contendere l'avanzata
English translation: contend(with)/impede/thwart/restrain/curtail/hamper the advance
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dispute the advance Explanation: Solo un'idea ma (ammesso ovviamente che il resto del contesto non suggerisca un significato specifico/tecnico) mi sembra che qui l'immagine delle cascine (fienili, case coloniche, casolari) che si oppongono all'avanzare del vetro cemento sia usata con l'intento di creare/mantenere una sorta di metafora di "sapore militare" hope that helps contendere una posizione al nemico = to dispute a position with the enemy to strive against; oppose: *to dispute an advance of troops*. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dispute This was the position taken up under the orders to march to Marsh Creek. I have now changed it as it might be necessary *to dispute the advance of the enemy* across this creek in order to take up the position behind Middle Creek – which is the one I alluded to near Emmitsburg. http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:rj8yvYFcdU4J:www.gdg.or... When within half a mile of the Valley Pike, near the station, the enemy was discovered massing his cavalry *to dispute the advance* of Averill. At this juncture General Devin was ordered to charge with his brigade. http://www.pa-roots.com/~pacw/cavalry/17thcav/17thcav.html |
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to oppose the offensive Explanation: . |
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hinder/oppose/fight back/battle the advance Explanation: Che ne dici? |
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peer agreement (net): +1| contendere l\'avanzata contend/impede/twart/restrain/curtail/hamper Explanation: Frankly I would say "condend with the advance of" since it is the exact translation, with the same meaning in English as in Italian Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source con·tend /kənˈtɛnd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhn-tend] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used without object) 1. to struggle in opposition: to contend with the enemy for control of the port. 2. to strive in rivalry; compete; vie: to contend for first prize. 3. to strive in debate; dispute earnestly: to contend against falsehood. –verb (used with object) 4. to assert or maintain earnestly: He contended that taxes were too high. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Origin: 1400–50; late ME contenden < AF contendre < L contendere to compete, strive, draw tight, equiv. to con- con- + tendere to stretch; see tend1] Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source im·pede /ɪmˈpid/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[im-peed] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object), -ped·ed, -ped·ing. to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Origin: 1595–1605; < L impedīre to entangle, lit., to snare the feet. See im-1, pedi-1] —Related forms im·ped·er, noun im·ped·i·bil·i·ty /ɪmˌpidəˈbɪlɪti, -ˌpɛdə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[im-pee-duh-bil-i-tee, -ped-uh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation, noun im·ped·i·ble, adjective im·ped·ing·ly, adverb —Synonyms slow, delay, check, stop, block, thwart. See prevent. —Antonyms advance, encourage. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source ham·per1 /ˈhæmpər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ham-per] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object) 1. to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. 2. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes. –noun 3. Nautical. gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Origin: 1300–50; ME hampren |
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