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Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 10

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 10 del libro di testo Headway Upper Intermediate, come "manuale", "lingua tagliente", "estorsione", ecc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
[sostantivo]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafora

metafora

Ex: Her speech was filled with metaphors that moved the audience .
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idiom
[sostantivo]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idioma

idioma

Ex: The comedianidiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
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intelligence
[sostantivo]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

Intelligenza

Intelligenza

Ex: He admired intelligence and creativity during the debate .
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emotion
[sostantivo]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emozione

emozione

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range emotions in the audience .
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manual
[aggettivo]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manuale

manuale

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.
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skill
[sostantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

abilità

abilità

Ex: The athleteskill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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to give a person help or assistance in doing something

aiutare

aiutare

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
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to head
[Verbo]

to move toward a particular direction

dirigersi

dirigersi

Ex: Right now , the students are heading to the library to study .
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big-headed
[aggettivo]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

arrogante

arrogante

Ex: The interviewee came across big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .
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to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

stringere la mano

stringere la mano

Ex: She hesitated , then decided shake hands with the person she had been arguing with .
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to naturally excel at doing something

essere un talento in un campo

essere un talento in un campo

Ex: My has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors .
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to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

avere la mano piena

avere la mano piena

Ex: After the promotion, she had her hands full with more duties than ever before.
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a generous and kind personality

cuore d'oro

cuore d'oro

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
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heart-to-heart
[aggettivo]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cuore a cuore

cuore a cuore

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.
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(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

facendogli pensare a se stesso come a qualcosa

facendogli pensare a se stesso come a qualcosa

Ex: The praise and admiration from others went to his head, and he started believing he was infallible.
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in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

essere allo stremo

essere allo stremo

Ex: They have on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet .
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sharp tongue
[sostantivo]

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

lingua affilata, lingua pungente

lingua affilata, lingua pungente

Ex: She earned a reputation for sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .
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to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

stabilire

stabilire

Ex: She ’s getting used to the new software at her job .
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kind
[aggettivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

gentile

gentile

Ex: The teacher kind enough to give us an extension on the project .
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generous
[aggettivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for generous offer to pay for the repairs .
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to accept
[Verbo]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

accettare

accettare

Ex: accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .
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to joke
[Verbo]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

scherzare

scherzare

Ex: The joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .
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to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

di fronte alla verità

di fronte alla verità

Ex: We can’t avoid this issue any longer; we need to face the facts about our finances.
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

acquisire competenze, aver imparato

acquisire competenze, aver imparato

Ex: It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I'm much more confident.
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to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

avere un atteggiamento allegro di fronte a una situazione difficile

avere un atteggiamento allegro di fronte a una situazione difficile

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
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to trade
[Verbo]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

scambiare, commerciare

scambiare, commerciare

Ex: traded his large SUV for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car .
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to carve
[Verbo]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

essere scolpito

essere scolpito

Ex: The carved a marble statue that showcased the human form .
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to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tendere, essere propenso a

tendere, essere propenso a

Ex: In colder climates , tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
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to raid
[Verbo]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

incursione

incursione

Ex: He was arrested after trying raid the vault at the casino .
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to worship
[Verbo]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorare

adorare

Ex: The worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .
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to extort
[Verbo]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

estorcere

estorcere

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.
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to settle
[Verbo]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

stabilire

stabilire

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.
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to mount
[Verbo]

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

montare

montare

Ex: The police officer mounted the patrol horse , patrolling the city streets during a local event .
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to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

esplorare

esplorare

Ex: Last summer , explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .
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Viking
[sostantivo]

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Viking

Viking

Ex: The Vikings are famous for their influence on European history, including the founding of several cities.
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used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

non avere un cuore

non avere un cuore

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
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