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Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 6

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 6 del libro di corso Headway Upper Intermediate, come "spare", "consultant", "diversify", ecc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to spare
to spare
[Verbo]

to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something

risparmiare

risparmiare

Ex: The soldier hesitated to open fire, hoping to spare the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. 
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business
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. 
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consultant
consultant
[sostantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consulente

consulente

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows. 
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to diversify

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

diversificare

diversificare

Ex: The automotive manufacturer intends to diversify into electric vehicles. 

Il produttore automobilistico intende diversificarsi nei veicoli elettrici.

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bust
bust
[aggettivo]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

busto

busto

Ex: After the scandal, the company was nearly bust, with no way to recover. 

Dopo lo scandalo, l'azienda era quasi fallita, senza modo di riprendersi.

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to go
to go
[Verbo]

to progress in a particular way

andare

andare

Ex: I'm curious about how the company's rebranding will go in the competitive market. 
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quadruped
quadruped
[aggettivo]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

quadrupede, a quattro zampe

quadrupede, a quattro zampe

Ex: The quadruped animals moved gracefully through the grass. 

Gli animali quadrupedi si muovevano con grazia nell'erba.

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bulk
bulk
[sostantivo]

the largest or main part of something

massa

massa

Ex: Most of the rain fell during the bulk of the afternoon. 
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goods
goods
[sostantivo]

items made or produced for sale

merce

merce

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity, hoping to help those in need. 

Ha deciso di donare i suoi beni leggermente usati in beneficenza, sperando di aiutare i bisognosi.

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driven
driven
[aggettivo]

caused, guided, or influenced by a particular force, factor, or condition

guidato, spinto

guidato, spinto

Ex: The debate was ideology-driven, reflecting deep political divisions. 

Il dibattito era guidato dall'ideologia, riflettendo profonde divisioni politiche.

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to boycott
to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicottare

boicottare

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies. 

La scuola ha boicottato l'esame a causa di politiche di valutazione ingiuste.

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light bulb moment

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

illuminazione improvvisa, colpo di genio

illuminazione improvvisa, colpo di genio

Ex: It was a light bulb moment when he connected the two clues. 

È stata un'illuminazione improvvisa quando ha collegato i due indizi.

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storage
storage
[sostantivo]

space or a place used for keeping things until they are needed

archiviazione

archiviazione

Ex: The kitchen was redesigned to provide more storage. 
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to progress

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

progredire

progredire

Ex: The student's understanding of complex concepts progressed as they delved deeper into their academic studies. 
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import
import
[sostantivo]

commodities or services purchased from another country

importazione

importazione

Ex: Imports of electronics surged last quarter. 
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to decrease

to become smaller or less in amount, number, size, or intensity

diminuire,  calare

diminuire, calare

Ex: As the temperature decreased, the lake began to freeze. 
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export
export
[sostantivo]

commodities, goods, or services sold and sent to another country

esportazione

esportazione

Ex: Companies track export figures to forecast revenue. 
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to record
to record
[Verbo]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

registrare, documentare

registrare, documentare

Ex: The historian recorded the oral histories of the local community. 
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refund
refund
[sostantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

rimborso

rimborso

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled. 

Ha richiesto un rimborso per i biglietti del concerto poiché l'evento è stato cancellato.

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to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produrre

produrre

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export. 
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permit
permit
[sostantivo]

an official document that allows someone to do something

permesso

permesso

Ex: A fishing permit allows individuals to legally catch fish in designated areas during specific times of the year. 
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to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportare

transportare

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultare

insultare

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to protest
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestare

protestare

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him, maintaining his innocence. 
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verbo]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

rifiutare

rifiutare

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment. 
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to present
to present
[Verbo]

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

presentare, mostrare

presentare, mostrare

Ex: At the security checkpoint, he presented his passport to the officer. 
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minute
minute
[aggettivo]

very small

minuscolo

minuscolo

Ex: Despite its minute size, the rare gem was worth a small fortune. 
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to object
to object
[Verbo]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

obiettare

obiettare

Ex: Local residents objected that the new factory would cause significant pollution in the area. 
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invalid
invalid
[aggettivo]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

non valido

non valido

Ex: The professor pointed out that the student's theory was invalid due to a lack of scientific proof. 

Il professore ha sottolineato che la teoria dello studente era invalida a causa della mancanza di prove scientifiche.

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contract
contract
[sostantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrarre

contrarre

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones. 
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out of date

no longer useful or fashionable

superato, non più attuale

superato, non più attuale

Ex: The guidebook is out of date, so check the opening hours online. 

La guida è superata, quindi controlla online gli orari di apertura.

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rubbish
rubbish
[sostantivo]

unwanted material or things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed

spazzatura

spazzatura

Ex: The beach was covered with plastic rubbish after the storm. 
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small
small
[aggettivo]

below average in physical size

piccolo

piccolo

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing. 
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written agreement
written agreement
[sostantivo]

a document that specifies the terms and conditions agreed upon by two or more parties in a contractual relationship

accordo scritto

accordo scritto

Ex: A written agreement is essential when entering into any business deal. 

Un accordo scritto è essenziale quando si entra in qualsiasi affare commerciale.

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satisfied
satisfied
[aggettivo]

content with a result or outcome

soddisfatto

soddisfatto

Ex: He felt satisfied with his purchase after finding the perfect birthday gift for his sister. 

Si sentì soddisfatto del suo acquisto dopo aver trovato il regalo di compleanno perfetto per sua sorella.

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bag
bag
[sostantivo]

a large amount or plenty of something

mucchio, quantità

mucchio, quantità

Ex: We've got bags of food left after the party. 
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zillion
zillion
[sostantivo]

an extremely large, but unspecified number or quantity, often used as an exaggeration to emphasize the vastness of something

zillion

zillion

Ex: I’ve been to zillions of places, but this one is my favorite. 

Sono stato in milioni di posti, ma questo è il mio preferito.

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pile
pile
[sostantivo]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

mucchio

mucchio

Ex: She still has a pile of work waiting on her desk. 
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umpteen
umpteen
[aggettivo]

referring to an indefinitely large number of things or a large but unspecified number

mille

mille

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horde
horde
[sostantivo]

an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

affollato

affollato

Ex: A horde of children dashed toward the ice cream truck. 

Una orda di bambini si è precipitata verso il camion dei gelati.

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mass
mass
[sostantivo]

a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

massa

massa

Ex: The mass of workers gathered in front of the building to protest. 
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heap
heap
[sostantivo]

a large untidy pile of things lying one on top of another

mucchio

mucchio

Ex: A steaming heap of compost stood at the end of the garden. 
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load
load
[sostantivo]

an amount that can be carried at one time or can fill up a truck, container, and etc.

carico, caricamento

carico, caricamento

Ex: She packed a load of clothes for the trip. 
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to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

rimproverare duramente, criticare duramente il comportamento di qualcuno

rimproverare duramente, criticare duramente il comportamento di qualcuno

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone. 

Non posso credere che mi abbia rimproverato di fronte a tutti.

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