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Inglese Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Meteo ed Ecologia

Impara il vocabolario PET relativo al tempo e all'ecologia, tra cui clima, stagioni, condizioni naturali, cambiamenti ambientali e concetti ecologici di base.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
[sostantivo]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

temporale

temporale

Ex: They cancelled the outdoor concert due to a predicted thunderstorm. 

Hanno cancellato il concerto all'aperto a causa di un previsto temporale.

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environmental
environmental
[aggettivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambientale

ambientale

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation. 

Le campagne di sensibilizzazione ambientale aumentano la consapevolezza del pubblico su questioni come il cambiamento climatico e la conservazione della fauna selvatica.

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jungle
jungle
[sostantivo]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

giungla

giungla

Ex: The jungle was so dense that they could barely see ahead. 
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to plant
to plant
[Verbo]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

piantare

piantare

Ex: We plant fresh herbs in small pots to keep in the kitchen. 
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bottle bank
bottle bank
[sostantivo]

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

banca delle bottiglie, contenitore per il riciclaggio delle bottiglie di vetro

banca delle bottiglie, contenitore per il riciclaggio delle bottiglie di vetro

Ex: Residents enthusiastically participated in the "Bring One, Take One" initiative, exchanging glass bottles at the bottle bank for reusable containers. 

I residenti hanno partecipato con entusiasmo all'iniziativa "Porta uno, Prendi uno", scambiando bottiglie di vetro al banca delle bottiglie per contenitori riutilizzabili.

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to recycle
to recycle
[Verbo]

to make a waste product usable again

riciclare

riciclare

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper. 

Riciclare la carta implica raccogliere e lavorare prodotti cartacei usati per realizzare nuova carta.

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recycled
recycled
[aggettivo]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

riciclato, riutilizzato

riciclato, riutilizzato

Ex: The recycled aluminum cans were turned into new products like bicycles. 

Le lattine di alluminio riciclate sono state trasformate in nuovi prodotti come biciclette.

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recycling
recycling
[sostantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

riciclo

riciclo

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program. 

La città ha introdotto un nuovo programma di riciclaggio.

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rubbish bin
rubbish bin
[sostantivo]

a container used for storing waste or garbage

cestino dei rifiuti, bidone della spazzatura

cestino dei rifiuti, bidone della spazzatura

Ex: The street cleaner emptied the rubbish bins along the sidewalk. 

Lo spazzino ha svuotato i cestini della spazzatura lungo il marciapiede.

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path
path
[sostantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

vialetto, passaggio

vialetto, passaggio

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers. 
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bay
bay
[sostantivo]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

baia

baia

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of the bay. 
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seaside
seaside
[sostantivo]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

al/sul mare

al/sul mare

Ex: He took a long walk along the seaside to relax and unwind. 

Ha fatto una lunga passeggiata lungo il lungomare per rilassarsi e svagarsi.

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harbor
harbor
[sostantivo]

a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely

porto

porto

Ex: The ship remained in the harbor until the weather improved. 
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region
region
[sostantivo]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

regione

regione

Ex: The Amazon rainforest is a biodiverse region teeming with unique plant and animal species. 
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range
range
[sostantivo]

a large tract of open land where livestock graze

pascolo, prateria

pascolo, prateria

Ex: The cowboy drove his cattle across the range. 
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continent
continent
[sostantivo]

one of the Earth's main large landmasses, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe

continente

continente

Ex: The species is found across much of the South American continent. 
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farmland
farmland
[sostantivo]

a land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas

terreno coltivabile

terreno coltivabile

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flood
flood
[sostantivo]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

inondazione

inondazione

Ex: Farmers lost much of their crop in the flood. 
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sunrise
sunrise
[sostantivo]

the event during which the sun comes up

alba

alba

Ex: They went for a walk at sunrise to enjoy the cool air. 

Sono andati a fare una passeggiata all'alba per godersi l'aria fresca.

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sunset
sunset
[sostantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

tramonto

tramonto

Ex: He took a beautiful photo of the sunset reflecting on the lake. 

Ha scattato una bellissima foto del tramonto che si riflette sul lago.

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to blow
to blow
[Verbo]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

soffiare

soffiare

Ex: The wind began to blow strongly, shaking the tree branches. 
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centigrade
centigrade
[aggettivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centigrado

centigrado

Ex: The weather reached 40 degrees centigrade today. 

Il tempo ha raggiunto i 40 gradi centigradi oggi.

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mild
mild
[aggettivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

gentile

gentile

Ex: The region has mild winters and warm summers. 
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forecast
forecast
[sostantivo]

a statement or estimate of what is expected to happen in the future

previsione

previsione

Ex: According to the latest forecast, temperatures will fall overnight. 
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frozen
frozen
[aggettivo]

turned into ice because of cold weather

surgelato

surgelato

Ex: The frozen pipes burst due to the extreme cold. 

I tubi congelati sono scoppiati a causa del freddo estremo.

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gale
gale
[sostantivo]

a very powerful wind

vento fortissimo

vento fortissimo

Ex: The howling gale outside made it difficult to hear anything, even from inside the house. 

Il vento tempestoso che ululava fuori rendeva difficile sentire qualsiasi cosa, anche dall'interno della casa.

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snowfall
snowfall
[sostantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevicata

nevicata

Ex: The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white. 

La campagna tranquilla si è trasformata in un paese delle meraviglie invernale dopo che una forte nevicata ha ricoperto il paesaggio con uno strato immacolato di bianco.

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breeze
breeze
[sostantivo]

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

brezza

brezza

Ex: The afternoon breeze made the heat more comfortable. 
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chilly
chilly
[aggettivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

fresco

fresco

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets. 

Una brezza gelida spazzava le strade deserte.

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climate
climate
[sostantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research. 
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damp
damp
[aggettivo]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

umido

umido

Ex: Jake hung his damp jacket beside the heater. 
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fine
fine
[aggettivo]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

bello

bello

Ex: It was a fine day for a hike, with clear skies and a gentle breeze. 
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humid
humid
[aggettivo]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

umido

umido

Ex: The humid air made it difficult to dry laundry outside. 

L'aria umida ha reso difficile asciugare il bucato fuori.

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lightning
lightning
[sostantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

lampi

lampi

Ex: The children watched in awe as lightning danced across the sky. 

I bambini guardavano stupiti mentre i fulmini danzavano nel cielo.

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shower
shower
[sostantivo]

a short period of rain, snow, hail, or similar precipitation

rovescio

rovescio

Ex: The afternoon brought several light showers. 
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carbon footprint
carbon footprint
[sostantivo]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

impronta di carbonio

impronta di carbonio

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy. 

L'azienda sta lavorando per ridurre la sua impronta di carbonio passando all'energia rinnovabile.

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fossil fuel
fossil fuel
[sostantivo]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustibile fossile

combustibile fossile

Ex: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline. 

Molte auto dipendono ancora dai combustibili fossili come la benzina.

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climate change
climate change
[sostantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambiamenti climatici

cambiamenti climatici

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns. 

Gli effetti del cambiamento climatico sono evidenti nei nostri modelli meteorologici che cambiano.

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environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

rispettoso di ecologio

rispettoso di ecologio

Ex: Switching to environmentally friendly transportation can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. 

Passare a mezzi di trasporto ecologici può ridurre significativamente la tua impronta di carbonio.

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conservation
conservation
[sostantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservazione

conservazione

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct. 
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waste
waste
[sostantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

spreco

spreco

Ex: Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. 
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dry
dry
[aggettivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

secco

secco

Ex: After the rain stopped, the pavement quickly became dry under the heat. 
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boiling
boiling
[aggettivo]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

rovente, bollente

rovente, bollente

Ex: Tourists carried water bottles to stay hydrated in the boiling sun. 

I turisti portavano bottiglie d'acqua per rimanere idratati sotto il sole bollente.

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cold
cold
[sostantivo]

the temperature that is below what is considered normal or comfortable for a particular thing, person, or place

freddo

freddo

Ex: The sudden cold in the evening made them turn on the heater. 
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frost
frost
[sostantivo]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

gelata

gelata

Ex: He knew that a hard frost was coming, so he brought the plants indoors. 

Sapeva che stava arrivando un gelo intenso, quindi ha portato le piante dentro.

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icy
icy
[aggettivo]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

ghiacciato

ghiacciato

Ex: We enjoyed a hot cocoa while watching the icy rain fall outside. 

Abbiamo gustato una cioccolata calca guardando la pioggia gelida cadere fuori.

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canal
canal
[sostantivo]

a long artificial waterway built for boats to travel along or for carrying water from one place to another

canale

canale

Ex: The canal connects the river with the harbor. 
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