare dondolando, ondeggiare

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she had to waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .A causa dello zaino pesante, dovette **camminare dondolando** su per la ripida collina, facendo piccoli passi attenti per mantenere l'equilibrio.
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to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

attaccare

attaccare

Ex: The general ordered his troops to charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .Il generale ordinò alle sue truppe di **caricare** il fianco del nemico, sperando di ottenere un vantaggio tattico.
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to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volare

volare

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Guarda le nuvole; gli aerei devono **volare** attraverso di esse tutto il tempo.
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to crawl
[Verbo]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

strisciare

strisciare

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass .Il gatto ha inseguito la sua preda e poi ha iniziato a **strisciare** silenziosamente nell'erba.
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to lumber
[Verbo]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

muoversi pesantemente, procedere con difficoltà

muoversi pesantemente, procedere con difficoltà

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to swing
[Verbo]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

dondolare

dondolare

Ex: The acrobat skillfully swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .L'acrobata ha abilmente **oscillato** il trapezio, deliziando il pubblico con mozzafiato acrobazie aeree.
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