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Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 11

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 11 del libro di corso Headway Upper Intermediate, come "intontito", "incoerenza", "tedioso", ecc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

tutto o niente

tutto o niente

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .
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to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

aspetta e vedi

aspetta e vedi

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
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far and wide
[avverbio]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

ovunque

ovunque

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .Hanno studiato **in lungo e in largo** per raccogliere informazioni per il progetto.
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(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

dare e avere, dare e prendere

dare e avere, dare e prendere

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .
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the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

se o ma

se o ma

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!
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in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

una volta per tutte

una volta per tutte

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
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hit-and-miss
[aggettivo]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

instabile

instabile

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .I loro tentativi di risolvere il problema sono stati **altalenanti**, senza una soluzione chiara ancora.
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used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

breve e dolce

breve e dolce

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .
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a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

fare dettagliati su qualcosa

fare dettagliati su qualcosa

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
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by and large
[avverbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

in generale

in generale

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**Nel complesso**, l'evento è stato ben organizzato e ha visto la partecipazione di un gruppo diversificato di partecipanti.
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to tense
[Verbo]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

aver tensione

aver tensione

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groggy
[aggettivo]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

intontito

intontito

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .Il rumore forte l'ha svegliata da un sonno **groggy**, lasciandola momentaneamente confusa.
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inconsistency
[sostantivo]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

incoerenza

incoerenza

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .C'era una **inconsistenza** evidente nel modo in cui le regole sono state applicate durante la competizione.
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to slip
[Verbo]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

scivolare

scivolare

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .Gli studenti birichini hanno tentato di **sgattaiolare** fuori dall'aula senza che l'insegnante se ne accorgesse.
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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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mind-boggling
[aggettivo]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

da capogiro

da capogiro

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Si è trovata di fronte a una gamma **sconcertante** di opzioni nella scelta del suo percorso di carriera.
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to munch
[Verbo]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

sgranocchiare

sgranocchiare

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Durante la riunione, ha discretamente **masticato** il suo percorso attraverso un sacchetto di mandorle.
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random
[aggettivo]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

casuale

casuale

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .Il vincitore del concorso è stato selezionato attraverso un'estrazione **casuale** di nomi.
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the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

scenario peggiore

scenario peggiore

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Se la tempesta colpisce più duramente del previsto, lo **scenario peggiore** sarebbe un'alluvione diffusa.
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recurring
[aggettivo]

happening or appearing repeatedly

ricorrente

ricorrente

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.Il team si è riunito per il loro check-in **settimanale** ricorrente per discutere i progressi del progetto.
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painstakingly
[avverbio]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

faticosamente

faticosamente

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .Il modello è stato **meticolosamente** assemblato in diverse settimane.
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tedious
[aggettivo]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tedioso

tedioso

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Ordinare il disordine in soffitta si è rivelato un'impresa **tediosa** e che richiede tempo.
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stroke
[sostantivo]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

colpo

colpo

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bizarre
[aggettivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizzarro

bizzarro

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .La sua **bizzarra** collezione di attrezzature mediche vintage, esposta in bella vista nel soggiorno, metteva a disagio gli ospiti.
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vividly
[avverbio]

in a clear and detailed manner

vividamente

vividamente

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Poteva ricordare **vividamente** il suono delle onde che si infrangevano sulla riva.
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to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

lottare, sforzarsi

lottare, sforzarsi

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .In questo momento, gli alpinisti **lottano** per raggiungere la vetta.
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contest
[sostantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concorso

concorso

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .Il **concorso** di scacchi tra i due grandi maestri è durato per ore.
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vision
[sostantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visione

visione

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monstrous
[aggettivo]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

mostruoso

mostruoso

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .L'ombra **mostruosa** proiettata dall'imponente montagna oscurava il paesaggio sottostante.
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melody
[sostantivo]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodia

melodia

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .Il pianista jazz ha improvvisato una nuova **melodia**, mostrando le sue abilità di improvvisazione durante l'esibizione.
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ready-made
[aggettivo]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

utile

utile

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Ha scelto un abito **pronto** per l'evento, non volendo spendere troppo tempo a fare shopping.
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round
[sostantivo]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

rotondo

rotondo

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a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

alti e bassi

alti e bassi

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .
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eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

prima o poi

prima o poi

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

vantaggio e svantaggio

vantaggio e svantaggio

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .
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on irregular but not rare occasions

ogni tanto

ogni tanto

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .
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annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

stanco

stanco

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .
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used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

più o meno

più o meno

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .
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involving risk and uncertainty

tocca e vai

tocca e vai

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

pace e tranquillità

pace e tranquillità

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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not damaged or injured in any way

sano e salvo

sano e salvo

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.
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with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

lentamente ma inesorabilmente

lentamente ma inesorabilmente

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .
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no matter what happens

qualunque sia il vento

qualunque sia il vento

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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