thing

cosa

Oggetto, azione, idea o questione di cui non si specifica il nome.

In inglese semplice: An object, action, idea, or matter whose exact name is not given.

• What is that thing on the table?
• A strange thing happened yesterday.
• The most important thing is to stay calm.

Espressioni comuni: a good thing, one more thing, a strange thing

cose, effetti personali

Vestiti, attrezzatura e altri oggetti di una persona; si usa generalmente al plurale.

In inglese semplice: The clothes, equipment, and other objects someone has, usually described together in the plural.

• I packed my things.
• Please collect your things before leaving.
• Her camping things filled two large bags.

Sinonimi: belongings, stuff, gear

Espressioni comuni: every personal thing, each thing packed

creatura, esserino

Persona o animale di cui si parla, spesso con affetto o compassione.

In inglese semplice: A person or animal, often spoken of with kindness or sympathy.

• The poor thing looks cold.
• Your kitten is a sweet little thing.
• She had walked home in the rain, poor thing.

Sinonimi: creature

Espressioni comuni: poor thing, little thing, sweet little thing