Significato in italiano

informal 3K

Ready to pounce

Pronto a balzare

🇬🇧 UK //ˈrɛdi tə paʊnts// 🇺🇸 US //ˈrɛdi tə paʊnts//

Significato di Ready to pounce

Prepared to attack or take action suddenly.

Preparato ad attaccare o agire all'improvviso.

Ready to pounce in una frase

• The cat sat on the window sill, ready to pounce on the bird outside.Il gatto era seduto sul davanzale, pronto a balzare sull'uccello fuori.
• She was ready to pounce on any opportunity that came her way during the meeting.Era pronta a cogliere ogni opportunità che le si presentava durante la riunione.
• After the presenter finished, the critics were ready to pounce on the flaws in the argument.Dopo che il presentatore ebbe finito, i critici erano pronti a balzare sui difetti dell'argomentazione.
• He waited patiently, ready to pounce as soon as the signal was given.Aspettò pazientemente, pronto a balzare non appena fu dato il segnale.
• The dog was ready to pounce, barking excitedly at the mailman.Il cane era pronto a balzare, abbaiando eccitato al postino.

Come usare Ready to pounce

Used in casual conversation, often when someone is eager to act quickly, typically with a hint of excitement or anticipation.

Usato in conversazioni informali, spesso quando qualcuno è ansioso di agire rapidamente, tipicamente con un pizzico di eccitazione o anticipazione.

Grammar pattern

ready to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine a cat crouching, ready to pounce on its prey.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Ready to pounce

• ready to pounce at a chance
• always ready to pounce
• waiting ready to pounce
• eager and ready to pounce

Synonyms for Ready to pounce

• prepared to strike
• set to spring
• primed to jump
• poised to act

Common mistakes with Ready to pounce

• Confused with 'ready for' - use 'ready to' when indicating an action.
• Overused in serious contexts - it’s more suited for lighthearted or informal situations.
• Misused with inanimate subjects - typically used with people or animals.

Domande frequenti su Ready to pounce

Cosa significa Ready to pounce?

Preparato ad attaccare o agire all'improvviso.

Cosa significa Ready to pounce in italiano?

Preparato ad attaccare o agire all'improvviso.

Come si usa Ready to pounce in una frase?

The cat sat on the window sill, ready to pounce on the bird outside.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Ready to pounce?

She was ready to pounce on any opportunity that came her way during the meeting.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Ready to pounce?

Alcune alternative comuni sono prepared to strike, set to spring, primed to jump, poised to act.

Quali parole si abbinano a Ready to pounce?

Si abbina spesso a ready to pounce at a chance, always ready to pounce, waiting ready to pounce, eager and ready to pounce.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Ready to pounce?

Confused with 'ready for' - use 'ready to' when indicating an action. Overused in serious contexts - it’s more suited for lighthearted or informal situations. Misused with inanimate subjects - typically used with people or animals.

Come si pronuncia Ready to pounce?

US: //ˈrɛdi tə paʊnts//, UK: //ˈrɛdi tə paʊnts//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Ready to pounce è formale o informale?

"Ready to pounce" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare Ready to pounce?

Usato in conversazioni informali, spesso quando qualcuno è ansioso di agire rapidamente, tipicamente con un pizzico di eccitazione o anticipazione.