companion

compagno

Persona con cui si passa del tempo o si va da qualche parte.

In inglese semplice: Someone you spend time with or go somewhere with.

• My dog is a loyal companion.
• She found a pleasant companion for the journey.
• They have been close companions for years.

Come si usa: companion on something (He was my companion on the long journey.)

Sinonimi: friend, partner

Espressioni comuni: travel companion, constant companion, companion on something

compagno, accompagnamento

Qualcosa che accompagna un’altra cosa o si trova spesso insieme a essa.

In inglese semplice: Something that goes with another thing or is often found with it.

• Fear became her constant companion.
• Fresh bread is a perfect companion to this soup.
• Loneliness was an unwelcome companion during those years.

Come si usa: companion to something (This red wine is a good companion to roast meat.)

Sinonimi: accompaniment

Espressioni comuni: companion to something, natural companion, constant companion

guida, supplemento

Libro o altro materiale che offre aiuto o informazioni aggiuntive rispetto al materiale principale.

In inglese semplice: A book or other material that gives extra help or information alongside the main material.

• The course has an online companion.
• This book is a useful companion to the film.
• Students can download the companion guide for extra exercises.

Come si usa: companion to something (The website is a companion to the textbook.)

Sinonimi: supplement, guide

Espressioni comuni: companion guide, companion volume, companion to something

compagno

Persona con il grado più basso in alcuni ordini che conferiscono onorificenze.

In inglese semplice: A person holding the lowest rank in certain groups that award honors.

• She was appointed a companion of the order.
• The order admitted several new companions.
• He received the rank of companion for distinguished service.

Come si usa: companion of something (He was made a companion of the Order of the Bath.)

Espressioni comuni: companion of something, appointed a companion