Il libro Headway - Avanzato - L'ultima parola (Unità 1)

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'unità 1 The Last Word del libro di corso Headway Advanced, come "hectic", "adoration", "fury", ecc.

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hectic

[aggettivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitato

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even more hectic than usual .I cambiamenti dell'ultimo minuto hanno reso la pianificazione dell'evento ancora più **frenetica** del solito.

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emotional

[aggettivo]

relating to people's emotions

emotivo

Ex: Writing poetry is a way for him to express his strong emotional feelings .Scrivere poesie è un modo per lui di esprimere i suoi forti sentimenti **emozionali**.

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to make a fuss

[Frase]

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

fare storie

Ex: The made a fuss when its owner left the house , whining and barking until they returned .

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gutted

[aggettivo]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

coraggio

Ex: She felt gutted after hearing that her favorite band canceled the concert.

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to blow away

[Verbo]

to impress someone greatly

spazzare via

Ex: The surprise announcement blew everyone away at the event.L'annuncio a sorpresa ha **sbalordito** tutti all'evento.

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thrilled to bits

[Frase]

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

entusiasta di bits

Ex: You could tell he thrilled to bits by the huge smile on his face .

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to get through to

[Verbo]

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

passare a

Ex: The message was finally getting through to him .Il messaggio **finalmente stava arrivando** a lui.

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couch potato

[sostantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

pantofolaio

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.La sua mancanza di attività fisica e la costante visione della TV lo hanno trasformato in un **patata da divano**.

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to get at

[Verbo]

to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner

attaccare sottilmente, criticare indirettamente

Ex: He did n't appreciate the way his colleagues were getting at his work ethics during the meeting .Non ha apprezzato il modo in cui i suoi colleghi **attaccavano** la sua etica lavorativa durante la riunione.

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adoration

[sostantivo]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adorazione

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .La sua **adorazione** per la squadra sportiva è cresciuta dopo che hanno vinto il campionato.

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pride

[sostantivo]

a feeling of dignity and self-respect

orgoglio

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curiosity

[sostantivo]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosità

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .La **curiosità** del bambino su come funzionavano le cose spesso portava a ore di sperimentazione e apprendimento.

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encouragement

[sostantivo]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

incoraggiamento

Ex: With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams .Con il suo **incoraggiamento**, ha deciso di perseguire i suoi sogni.

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fury

[sostantivo]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

furore

Ex: After the argument , he was left alone , still seething with fury.Dopo la discussione, rimase solo, ancora ribollente di **furore**.

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indignation

[sostantivo]

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

indignazione

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .Provò un'ondata di **indignazione** quando sentì la critica ingiusta.

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irritation

[sostantivo]

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

irritazione

Ex: The persistent ringing of the phone caused great irritation during the meeting .Il suono persistente del telefono ha causato una grande **irritazione** durante la riunione.

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modesty

[sostantivo]

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

modestia

Ex: She handled the compliment with modesty, simply thanking them without making a big deal of it.Ha gestito il complimento con **modestia**, limitandosi a ringraziarli senza farne una questione importante.

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reassurance

[sostantivo]

a comforting action or statement made to someone to ease their worries, uncertainties, or anxieties about something

rassicurazione

Ex: They offered their reassurance that the delay would not affect the project 's completion .Hanno offerto la loro **rassicurazione** che il ritardo non avrebbe influenzato il completamento del progetto.

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anxiety

[sostantivo]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

ansia

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .La scadenza ravvicinata ha causato un'ondata di **ansia** che lo ha travolto, rendendo difficile la concentrazione.

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boastfulness

[sostantivo]

the act of bragging or expressing excessive pride or self-importance about oneself, one's achievements, possessions, or status

vanagloria

Ex: He displayed a great deal of boastfulness after his promotion , making others feel uncomfortable .Ha mostrato una grande **vanagloria** dopo la sua promozione, facendo sentire gli altri a disagio.

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disappointment

[sostantivo]

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

delusione

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .Nonostante la **delusione** per non aver vinto la competizione, era orgogliosa di quanto aveva imparato.

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fear

[sostantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

paura

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .La sua **paura** di parlare in pubblico lo ha portato a evitare presentazioni e discorsi.

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gratitude

[sostantivo]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

gratitudine

Ex: A simple " thank you " is an easy way to express gratitude.

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sarcasm

[sostantivo]

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

sarcasmo

Ex: The comedian ’s sarcasm about everyday situations made his stand-up routine incredibly funny .Il **sarcasmo** del comico sulle situazioni quotidiane ha reso il suo spettacolo stand-up incredibilmente divertente.

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relief

[sostantivo]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

sollievo

Ex: She experienced great relief when the missing pet was found .Provò un grande **sollievo** quando l'animale domestico scomparso fu trovato.

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astonishment

[sostantivo]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

sbalordimento

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop caused us all to gasp in astonishment.La vista mozzafiato dalla cima della montagna ci ha fatto tutti sussultare per lo **stupore**.

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delight

[sostantivo]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

piacere

Ex: He felt an overwhelming sense of delight when he received the good news .Provò un senso travolgente di **gioia** quando ricevette la buona notizia.

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to pull the other one (, it has got bells on)

[Frase]

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

quando non credi a qualcuno

Ex: You won the lottery?!

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to die

[Verbo]

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone