shallow

poco profondo

Che ha poca distanza tra la superficie o il bordo superiore e il fondo.

In inglese semplice: Having only a short distance from the top or surface to the bottom.

• The water is shallow here.
• She planted the seeds in a shallow tray.
• We crossed the river at its shallowest point.

Contrari: deep

Espressioni comuni: shallow water, shallow end, shallow bowl, shallow crater

superficiale

Che si interessa alle apparenze o ai piaceri semplici senza riflettere seriamente sulle cose importanti.

In inglese semplice: Caring about appearances or simple pleasures without thinking seriously about important things.

• He seems friendly but shallow.
• Her shallow thinking ignores the real problem.
• Do you think caring about clothes makes someone shallow?

Sinonimi: superficial

Contrari: thoughtful, deep

Espressioni comuni: shallow person, shallow thinking, shallow lifestyle, shallow conversation

bassofondo

Zona di un lago, fiume o mare dove l’acqua è poco profonda.

In inglese semplice: A part of a lake, river, or sea where the water is not deep.

• The boat struck an unexpected shallow.
• Fish gathered in the shallows near the bank.
• We walked through the shallows to reach the island.

Sinonimi: shoal

Espressioni comuni: in the shallow, river shallow

teglia poco profonda

Recipiente metallico largo con bordi bassi, usato per gli alimenti nelle cucine professionali.

In inglese semplice: A wide metal food pan with low sides, used in professional kitchens.

• The chef filled a shallow with rice.
• We need two shallows for the buffet.
• Use a shallow so the food cools quickly.

Espressioni comuni: use a shallow, fill a shallow