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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 12

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

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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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shining
[aggettivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brillante

brillante

Ex: The shining headlights of the car cut through the fog.
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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 .
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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 .
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flash
[sostantivo]

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

esplosione improvvisa

esplosione improvvisa

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to dawn
[Verbo]

to become clear or understood

iniziare a essere capito

iniziare a essere capito

Ex: The reason for his strange behavior dawned on them after they read the letter.
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shady
[aggettivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .
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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 .
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to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

allagare

allagare

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river flood nearby villages .
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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 .
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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 .
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something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

cosa stimolante

cosa stimolante

Ex: The book is filled with profound insights and philosophical ideas , making it a rich source food for thought.
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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: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously , she bit off more than she could chew.
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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 .
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a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

situazione preoccupante

situazione preoccupante

Ex: The unresolved conflict with her friend hung over her for weeks.
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peak
[aggettivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

massimo, picco

massimo, picco

Ex: The athlete achieved peak physical condition after months of rigorous training.
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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 .
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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 .
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(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 .
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to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

rimbalzo

rimbalzo

Ex: The medical team is optimistic that the patient is going to pull through after the successful surgery.
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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 .
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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 .
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to shudder
[Verbo]

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

scuotere

scuotere

Ex: The creepy sensation of spiders crawling made her shudder with disgust.
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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 .
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to stall
[Verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

interrompere

interrompere

Ex: The team ’s stalled due to a lack of communication .
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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 .
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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 .
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subdued
[aggettivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

misura

misura

Ex: A subdued dress was her choice for the formal event, reflecting her minimalist style.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

spiacevolmente così

spiacevolmente così

Ex: The dinner starts off fine but ends on a sour note with an argument over money.
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to have some understanding or knowledge of something

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

avere un'opinione su qualcosa

Ex: He does n’t know what happened at the meeting — he doeshave the foggiest idea.
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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 .
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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 .
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to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

guadare

guadare

Ex: When the internet connection failed , it felt like trying run through treacle.
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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 .
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