contain

contenere, includere

Avere qualcosa al proprio interno o tra le proprie parti.

In inglese semplice: To have something inside or as one of its parts.

• The box contains toys.
• This drink contains no sugar.
• Did the envelope contain a letter?

Sinonimi: hold, include

Contrari: exclude

Espressioni comuni: contain sugar, contain information, contain something, contain books

contenere, trattenere, arginare

Impedire che qualcosa si diffonda, sfugga o venga espresso.

In inglese semplice: To stop something from spreading, escaping, or being expressed.

• They contained the fire quickly.
• She could hardly contain her excitement.
• Can these barriers contain the floodwater?

Sinonimi: control, restrain, hold back, limit

Contrari: release

Espressioni comuni: contain the fire, contain someone's excitement, contain the outbreak