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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 8

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 del libro di corso Headway Advanced, come "grossolano", "boa", "trainare", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced
homonym
[sostantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

omonimo

omonimo

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Omonimo** è una parola che può significare una competizione o un bastone utilizzato per accendere un fuoco.
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homograph
[sostantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words that are spelled the same but differ in meaning

omografo

omografo

Ex: A dictionary helps to clarify the meanings of homographs that might confuse readers .Un dizionario aiuta a chiarire i significati degli **omografi** che potrebbero confondere i lettori.
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horse
[sostantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cavallo

cavallo

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .Il maestoso **cavallo** galoppava attraverso il campo aperto.
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hoarse
[aggettivo]

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

rauca

rauca

Ex: He tried to sing , but his voice came out hoarse and cracked .Ha provato a cantare, ma la sua voce è uscita **rauca** e spezzata.
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coarse
[aggettivo]

having a rough or uneven surface or texture

grossolano

grossolano

Ex: The dog ’s coarse fur made it well-suited for the cold weather .Il pelo **ruvido** del cane lo rendeva ben adatto al freddo.
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course
[sostantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

corso

corso

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .L'università offre un **corso** di programmazione informatica per principianti.
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buoy
[sostantivo]

a floating object anchored in a body of water, typically used for navigation, marking hazards, or for indicating the location of something such as a submarine cable

boa

boa

Ex: The buoy was part of a larger system used to track ocean currents .La **boa** faceva parte di un sistema più ampio utilizzato per tracciare le correnti oceaniche.
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boy
[sostantivo]

someone who is a child and a male

ragazzo

ragazzo

Ex: The boys in the classroom are reading a story .I **ragazzi** in classe stanno leggendo una storia.
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loan
[sostantivo]

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

prestito

prestito

Ex: They applied for a loan to expand their business operations .Hanno richiesto un **prestito** per espandere le loro operazioni commerciali.
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lone
[aggettivo]

alone and without any companions

solitario

solitario

Ex: The lone tree stood tall in the middle of the field , casting a long shadow in the setting sun .L'albero **solitario** si ergeva alto in mezzo al campo, proiettando una lunga ombra nel sole al tramonto.
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hall
[sostantivo]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

sala

sala

Ex: There 's a small table with a lamp at the end of the hall.C'è un piccolo tavolo con una lampada alla fine del **corridoio**.
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to haul
[Verbo]

to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

tirare

tirare

Ex: It took two people to haul the heavy boulder out of the way .Ci sono volute due persone per **trascinare** il pesante masso fuori dalla strada.
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berry
[sostantivo]

a juicy small fruit with no pit, which grows on a bush

bacca

bacca

Ex: He enjoyed a bowl of mixed berries topped with Greek yogurt for a nutritious snack .Si è gustato una ciotola di **bacche** miste guarnite con yogurt greco per uno spuntino nutriente.
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to bury
[Verbo]

to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground

seppellire

seppellire

Ex: The ancient civilization would bury their leaders with great ceremony .L'antica civiltà **seppelliva** i suoi leader con grande cerimonia.
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vale
[sostantivo]

a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

vale

vale

Ex: The road winds through the narrow vale between the mountains .La strada si snoda attraverso la **stretta valle** tra le montagne.
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to veil
[Verbo]

to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering

velare

velare

Ex: The art piece was veiled until the exhibition opened to the public .L'opera d'arte era **velata** fino all'apertura al pubblico della mostra.
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to draft
[Verbo]

to draw the blueprints and the sketches for a building, machine, structure, etc.

disegnare un piano

disegnare un piano

Ex: The landscape architect drafted blueprints for the botanical garden , ensuring a harmonious blend of flora and pathways .L'architetto paesaggista ha **abbozzato** i progetti per il giardino botanico, assicurando un'armoniosa fusione di flora e percorsi.
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draught
[sostantivo]

a serving of a drink, such as beer, from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can

pescaggio

pescaggio

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to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inchinarsi

inchinarsi

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how to bow as a mark of mutual respect .Nel dojo, agli studenti veniva insegnato non solo a combattere, ma anche a **inchinarsi** come segno di rispetto reciproco.
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bow
[sostantivo]

a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot

fiocco

fiocco

Ex: She tied a delicate bow around the bouquet of flowers , completing the lovely arrangement .Ha legato un delicato **fiocco** intorno al mazzo di fiori, completando la bella composizione.
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bough
[sostantivo]

a major branch of a tree

ramo

ramo

Ex: A bird ’s nest was tucked in a high bough, hidden from view .Un nido d'uccello era nascosto in un alto **ramo**, fuori dalla vista.
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just
[avverbio]

precisely or almost exactly at this moment

appena

appena

Ex: The train is just pulling in .
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