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Traduzione e definizione
to beat (someone): battere (qualcuno)
Questo è un verbo irregolare:
I beat / I beat / I have beaten
(I can feel my heart) beating: (sento il mio cuore) battere
the beat: il ritmo, il battito
Pronunciation examples
UK: Wow, who wrote this music? It has a great beat!
US: Mike Turner. He used to beat his wife, too.
Esempi
- "In related news, the city of Houston, Texas can once again claim the title of "America's fattest city", narrowly beating New Orleans for the dubious distinction."
- "I'm just trying to listen to your heart beat, but I'm not hearing much."
- "Beat, beat, beat our enemies into submission!"
- "Bruno will be "captured" by some fake policemen, mildly beaten and then taken to the prison in a boat."
- "Terrance is recovering from a minor surgical procedure, but he is still in good enough shape to beat me at nine holes of golf, that son of a gun."
- "Philip : But this year, if this rate of growth continues, I am confident that we will be able to beat... wait for it, wait for it, wait for it... Mongolia!"
- "But he did beat me pretty often."
- "New Zealanders and Australians are like competitive neighbours - always trying to beat each other."
Esercizio 1
We are family! (Incidentally, I have all my sisters with me).
Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!
We are family! (Incidentally, I have all my sisters with me).
Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Let's answer a few questions about Dr. Loblaw's family based on what he told Donna in this conversation.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that "Mom" was an alcoholic, meaning that she had problems with alcohol.
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that his father was a "monster" who beat him "pretty often". From this statement, we can assume that the doctor's father was physically abusive. "To beat (someone)" is to strike or hit them violently and repeatedly.
This statement is false, but I'd like you to join my band of merry adventures. We already have a level 7 Conjurer, a half-elf fighter thief, and a chaotic evil high priestess. Come on, it'll be fun! If you roll a 6 or above, you can be on Francis' team.
This statement is true. Dr. Loblaw tells Dr. Donna that his brother "dropped out of school" and "joined the navy". The "Navy" is the marine branch of the military in the United States (and many other countries).
This statement is false. Dr. Loblaw states that his sister is a "stripper", a man or woman who removes their clothes and dances professionally.
Esercizio 2
We're almost finished with our check up, but before you put your pants on, let's take a look at two terms from the dialogue. Don't forget to conjugate the verbs correctly.
This phrasal verb describes quitting school and leaving an academic institution such as a university or high school. "After my father died, I of high school and got a job in the circus to support my family." (2 words)
This verb means to strike violently or forcefully and repeatedly. The answer is not "to hit" or "to strike"! "After my father died, I promised to never my own children."
Now conjugate this verb (the second one we are looking for) in the following sentences: "Yesterday at 4:30 PM, the police me during the student demonstration." "In the last 24 hours, my sister has severely me twice for reading her personal journal."
This phrasal verb describes quitting school and leaving an academic institution such as a university or high school. "After my father died, I of high school and got a job in the circus to support my family." (2 words)
This verb means to strike violently or forcefully and repeatedly. The answer is not "to hit" or "to strike"! "After my father died, I promised to never my own children."
Now conjugate this verb (the second one we are looking for) in the following sentences: "Yesterday at 4:30 PM, the police me during the student demonstration." "In the last 24 hours, my sister has severely me twice for reading her personal journal."
We're almost finished with our check up, but before you put your pants on, let's take a look at two terms from the dialogue. Don't forget to conjugate the verbs correctly.
This phrasal verb describes quitting school and leaving an academic institution such as a university or high school. "After my father died, I dropped out 1 of high school and got a job in the circus to support my family." (2 words)
This verb means to strike violently or forcefully and repeatedly. The answer is not "to hit" or "to strike"! "After my father died, I promised to never beat 2 my own children."
Now conjugate this verb (the second one we are looking for) in the following sentences: "Yesterday at 4:30 PM, the police beat 3 me during the student demonstration." "In the last 24 hours, my sister has severely beaten 4 me twice for reading her personal journal."
This phrasal verb describes quitting school and leaving an academic institution such as a university or high school. "After my father died, I dropped out 1 of high school and got a job in the circus to support my family." (2 words)
This verb means to strike violently or forcefully and repeatedly. The answer is not "to hit" or "to strike"! "After my father died, I promised to never beat 2 my own children."
Now conjugate this verb (the second one we are looking for) in the following sentences: "Yesterday at 4:30 PM, the police beat 3 me during the student demonstration." "In the last 24 hours, my sister has severely beaten 4 me twice for reading her personal journal."
1 dropped out: The phrasal verb "to drop out (of school)" means to stop attending or ending one's studies. This expression is American, though it is currently used in British English. Dr. Loblaw explains to Dr. Donna that his brother "dropped out of high school" and joined the Navy (the marine branch of the military).
2 beat: The verb "to beat" literally describes "striking" or "hitting" someone or something forcefully and/or repeatedly. Figuratively, the term can also describe victory or defeat, in a sport for example: "I beat him in a game of chess", or "We were beaten 5 to 2 by the team of dwarves". In this conversation, Dr. Loblaw confesses that his father "beat him" regularly.
3 beat: The verb "to beat" is irregular and is conjugated as "beat" in the simple past tense. To beat: beat/beat/beaten.
4 beaten: This construction must use the present perfect tense. The verb "to beat" is irregular and is conjugated as "beaten" in the past participle form. To beat: beat/beat/beaten.
Esercizio 3
to write a song (= verb + noun)
Music has lots of common verb/noun combinations like this! Find some common combinations by completing text below. Each verb is used once.
My brother is a talented musician. If you HIM A TUNE or melody, he can play it immediately on the piano. People love my brother's music: whenever they hear it, they THEIR FINGERS and THEIR FEET. My brother can play about 20 instruments. Last night I went into his room and found him HIS HORN. This got me in the mood, so I went into my room and MY DRUM as hard as I could. I feel sorry for the neighbors!
Music has lots of common verb/noun combinations like this! Find some common combinations by completing text below. Each verb is used once.
My brother is a talented musician. If you HIM A TUNE or melody, he can play it immediately on the piano. People love my brother's music: whenever they hear it, they THEIR FINGERS and THEIR FEET. My brother can play about 20 instruments. Last night I went into his room and found him HIS HORN. This got me in the mood, so I went into my room and MY DRUM as hard as I could. I feel sorry for the neighbors!
to write a song (= verb + noun)
Music has lots of common verb/noun combinations like this! Find some common combinations by completing text below. Each verb is used once.
My brother is a talented musician. If you HUM 1 HIM A TUNE or melody, he can play it immediately on the piano. People love my brother's music: whenever they hear it, they CLICK 2 THEIR FINGERS and TAP 3 THEIR FEET. My brother can play about 20 instruments. Last night I went into his room and found him BLOWING 4 HIS HORN. This got me in the mood, so I went into my room and BEAT 5 MY DRUM as hard as I could. I feel sorry for the neighbors!
Music has lots of common verb/noun combinations like this! Find some common combinations by completing text below. Each verb is used once.
My brother is a talented musician. If you HUM 1 HIM A TUNE or melody, he can play it immediately on the piano. People love my brother's music: whenever they hear it, they CLICK 2 THEIR FINGERS and TAP 3 THEIR FEET. My brother can play about 20 instruments. Last night I went into his room and found him BLOWING 4 HIS HORN. This got me in the mood, so I went into my room and BEAT 5 MY DRUM as hard as I could. I feel sorry for the neighbors!
1 HUM: "To hum" is to sing with closed lips without articulating words. "To a hum a tune" is very common combination of words. Example: I often HUM A TUNE when I wash the dishes!
1 CLICK: "To click" is to produce a percussive, rhythmical sound. "To click" is not usually associated with terms that involve pitch such as "tune" or "melody".
1 BEAT: "To beat" is to produce a percussive, rhythmical sound. "To beat" is not usually associated with terms that involve pitch such as "tune" or "melody".
1 BLOW: We don't usually say "to blow a tune". Even when talking specifically about an instrument that is "blown" like a saxophone, it is still very unusual!
1 TAP: "To tap" is to produce a percussive, rhythmical sound. "To tap" is not usually associated with terms that involve pitch such as "tune" or "melody".
2 CLICK: "To click one's fingers" is to strike the thumb and (middle) finger together to make a sharp, snapping sound. Example: The teacher CLICKED HIS FINGERS to attract the attention of the pupil. People often "click their fingers" rhythmically when singing or listening to music.
2 HUM: "Humming" involves the mouth. Other parts of the body, like the fingers or legs, cannot "hum" (unless of course you are an insect!).
2 BEAT: Sorry, we do not "beat our fingers".
2 BLOW: "Blowing" involves the mouth. Other parts of the body, like the fingers or legs, cannot "blow".
2 TAP: It is of course physically possible to "tap one's fingers", but it is not a common combination of words, and we do not usually "tap our fingers" to music.
3 TAP: "To tap one's foot" is to move one's foot rhythmically to music, usually following the beat or tempo. Example: I can't help TAPPING MY FOOT to samba music! If you "tap your foot" to something, it generally means that you like the music.
3 CLICK: "Clicking" is associated with the fingers, we cannot "click our feet".
3 BEAT: We don't usually say "beat our feet". It's just wrong!
3 BLOW: "Blowing" is forcing air through the lips. We only "blow" feet if someone's shoes are on fire!
3 HUM: "humming" is a sound produced by the mouth. It is impossible "to hum your feet"!
4 BLOWING: "To blow" is to put one's lips into a circle and force air through them. Example: Xavier BLEW on his soup because it was too hot! "Blowing" is the action that makes wind instruments (like flutes) produce sound. A "horn" is a type of brass instrument.
4 CLICKING: "To click" is to produce a percussive sound with your fingers. We use our mouth (and breath) to sound a horn!
4 BEATING: "To beat" is to produce a percussive sound, usually with a stick or our hands. We use our mouth (and breath) to sound a horn!
4 HUMMING: We do not "hum" to make an instrument sound. "Humming" is making music with your mouth with your lips closed. Example: Everyone thinks that I look like Luke Skywalker: sometimes people in the street HUM the theme of Star Wars when I walk by!
4 TAPPING: "To tap" is a movement made with the feet. We use our mouth (and breath) to sound a horn!
5 BEAT: "To beat" is to strike (something) forcefully and repeatedly. "To beat a drum" is to "sound a drum". A drum is basically a frame (usually cylindrical) with a membrane (such as an animal skin) stretched over it. You hit it and it makes a noise! "To beat a drum" is a very common combination of words. Example: Most drummers use a stick to BEAT THEIR DRUMS, however, I play the tom-toms, so I BEAT them with my hands!
5 CLICKED: We don't "click" drums. "Clicking" is usually a sound produced with the fingers.
5 HUMMED: We can't "hum drums". "Humming" is a sound produced with the mouth.
5 BLEW: "Blowing" is forcing air through the mouth. You have to blow VERY hard to make a drum produce sound!
5 TAPPED: "To tap a drum" is possible, ("to tap drums" quietly for example); however, "to tap" is not the usual verb used with drums.
Esercizio 4
Complete the lyrics to the first song!
Delavigne is the company on the ,
No one can compare to our ,
We will * the ,
* our enemies into !
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Delavigne is the company on the ,
No one can compare to our ,
We will * the ,
* our enemies into !
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Complete the lyrics to the first song!
Delavigne is the best 1 company on the Earth 2,
No one else 3 can compare to our worth 4,
We will eat 5* the competition 6,
Beat 7* our enemies into submission 8!
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Delavigne is the best 1 company on the Earth 2,
No one else 3 can compare to our worth 4,
We will eat 5* the competition 6,
Beat 7* our enemies into submission 8!
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
1 best: "(The) best" is the superlative form of "good" (good, better, the best). Example: The Sopranos is better than Lost, but Star Trek is the best TV series ever! According to Edward, Delavigne is the best company on the Earth.
2 Earth: The Earth is the name of the planet we live on (unless of course you are doing your Gymglish in space!). Example: In Star Trek, by the year 2200 AD, the planet EARTH has become a utopia. Edward sings that Delavigne is "the best company on the Earth". That means that the company is pretty good.
3 else: "Else" is a common yet difficult word to master! In this context (no one else can compare to our worth), the "else" us added to emphasize the fact that "no one", or no other company, is as good as Delavigne. Another example: No one ELSE can make soup like my grandmother - ONLY my grandmother makes soup as good as that.
4 worth: Your "worth" is your value. It can be in terms of money, usefulness or importance. Edward thinks that "no one else can compare to Delavigne's worth", which means no other company can compete with Delavigne in terms of excellence or importance. Note: "worth" rhymes with "earth".
5 eat: To eat is to put food in your mouth and swallow so that it goes to your stomach - yum! Edward says that "(Delavigne) is going to eat the competition". This is a metaphorical way (I hope!) of saying that they are going to beat or out-compete other companies!
6 competition: The "competition" is rivals: people or companies that are competing against you. Example: Coke's principal COMPETITION is Pepsi. Edward wants "to eat the competition", which is an exaggerated way of saying he wants Delavigne to perform better than rival companies.
7 Beat: "To beat" is to strike forcefully and repeatedly. Example: My teacher BEAT me with a ruler because I forgot my homework. Edward sings that they will "beat (their) enemies into submission" (see more below). Note: "to beat" also means "to defeat". Example: Hannah BEAT the other candidates to get the job.
8 submission: "Submission" is the act of submitting to the power of another. "To beat someone into submission" literally means to use physical force to make someone surrender! Example: The Romans BEAT the Goths INTO SUBMISSION. However, this expression can be more metaphorical, meaning to make someone accept your conditions. Example: I didn't want to go and see Avatar, but my girlfriend finally BEAT ME INTO SUBMISSION.
Esercizio 5
Complete the lyrics to the song!
Delavigne is the on the ,
No one can compare to our ,
We will * the ,
* our enemies into !
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Delavigne is the on the ,
No one can compare to our ,
We will * the ,
* our enemies into !
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Complete the lyrics to the song!
Delavigne is the best 1 company 2 on the Earth 3,
No one else 4 can compare to our worth 5,
We will eat 6* the competition 7,
Beat 8* our enemies into submission 9!
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
Delavigne is the best 1 company 2 on the Earth 3,
No one else 4 can compare to our worth 5,
We will eat 6* the competition 7,
Beat 8* our enemies into submission 9!
* : these words are repeated three times, but you can write them once!
1 best: "(The) best" is the superlative form of "good" (good, better, the best). Example: The Sopranos is better than Lost, but Star Trek is the best TV series ever! According to Edward, Delavigne is the best company on the Earth.
2 company: A "company" is a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services.
3 Earth: The Earth is the name of the planet we live on (unless of course you are doing your Gymglish in space!). Example: In Star Trek, by the year 2200 AD, the planet EARTH has become a utopia. Edward sings that Delavigne is "the best company on the Earth". That means that the company is pretty good.
4 else: "Else" is a common yet difficult word to master! In this context (no one else can compare to our worth), the "else" is added to emphasize the fact that "no one", or no other company, is as good as Delavigne. Another example: No one ELSE can make soup like my grandmother - ONLY my grandmother makes soup as good as that.
5 worth: Your "worth" is your value. It can be in terms of money, usefulness or importance. Edward thinks that "no one else can compare to Delavigne's worth", which means no other company can compete with Delavigne in terms of excellence or importance. Note: "worth" rhymes with "earth".
6 eat: To eat is to put food in your mouth and swallow so that it goes to your stomach - yum! Edward says that "(Delavigne) is going to eat the competition". This is a metaphorical way (I hope!) of saying that they are going to beat or out-compete other companies!
7 competition: The "competition" is rivals: people or companies that are competing against you. Example: Coke's principal COMPETITION is Pepsi. Edward wants "to eat the competition", which is an exaggerated way of saying he wants Delavigne to perform better than rival companies.
8 Beat: "To beat" is to strike forcefully and repeatedly. Example: My teacher BEAT me with a ruler because I forgot my homework. Edward sings that they will "beat (their) enemies into submission" (see more below). Note: "to beat" also means "to defeat". Example: Hannah BEAT the other candidates to get the job.
9 submission: "Submission" is the act of submitting to the power of another. "To beat someone into submission" literally means to use physical force to make someone surrender! Example: The Romans BEAT the Goths INTO SUBMISSION. However, this expression can be more metaphorical, meaning to make someone accept your conditions. Example: I didn't want to go and see Avatar, but my girlfriend finally BEAT ME INTO SUBMISSION.
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