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Il libro English File - Avanzato - Lezione 1A

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personality
[sostantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personaggio

personaggio

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Le persone hanno diverse **personalità**, eppure condividiamo tutti gli stessi bisogni e desideri di base.
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affectionate
[aggettivo]

expressing love and care

affezionato

affezionato

Ex: They exchanged affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .Si scambiarono sguardi **affettuosi** attraverso la stanza, il loro amore reciproco evidente nei loro occhi.
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ambitious
[aggettivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambizioso

ambizioso

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .La sua natura **ambiziosa** lo ha portato a intraprendere progetti impegnativi che altri ritenevano impossibili, dimostrando più volte le sue capacità.
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assertive
[aggettivo]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

che si impone

che si impone

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .I leader **assertivi** ispirano fiducia e motivano i loro team a raggiungere gli obiettivi.
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bossy
[aggettivo]

constantly telling others what they should do

prepotente

prepotente

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .Essere **autoritario** può mettere a dura prova le relazioni, quindi è importante comunicare i suggerimenti senza essere prepotenti.
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honest
[aggettivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

onesto

onesto

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Anche in situazioni difficili, è rimasta **onesta** e trasparente, rifiutando di compromettere i suoi principi.
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loyal
[aggettivo]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

leale

leale

Ex: The loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .Il compagno **fedele** non ha mai vacillato nella sua devozione verso il suo proprietario, offrendo amore e compagnia incondizionati.
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mature
[aggettivo]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

maturo

maturo

Ex: Even as a teenager , she demonstrated mature empathy , offering support to those in need .Anche da adolescente, ha dimostrato un'empatia **matura**, offrendo supporto a chi ne aveva bisogno.
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moody
[aggettivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

lunatico

lunatico

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.L'artista **capriccioso** ha canalizzato le proprie emozioni nel proprio lavoro, creando pezzi che riflettevano il proprio tumulto interiore.
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open-minded
[aggettivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

dalla mentalità aperta

dalla mentalità aperta

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .Il manager ha favorito un ambiente di lavoro **aperto** in cui i dipendenti si sentivano a proprio agio nel condividere idee innovative.
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outgoing
[aggettivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

estroverso

estroverso

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .La sua natura **estroversa** la rendeva l'anima della festa, portando sempre energia e risate agli eventi sociali.
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patient
[aggettivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paziente

paziente

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Ha mostrato **pazienza** nell'imparare una nuova lingua, esercitandosi regolarmente fino a diventare fluente.
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reliable
[aggettivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fidato

fidato

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .Il prodotto **affidabile** ha una reputazione di durata e prestazioni.
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sensitive
[aggettivo]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensibile

sensibile

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .Le cure **sensibili** dell'infermiera hanno aiutato a mettere il paziente a suo agio.
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stubborn
[aggettivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

testardo

testardo

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .Nonostante numerosi tentativi per convincerlo del contrario, è rimasto **testardo** nella sua decisione di lasciare il lavoro.
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bright
[aggettivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

luminoso

luminoso

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Era un'allieva **brillante**, sempre desiderosa di immergersi in nuovi argomenti.
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conscientious
[aggettivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

coscienzioso

coscienzioso

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .In qualsiasi professione, un atteggiamento **coscienzioso** porta a una maggiore fiducia e rispetto da parte dei colleghi e dei clienti.
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determined
[aggettivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

deciso

deciso

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Il suo spirito **determinato** ha ispirato tutti intorno a lei a lavorare più duramente.
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gentle
[aggettivo]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

gentile

gentile

Ex: The gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .La natura **gentile** del cavallo lo rendeva facile da cavalcare.
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resourceful
[aggettivo]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

inventivo

inventivo

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .L'ingegnere **ingegnoso** ha sviluppato una soluzione economica per migliorare l'efficienza del processo di produzione.
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sarcastic
[aggettivo]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarcastico

sarcastico

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .Non poté resistere a fare un commento **sarcastico** sul suo abbigliamento, nonostante sapesse che avrebbe ferito i suoi sentimenti.
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self-sufficient
[aggettivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosufficiente

autosufficiente

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .Il programma incoraggia gli studenti a diventare **autosufficienti** sviluppando abilità pratiche per vivere in modo indipendente.
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spontaneous
[aggettivo]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

spontaneo

spontaneo

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally had spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .Nonostante la sua natura attenta, occasionalmente aveva scoppi **spontanei** di creatività, che portavano a progetti inaspettati.
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steady
[aggettivo]

regular and constant for a long period of time

costante

costante

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Ha mantenuto un ritmo **costante** durante tutta la maratona, assicurandosi di non stancarsi troppo velocemente.
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straightforward
[aggettivo]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

franco

franco

Ex: Despite the sensitive nature of the issue , he remained straightforward in his explanation , clarifying any misunderstandings .Nonostante la natura sensibile della questione, è rimasto **diretto** nella sua spiegazione, chiarendo ogni incomprensione.
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sympathetic
[aggettivo]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

comprensivo

comprensivo

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .Il terapeuta ha fornito un ambiente **comprensivo** ai suoi clienti per condividere le loro emozioni.
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thorough
[aggettivo]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

approfondito

approfondito

Ex: She approached her research with a thorough mindset , verifying every fact before writing her report .Ha affrontato la sua ricerca con una mentalità **accurata**, verificando ogni fatto prima di scrivere il suo rapporto.
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to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

imbattersi in

imbattersi in

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .Non mi aspettavo di **imbattermi in** un vecchio amico del liceo alla conferenza, ma è stata una piacevole sorpresa.
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deep down
[Frase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

in fondo

in fondo

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed , but they avoided acknowledging it .
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on the whole
[avverbio]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

nel complesso

nel complesso

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**Nel complesso**, il feedback dei clienti è stato positivo, con solo alcune piccole lamentele.
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to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tendere, essere incline

tendere, essere incline

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .Nei climi più freddi, le temperature **tendono** a scendere significativamente durante i mesi invernali.
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idiom
[sostantivo]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

idioma

idioma

Ex: The idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .L'**idioma** 'piece of cake' si riferisce a qualcosa che è molto facile da fare, che non ha nulla a che fare con un vero pezzo di dessert.
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(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.
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cold fish
[sostantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

ghiaccio

ghiaccio

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Raramente sorride, il che lo fa sembrare un **pesce freddo**.
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soft touch
[sostantivo]

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

avere cuore tenero

avere cuore tenero

Ex: Scammers often target those they perceive as a soft touch, knowing they are more likely to give in to pressure .I truffatori spesso prendono di mira quelli che percepiscono come **facili da influenzare**, sapendo che hanno più probabilità di cedere alle pressioni.
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quick temper
[sostantivo]

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

temperamento rapido

temperamento rapido

Ex: If she does n't work on managing her quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .Se non lavora per gestire il suo **carattere impulsivo**, potrebbe influire negativamente sulle sue relazioni.
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to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

non danneggiare nessuno o niente

non danneggiare nessuno o niente

Ex: The children were playing peacefully in the garden.
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

sollevare un dito

sollevare un dito

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .
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a generous and kind personality

cuore d'oro

cuore d'oro

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

un dolore al collo

un dolore al collo

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to be extremely proud and believe that one is superior in intellect, importance, etc.

essere pieni di se stessi

essere pieni di se stessi

Ex: She's always talking about her accomplishments and how great she is; she's really full of herself.
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an energetic and sociable person who makes a place livelier

Ex: With his humor and ability to work a crowd, the stand-up comedian was the life and soul of every corporate event they hired him for.
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