thrust

spingere, ficcare

Spingere qualcosa bruscamente o con forza in una direzione precisa.

In inglese semplice: To push something suddenly or strongly in a particular direction.

• He thrust the letter into my hand.
• She thrust her hands into her pockets.
• Why did you thrust the microphone at me?

Come si usa: thrust something into something (She thrust the keys into her bag.); thrust something at someone (He thrust the form at the clerk.)

Sinonimi: shove, push

Contrari: pull

Espressioni comuni: thrust something forward, thrust into something, thrust at someone

avanzare, irrompere

Muoversi o mandare qualcosa in avanti con forza, soprattutto durante un attacco.

In inglese semplice: To move or send something forward with strong force, especially during an attack.

• The troops thrust forward at dawn.
• Our forces thrust at the enemy’s weakest position.
• The army thrust deep into enemy territory.

Come si usa: thrust into something (The troops thrust into the valley.); thrust at someone/something (The cavalry thrust at the enemy line.)

Sinonimi: advance, drive forward

Contrari: retreat

Espressioni comuni: thrust forward, thrust at someone, thrust into something

trafiggere

Spingere un oggetto appuntito dentro una persona o una cosa, perforandola.

In inglese semplice: To make a hole in someone or something by driving a sharp object through it.

• He thrust his sword through the shield.
• The spear thrust through the soldier’s armor.
• She thrust the blade through the thick leather.

Come si usa: thrust something through something (He thrust the spear through the wooden barrier.)

Sinonimi: stab, pierce

Espressioni comuni: thrust through something, thrust a sword, thrust a spear

affondo, spinta

Movimento improvviso e forte in avanti, soprattutto con un’arma o una parte del corpo.

In inglese semplice: A sudden, strong forward movement, especially with a weapon or part of the body.

• He blocked the sword thrust.
• A quick thrust sent the blade forward.
• She avoided his thrust and stepped back.

Come si usa: a thrust of something (A thrust of his arm pushed the door open.)

Sinonimi: lunge, push

Espressioni comuni: forward thrust, sword thrust, thrust of something

spinta

Forza che spinge in avanti un aereo, un razzo o un altro veicolo.

In inglese semplice: The pushing force that moves an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle forward.

• The engine produces enough thrust.
• The pilot increased thrust before takeoff.
• Both rockets lost thrust during the test.

Sinonimi: propulsive force

Espressioni comuni: engine thrust, generate thrust, increase thrust