console

console per videogiochi, console

Apparecchio elettronico per giocare ai videogiochi, spesso collegato a un televisore.

In inglese semplice: An electronic machine used to play video games, often connected to a television.

• He bought a new game console.
• Connect the console to your television.
• Which consoles can run this game?

Sinonimi: games machine

Espressioni comuni: game console, gaming console, console games

console centrale

Elemento portaoggetti situato tra i sedili anteriori di un’auto.

In inglese semplice: A storage unit between the front seats of a car.

• My keys are in the console.
• She left her phone on the center console.
• Does the console have space for two cups?

Espressioni comuni: centre console, center console, car console

mobile console

Grande mobile appoggiato sul pavimento che contiene un televisore, una radio o un impianto musicale.

In inglese semplice: A large cabinet that stands on the floor and holds a television, radio, or music player.

• The radio is built into a wooden console.
• Their old console stood beside the sofa.
• Music came from the stereo console in the corner.

Espressioni comuni: wooden console, stereo console, television console

consolare

Aiutare qualcuno a sentirsi meno triste o turbato.

In inglese semplice: To help someone feel less sad or upset.

• She tried to console her friend.
• Nothing could console him after his dog died.
• I consoled myself with the thought that tomorrow would be better.

Come si usa: console someone after something (We tried to console her after the defeat.); console someone with something (He consoled his son with a hug.)

Sinonimi: comfort, soothe

Espressioni comuni: console someone, console yourself