razor

rasoio

Strumento con lame o motore elettrico usato per eliminare i peli vicino alla pelle.

In inglese semplice: A tool used to remove hair close to the skin, with blades or an electric motor.

• I need a new razor.
• She uses an electric razor on her legs.
• Have you changed the blades in your razor?

Sinonimi: shaver

Espressioni comuni: electric razor, disposable razor, use a razor

rasoio a mano libera

Coltello molto affilato usato per tagliare i peli vicino alla pelle.

In inglese semplice: A very sharp knife used to remove hair close to the skin.

• The barber sharpened his razor.
• He shaved carefully with a straight razor.
• An open razor can cause a serious cut.

Sinonimi: straight razor

Espressioni comuni: straight razor, sharp razor, razor blade

rasoio

Regola per scartare le spiegazioni meno probabili quando si decide a cosa credere.

In inglese semplice: A rule for rejecting less likely explanations when deciding what to believe.

• Occam’s razor favors the explanation with fewer assumptions.
• She applied Hanlon’s razor to his careless mistake.
• A philosophical razor can help compare competing explanations.

Sinonimi: heuristic

Espressioni comuni: Occam’s razor, Hanlon’s razor, apply a razor