essay

saggio, tema

Breve testo che tratta un argomento specifico.

In inglese semplice: A short piece of writing that discusses a particular subject.

• I have an essay to write.
• His essay discusses life in a small town.
• Have you finished your history essays?

Come si usa: essay on/about something (She wrote an essay on urban life.)

Sinonimi: composition

Espressioni comuni: write an essay, essay on something, short essay

tentare

Provare a fare qualcosa, soprattutto qualcosa di difficile.

In inglese semplice: To try to do something, especially something difficult.

• She essayed a difficult role.
• The young poet essayed a longer work.
• He essayed to cross the frozen river.

Come si usa: essay to do something (He essayed to speak, but his voice failed.)

Sinonimi: attempt, try

Espressioni comuni: essay something, essay a role, essay a task

avanzare

Muoversi in avanti, soprattutto verso una battaglia.

In inglese semplice: To move forward, especially towards a battle.

• The soldiers essayed forth.
• At dawn, the army essayed into battle.
• The knights essayed towards the enemy ranks.

Sinonimi: advance, move forward

Contrari: retreat

Espressioni comuni: essay forth, essay into battle