medallion

medaglione

Grande pezzo di metallo, solitamente rotondo e decorato, che si indossa o si espone come ornamento.

In inglese semplice: A large, usually round piece of metal with a design, worn or displayed as decoration.

• He wore a gold medallion.
• The silver medallion hung from a long chain.
• Her portrait appears on a bronze medallion.

Sinonimi: medal

Espressioni comuni: gold medallion, silver medallion, wear a medallion

medaglione

Piccola fetta di carne spessa e rotonda.

In inglese semplice: A small, thick, round slice of meat.

• Cook each medallion for three minutes.
• She served pork medallions with cream sauce.
• The beef medallions were tender and juicy.

Come si usa: a medallion of something (The chef served medallions of pork with mushrooms.)

Sinonimi: medaillon

Espressioni comuni: pork medallion, beef medallion, veal medallion

licenza taxi

Targa numerata o permesso ufficiale che autorizza un veicolo, soprattutto un taxi, a prestare servizio.

In inglese semplice: An official numbered plate or permit that allows a vehicle, especially a taxi, to operate.

• Every licensed taxi needs a medallion.
• He bought a taxi medallion at auction.
• The city issued fewer medallions this year.

Sinonimi: taxi licence, permit

Espressioni comuni: taxi medallion, buy a medallion, medallion owner

marrone giallastro

Colore marrone con una sfumatura gialla.

In inglese semplice: A brown colour with a yellow shade.

• She chose medallion, a yellowish brown.
• The fabric comes in cream and medallion.
• A touch of medallion warmed the colour palette.

Sinonimi: yellowish brown

Espressioni comuni: shade of medallion, medallion and cream

decorare con medaglioni

Decorare o segnare qualcosa con forme rotonde simili a grandi medaglie.

In inglese semplice: To decorate or mark something with round shapes like large medals.

• The craftsman medallioned the wooden door.
• Round patches of sunlight medallioned the floor.
• She medallioned the cover with small silver discs.

Come si usa: medallion something with something (The artist medallioned the panels with bronze discs.)

Espressioni comuni: medallion a surface, medallion with gold