rash

eruzione cutanea, sfogo

Zona della pelle con macchie o piccoli rilievi rossi che causano fastidio.

In inglese semplice: An area of red, uncomfortable spots on your skin.

• I have a rash on my arm.
• The cream helped clear her itchy rash.
• Did the medicine give you a rash?

Come si usa: rash on something (He has a rash on his arms.)

Sinonimi: skin eruption

Espressioni comuni: skin rash, itchy rash, develop a rash

ondata, serie

Molti problemi simili o eventi spiacevoli che si verificano in poco tempo.

In inglese semplice: A large number of similar problems or unpleasant events happening within a short time.

• There has been a rash of thefts.
• A recent rash of accidents worried local residents.
• The company faced a rash of complaints about delivery.

Come si usa: rash of something (The town has seen a rash of burglaries.)

Sinonimi: spate, wave, outbreak

Espressioni comuni: rash of thefts, rash of complaints, recent rash

avventato, imprudente

Che agisce troppo in fretta senza pensare ai possibili problemi o pericoli.

In inglese semplice: Acting too quickly without thinking about possible problems or danger.

• That was a rash decision.
• Do not make rash promises when you are excited.
• Would it be rash to invest all our savings?

Come si usa: rash to do something (It would be rash to quit without another job.)

Sinonimi: hasty, reckless, impulsive

Contrari: careful, cautious

Espressioni comuni: rash decision, rash promise, rash action