pattern

Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 12

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 12 del libro di testo Headway Advanced, come "sconcertante", "calvario", "squilibrato", ecc.

review-disable

Revisione

flashcard-disable

Flashcard

spelling-disable

Ortografia

quiz-disable

Quiz

Inizia a imparare
Headway - Advanced
metaphorical
[aggettivo]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metaforico

metaforico

Ex: The playwright metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "metaphorical"
language
[sostantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

lingua

lingua

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in language.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "language"
to fuel
[Verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

rivivere

rivivere

Ex: The rising demand for fueled advancements in battery technology .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to fuel"
to fire
[Verbo]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

accendere, innescare

accendere, innescare

Ex: The story of overcoming fired the audience 's emotions .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to fire"
shining
[aggettivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brillante

brillante

daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "shining"
to overshadow
[Verbo]

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

mettere in ombra

mettere in ombra

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to overshadow"
to spark
[Verbo]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

attivare

attivare

Ex: A single tweet from the sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to spark"
flash
[sostantivo]

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

esplosione improvvisa

esplosione improvvisa

daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "flash"
to dawn
[Verbo]

to become clear or understood

iniziare a essere capito

iniziare a essere capito

Ex: The importance of the moment dawned on her years later .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to dawn"
shady
[aggettivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "shady"
bright
[aggettivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

luminoso

luminoso

Ex: She was bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "bright"
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

allagare

allagare

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river flood nearby villages .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to flood"
bland
[aggettivo]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

blando

blando

Ex: bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "bland"
half-baked
[aggettivo]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

stupido

stupido

Ex: His reputation as half-baked thinker made people wary of his advice .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "half-baked"
food for thought
[Frase]

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

cosa stimolante

cosa stimolante

Ex:
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "food for thought"
to bite off more than somebody can chew
[Frase]

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

quello che copre molto si stringe un po

quello che copre molto si stringe un po

Ex:
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew"
hot topic
[sostantivo]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

tema caldo dell'agenda

tema caldo dell'agenda

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending became hot topic in film forums .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "hot topic"
cloud hang over somebody
[Frase]

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

situazione preoccupante

situazione preoccupante

daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "cloud [hang] over {sb}"
peak
[aggettivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

massimo, picco

massimo, picco

daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "peak"
obsessed
[aggettivo]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

ossessivamente

ossessivamente

Ex: obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "obsessed"
staggering
[aggettivo]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

splendido

splendido

Ex: staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "staggering"
to collapse
[Verbo]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to collapse"
to pull through
[Verbo]

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

rimbalzo

rimbalzo

Ex: After a prolonged illness , pulled through, surprising everyone with her strength and resilience .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to pull through"
to discharge
[Verbo]

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

congedare

congedare

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to discharge"
priority
[sostantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

priorità

priorità

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as priority over extracurricular activities .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "priority"
to shudder
[Verbo]

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

scuotere

scuotere

Ex: The unexpected sight of the ghostly figure caused everyone shudder involuntarily .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to shudder"
free fall
[sostantivo]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

caduta libera

caduta libera

Ex: free fall lasted only a few moments , but it felt much longer .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "free fall"
to stall
[Verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

interrompere

interrompere

Ex: The team ’s stalled due to a lack of communication .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to stall"
deranged
[aggettivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

squilibrato

squilibrato

Ex: After the accident , her mind was deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "deranged"
restraint kit
[sostantivo]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

attrezzature di soccorso di emergenza

attrezzature di soccorso di emergenza

Ex: The child was given a mild sedative before using restraint kit for medical procedures .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "restraint kit"
subdued
[aggettivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

misura

misura

Ex: subdued dress was her choice for the formal event , reflecting her minimalist style .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "subdued"
to reel
[Verbo]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

inciampare

inciampare

Ex: In the aftermath of the earthquake , people stumbled out of buildingsreeling from the sudden tremors .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to reel"
ordeal
[sostantivo]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

grande tormento

grande tormento

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an ordeal.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "ordeal"
closure
[sostantivo]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

chiusura

chiusura

Ex: They talked about the problem and finally closure.
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "closure"
to end on a sour note
[Frase]

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

spiacevolmente così

spiacevolmente così

daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to [end] on a sour note"
to have the foggiest idea
[Frase]

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

Ex:
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to [have] the foggiest idea"
breeze
[sostantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

brezza

brezza

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be breeze once I understood the problem .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "breeze"
whirlwind romance
[sostantivo]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

fulmine amore

fulmine amore

Ex: whirlwind romance started during a summer trip and ended just as quickly .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "whirlwind romance"
to run through treacle
[Frase]

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

guadare

guadare

Ex:
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "to [run|walk] through treacle"
emotional wreck
[sostantivo]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

distrutta psicologicamente

distrutta psicologicamente

Ex: Seeing her friends move away made her emotional wreck, feeling abandoned .
daily words
wordlist
Chiudi
Accedi
Definizione e Significato di "emotional wreck"
LanGeek
Scarica l'app LanGeek