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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
[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 .Il soldato esitò ad aprire il fuoco, sperando di **risparmiare** i civili innocenti coinvolti nel fuoco incrociato.
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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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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 .Come **consulente** sanitario, il suo ruolo comportava l'offerta di consulenza specializzata a ospedali e istituzioni mediche per migliorare l'assistenza ai pazienti e ottimizzare i flussi di lavoro operativi.
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(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 .
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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
[Verbo]

to progress in a particular way

andare

andare

Ex: How did your presentation go?Come è **andata** la tua presentazione?
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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
[sostantivo]

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

massa

massa

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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
[aggettivo]

forced to move or act in a particular way by circumstances beyond one's control

costretto a muoversi

costretto a muoversi

Ex: The team was driven by a commitment to excellence and teamwork.Il team era **guidato** da un impegno per l'eccellenza e il lavoro di squadra.
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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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a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

momento lampadina

momento lampadina

Ex: She smiled , recognizing light bulb moment that would change everything .
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storage
[sostantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

archiviazione

archiviazione

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .L'azienda ha investito in più **spazio di archiviazione** per ospitare il proprio inventario in crescita.
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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 .La comprensione dello studente di concetti complessi è **progressata** mentre approfondiva i suoi studi accademici.
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import
[sostantivo]

goods, products, or services that are brought into a country from another country for the purpose of trade

importazione

importazione

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to become less in amount, size, or degree

diminuire, ridurre

diminuire, ridurre

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum has decreased this month .Il numero di visitatori del museo è **diminuito** questo mese.
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export
[sostantivo]

a product or service that is produced in one country and then sold to another country for use or resale

esportazione

esportazione

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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 .Lo storico ha **registrato** le storie orali della comunità locale.
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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
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produrre

produrre

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .La nostra azienda **produce** principalmente beni per l'esportazione.
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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 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 .I sistemi di **trasporto** pubblico nelle aree metropolitane sono essenziali per **trasportare** un gran numero di pendolari.
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to insult
[Verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultare

insultare

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .Le battute del comico hanno superato il limite e hanno iniziato a **insultare** certi gruppi, causando disagio nel pubblico.
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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 .L'accusato ha **protestato** contro le accuse a suo carico, mantenendo la sua innocenza.
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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 .Ha dovuto **rifiutare** l'invito a causa di un precedente impegno.
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to present
[Verbo]

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

presentare, mostrare

presentare, mostrare

Ex: She presented the evidence to the jury , hoping for a favorable verdict .Lei ha **presentato** le prove alla giuria, sperando in un verdetto favorevole.
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minute
[aggettivo]

very small

minuscolo

minuscolo

Ex: Despite its minute size, the rare gem was worth a small fortune.Nonostante le sue dimensioni **minute**, la rara gemma valeva una piccola fortuna.
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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 .I residenti locali hanno **obiettato** che la nuova fabbrica avrebbe causato un inquinamento significativo nella zona.
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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
[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 .Il **contratto** con il cliente include le scadenze per il completamento delle tappe del progetto.
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no longer useful or fashionable

obsoleto

obsoleto

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
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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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small
[aggettivo]

below average in physical size

piccolo

piccolo

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .La **piccola** casetta era comodamente adagiata nella radura della foresta.
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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
[aggettivo]

content with a result or outcome

soddisfatto

soddisfatto

Ex: They were satisfied with their meal at the restaurant , praising the delicious flavors .Erano **soddisfatti** del loro pasto al ristorante, elogiando i sapori deliziosi.
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bag
[sostantivo]

a large amount or plenty of something

mucchio, quantità

mucchio, quantità

Ex: We ’ve got bags of food left after the party .Abbiamo **sacchi** di cibo avanzati dopo la festa.
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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
[sostantivo]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

mucchio

mucchio

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Mentre l'evento terminava, c'era una **pila** di cibo avanzato che doveva essere donato.
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umpteen
[aggettivo]

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

mille

mille

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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
[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 .La **massa** dei lavoratori si è radunata davanti all'edificio per protestare.
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heap
[sostantivo]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

mucchio

mucchio

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .C'era un **mucchio** di piatti sporchi nel lavandino dopo la festa.
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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: The delivery driver carried a load of packages to the door .Il corriere trasportava un **carico** di pacchi alla porta.
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to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

rimproverare

rimproverare

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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