Il libro Headway - Principiante - Unità 14

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 14 del libro di corso Headway Beginner, come "locale", "trasferirsi", "velocemente", ecc.

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spice

[sostantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

spezia

Ex: Spices like turmeric and cumin are common in Indian cuisine.

Le spezie come la curcuma e il cumino sono comuni nella cucina indiana.

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banana

[sostantivo]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

banano

Ex: They froze sliced bananas and blended them into a creamy banana ice cream.

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to imagine

[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

immaginare

Ex: Can you imagine living on another planet?

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to move

[Verbo]

to change your position or location

muovere

Ex: The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

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overnight

[avverbio]

during a particular night or between one day and the next

durante la notte

Ex: We stayed overnight at a small hotel.

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journalist

[sostantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

giornalista

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article.

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medicine

[sostantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.

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physics

[sostantivo]

the science that studies matter, energy, motion, forces, and their interactions

fisica

Ex: Sarah is studying physics because she wants to become an engineer.

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chemistry

[sostantivo]

the science that studies the composition, properties, and reactions of substances

chimica

Ex: Understanding chemistry helps scientists develop new materials.

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economics

[sostantivo]

the social science that studies how goods, services, money, and resources are produced, distributed, and used

economia

Ex: The professor has written several books on international economics.

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biology

[sostantivo]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

biologia

Ex: Understanding biology is crucial for addressing environmental and health-related challenges.

Comprendere la biologia è cruciale per affrontare le sfide ambientali e legate alla salute.

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psychology

[sostantivo]

the scientific study of the mind, mental processes, and behavior

psicologia

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in psychology after finishing school.

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research

[sostantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

ricerca

Ex: The team's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product.

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souvenir

[sostantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

ricordo

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home.

Hanno preso dei cioccolatini locali come souvenir da condividere con amici e famiglia a casa.

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market

[sostantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

marcato

Ex: They visited the farmers' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

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campus

[sostantivo]

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

ambiente universitario

Ex: Security patrols the campus to ensure the safety of students and staff.

La sicurezza pattuglia il campus per garantire la sicurezza di studenti e personale.

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local

[aggettivo]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

locale

Ex: He's a regular at the local pub, where he enjoys catching up with friends.

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company

[sostantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

società

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown.

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to transport

[Verbo]

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportare

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters.

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jeep

[sostantivo]

a sturdy vehicle designed for traveling on rough surfaces

Jeep

Ex: Jeep enthusiasts gather annually for off-road events to showcase their customized vehicles and skills.

Gli appassionati di Jeep si riuniscono ogni anno per eventi fuoristrada per mostrare i loro veicoli personalizzati e le loro abilità.

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motorbike

[sostantivo]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

moto

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore.

Hanno deciso di fare un viaggio in moto, fermandosi in diverse città lungo il percorso per esplorare.

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quickly

[avverbio]

with a lot of speed

rapidamente

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall.

Il fiume scorreva velocemente dopo forti piogge.

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safari

[sostantivo]

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

Ex: Whether capturing stunning photographs of wildlife or simply basking in the serenity of nature, a safari promises an enriching and awe-inspiring journey for adventurers of all ages.

Che si tratti di catturare fotografie mozzafiato della fauna selvatica o semplicemente di godersi la serenità della natura, un safari promette un viaggio arricchente e stimolante per avventurieri di tutte le età.

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cruise

[sostantivo]

a pleasure trip by ship or boat, usually involving stops at several destinations

crociera

Ex: The family saved for months to afford the cruise.

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boat

[sostantivo]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

barca

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.

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flight

[sostantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

volo

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours.

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to check in

[Verbo]

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

fare il check-in all'arrivo, confermare prenotazione o presenza in hotel o aeroporto

Ex: The attendant checked us in for the flight.

L'addetto ci ha registrati per il volo.

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abroad

[avverbio]

in or traveling to a different country

all'estero

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference.

L'azienda ha inviato diversi dipendenti all'estero per la conferenza.

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hostel

[sostantivo]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

ostello

Ex: Staying at a hostel can be a great way to meet fellow travelers and share experiences from around the world.

Soggiornare in un ostello può essere un ottimo modo per incontrare altri viaggiatori e condividere esperienze da tutto il mondo.

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port

[sostantivo]

a place of shelter for ships

porto

Ex: The ship arrived at the port early in the morning.

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bridge

[sostantivo]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

ponte

Ex: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region.

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across

[Preposizione]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

attraverso

Ex: She works across the aisle from me at the office.

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nearby

[avverbio]

not in the distance

accanto

Ex: Emergency services were stationed nearby to handle any incidents.

I servizi di emergenza erano stazionati nelle vicinanze per gestire qualsiasi incidente.

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rucksack

[sostantivo]

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

zaino

Ex: She slung her rucksack over her shoulders and set off on the trail.

Lei ha gettato il suo zaino sulle spalle e si è incamminata sul sentiero.

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housewife

[sostantivo]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

casalinga

Ex: Being a housewife requires patience, organization, and dedication to maintaining a comfortable and harmonious home environment.

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divorced

[aggettivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorziato

Ex: The divorced man sought therapy to help him cope with the emotional aftermath of the separation.

L'uomo divorziato ha cercato una terapia per aiutarlo a far fronte alle conseguenze emotive della separazione.

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future

[sostantivo]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

futuro

Ex: We must think about the future before making this decision.

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developing country

[sostantivo]

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

paesi in via di sviluppo

Ex: Technology transfer agreements are helping developing countries improve their industrial capabilities.

Gli accordi di trasferimento tecnologico stanno aiutando i paesi in via di sviluppo a migliorare le loro capacità industriali.

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Czech

[sostantivo]

the Czech Republic's official language

ceco

Ex: Learning Czech can be challenging for English speakers due to its complex grammar and pronunciation, but it is rewarding for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture.

Imparare il ceco può essere impegnativo per gli anglofoni a causa della sua grammatica e pronuncia complesse, ma è gratificante per coloro che desiderano immergersi nella cultura.

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