momentum
US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
1.
slancio, quantità di moto
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
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The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
L'auto ha guadagnato slancio mentre rotolava giù per la collina.
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
Lo slancio della palla la portò in rete.
2.
slancio, spinta, dinamismo
the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events
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The campaign is gaining momentum.
La campagna sta guadagnando slancio.
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We need to build on this positive momentum.
Dobbiamo costruire su questo slancio positivo.