nip

fare un salto, passare un attimo

Andare rapidamente da qualche parte, di solito per una breve visita o per prendere qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To go somewhere quickly, usually for a short visit or to get something.

• I'll nip out for bread.
• She nipped home to collect her keys.
• Could you nip round to check on Grandma?

Come si usa: nip to somewhere (I'll nip to the shop for bread.); nip out for something (She nipped out for some milk.)

Sinonimi: pop, go quickly

Espressioni comuni: nip to something, nip out, nip round, nip back

mordicchiare, pizzicare, spuntare

Mordere o pizzicare rapidamente, oppure staccare un pezzetto mordendo, pizzicando o tagliando.

In inglese semplice: To bite or pinch quickly, or remove a small piece by biting, pinching, or cutting.

• The dog nipped my hand.
• She nipped off the damaged leaves.
• Why does your puppy keep nipping at my shoes?

Come si usa: nip at someone/something (The puppy nipped at my ankle.); nip something off (Nip the dead flowers off with scissors.)

Sinonimi: bite, pinch, clip

Espressioni comuni: nip at someone, nip something off, nip someone's finger

morsetto, morsicatura

Morso leggero e rapido, spesso dato per gioco.

In inglese semplice: A quick, small bite, often made while playing.

• The puppy gave her a nip.
• A playful nip on my ankle made me laugh.
• The kitten's little nips did not hurt.

Come si usa: a nip on something (The puppy gave me a nip on the finger.)

Sinonimi: bite

Espressioni comuni: playful nip, give a nip, gentle nip

fresco, freddo pungente

Sensazione di freddo lieve ma pungente nell’aria.

In inglese semplice: A slight, sharp feeling of cold in the air.

• There is a nip in the air.
• The morning nip made me reach for my jacket.
• We felt the first nip of autumn as we walked home.

Sinonimi: chill

Espressioni comuni: nip in the air, a sharp nip, autumn nip