jade

US /dʒeɪd/
UK /dʒeɪd/
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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.
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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.
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nephritejadeite
3.

strega, arpia

a disreputable or ill-tempered woman

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She was known as a troublesome jade in the village.
Era conosciuta come una donna sgradevole nel villaggio.
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Beware of that old jade; she'll try to trick you.
Attento a quella vecchia strega; cercherà di ingannarti.
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shrewhussyvixentermagant
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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.
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