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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminare) - Concorrenza e Attrezzatura

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

partecipare

partecipare

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
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to support
[Verbo]

to show loyalty to and encouragement for a particular team or athlete, often by attending games, cheering, or following their progress

tifare,  sostenere

tifare, sostenere

Ex: They wore team colors to show they support the local football club.Indossavano i colori della squadra per mostrare che **sostengono** il club di calcio locale.
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to hold
[Verbo]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

organizzare

organizzare

Ex: The CEO held negotiations with potential investors .L'amministratore delegato ha **tenuto** trattative con potenziali investitori.
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to compete on behalf of a team, country, or region, often wearing its uniform and upholding its reputation

rappresentare, indossare i colori di

rappresentare, indossare i colori di

Ex: He felt nervous before representing his school in the regional finals.Si sentiva nervoso prima di **rappresentare** la sua scuola nelle finali regionali.
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to score
[Verbo]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

marcare

marcare

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .Durante la partita, entrambi i giocatori hanno **segnato** più volte.
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to beat
[Verbo]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

battere, sconfiggere

battere, sconfiggere

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .La squadra di basket ha giocato in modo eccezionale e ha **battuto** i suoi rivali per conquistare il campionato.
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workout
[sostantivo]

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

allenamento

allenamento

Ex: Despite the cold weather , they committed to an outdoor workout, knowing the fresh air would be invigorating .Nonostante il freddo, si sono impegnati in un **allenamento** all'aperto, sapendo che l'aria fresca sarebbe stata rinvigorente.
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to make an attempt to achieve or do something

sforzarsi di ottenere qualcosa

sforzarsi di ottenere qualcosa

Ex: She had a go at solving the difficult puzzle.
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to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

tirare

tirare

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .L'agente di polizia **raccoglie** le prove con una mano guantata.
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to learn how something works or how to use it

conoscere qualcosa

conoscere qualcosa

Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.
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to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

rilassarsi, distendersi

rilassarsi, distendersi

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .Trova utile **rilassarsi** con un bagno caldo e una tazza di tisana.
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to feel happy and satisfied

rallegrarsi

rallegrarsi

Ex: Just spending time with friends can make you cheer up unexpectedly .Passare del tempo con gli amici può **rallegrarti** inaspettatamente.
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board
[sostantivo]

a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games

tavola, tavoliere

tavola, tavoliere

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helmet
[sostantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.L'astronauta ha fissato il suo **casco** spaziale prima di salire sulla piattaforma di lancio.
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piece
[sostantivo]

one of the small objects that a player moves around in board games

pezzo

pezzo

Ex: The chess pieces were made of elegant wood.I **pezzi** degli scacchi erano fatti di legno elegante.
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gym
[sostantivo]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

palestra

palestra

Ex: I saw her lifting weights at the gym yesterday .L'ho vista sollevare pesi in **palestra** ieri.
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court
[sostantivo]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

campo di gioco

campo di gioco

Ex: He practices his serve on the tennis court every morning.Si allena al servizio sul **campo** da tennis ogni mattina.
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pitch
[sostantivo]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

campo, terreno di gioco

campo, terreno di gioco

Ex: They practiced their passes on the training pitch all week .Hanno praticato i loro passaggi sul **campo** di allenamento tutta la settimana.
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track
[sostantivo]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

pista, circuito

pista, circuito

Ex: The school installed a new track for their athletics program .La scuola ha installato una nuova **pista** per il suo programma di atletica.
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to draw
[Verbo]

to finish a game without any winning sides

pareggiare, terminare in parità

pareggiare, terminare in parità

Ex: In the spirit of sportsmanship , players agreed to draw the round rather than prolonging the virtual battle .Nello spirito della sportività, i giocatori hanno concordato di **pareggiare** il round piuttosto che prolungare la battaglia virtuale.
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to lose
[Verbo]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

perdere, fallire

perdere, fallire

Ex: The underdog team lost to the favorites .La squadra **perdente** ha perso contro i favoriti.
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score
[sostantivo]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

punto

punto

Ex: The home team was leading by one point , with a score of 5-4 after the round .La squadra di casa era in vantaggio di un punto, con un **punteggio** di 5-4 dopo il round.
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championship
[sostantivo]

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

campionato,  titolo

campionato, titolo

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match .La squadra ha vinto il **campionato** dopo una finale emozionante.
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fitness
[sostantivo]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

fitness

fitness

Ex: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .Mantenere la **forma fisica** è essenziale per uno stile di vita sano e attivo.
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to move on ice using special boots with metal blades attached to them

pattinare

pattinare

Ex: She ice skated in the competition and won first place.Ha **pattinato sul ghiaccio** nella competizione e ha vinto il primo posto.
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point
[sostantivo]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

punto

punto

Ex: Every time you hit the target 's center , you get five points.Ogni volta che colpisci il centro del bersaglio, ottieni cinque **punti**.
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to race
[Verbo]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

corsa

corsa

Ex: Horses race around the track, hoping to win.I cavalli **gareggiano** intorno alla pista, sperando di vincere.
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racing
[sostantivo]

a competitive sport involving the contest of speed, usually performed using vehicles or animals

corsa

corsa

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to compete
[Verbo]

to join in a contest or game

competere

competere

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .Le due squadre **gareggeranno** nelle finali domani.
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contest
[sostantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concorso

concorso

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .Il **concorso** di scacchi tra i due grandi maestri è durato per ore.
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to contest
[Verbo]

to participate in a competition, debate, or other such events

gareggiare, partecipare

gareggiare, partecipare

Ex: Rival companies will contest for market share , introducing new products and strategies .Le aziende rivali **gareggeranno** per la quota di mercato, introducendo nuovi prodotti e strategie.
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to kick
[Verbo]

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

calciare

calciare

Ex: The soccer player is going to kick the ball into the goal .Il calciatore sta per **calciare** la palla in porta.
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kit
[sostantivo]

the official uniforms that players wear during matches, often purchased by fans as merchandise

divisa, kit

divisa, kit

Ex: Fans lined up to buy the new team kits for the season .I fan hanno fatto la fila per comprare i nuovi **kit** della squadra per la stagione.
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league
[sostantivo]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

lega

lega

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in international leagues.Gli atleti professionisti spesso gareggiano in **leghe** internazionali.
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locker room
[sostantivo]

a room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes

spogliatoio

spogliatoio

Ex: The basketball team celebrated their victory in the locker room after the championship game .La squadra di basket ha celebrato la sua vittoria nello **spogliatoio** dopo la partita del campionato.
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luck
[sostantivo]

success and good fortune that is brought by chance and not because of one's own efforts and actions

fortuna

fortuna

Ex: Despite his talent , he knew that sometimes success in the entertainment industry comes down to luck and being in the right place at the right time .Nonostante il suo talento, sapeva che a volte il successo nell'industria dell'intrattenimento si riduce alla **fortuna** e all'essere nel posto giusto al momento giusto.
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season
[sostantivo]

the scheduled period during which official games or matches are played in a league or competition

stagione, campionato

stagione, campionato

Ex: The season finale will determine which team wins the championship .La finale della **stagione** determinerà quale squadra vince il campionato.
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