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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 4

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 4 del libro di corso Headway Advanced, come "bufala", "causa persa", "allettato", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced
lost cause
[sostantivo]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

causa persa

causa persa

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .Il giardino trascurato era visto come una **causa persa** dai nuovi proprietari.
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

l'ultima goccia

l'ultima goccia

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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gray area
[sostantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zona grigia

zona grigia

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .I confini della privacy nell'era digitale spesso esistono in una **zona grigia**, sollevando importanti domande sui dati personali e la sorveglianza.
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to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

livella il campo di gioco

livella il campo di gioco

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .
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slippery slope
[sostantivo]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

pendio scivoloso

pendio scivoloso

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .Accettare una richiesta ingiusta potrebbe creare una **pendenza scivolosa** per richieste più irragionevoli.
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wake-up call
[sostantivo]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

sveglia

sveglia

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .Hanno chiesto una **sveglia telefonica** per essere ben preparati per la loro escursione mattutina.
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a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

rughe

rughe

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
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itchy feet
[sostantivo]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

avere sempre la smania di partire

avere sempre la smania di partire

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Anche se aveva una casa confortevole, la sua **voglia di viaggiare** la spinse a intraprendere un'avventura in zaino in spalla attraverso l'Europa.
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long shot
[sostantivo]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

un azzardo

un azzardo

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Chiedere un autografo al famoso attore in un affollato terminal aeroportuale era un **tentativo improbabile**, ma lui acconsentì, con grande gioia del fan.
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raw deal
[sostantivo]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

ingiusto

ingiusto

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .I dipendenti hanno sentito di aver ricevuto un **trattamento ingiusto** quando i loro benefici sono stati improvvisamente tagliati.
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sore point
[sostantivo]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

punto dolente

punto dolente

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .L'aria condizionata rotta era un **punto dolente** durante le loro vacanze estive.
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wishful thinking
[sostantivo]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pia illusione

pia illusione

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Sperare di finire il progetto in un giorno era solo **pensiero desideroso**.
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something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

conclusione scontata

conclusione scontata

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .Tutti sapevano che la decisione era una **conclusione scontata**, anche prima che la riunione iniziasse.
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last resort
[sostantivo]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

ultima risorsa

ultima risorsa

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .Ha considerato tornare a casa come sua **ultima risorsa**.
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used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

ripensandoci bene

ripensandoci bene

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
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saving grace
[sostantivo]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

la funzione di riscatto

la funzione di riscatto

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.Nonostante le sue dimensioni ridotte, l'efficienza del carburante dell'auto era la sua **grazia salvifica**.
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mixed blessing
[sostantivo]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

benedizione mista

benedizione mista

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .Per alcuni, i social media sono una **benedizione mista**, che collega le persone ma diffonde disinformazione.
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cold feet
[sostantivo]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

ripensamento

ripensamento

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .L'atleta ha avuto **piedi freddi** prima della gara del campionato, sentendosi sopraffatto dalla pressione e dalle aspettative.
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hooked
[aggettivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

assuefatti

assuefatti

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.Una volta che ha iniziato a fare jogging ogni mattina, si è **appassionata** alla routine.
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outcry
[sostantivo]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

protesta

protesta

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .I social media hanno amplificato **il clamore** contro il trattamento ingiusto dei lavoratori.
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spiritualism
[sostantivo]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritualismo

spiritualismo

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .Lo **spiritismo** guadagnò popolarità nel XIX secolo quando le persone cercavano di contattare i morti.
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hoax
[sostantivo]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

truffa

truffa

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Il museo ha esposto un presunto antico manufatto che in seguito è stato smascherato come una **bufala**.
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bedridden
[aggettivo]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

allettati

allettati

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .L'anziano divenne **costretto a letto** a causa di una grave artrite.
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to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

frizione

frizione

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .Il detective istintivamente **afferrò** la torcia quando sentì un suono inaspettato.
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handcuff
[sostantivo]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

manetta

manetta

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Sentì il suono distinto delle **manette** che si chiudevano mentre la polizia assicurava il sospettato.
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to dismiss
[Verbo]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

respingere

respingere

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .La scorsa settimana, il manager ha **respinto** una proposta che non era in linea con gli obiettivi dell'azienda.
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to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistere

resistere

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Il tessuto utilizzato nei mobili da esterno è progettato per **resistere** all'esposizione a condizioni meteorologiche avverse.
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acute
[aggettivo]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

acuto

acuto

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .A Emily è stata diagnosticata una bronchite **acuta** dopo aver avuto un esordio improvviso di tosse, dolore al petto e difficoltà respiratorie.
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(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

svenire, collassare

svenire, collassare

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .L'influenza l'ha indebolita al punto che ha dovuto essere ricoverata in ospedale dopo essere **svenuta** a casa.
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inauspicious
[aggettivo]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

infausta

infausta

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .La sconfitta **infausta** della squadra nella prima partita ha dato un tono negativo al torneo.
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thoughtful
[aggettivo]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

gentile

gentile

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .Il collega **premuroso** offre parole di incoraggiamento e supporto durante i momenti difficili.
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eccentric
[aggettivo]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

eccentrico

eccentrico

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .Il professore **eccentrico** spesso teneva lezione nel parco.
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uncanny
[aggettivo]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

inquietante

inquietante

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .Aveva un modo **soprannaturale** di sapere esattamente cosa pensavano gli altri.
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deduction
[sostantivo]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deduzione

deduzione

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .Dalla regola generale, ha fatto una **deduzione** chiara su cosa fare dopo.
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skeptical
[aggettivo]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

scettico

scettico

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Il giornalista ha mantenuto una prospettiva **scettica**, esaminando criticamente le fonti prima di pubblicare la storia controversa.
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