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Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 12

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 12 del libro di corso Headway Intermediate, come "alba della terra", "litigio", "protesta", ecc.

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Headway - Intermediate
to approve
[Verbo]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

approvare

approvare

Ex: The government has approved additional funding for the project .Il governo ha **approvato** ulteriori finanziamenti per il progetto.
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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

lamentarsi, protestare

lamentarsi, protestare

Ex: Rather than complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .Piuttosto che **lamentarsi** del tempo, Sarah ha deciso di sfruttare al meglio la giornata piovosa ed è rimasta in casa a leggere un libro.
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to gossip
[Verbo]

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

pettegolezzo

pettegolezzo

Ex: She can't help but gossip every time someone new joins the team.Non può fare a meno di **spettegolare** ogni volta che qualcuno di nuovo si unisce alla squadra.
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to quarrel
[Verbo]

to have a serious argument

litigare

litigare

Ex: Despite their initial agreement , business partners started to quarrel over the allocation of profits , jeopardizing their partnership .Nonostante il loro accordo iniziale, i soci d'affari hanno iniziato a **litigare** sulla ripartizione degli utili, mettendo a rischio la loro partnership.
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to yell
[Verbo]

to shout very loudly

urlare

urlare

Ex: Frustrated with the technical issue , he could n't help but yell.Frustrato dal problema tecnico, non poteva fare a meno di **urlare**.
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to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

discutere

discutere

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Lei **discute** con i suoi compagni di classe sulla migliore squadra di calcio.
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to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

complimentarsi con

complimentarsi con

Ex: He complimented his colleague on his new suit , appreciating its style and professional appearance .Ha **complimentato** il suo collega per il suo nuovo completo, apprezzandone lo stile e l'aspetto professionale.
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to grumble
[Verbo]

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

brontolare

brontolare

Ex: She grumbled about the long wait in line .Lei **brontolò** per la lunga attesa in fila.
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to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

raccomandare

raccomandare

Ex: The music streaming service recommended a personalized playlist featuring artists and genres I enjoy .Il servizio di streaming musicale **ha raccomandato** una playlist personalizzata con artisti e generi che mi piacciono.
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good
[aggettivo]

having a quality that is satisfying

buona

buona

Ex: The weather was good, so they decided to have a picnic in the park .Il tempo era **buono**, quindi hanno deciso di fare un picnic nel parco.
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idea
[sostantivo]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idea

idea

Ex: The manager welcomed any ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .Il manager ha accolto qualsiasi **idea** dei dipendenti per migliorare il morale sul posto di lavoro.
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to hold or give a different opinion about something

disaccordo

disaccordo

Ex: He disagreed with the decision but chose to remain silent.**Non era d'accordo** con la decisione ma ha scelto di rimanere in silenzio.
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social
[aggettivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

sociale

sociale

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society .I fattori economici possono influenzare la mobilità **sociale** e l'accesso alle opportunità all'interno della società.
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volume
[sostantivo]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

volume

volume

Ex: The volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .Il **volume** dell'acqua nel serbatoio viene monitorato regolarmente.
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court of law
[sostantivo]

a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

tribunale

tribunale

Ex: Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in a court of law.Tutti hanno diritto a un processo equo in un **tribunale**.
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to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like a person or thing

non gradire

non gradire

Ex: We strongly dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .**Disprezziamo** fortemente le persone maleducate; sono irrispettose.
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to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

piacere, gradire

piacere, gradire

Ex: What kind of music do you like?Che tipo di musica ti **piace**?
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to ask
[Verbo]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

domandare, chiedere

domandare, chiedere

Ex: The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .Il detective **chiese** al sospetto dove si trovava la notte del crimine.
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to order
[Verbo]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

ordinare, comandare

ordinare, comandare

Ex: They ordered appetizers to share before their main courses .Hanno **ordinato** antipasti da condividere prima dei loro piatti principali.
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to speak
[Verbo]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

parlare

parlare

Ex: I had to speak in a softer tone to convince her .Ho dovuto **parlare** con un tono più dolce per convincerla.
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to accuse
[Verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

accusare

accusare

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .I manifestanti hanno **accusato** il governo di ignorare le loro richieste.
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to beg
[Verbo]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

mendicare, supplicare

mendicare, supplicare

Ex: He begged his friends to join him on the adventurous road trip .Ha **supplicato** i suoi amici di unirsi a lui nel viaggio avventuroso.
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to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticare

criticare

Ex: The panel of judges will criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .La giuria **criticherà** la performance di ogni concorrente basandosi sulle abilità tecniche.
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to insist
[Verbo]

to be persistent or unwavering in one's actions, beliefs, or behavior

insistere

insistere

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to scream
[Verbo]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

gridare

gridare

Ex: Excited fans would scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .I fan entusiasti **urlavano** di gioia quando la loro band preferita saliva sul palco al concerto.
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to admit
[Verbo]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

ammettere

ammettere

Ex: The employee has admitted to violating the company 's policies .Il dipendente ha **ammesso** di aver violato le politiche dell'azienda.
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to chat
[Verbo]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

chiacchierare

chiacchierare

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .Il gruppo ha deciso di **chattare** utilizzando la nuova piattaforma di messaggistica.
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to deny
[Verbo]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

negare

negare

Ex: She had to deny any involvement in the incident to protect her reputation .Ha dovuto **negare** qualsiasi coinvolgimento nell'incidente per proteggere la sua reputazione.
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to praise
[Verbo]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

lodare

lodare

Ex: Colleagues gathered to praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .I colleghi si sono riuniti per **lodare** il dipendente in pensione per i suoi anni di servizio dedicato e contributi.
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to suggest
[Verbo]

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

suggerire

suggerire

Ex: The committee suggested changes to the draft proposal .Il comitato ha **suggerito** modifiche alla bozza della proposta.
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to advise
[Verbo]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

consigliare

consigliare

Ex: The teacher advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .L'insegnante ha **consigliato** agli studenti di studiare a fondo il libro di testo prima dell'esame.
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to command
[Verbo]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

comandare, imporre

comandare, imporre

Ex: The coach commands the team to focus on their defensive strategy .L'allenatore **ordina** alla squadra di concentrarsi sulla loro strategia difensiva.
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to discuss
[Verbo]

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

discutere, dibattere

discutere, dibattere

Ex: Can we discuss this matter privately ?Possiamo **discutere** questa questione privatamente?
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to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestare

protestare

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .L'accusato ha **protestato** contro le accuse a suo carico, mantenendo la sua innocenza.
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to whisper
[Verbo]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

sussurrare

sussurrare

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .Il vento sembrava **sussurrare** tra gli alberi nella quieta serata.
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lunar module
[sostantivo]

a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

modulo lunare

modulo lunare

Ex: The lunar module's landing gear absorbed the impact when it touched the lunar surface .Il carrello di atterraggio del **modulo lunare** ha assorbito l'impatto quando ha toccato la superficie lunare.
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slum
[sostantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

baraccopoli

baraccopoli

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.Il governo sta implementando programmi per migliorare le condizioni di vita nelle **baraccopoli**.
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crewman
[sostantivo]

a person who is part of the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and tasks associated with a vessel, such as a ship or boat

equipaggio

equipaggio

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something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

a dire il vero

a dire il vero

Ex: I did n’t want to argue , but matter of fact is that he was wrong .
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sibling
[sostantivo]

one's brother or sister

fratello e sorella

fratello e sorella

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .I **fratelli** si sono riuniti per l'anniversario dei loro genitori, ricordando la loro infanzia.
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alcoholic
[sostantivo]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

alcolico

alcolico

Ex: She learned that being an alcoholic can have serious health consequences .Ha imparato che essere un **alcolista** può avere gravi conseguenze per la salute.
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landing
[sostantivo]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

atterraggio

atterraggio

Ex: The pilot practiced emergency landings during flight training.Il pilota ha praticato **atterraggi** di emergenza durante l'addestramento di volo.
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appalling
[aggettivo]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

spaventoso

spaventoso

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.I testimoni hanno descritto le conseguenze dell'esplosione come veramente **raccapriccianti**.
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suffering
[sostantivo]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

sofferenza

sofferenza

Ex: The suffering of the victims of the natural disaster continued for days .**La sofferenza** delle vittime del disastro naturale è continuata per giorni.
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to cuddle
[Verbo]

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

coccolare

coccolare

Ex: The puppy cuddled up to its owner , seeking warmth and security in an affectionate embrace .Il cucciolo si **strinse** al suo proprietario, cercando calore e sicurezza in un abbraccio affettuoso.
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public
[aggettivo]

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

pubblico

pubblico

Ex: The new policy was designed with public needs in mind .La nuova politica è stata progettata con le esigenze **pubbliche** in mente.
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appearance
[sostantivo]

the way that someone or something looks

aspetto, apparenza

aspetto, apparenza

Ex: The fashion show featured models of different appearances, showcasing diversity .La sfilata di moda ha presentato modelli di diverse **apparenze**, mostrando diversità.
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tunnel vision
[sostantivo]

a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

visione a tunnel

visione a tunnel

Ex: The driver ’s tunnel vision caused him to miss the pedestrian crossing the road .La **visione a tunnel** del conducente gli ha fatto perdere di vista il pedone che attraversava la strada.
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earthrise
[sostantivo]

the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

Terra Sorge

Terra Sorge

Ex: The famous earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8 showed Earth as a vibrant blue sphere against the dark void of space .La famosa foto **earthrise** scattata dall'Apollo 8 mostrava la Terra come una sfera blu vibrante contro il vuoto oscuro dello spazio.
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to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

offrire, offrirsi

offrire, offrirsi

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Ha generosamente **offerto** il suo tempo e la sua esperienza per mentoriare aspiranti imprenditori.
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to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convincere

convincere

Ex: He was easily persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .È stato facilmente **convinto** dall'idea di una fuga nel weekend.
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to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

spiegare

spiegare

Ex: They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .Hanno **spiegato** il processo di realizzazione di un aeroplano di carta passo dopo passo.
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to promise
[Verbo]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

promettere

promettere

Ex: He promised his best friend that he would be his best man at the wedding .Ha **promesso** al suo migliore amico che sarebbe stato il suo testimone di nozze.
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to ask
[Verbo]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

domandare, chiedere

domandare, chiedere

Ex: The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .Il detective **chiese** al sospetto dove si trovava la notte del crimine.
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to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

annunciare

annunciare

Ex: She has announced her resignation , surprising everyone in the office .Ha **annunciato** le sue dimissioni, sorprendendo tutti in ufficio.
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to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

incoraggiare

incoraggiare

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .La comunità di supporto si è riunita per **incoraggiare** l'artista locale, aiutandola a credere nel suo talento e a perseguire una carriera nelle arti.
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to invite
[Verbo]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

invitare

invitare

Ex: She invited me to dinner at her favorite restaurant .Mi ha **invitato** a cena nel suo ristorante preferito.
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