brunt

peso maggiore, conseguenze peggiori

La parte più pesante di una situazione dannosa o spiacevole che qualcuno deve sopportare.

In inglese semplice: The worst part of something harmful or unpleasant that someone has to experience.

• Farmers bore the brunt of the drought.
• Her assistant took the brunt of the criticism.
• Coastal towns will face the brunt of the storm.

Come si usa: the brunt of something (Small shops bore the brunt of the recession.)

Espressioni comuni: bear the brunt, take the brunt

urto, impeto

La forza principale di un attacco militare che colpisce qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: The main force of a military attack that strikes someone or something.

• The soldiers faced the brunt of the assault.
• The left flank bore the brunt of the enemy charge.
• Fresh troops absorbed the brunt of the attack.

Come si usa: the brunt of something (The front ranks received the brunt of the attack.)

Sinonimi: force, impact

Espressioni comuni: brunt of battle, brunt of attack

maggior parte, grosso

La parte più grande di qualcosa, per dimensioni o quantità.

In inglese semplice: The largest part or amount of something.

• The mule carried the brunt of the load.
• She did the brunt of the work.
• The wagon held the brunt of their belongings.

Come si usa: the brunt of something (The cart carried the brunt of our supplies.)

Sinonimi: bulk, majority

Espressioni comuni: brunt of something, carry the brunt