hide

nascondere

Mettere qualcosa dove altri non possano vederlo o trovarlo, per tenerlo segreto o al sicuro.

In inglese semplice: If you put something where people cannot see or find it, you keep it secret or safe.

• Hide the key in the drawer.
• She hid my birthday present upstairs.
• Where have you hidden the money?

Come si usa: hide something from someone (He hid the letter from his sister.); hide something in/under/behind something (She hid the bag under her bed.)

Sinonimi: conceal

Contrari: reveal

Espressioni comuni: hide something away, hide something from someone, hide something under something

nascondersi

Andare e restare in un posto dove gli altri non possano vederti o trovarti.

In inglese semplice: If you go somewhere people cannot see or find you, you stay out of view.

• The children hide behind the sofa.
• He hid from the police for weeks.
• Where can we hide until the danger passes?

Come si usa: hide from someone (The boy hid from his friends.); hide behind/under/in something (We hid behind a large tree.)

Sinonimi: conceal yourself

Espressioni comuni: hide behind something, hide from someone, hide under something

pelle, cuoio

Pelle spessa di un animale, spesso usata per produrre cuoio.

In inglese semplice: The thick skin of an animal, often used to make leather.

• The bag is made from cow hide.
• They dried the hides in the sun.
• The animal has a thick hide.

Sinonimi: skin, pelt

Espressioni comuni: cow hide, animal hide, a thick hide

pelle

La propria vita o sicurezza, soprattutto quando si cerca di evitare pericoli o guai.

In inglese semplice: Your own life or safety, especially when you try to avoid danger or trouble.

• He ran to save his hide.
• She lied to protect her own hide.
• Why should I risk my hide for you?

Sinonimi: skin, neck

Espressioni comuni: save your hide, protect your hide, risk your hide