collector

collezionista

Persona che raccoglie e conserva oggetti di un certo tipo perché li trova interessanti o preziosi.

In inglese semplice: Someone who keeps objects of a particular kind because they are interesting or valuable.

• My uncle is a stamp collector.
• A collector bought the rare painting.
• Collectors often pay more for items in perfect condition.

Come si usa: collector of something (She is a collector of old postcards.)

Espressioni comuni: stamp collector, art collector, keen collector

esattore, addetto al recupero crediti

Persona che per lavoro recupera denaro da chi non ha pagato i propri debiti.

In inglese semplice: A person whose job is to get money from people who have not paid their debts.

• A debt collector called this morning.
• The collector asked him to pay the overdue bill.
• She received letters from several debt collectors.

Espressioni comuni: debt collector, collector calls, pay the collector

raccoglitore, collettore

Persona o dispositivo che raccoglie cose, oppure persona che si occupa di una collezione.

In inglese semplice: A person or device that gathers things, or a person who looks after a collection.

• The dust collector needs cleaning.
• Tax collectors visited the village each year.
• The museum appointed a collector to manage its growing collection.

Come si usa: collector of something (The machine acts as a collector of fine dust.)

Sinonimi: gatherer

Espressioni comuni: dust collector, data collector, tax collector

controllore

Persona che controlla o ritira i biglietti dei passeggeri sui mezzi pubblici.

In inglese semplice: A person who checks or takes passengers’ tickets on public transport.

• The collector checked my ticket.
• Passengers showed their tickets to the collector.
• The ticket collector came through our carriage twice.

Sinonimi: ticket inspector

Espressioni comuni: ticket collector, train collector