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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: Her body language showed she was nervous, even though she smiled. 
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to bite
to bite
[Verbo]

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

mordere

mordere

Ex: The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite. 
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to blow up
to blow up
[Verbo]

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

esplodere

esplodere

Ex: Can you blow the beach ball up so we can play at the shore? 
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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: She blew up a red balloon for the birthday party. 
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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: The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert. 
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to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

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

salire

salire

Ex: He likes to climb mountains on weekends. 
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ladder
ladder
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

scala a pioli

scala a pioli

Ex: The ladder was too short to reach the attic, so they had to find a longer one. 
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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: I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. 
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nail
nail
[sostantivo]

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

chiodo

chiodo

Ex: He used a nail to secure the wooden boards in place. 
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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: She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time. 
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tight
tight
[aggettivo]

pressed together or densely packed

stretto

stretto

Ex: The crowd was tight, leaving little room to move. 
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to kick
to kick
[Verbo]

to hit a thing or person with the foot

calciare

calciare

Ex: The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training. 
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football
football
[sostantivo]

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

football

football

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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 prayer, the congregation was instructed to kneel and seek solace in their faith. 
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to pray
to pray
[Verbo]

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

pregare

pregare

Ex: In times of trouble, people often pray for guidance and strength. 
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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: Last week, the lifeguard pointed to the safest area for swimming. 
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gun
gun
[sostantivo]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

fucile, pistola

fucile, pistola

Ex: The sound of a gun firing echoed across the shooting range. 
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to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

scalfire

scalfire

Ex: The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint. 
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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: She applied cream to the itchy insect bite on her arm. 
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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: I often stare at the night sky, contemplating the stars. 
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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 gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers. 
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to whistle
to whistle
[Verbo]

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

sibilare

sibilare

Ex: The boy learned how to whistle by watching his grandfather. 
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tune
tune
[sostantivo]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

melodia, canzone

melodia, canzone

Ex: She hummed a cheerful tune while cooking dinner. 
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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: The cat stretched out its tongue to lick its paw and clean its fur. 
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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: I accidentally dropped my ice cream cone on the ground, and it melted. 
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to march
to march
[Verbo]

to walk firmly with regular steps

marciare

marciare

Ex: The soldiers marched in perfect formation, their boots hitting the ground with a rhythmic cadence. 
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soldier
soldier
[sostantivo]

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

soldato

soldato

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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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: After the argument, she gave me the cold shoulder. 
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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: Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform. 
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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: He was in over his head after taking charge of the whole project. 
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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. 
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to kick up
to kick up
[Verbo]

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

provocare

provocare

Ex: The new policy is kicking up a lot of debate among the employees. 
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to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

fare storie

fare storie

Ex: She tends to make a fuss about minor issues, which can be quite exhausting. 
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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 can't resist chocolate; I've always had a sweet tooth. 
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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: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
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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: He loves his dog, Max, and takes him for long walks every day. 
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furious
furious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furioso

furioso

Ex: She was furious when she discovered that someone had stolen her bike. 
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorare

ignorare

Ex: Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines. 
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worth
worth
[aggettivo]

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

valere

valere

Ex: The rare book collection is considered worth preserving for future generations. 
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to understand

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

capire

capire

Ex: Can you help me understand this equation? 
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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: She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay. 
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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 fire spread quickly and became out of control within minutes. 
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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: He joked about the funny incident that happened earlier. 
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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: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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head
head
[sostantivo]

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

testa

testa

Ex: The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection. 
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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: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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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: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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