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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 could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .Non poté resistere alla tentazione e decise di **mordere** l'allettante barretta di cioccolato.
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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 .Un palloncino a forma di cuore le è stato regalato per San Valentino.
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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 .La guida alpina ha incoraggiato la squadra a **scalare** insieme, sottolineando l'importanza del lavoro di squadra.
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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: He used a ladder to reach the top shelf in the garage and grab the toolbox .Ha usato una **scala** per raggiungere lo scaffale più alto nel garage e prendere la cassetta degli attrezzi.
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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 .Il giocatore di baseball ha **colpito** la palla fuori dal parco per un fuoricampo.
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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: She checked that each nail was driven in straight for a neat finish .Ha controllato che ogni **chiodo** fosse conficcato dritto per una finitura pulita.
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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 .Lui tiene i suoi file in un sistema di cartelle **stretto**.
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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 .Hanno **dato un calcio** alla vecchia macchina quando si è rotta.
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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 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 speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

pregare

pregare

Ex: The community gathers to pray during religious festivals .La comunità si riunisce per **pregare** durante le festività religiose.
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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.Lei **indica** la mappa per mostrare dove si trova il parco.
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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 .I fucili a pompa sono **armi** efficaci a corto raggio per la difesa domestica.
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to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

scalfire

scalfire

Ex: Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it with a rough cloth .Fai attenzione a non **graffiare** il vetro quando lo pulisci con un panno ruvido.
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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 .In questo momento, sto **fissando** i dettagli intricati del dipinto.
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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 .La **finestra** aveva un vetro trasparente che permetteva alla luce del sole di passare.
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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: He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden .**Fischiettò** dolcemente a se stesso mentre lavorava in giardino.
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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: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .Può suonare quasi qualsiasi **melodia** a orecchio sulla sua chitarra.
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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 .Si **leccò** le labbra in anticipazione del pasto delizioso.
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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 .Il bambino leccò avidamente il suo **gelato**, cercando di catturare ogni ultimo pezzetto.
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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 .Hanno **marciato** insieme, cantando canzoni di unità.
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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 .Il **soldato** ha lucidato i suoi stivali finché non hanno brillato.
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cold shoulder
cold shoulder
[sostantivo]

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

freddezza, ignorare

freddezza, ignorare

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .Il manager ha mostrato **un atteggiamento freddo** verso il dipendente che aveva commesso un errore.
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

vediamo le cose allo stesso modo

vediamo le cose allo stesso modo

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other's perspectives, but eventually, they began to see eye to eye and work collaboratively.
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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

superare

superare

Ex: Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming, and she wondered if she was in over her head.
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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: I've far better things to do than waste my breath arguing.
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out of hand

impossible or very hard to control

incontrollabile

incontrollabile

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries went out of hand when insults were exchanged and diplomatic talks broke down.
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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 avidi

essere avidi

Ex: He has such a sweet tooth that he's known for his homemade pies and pastries at family gatherings.
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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

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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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 .Loro **amano** la loro città natale e sono orgogliosi della sua storia e delle sue tradizioni.
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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 .Nel corso degli anni, ha **ignorato** con successo le critiche non necessarie per concentrarsi sui suoi obiettivi.
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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 .Questo libro **vale** la pena leggerlo per chiunque sia interessato alla storia.
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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 .Dopo aver letto la spiegazione alcune volte, finalmente **capisco** il concetto.
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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: We both agree that this is the best restaurant in town .Siamo entrambi **d'accordo** nel dire che questo è il miglior ristorante della città.
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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 .L'insegnante ha **scherzato** dicendo che i compiti sarebbero stati valutati dall'animale domestico della classe.
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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 .Il **cuore** pompa il sangue in tutto il corpo per fornire ossigeno e nutrienti.
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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 .Ha appoggiato la **testa** sul morbido cuscino e ha chiuso gli occhi.
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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 .Ha usato la sua **mano** per coprirsi la bocca quando ha riso.
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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 .Toccava nervosamente il **piede** mentre aspettava i risultati.
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