climber

scalatore, alpinista

Persona o animale che sale su montagne, rocce, alberi o altri luoghi alti.

In inglese semplice: A person or animal that goes up mountains, rocks, trees, or other high places.

• The climber reached the top.
• Rescuers found two climbers on the mountain.
• Our cat is an excellent climber.

Sinonimi: mountaineer

Espressioni comuni: mountain climber, rock climber, experienced climber

pianta rampicante

Pianta che cresce verso l’alto aggrappandosi a un muro, una recinzione o un altro sostegno.

In inglese semplice: A plant that grows upwards by holding onto a wall, fence, or another support.

• This climber covers the wall.
• We planted flowering climbers beside the fence.
• The gardener chose an evergreen climber for the arch.

Sinonimi: climbing plant, vine

Espressioni comuni: flowering climber, evergreen climber, vigorous climber

arrampicatore sociale, arrivista

Persona che cerca una posizione sociale importante stringendo amicizia con persone ricche o potenti.

In inglese semplice: Someone who tries to become socially important by making friends with rich or powerful people.

• He is a social climber.
• She dismissed him as an ambitious climber.
• Social climbers often seek invitations to exclusive parties.

Sinonimi: social climber, upstart

Espressioni comuni: social climber, ambitious climber, notorious social climber