suck in

aspirare, risucchiare

Attirare aria, liquidi o piccoli oggetti dentro qualcosa mediante una forza di aspirazione.

In inglese semplice: To pull air, liquid, or small objects into something by a force that draws them inward.

• The cleaner sucks in dust.
• She sucked in a deep breath before speaking.
• The pump sucked muddy water in through the pipe.

Come si usa: suck in something (The fan sucks in air through this opening.); suck something in (The pump sucked the water in.)

Sinonimi: draw in

Contrari: blow out

Espressioni comuni: suck in air, suck something in

trascinare, coinvolgere

Coinvolgere gradualmente qualcuno in un’attività o situazione che potrebbe non volere o da cui potrebbe non trarre beneficio.

In inglese semplice: To gradually involve someone in an activity or situation they may not want or benefit from.

• The scheme sucked me in.
• She got sucked into an argument with her neighbours.
• Do not let their problems suck you in.

Come si usa: suck someone into something (The promises of easy money sucked him into the scheme.); be/get sucked in (I only meant to watch, but I got sucked in.)

Sinonimi: draw in, drag in, involve

Espressioni comuni: suck someone in, suck in someone