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Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 2

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

cercare di fare qualcosa così come si è capaci di fare

cercare di fare qualcosa così come si è capaci di fare

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .
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to stop using or having something

abolire

abolire

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Come parte delle misure di riduzione dei costi, l'azienda ha scelto di **eliminare** alcuni servizi non essenziali.
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to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

fare un'impressione

fare un'impressione

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.
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arrangement
[sostantivo]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

accordo

accordo

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .L'**accordo** per la cerimonia nuziale era molto dettagliato.
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profit
[sostantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

profitto, beneficio

profitto, beneficio

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Senza un'attenta pianificazione del budget, è difficile ottenere un **profitto** costante.
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loss
[sostantivo]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

perdita

perdita

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .La **perdita** di biodiversità nella regione ha avuto effetti dannosi sull'ecosistema.
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research
[sostantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

ricerca

ricerca

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **ricerca** del team sul comportamento dei consumatori ha guidato la loro strategia di marketing per il nuovo prodotto.
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doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

fare la mossa

fare la mossa

Ex: The company is waiting for the right time to make its move into the international market.
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to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

fare un favore a qualcuno

fare un favore a qualcuno

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
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to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

fare uno sforzo

fare uno sforzo

Ex: We need make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint .
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business
[sostantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

commercio

commercio

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Ha avviato un **attività** di paesaggistica dopo essersi laureato all'università.
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to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

fare la differenza

fare la differenza

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
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decision
[sostantivo]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

decisione

decisione

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **decisione** di investire in fonti di energia rinnovabile riflette l'impegno dell'azienda per la sostenibilità.
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suggestion
[sostantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

proposta

proposta

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Apprezzo il tuo **suggerimento** di provare la meditazione come tecnica per alleviare lo stress.
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degree
[sostantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

grado

grado

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Per entrare nel campo medico, devi prima ottenere una **laurea** in medicina.
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clear
[aggettivo]

easy to understand

chiaro

chiaro

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Le regole del gioco erano **chiare**, rendendo facile per i nuovi arrivati unirsi.
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to make up
[Verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

comporre

comporre

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .Il bambino ha **inventato** una storia sul suo amico immaginario.
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to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

recuperare

recuperare

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .Fare delle scuse sincere può aiutare a **rimediare** alle parole offensive dette durante la discussione.
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to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

portare via

portare via

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .Ha cercato di **svignarsela** con i documenti ma è stato beccato alla porta.
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used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

fare a meno

fare a meno

Ex: The party could do without any more unexpected guests; we're already at full capacity.
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used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

fronteggiare

fronteggiare

Ex: The garden could do with a bit of rain; the plants are looking a bit dry.
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to do up
[Verbo]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

alzati

alzati

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .L'attore ha rapidamente dovuto **allacciare** i gemelli sulla sua camicia prima di salire sul palco.
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rubbish
[sostantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

spazzatura

spazzatura

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .Il consiglio ha implementato nuovi bidoni per i **rifiuti** per incoraggiare il corretto smaltimento dei rifiuti nella comunità.
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litter
[sostantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

lettiera

lettiera

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La città lo ha multato per aver gettato **rifiuti** dal finestrino della sua auto.
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to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

intasare

intasare

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Uno sciame di insetti ha **ostruito** il filtro dell'aria del sistema HVAC, influenzando la qualità dell'aria nell'edificio.
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to swamp
[Verbo]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

sommersi

sommersi

Ex: The river has swamped several villages this week .Il fiume ha **allagato** diversi villaggi questa settimana.
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garbage
[sostantivo]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

immondizia

immondizia

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .Ai bambini è stato detto di non lasciare la loro **spazzatura** sulla spiaggia.
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debris
[sostantivo]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

residui

residui

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .I vigili del fuoco hanno spostato con attenzione i **detriti** per evitare ulteriori crolli.
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to swirl
[Verbo]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

turbinare

turbinare

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .La sabbia ha **vorticato** in motivi intricati sotto l'influenza dei venti del deserto.
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to gobble
[Verbo]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

ingoiare

ingoiare

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .Di fretta, ha dovuto **ingoiare** il pranzo prima della riunione.
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food chain
[sostantivo]

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

catena alimentare

catena alimentare

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grain
[sostantivo]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

grano

grano

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that every grain of wood stood out .La scultura era scolpita con tale dettaglio che ogni **granello** di legno risaltava.
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to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imporre

imporre

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .I genitori dovrebbero guidare e sostenere piuttosto che **imporre** le loro scelte di carriera ai figli.
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infinite
[aggettivo]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infinito

infinito

Ex: His infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .La sua **bontà infinita** verso tutti coloro che incontrava lo rendeva amato da tutti.
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single-use
[aggettivo]

made to be used once and then thrown away

monouso

monouso

Ex: They banned single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .Hanno vietato i sacchetti **monouso** per ridurre i rifiuti di plastica.
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throwaway
[aggettivo]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

getta

getta

Ex: He collected throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .Ha raccolto lattine **usa e getta** per riciclarle in cambio di denaro.
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well
[interiezione]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

allora

allora

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you know
[interiezione]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

sai

sai

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.Non è la persona più facile con cui lavorare, **sai**.
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like
[interiezione]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

tipo

tipo

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she just , like, walked away without saying anything !Non riuscivo a crederci—lei ha semplicemente, **tipo**, se n’è andata senza dire niente!
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I mean
[interiezione]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Voglio dire

Voglio dire

Ex: I mean , how could anyone resist an offer like that ?**Voglio dire**, come potrebbe qualcuno resistere a un'offerta del genere?
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you see
[interiezione]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

vedi

vedi

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .**Vedi**, il motivo per cui ci trasferiamo è per essere più vicini alla famiglia.
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kind of
[Frase]

in some ways or to some degree

in un certo senso

in un certo senso

Ex: Ikind of tired , so I might skip the evening workout today .
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sort of
[avverbio]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

un po

un po

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.La prestazione della squadra è stata **in un certo senso** impressionante, considerando le circostanze difficili.
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anyway
[avverbio]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

comunque

comunque

Ex: Anyway, I ’ll call you later with more updates .**Comunque**, ti chiamerò più tardi con ulteriori aggiornamenti.
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so
[Congiunzione]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

così, quindi

così, quindi

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .Ho dimenticato il suo compleanno, **quindi** era arrabbiata con me.
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turquoise
[sostantivo]

a bright bluish-green color

turchese

turchese

Ex: His shirt was a vibrant turquoise, perfect for the summer party .La sua camicia era di un vivace **turchese**, perfetta per la festa estiva.
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