jade
US /dʒeɪd/
UK /dʒeɪd/

1.
ronzino, cavallo vecchio
a worn-out or broken-down horse; a nag
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The old farmer rode his tired jade slowly down the dusty road.
Il vecchio contadino cavalcava lentamente il suo stanco ronzino lungo la strada polverosa.
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He traded his prize stallion for a mere jade.
Ha scambiato il suo stallone premiato con un semplice ronzino.
2.
giada
an ornamental rock, consisting of a form of jadeite or nephrite, that is usually green but has a wide range of colors
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She wore a necklace made of beautiful jade.
Indossava una collana fatta di bellissima giada.
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The ancient Chinese highly valued jade for its beauty and durability.
Gli antichi cinesi apprezzavano molto la giada per la sua bellezza e durabilità.
1.
stancare, annoiarsi
to tire or weary (someone), especially by overwork or boredom
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The endless meetings began to jade the employees.
Le riunioni infinite iniziarono a stancare i dipendenti.
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His constant complaining will eventually jade everyone around him.
Le sue lamentele costanti alla fine stancheranno tutti intorno a lui.