Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Oggetti e materiali

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appurtenance

[sostantivo]

an accessory or addition to something more important

accessorio, complemento

Ex: The artist carried her brushes , paints , and other appurtenances to the studio .L'artista ha portato i suoi pennelli, colori e altri **accessori** nello studio.

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attire

[sostantivo]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

abbigliamento

Ex: The theme of the party was ‘ vintage Hollywood ’ , and everyone arrived in attire reminiscent of the golden age of cinema .Il tema della festa era 'vintage Hollywood', e tutti sono arrivati in un **abbigliamento** che ricordava l'età d'oro del cinema.

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ballast

[sostantivo]

a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting

zavorra, lastra

Ex: Naval architects calculated the optimal ballast distribution for maximum stability in rough seas .Gli architetti navali hanno calcolato la distribuzione ottimale del **zavorra** per la massima stabilità in mare mosso.

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brocade

[sostantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

broccato, tessuto broccato

Ex: The designer used brocade fabric to create a glamorous evening coat .Il designer ha utilizzato tessuto **broccato** per creare un cappotto da sera glamour.

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brooch

[sostantivo]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

spilla

Ex: The designer paired a minimalist black dress with an oversized geometric brooch.Il designer ha abbinato un vestito nero minimalista con una **spilla** geometrica sovradimensionata.

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cauldron

[sostantivo]

a large pot, often made of metal and equipped with handles, used for boiling liquids like water or soup

calderone, pentolone

Ex: The camping trip would n't be complete without cooking chili in the cauldron over the campfire .La gita in campeggio non sarebbe completa senza cucinare il chili nel **calderone** sul falò.

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carafe

[sostantivo]

a glass vessel, typically with a wide body and narrow neck, used for serving wine, water, or juice without a stopper

caraffa, brocca

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raiment

[sostantivo]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

abbigliamento, vestiario

Ex: The boutique offered a selection of stylish raiment for customers to choose from .La boutique offriva una selezione di **abiti** eleganti tra cui i clienti potevano scegliere.

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dais

[sostantivo]

a low platform at the front of a room, hall, or stage on which speakers or honored guests stand, sit, or are displayed

palco, pedana

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damask

[sostantivo]

a rich, durable cloth woven so that the design appears on both sides, traditionally used for fine apparel and home furnishings

damasco, stoffa di damasco

Ex: He commissioned a dressing gown in black silk damask with a silver paisley design .Ha commissionato una vestaglia in **damasco** di seta nera con un disegno Paisley argento.

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edifice

[sostantivo]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edificio, costruzione imponente

Ex: The ancient edifice stood tall amidst the modern city skyline .L'**edificio** antico si ergeva alto tra lo skyline della città moderna.

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veneer

[sostantivo]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

impiallacciatura, foglio di impiallacciatura

Ex: The craftsman carefully glued the veneer onto the tabletop .L'artigiano ha incollato con cura l'**impiallacciatura** sul piano del tavolo.

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carillon

[sostantivo]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

carillon, carillon

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chassis

[sostantivo]

the frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components

telaio, scocca

Ex: The chassis provided a sturdy foundation for the vehicle .Il **telaio** ha fornito una solida base per il veicolo.

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conduit

[sostantivo]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

condotto, tubo

Ex: To prevent water ingress , the outdoor conduits were sealed with waterproof materials where they entered the building .Per prevenire l'ingresso dell'acqua, i **condotti** esterni sono stati sigillati con materiali impermeabili dove entravano nell'edificio.

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