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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Influenza sociale e strategie

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

alludere a, accennare a

alludere a, accennare a

Ex: During the conversation , he alluded to a shared experience without openly discussing it .Durante la conversazione, **accennò** a un'esperienza condivisa senza discuterne apertamente.
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to cue
[Verbo]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

segnale d'azione

segnale d'azione

Ex: The teleprompter cued the speaker throughout the presentation .Il teleprompter ha **segnalato** l'oratore durante tutta la presentazione.
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to mislead
[Verbo]

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

indurre in errore

indurre in errore

Ex: Be cautious of news sources that may attempt to mislead viewers by presenting biased or incomplete information .Siate cauti con le fonti di notizie che potrebbero tentare di **trarre in inganno** gli spettatori presentando informazioni parziali o incomplete.
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to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: Striking a balance between saving for the future and enjoying the present is a common financial challenge.
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to argue or disagree with someone over something

prendere problema con

prendere problema con

Ex: While historians may take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs.
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to urge
[Verbo]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

esortare, spingere

esortare, spingere

Ex: As the deadline approached , the manager urged the employees to complete their tasks promptly .Mentre la scadenza si avvicinava, il manager ha **esortato** i dipendenti a completare i loro compiti tempestivamente.
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to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

passare a

passare a

Ex: The message was finally getting through to him .Il messaggio **finalmente stava arrivando** a lui.
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to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

minimizzare, sminuire

minimizzare, sminuire

Ex: We should play the risks down while discussing the project with potential investors.Dovremmo **sminuire** i rischi mentre discutiamo il progetto con potenziali investitori.
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in-joke
[sostantivo]

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

barzelletta interna, scherzo privato

barzelletta interna, scherzo privato

Ex: While the movie contained many in-jokes aimed at fans of the original franchise , newcomers to the series found themselves puzzled by the references .Sebbene il film contenesse molte **battute interne** rivolte ai fan della franchise originale, i nuovi arrivati nella serie si sono trovati perplessi di fronte ai riferimenti.
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to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

drammatizzare, esagerare

drammatizzare, esagerare

Ex: In her speech , she dramatized the injustice of the court ruling to elicit outrage from the crowd .Tende a **drammatizzare** i piccoli errori.
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catch-up
[sostantivo]

a casual conversation where people share recent news, updates, or experiences to stay informed about each other's lives

un aggiornamento, un recupero

un aggiornamento, un recupero

Ex: They had a long catchup after not seeing each other for years.Hanno fatto un lungo **aggiornamento** dopo non essersi visti per anni.
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to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

sottolinea un punto

sottolinea un punto

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to elicit
[Verbo]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

provocare, ottenere

provocare, ottenere

Ex: The survey was carefully crafted to elicit specific feedback and opinions from the participants.Il sondaggio è stato accuratamente progettato per **ottenere** feedback e opinioni specifiche dai partecipanti.
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compliment
[sostantivo]

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

complimento

complimento

Ex: The teacher gave a compliment to the student for their excellent work .L'insegnante ha fatto un **complimento** allo studente per il suo eccellente lavoro.
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to counsel
[Verbo]

to advise someone to take a course of action

consigliare

consigliare

Ex: In times of crisis , friends may counsel one another , providing a listening ear and offering comfort and advice .In tempi di crisi, gli amici possono **consigliarsi** a vicenda, offrendo un orecchio attento e fornendo conforto e consigli.
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to entice
[Verbo]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

allettare

allettare

Ex: The restaurant enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .Il ristorante ha **attirato** i commensali del centro con la sua cucina fusion unica e l'atmosfera vivace.
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to be allowed or able to take part in making decisions or influencing something

Ex: The employees got no say in the merger process.
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: I'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking.
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gesture
[sostantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto

gesto

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to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

indicare, dimostrare

indicare, dimostrare

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to pose
[Verbo]

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

porre, presentare

porre, presentare

Ex: During the debate , each candidate had the opportunity to pose questions to their opponents on various policy matters .Durante il dibattito, ogni candidato ha avuto l'opportunità di **porre** domande ai propri avversari su varie questioni politiche.
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turn of phrase
[sostantivo]

a skillful or distinctive way of expressing something in words

giro di frase, espressione abile

giro di frase, espressione abile

Ex: Critics praised the poet 's inventive turn of phrase.I critici hanno elogiato **il giro di frase** inventivo del poeta.
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cliche
[sostantivo]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

cliché

cliché

Ex: The coach urged the team to avoid clichés in their advertising campaign, aiming for authenticity and innovation.L'allenatore ha esortato la squadra a evitare i **cliché** nella loro campagna pubblicitaria, puntando su autenticità e innovazione.
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backing
[sostantivo]

support or help given to someone or something

sostegno, appoggio

sostegno, appoggio

Ex: She had the backing of experienced mentors .Lei aveva il **sostegno** di mentori esperti.
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home truth
[sostantivo]

an unpleasant, yet truthful information someone reveals or points out about one

verità che ferisce, verità scomoda

verità che ferisce, verità scomoda

Ex: The novel 's protagonist had to face the home truths about her troubled past in order to find redemption and move forward .La protagonista del romanzo ha dovuto affrontare le **dure verità** sul suo passato travagliato per trovare la redenzione e andare avanti.
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to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

accentuare, mettere in risalto

accentuare, mettere in risalto

Ex: Her smile was enhanced by a touch of red lipstick to accentuate her lips .Il suo sorriso era esaltato da un tocco di rossetto rosso per **accentuare** le sue labbra.
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helpful feedback intended to improve performance, work, or behavior, rather than just point out faults

critica costruttiva, feedback costruttivo

critica costruttiva, feedback costruttivo

Ex: It's important to learn how to give and receive constructive criticism.È importante imparare a dare e ricevere **critiche costruttive**.
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to express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion

Ex: The team raised objections about the unrealistic deadline.
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to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciare

denunciare

Ex: The organization denounced the unfair treatment of workers , advocating for labor rights .L'organizzazione ha **denunciato** il trattamento ingiusto dei lavoratori, sostenendo i diritti del lavoro.
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to voice
[Verbo]

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

esprimere

esprimere

Ex: The citizens gathered at the town hall meeting to voice their dissatisfaction with the new traffic regulations .I cittadini si sono riuniti alla riunione del municipio per **esprimere** il loro malcontento per le nuove normative sul traffico.
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