Il libro English File - Avanzato - Lezione 6B

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

telefono

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

tecnologia

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

schermo

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

tastiera

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

tastiera

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

chiave d'accesso, parola d'ordine

a specific group of letters, numbers, etc. that one needs to enter in order to access a computer or smartphone

codice di accesso

a connection point or interface that allows the flow of electricity between two components or devices

contatto

the context or surroundings in which an event, action, or story occurs, influencing its atmosphere and meaning

impostazione

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

banda larga

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

wifi

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

aggiornare

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

finestra pop-up

the extent or degree to which something is covered or included

copertura

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

segnale

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

caricare

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

ascoltare

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

fare lo scrolling

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

strisciata

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

appendere

to add credit or money to a prepaid phone account to enable continued use of its services

ricarica

to connect a caller to the person to whom they want to speak

mettere in linea

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

passare a

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

spegnere

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

scollegare

to think about something or someone all the time, in a way that makes one unable to think about other things

ossessionare

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

assuefatti

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

tossicodipendente

feeling very angry, irritated, or displeased

arrabbiato

determined by or needing something else

dipendente

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

stufo

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

malato

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

consapevole

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

acuto

not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation

inadatto

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospetto

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

insoddisfatto, scontento

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

abituati

physically connected or joined to something

allegato

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

touchscreen