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Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 7

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 7 del libro di corso Headway Intermediate, come "inginocchiarsi", "freddo", "furioso", ecc.

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Headway - Intermediate
body language
body language
[sostantivo]

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

linguaggio del corpo

linguaggio del corpo

Ex: Understanding body language can improve communication in relationships. 

Comprendere il linguaggio del corpo può migliorare la comunicazione nelle relazioni.

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to bite
to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere

mordere

Ex: He couldn't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar. 
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to blow up
to blow up
[Verbo]

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

esplodere

esplodere

Ex: He blew up the tires on the bike to the proper pressure. 

Ha gonfiato le gomme della bici alla giusta pressione.

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balloon
balloon
[sostantivo]

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

palloncino

palloncino

Ex: A heart-shaped balloon was gifted to her on Valentine’s Day. 
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to clap
to clap
[Verbo]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

battere

battere

Ex: Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech. 

Gli ospiti hanno applaudito educatamente alla fine del discorso.

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to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

salire

salire

Ex: The mountain guide encouraged the team to climb together, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. 
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ladder
ladder
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment with two long sides joined by a series of steps or rungs, used for climbing

scala a pioli

scala a pioli

Ex: Daniel leaned the ladder against the garage before climbing onto the roof. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

colpire

colpire

Ex: The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run. 
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nail
nail
[sostantivo]

a thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head, driven into a surface to fasten things together or support an object

chiodo

chiodo

Ex: He hit the nail several times with a hammer. 
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to hug
to hug
[Verbo]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abbracciare

abbracciare

Ex: Feeling grateful, she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings. 

Sentendosi grata, abbracciò la persona che le aveva restituito gli oggetti smarriti.

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tight
tight
[aggettivo]

pressed together or densely packed

stretto

stretto

Ex: He keeps his files in a tight folder system. 
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to kick
to kick
[Verbo]

to hit a thing or person with the foot

calciare

calciare

Ex: They kicked the old car when it broke down. 
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football
football
[sostantivo]

the oval-shaped ball that is used for playing American football

football

football

Ex: They bought a new football for practice. 
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to kneel
to kneel
[Verbo]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

inginocchiarsi

inginocchiarsi

Ex: In traditional weddings, the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals. 

Nei matrimoni tradizionali, la sposa e lo sposo spesso si inginocchiano all'altare durante alcuni rituali.

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to pray
to pray
[Verbo]

to address God or another deity in worship, thanks, praise, or a request for help

pregare

pregare

Ex: They prayed to God for guidance during the difficult time. 
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to point
to point
[Verbo]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

puntare

puntare

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is. 
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gun
gun
[sostantivo]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

fucile, pistola

fucile, pistola

Ex: Shotguns are effective close-range guns for home defense. 
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to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to damage a surface or skin by making a thin, shallow cut or mark with something sharp or rough

scalfire

scalfire

Ex: These rough sponges can scratch the surface of the pan. 
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insect bite
insect bite
[sostantivo]

a wound or small injury caused by the bite of an insect, often resulting in itching, swelling, or irritation

morso di insetto

morso di insetto

Ex: He wore long sleeves to avoid getting insect bites while camping. 

Indossava maniche lunghe per evitare le punture di insetti durante il campeggio.

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to stare
to stare
[Verbo]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fissare, guardare fisso

fissare, guardare fisso

Ex: Right now, I am staring at the intricate details of the painting. 
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window
window
[sostantivo]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

finestra

finestra

Ex: The window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through. 
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to whistle
to whistle
[Verbo]

to make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or the teeth

sibilare

sibilare

Ex: Marcus whistled when he saw the size of the new house. 
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tune
tune
[sostantivo]

a sequence of musical notes forming a recognizable melody

melodia, canzone

melodia, canzone

Ex: She wrote a new tune for the children's song. 
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to lick
to lick
[Verbo]

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

leccare

leccare

Ex: He licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal. 
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ice cream
ice cream
[sostantivo]

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

gelato

gelato

Ex: The little boy eagerly licked his ice cream, trying to catch every last bit. 
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to march
to march
[Verbo]

to walk firmly with regular steps

marciare

marciare

Ex: They marched together, singing songs of unity. 
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soldier
soldier
[sostantivo]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldato

soldato

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone. 
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cold shoulder
cold shoulder
[sostantivo]

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

freddezza, indifferenza

freddezza, indifferenza

Ex: She suddenly turned cold shoulder toward her old friends. 

All'improvviso ha iniziato a trattare con freddezza i suoi vecchi amici.

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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

essere pienamente d'accordo, vederla allo stesso modo

essere pienamente d'accordo, vederla allo stesso modo

Ex: Once we understood each other's concerns, we began to see eye to eye. 
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[be] (way|) in over {one's} head

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

essere fuori portata, aver fatto il passo più lungo della gamba

essere fuori portata, aver fatto il passo più lungo della gamba

Ex: Do not take the contract if you think you will be in over your head. 

Non accettare il contratto se pensi che sarà troppo per te.

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to [waste] {one's} breath

to speak or argue in vain, with little or no chance of being listened to or heeded

sprecare fiato invano

sprecare fiato invano

Ex: Honestly, you're wasting your breath - he doesn't want to hear what anyone else has got to say. 
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out of hand

impossible or very hard to control

fuori controllo, impossibile da controllare

fuori controllo, impossibile da controllare

Ex: The crowd got out of hand during the concert and the police had to intervene. 

La folla è uscita di mano durante il concerto e la polizia ha dovuto intervenire.

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to kick up
to kick up
[Verbo]

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

provocare

provocare

Ex: The announcement of the policy change kicked up a lot of criticism. 

L'annuncio del cambiamento di politica ha sollevato molte critiche.

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to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

fare storie

fare storie

Ex: The dog made a fuss when its owner left the house, whining and barking until they returned. 
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to [have] a sweet tooth

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

essere goloso, avere un debole per i dolci

essere goloso, avere un debole per i dolci

Ex: I have a sweet tooth, so I always order dessert. 

Sono goloso, quindi ordino sempre il dolce.

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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

prendere in giro qualcuno, scherzare con qualcuno

prendere in giro qualcuno, scherzare con qualcuno

Ex: Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg? 

Dici sul serio o mi stai prendendo in giro?

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to love
to love
[Verbo]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

amare

amare

Ex: They love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions. 
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furious
furious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furioso

furioso

Ex: He was furious with himself for making such a costly mistake. 

Era furioso con se stesso per aver commesso un errore così costoso.

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to ignore
to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorare

ignorare

Ex: Over the years, he has successfully ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals. 
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worth
worth
[aggettivo]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valere

valere

Ex: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history. 
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to understand

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

capire

capire

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times, I finally understand the concept. 
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to agree
to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

essere d'accordo

essere d'accordo

Ex: I completely agree with you. 
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out of control

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

fuori controllo

fuori controllo

Ex: The machine malfunctioned and spun out of control, causing panic on the factory floor. 
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to joke
to joke
[Verbo]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

scherzare

scherzare

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet. 
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heart
heart
[sostantivo]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

cuore

cuore

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients. 
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head
head
[sostantivo]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

testa

testa

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes. 
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hand
hand
[sostantivo]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

mano

mano

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed. 
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foot
foot
[sostantivo]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

piede

piede

Ex: She tapped her foot nervously while waiting for the results. 
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