Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Cerimonie e Festeggiamenti

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obsequy

[sostantivo]

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

esequie, funerali

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conclave

[sostantivo]

a secret or closed meeting where members gather to make important decisions

assemblea segreta, riunione riservata

Ex: Security chiefs convened a secret conclave to discuss emergency measures .

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cavalcade

[sostantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cavalcata, sfilata

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La grande **cavalcata** di cavalieri e nobili ha segnato l'inizio del festival medievale, attirando spettatori da lontano.

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carousal

[sostantivo]

a boisterous gathering marked by music, laughter, and often drinking

baccano, festa chiassosa

Ex: The crew's victory carousal aboard the ship echoed through the harbor.La **bislacca** della vittoria dell'equipaggio a bordo della nave echeggiò attraverso il porto.

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bacchanal

[sostantivo]

a party marked by heavy drinking, loud music, and unrestrained behavior

baccanale, orgia

Ex: She avoided the bacchanal at her cousin's wedding, preferring a quiet corner with tea.Ha evitato la **baccanale** al matrimonio di suo cugino, preferendo un angolo tranquillo con del tè.

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bacchanalian

[aggettivo]

characterized by wild, drunken, and riotous behavior, often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasure, particularly in the context of revelry or celebration

bacchico, orgiastico

Ex: The decadent banquet hosted by the wealthy aristocrat was a bacchanalian affair , with guests enjoying lavish food , drink , and entertainment late into the night .Il banchetto decadente ospitato dall'aristocratico ricco fu un affare **bacchico**, con gli ospiti che godevano di cibo, bevande e intrattenimento sontuosi fino a tarda notte.

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to feel no pain

[Frase]

to experience intoxication, especially from alcohol, to the point of numbness or lack of discomfort

Ex: They toasted the victory, all feeling no pain and carefree

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ferment

[sostantivo]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

fermento, eccitazione

Ex: Economic ferment gripped the nation as unemployment soared and businesses struggled to adapt to changing market conditions .Una **fermentazione** economica ha colto la nazione mentre la disoccupazione saliva alle stelle e le imprese lottavano per adattarsi alle mutevoli condizioni del mercato.

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throng

[sostantivo]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

folla

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inebriated

[aggettivo]

affected by alcohol

ubriaco, ebbro

Ex: Becoming inebriated can impair judgment, so drink responsibly.Diventare **ubriaco** può compromettere il giudizio, quindi bevi responsabilmente.

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to sow one's wild oats

[Frase]

to indulge in carefree behavior, involving romantic or sexual adventures, during one's youth, before settling into a more committed life

Ex: Some parents worry their teenagers will sow wild oats when they go off to university.

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ceremonious

[aggettivo]

marked by grand, formal acts and impressive displays, involving official rituals

cerimonioso, solenne

Ex: The award ceremony felt ceremonious, every medal presentation accompanied by cheering guards .La cerimonia di premiazione sembrava **cerimoniosa**, ogni consegna di medaglia accompagnata da guardie che acclamavano.

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tryst

[sostantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

appuntamento, incontro segreto

Ex: He penned love letters to his paramour , arranging trysts in the garden where they first met .Scrisse lettere d'amore alla sua amata, organizzando **appuntamenti** segreti nel giardino dove si erano incontrati per la prima volta.

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