Il libro Solutions - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 2 - 2E

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - 2E nel libro di corso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, come "scopo", "in gioco", "sotto pressione", ecc.

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age

[sostantivo]

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

età

Ex: They have a significant age gap but are happily married .Hanno un divario d'**età** significativo ma sono felicemente sposati.

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common

[aggettivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

comune

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .La sua risposta era così **comune** che non spiccava nella conversazione.

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course

[sostantivo]

a series of interconnected events or actions, typically leading towards a particular goal or outcome

corso

Ex: His career took an unexpected course after he switched industries .La sua carriera ha preso una **svolta** inaspettata dopo aver cambiato settore.

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fact

[sostantivo]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

fatto

Ex: The detective gathered facts and clues to solve the mystery.Il detective ha raccolto **fatti** e indizi per risolvere il mistero.

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first

[aggettivo]

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

primo

Ex: She is the first runner to cross the finish line.Lei è la **prima** corridore a tagliare il traguardo.

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purpose

[sostantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

scopo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .Trovare il proprio **scopo** nella vita spesso implica introspezione e comprensione delle proprie passioni e valori.

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terrible

[aggettivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terribile

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .

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at all

[avverbio]

to the smallest amount or degree

di niente

Ex: I do n't like him at all.Non mi piace **affatto**.

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at last

[avverbio]

in the end or after a lot of waiting

ultimo

Ex: They were apart for months , but at last, they were reunited .Erano separati da mesi, ma **finalmente** si sono riuniti.

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at fault

[aggettivo]

having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm

in colpa

Ex: She was at fault when the project went over budget due to her poor planning .Era **in colpa** quando il progetto ha superato il budget a causa della sua scarsa pianificazione.

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at once

[avverbio]

immediately or without delay

contemporaneamente

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.Il sistema ha rilevato l'errore e lo ha corretto **immediatamente**.

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at stake

[avverbio]

used to refer to something that is in danger of being lost or negatively impacted

in gioco

Ex: The safety of the workers is at stake due to the hazardous conditions .La sicurezza dei lavoratori è **a rischio** a causa delle condizioni pericolose.

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for the time being

[avverbio]

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

per il momento

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .L'attuale accordo è accettabile **per il momento**, ma avremo bisogno di un piano a lungo termine.

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for good

[Frase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

per sempre

Ex: The new legislation aims to protect the for good.

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for one thing

[avverbio]

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

per prima cosa

Ex: I don't think we should go on this trip.Non penso che dovremmo fare questo viaggio. **Per prima cosa**, al momento non possiamo permettercelo.

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in control

[aggettivo]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

padrone di

Ex: She stayed in control of her emotions during the stressful situation .È rimasta **in controllo** delle sue emozioni durante la situazione stressante.

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in the wrong

[Frase]

deserving blame for a mistake, argument, accident, etc.

nel torto

Ex: In this case, they are clearly in the wrong for not following the rules.

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in any case

[avverbio]

used to indicate that something is true regardless of other factors or circumstances

in ogni caso

Ex: He may be late , but in any case, we ’ll begin without him .Potrebbe essere in ritardo, ma **in ogni caso**, inizieremo senza di lui.

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on the one hand

[avverbio]

used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement

da un lato

Ex: On the one hand, traveling abroad exposes you to new cultures and experiences , but on the other hand , it can be expensive and logistically challenging .**Da un lato**, viaggiare all'estero ti espone a nuove culture ed esperienze, ma dall'altro lato, può essere costoso e logisticamente impegnativo.

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on second thoughts

[Frase]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something

ripensandoci bene

Ex: On second thoughts, I've decided to decline the invitation to the party as I have other commitments that day.

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on the whole

[avverbio]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

nel complesso

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**Nel complesso**, il feedback dei clienti è stato positivo, con solo alcune piccole lamentele.

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by mistake

[Frase]

without any intention and completely by accident

per errore

Ex: She called the wrong by mistake.

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by accident

[avverbio]

without any intention or planning

per caso

Ex: The artist discovered a new technique by accident while experimenting with colors .L'artista ha scoperto una nuova tecnica **per caso** mentre sperimentava con i colori.

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for now

[Frase]

for the present time, but possibly subject to change in the future

per ora

Ex: I ’m staying in this for now, but I might look for another one tomorrow .

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if in doubt

[Frase]

‌used to offer advice or instructions to someone who is incapable of making decisions

in caso di dubbio

Ex: Before finalizing your reportif in doubt, ask a colleague to review it .

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under arrest

[Frase]

used to describe a situation in which a person is being held by law enforcement due to suspicion or evidence of their involvement in a crime

in arresto

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under control

[Frase]

used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way

sotto controllo

Ex: His temper is under control, but today it got the best of him .

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under the impression

[Frase]

used to express the state or situation of believing that something is true or the case

sotto l'impressione

Ex: She had been working under the impression that she would be promoted .

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under pressure

[Frase]

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

sotto pressione

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.

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of interest

[Frase]

used to reefer to something that attracts attention or causes concern, due to being relevant or important to a particular person or group

di interesse

Ex: The conference will cover issues that of interest to business leaders .

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in the end

[avverbio]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

alla fine

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .All'inizio aveva dei dubbi, ma **alla fine**, si è fidato del suo istinto.

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time

[sostantivo]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tempo

Ex: We had a great time at the party .Ci siamo divertiti molto alla festa, abbiamo avuto un bel **tempo**.

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in time

[avverbio]

after a period of time

nel tempo

Ex: He was confused at first , but he understood the concept in time.All'inizio era confuso, ma ha capito il concetto **in tempo**.

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