woo

attirare, conquistare

Cercare di ottenere l’interesse, l’approvazione o il sostegno di qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To try to gain someone’s interest, approval, or support.

• The party hopes to woo young voters.
• The company wooed investors with its ambitious plans.
• Shops are offering discounts to woo customers back.

Come si usa: woo someone with something (The airline wooed passengers with cheaper tickets.)

Sinonimi: court, attract

Espressioni comuni: woo voters, woo customers, woo investors

corteggiare

Cercare di far innamorare qualcuno o convincerlo a iniziare una relazione sentimentale.

In inglese semplice: To try to make someone love you or agree to a romantic relationship.

• He tried to woo her.
• She wooed him with homemade dinners.
• The prince spent months wooing his future wife.

Come si usa: woo someone with something (He wooed her with thoughtful gifts.)

Sinonimi: court

Espressioni comuni: woo someone, woo someone with flowers

evviva

Grido che esprime gioia o entusiasmo.

In inglese semplice: A shout showing that you are excited or pleased.

• Woo! We won!
• Woo, that was an amazing ride!
• Woo! I finally passed my test!

Sinonimi: hooray, yay

Espressioni comuni: woo hoo, woo we won