lull

pausa, tregua

Breve periodo in cui diminuiscono il rumore, l’attività o i problemi.

In inglese semplice: A short period when there is less noise, activity, or trouble.

• There was a lull in the noise.
• We talked during a brief lull in business.
• The afternoon lulls gave the nurses time to rest.

Come si usa: a lull in something (We went outside during a lull in the rain.)

Sinonimi: pause, break, respite

Espressioni comuni: a brief lull, lull in conversation, a temporary lull

illudere, cullare

Far sentire qualcuno al sicuro o rilassato quando dovrebbe stare più attento.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel safe or relaxed when they should be more careful.

• Their friendly smiles lulled us.
• The low prices lulled buyers into ignoring the risks.
• Don't let a few good results lull you into feeling safe.

Come si usa: lull someone into something (The quiet streets lulled us into a false sense of security.); lull someone into doing something (Early success lulled him into believing the job was easy.)

Sinonimi: disarm

Contrari: alert

Espressioni comuni: lull someone into complacency, lull someone into thinking

cullare, addormentare

Calmare qualcuno e aiutarlo a riposare o ad addormentarsi.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel calm and ready to rest or sleep.

• Her soft voice lulled the baby.
• The sound of rain lulled me to sleep.
• These gentle songs can lull even restless children.

Come si usa: lull someone to sleep (The gentle rocking lulled him to sleep.)

Sinonimi: soothe, calm

Contrari: rouse

Espressioni comuni: lull someone to sleep, lull the baby

placarsi, attenuarsi

Diventare gradualmente più silenzioso, debole o calmo.

In inglese semplice: To gradually become quieter, weaker, or calmer.

• The wind lulled at sunset.
• We waited for the storm to lull.
• The noise lulled briefly before the crowd began shouting again.

Sinonimi: subside, ease, abate

Contrari: intensify

Espressioni comuni: let winds lull, begin to lull