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Il libro English File - Intermedio Superiore - Lezione 8A

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English File - Upper Intermediate
crime
[sostantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimine

crimine

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .L'aumento della **criminalità** violenta ha fatto sentire i residenti insicuri.
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punishment
[sostantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

punizione

punizione

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .Ha accettato la sua **punizione** senza lamentarsi.
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to burgle
[Verbo]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

scassinare

scassinare

Ex: The thieves attempted to burgle the house while the owners were away on vacation .I ladri hanno tentato di **svaligiare** la casa mentre i proprietari erano in vacanza.
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burglar
[sostantivo]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

ladro

ladro

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .Il **ladro** è stato ripreso dalle telecamere di sorveglianza, rendendo facile per la polizia identificarlo e arrestarlo.
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to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

fare irruzione in

fare irruzione in

Ex: The security system prevented the burglars from breaking into the house.Il sistema di sicurezza ha impedito ai ladri di **entrare con effrazione** nella casa.
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to steal
[Verbo]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

rubare

rubare

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .Mentre eravamo alla festa, qualcuno **rubava** oggetti di valore agli ospiti.
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burglary
[sostantivo]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

furto con scasso

furto con scasso

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .Durante il processo, le prove del coinvolgimento dell'imputato nel **furto con scasso** erano schiaccianti.
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blackmail
[sostantivo]

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

ricatto

ricatto

Ex: The police launched an investigation into a case of blackmail involving threatening letters sent to a local politician .La polizia ha avviato un'indagine su un caso di **ricatto** che coinvolge lettere minatorie inviate a un politico locale.
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blackmailer
[sostantivo]

someone who demands services or money in exchange for not revealing harmful information or doing something harmful

ricattatore

ricattatore

Ex: The blackmailer was arrested after it was discovered that they had been extorting several people for years .Il **ricattatore** è stato arrestato dopo che è stato scoperto che stava estorcendo denaro a diverse persone da anni.
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bribery
[sostantivo]

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

subornazione

subornazione

Ex: The anti-corruption campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of bribery in both public and private sectors .La campagna anti-corruzione mira a sensibilizzare sui pericoli della **corruzione** nei settori pubblico e privato.
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to bribe
[Verbo]

to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

corrompere

corrompere

Ex: The whistleblower came forward with information about a scheme to bribe public officials for construction permits .Il whistleblower si è fatto avanti con informazioni su uno schema per **corrompere** i funzionari pubblici per ottenere permessi edilizi.
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drug dealer
[sostantivo]

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

spacciatore

spacciatore

Ex: The novel portrays the life of a drug dealer who starts questioning the morality of his actions .Il romanzo ritrae la vita di uno **spacciatore di droga** che inizia a mettere in discussione la moralità delle sue azioni.
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to sell
[Verbo]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vendere

vendere

Ex: The company plans to sell its new product in international markets .L'azienda prevede di **vendere** il suo nuovo prodotto nei mercati internazionali.
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drug
[sostantivo]

any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects

droga

droga

Ex: The use of drugs can lead to devastating consequences , including overdose , incarceration , and fractured relationships .L'uso di **droghe** può portare a conseguenze devastanti, tra cui overdose, incarcerazione e relazioni spezzate.
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fraud
[sostantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

frode

frode

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used for fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .È rimasta scioccata nello scoprire che la sua identità era stata rubata e utilizzata per una **frode**, lasciandola con un punteggio di credito danneggiato.
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fraudster
[sostantivo]

a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

truffatore

truffatore

Ex: The fraudster was sentenced to prison after the authorities uncovered his elaborate scheme to manipulate insurance claims .Il **truffatore** è stato condannato al carcere dopo che le autorità hanno scoperto il suo elaborato schema per manipolare le richieste di assicurazione.
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to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

commettere

commettere

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .L'hacker è stato arrestato per **commettere** crimini informatici, tra cui l'accesso non autorizzato a informazioni sensibili.
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to hack
[Verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackerare

hackerare

Ex: The cybercriminals attempted to hack into the company's database to steal sensitive customer data.I cybercriminali hanno tentato di **violare** il database dell'azienda per rubare dati sensibili dei clienti.
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hacker
[sostantivo]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker

hacker

Ex: Hackers often exploit software vulnerabilities to infiltrate computer systems .Gli **hacker** spesso sfruttano le vulnerabilità del software per infiltrarsi nei sistemi informatici.
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to hijack
[Verbo]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

dirottare

dirottare

Ex: Over the years , criminals have occasionally hijacked vehicles for ransom .Nel corso degli anni, i criminali hanno occasionalmente **dirottato** veicoli per chiedere un riscatto.
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hijacker
[sostantivo]

someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something

dirottatore

dirottatore

Ex: The passengers were terrified when a hijacker took over the bus , but the driver remained calm and managed to alert the authorities .I passeggeri erano terrorizzati quando un **dirottatore** ha preso il controllo dell'autobus, ma l'autista è rimasto calmo ed è riuscito ad avvisare le autorità.
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kidnapper
[sostantivo]

someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

rapitore

rapitore

Ex: The victim was finally reunited with her family after the kidnapper was apprehended by law enforcement .La vittima è stata finalmente riunita alla sua famiglia dopo che il **rapitore** è stato catturato dalle forze dell'ordine.
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to kidnap
[Verbo]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

rapire, sequestrare

rapire, sequestrare

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Era terrorizzata quando ha capito che intendevano **rapirla**.
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to mug
[Verbo]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

scippare

scippare

Ex: The gang mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .La banda ha **rapinato** diverse persone prima di essere arrestata dalle autorità.
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mugger
[sostantivo]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

rapinatore

rapinatore

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .Era un **scippatore** che prendeva di mira le persone in metropolitana, afferrando rapidamente le loro borse prima di fuggire dalla scena.
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to murder
[Verbo]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

assassinare

assassinare

Ex: Last year , the criminal unexpectedly murdered an innocent bystander .L'anno scorso, il criminale ha **ucciso** inaspettatamente un passante innocente.
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murderer
[sostantivo]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

assassino

assassino

Ex: The documentary examined the psychology of a murderer, trying to understand what drives someone to commit such a crime .Il documentario ha esaminato la psicologia di un **assassino**, cercando di capire cosa spinga qualcuno a commettere un tale crimine.
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to rape
[Verbo]

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

stuprare

stuprare

Ex: The legal system should hold accountable those who attempt to rape others .Il sistema legale dovrebbe ritenere responsabili coloro che tentano di **violentare** gli altri.
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rapist
[sostantivo]

someone who forcefully engages in sexual activity with another person without their agreement or permission, which is against the law and considered a serious crime

stupratore

stupratore

Ex: The investigation into the rapist continued for months before the authorities finally located him .L'indagine sullo **stupratore** è continuata per mesi prima che le autorità lo individuassero finalmente.
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robbery
[sostantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

rapina

rapina

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .La gioielleria è stata colpita da una **rapina** in pieno giorno, con oggetti costosi rubati.
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smuggler
[sostantivo]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

contrabbandiere

contrabbandiere

Ex: The smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .Il **contrabbandiere** ha affrontato severe sanzioni per aver tentato di introdurre prodotti contraffatti che violavano le leggi del commercio internazionale.
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to smuggle
[Verbo]

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

contrabbandare

contrabbandare

Ex: The gang smuggled rare animals across the border .La banda **contrabbandava** animali rari attraverso il confine.
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to stalk
[Verbo]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

inseguire

inseguire

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly .Il romanzo thriller raffigurava una storia agghiacciante di un individuo ossessionato che **perseguitava** senza sosta le sue vittime.
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stalker
[sostantivo]

a person who persistently and obsessively follows, watches, or harasses someone else, often causing fear, distress, or a sense of danger

persecutore

persecutore

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terrorism
[sostantivo]

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

terrorismo

terrorismo

Ex: Many countries are strengthening their laws against terrorism to protect national security .Molti paesi stanno rafforzando le loro leggi contro il **terrorismo** per proteggere la sicurezza nazionale.
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terrorist
[sostantivo]

person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

terroristico

terroristico

Ex: The terrorist was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of plotting a series of violent acts against innocent civilians .Il **terrorista** è stato condannato all'ergastolo dopo essere stato riconosciuto colpevole di aver pianificato una serie di atti violenti contro civili innocenti.
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to set off
[Verbo]

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

scoppiare

scoppiare

Ex: The explosion set off a chain reaction , causing widespread damage .L'esplosione ha **innescato** una reazione a catena, causando danni diffusi.
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bomb
[sostantivo]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

bomba

bomba

Ex: A loud bomb blast could be heard from miles away as the military carried out their controlled demolition.Un forte scoppio di **bomba** si poteva sentire a miglia di distanza mentre i militari eseguivano la loro demolizione controllata.
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theft
[sostantivo]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

furto

furto

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .Il museo ha aumentato le sue misure di sicurezza dopo un **furto** di alto profilo di pezzi d'arte inestimabili dalla sua galleria.
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thief
[sostantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladro

ladro

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .Il **ladro** ha tentato di fuggire attraverso il vicolo, ma la polizia lo ha rapidamente accerchiato.
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vandalism
[sostantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .I volontari hanno organizzato uno sforzo di pulizia per riparare i danni causati dal **vandalismo** nel parco locale.
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to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

vandalizzare

vandalizzare

Ex: The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .La polizia ha arrestato individui per aver **vandalizzato** i cartelli stradali e i semafori.
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witness
[sostantivo]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

testimonianza

testimonianza

Ex: The only witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .L'unico **testimone** del crimine esitava a farsi avanti per paura della propria sicurezza.
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armed robbery
[sostantivo]

the act of stealing property or money using a weapon

rapina a mano armata

rapina a mano armata

Ex: After the armed robbery, the authorities increased patrols in the area to reassure the public and prevent further incidents .Dopo la **rapina a mano armata**, le autorità hanno aumentato le pattuglie nella zona per rassicurare il pubblico e prevenire ulteriori incidenti.
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fingerprint
[sostantivo]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

impronta digitale

impronta digitale

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.Le prove delle **impronte digitali** hanno svolto un ruolo cruciale nel condannare l'autore dell'omicidio.
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criminal
[sostantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminale

criminale

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .Il **criminale** ha confessato di aver rapinato la banca.
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to arrest
[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestare

arrestare

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .Le autorità stanno attualmente **arrestando** i sospettati sulla scena del crimine.
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to catch
[Verbo]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

prendere

prendere

Ex: The goalkeeper is going to catch the ball in the next match .Il portiere sta per **prendere** la palla nella prossima partita.
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to charge
[Verbo]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

accusare

accusare

Ex: Right now , the legal team is charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal .In questo momento, il team legale **accusa** gli individui coinvolti nello scandalo di corruzione.
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to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

investigare

investigare

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .Le autorità stanno lavorando per **indagare** sulla fonte della contaminazione.
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to have or express uncertainty about something

mettere in questione, chiedersi

mettere in questione, chiedersi

Ex: She questioned her own judgment after making a mistake and sought feedback from colleagues .Lei ha **messo in discussione** il proprio giudizio dopo aver commesso un errore e ha cercato feedback dai colleghi.
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trial
[sostantivo]

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

processo

processo

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements .L'avvocato si è preparato ampiamente per il **processo**, raccogliendo tutti i documenti necessari e le dichiarazioni dei testimoni.
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accused
[sostantivo]

one or multiple people who are believed to have committed a crime in a law court

accusato

accusato

Ex: The defense lawyer argued that the accused had been framed and presented evidence that cast doubt on his involvement in the crime.L'avvocato difensore ha sostenuto che l'**imputato** era stato incastrato e ha presentato prove che mettevano in dubbio il suo coinvolgimento nel crimine.
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acquitted
[aggettivo]

found to be not guilty of an illegal act in a law court

assolvere

assolvere

Ex: Being acquitted brought an end to years of legal battles.Essere **assolto** ha posto fine a anni di battaglie legali.
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court
[sostantivo]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

corte, tribunale

corte, tribunale

Ex: The court deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict .Il **tribunale** ha deliberato per ore prima di raggiungere un verdetto.
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evidence
[sostantivo]

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

prova

prova

Ex: The evidence was overwhelming , and the jury quickly reached a verdict , convicting the defendant of all charges .Le **prove** erano schiaccianti e la giuria ha rapidamente raggiunto un verdetto, condannando l'imputato per tutte le accuse.
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guilty
[aggettivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

in colpa

in colpa

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .La giuria ha ritenuto l'imputato **colpevole** del crimine in base alle prove presentate.
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innocent
[aggettivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

innocente

innocente

Ex: The innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .L'autista **innocente** non era in torto per l'incidente automobilistico causato dalla negligenza dell'altro conducente.
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judge
[sostantivo]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

giudice

giudice

Ex: She retired after serving as a judge for over thirty years .Si è ritirata dopo aver servito come **giudice** per oltre trent'anni.
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jury
[sostantivo]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

giuria

giuria

Ex: The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .La **giuria** era composta da individui di varie professioni e background.
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proof
[sostantivo]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

prova

prova

Ex: She offered proof of her payment by showing the receipt from the transaction .Ha fornito la **prova** del suo pagamento mostrando la ricevuta della transazione.
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condannare

condannare

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Dopo il processo, il giudice ha attentamente **condannato** l'assassino condannato.
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verdict
[sostantivo]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

verdetto

verdetto

Ex: The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .I media hanno riportato il **verdetto** storico che ha stabilito un nuovo precedente nel diritto penale.
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