Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 9 - 9A

the action of changing the position or location of something, typically by moving it from one place to another

spostare

a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets

alieno

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasione

regarding or affecting the entire world

globale

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

existing or occurring between planets

interplanetario

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing onto each other

collisione

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

robot

the act of moving or rising upwards

ascensione

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

Polo Nord/Sud

(of a volcano) capable of producing an extreme volcanic eruption

supervulcanico

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

eruzione

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

asteroide

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impatto

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

nucleare

a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction

olocausto

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

scatenare

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

situazione estremamente brutta

to cause an explosion

esplodere

to move with speed and intensity

sfrecciare

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

rovesciare

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

sbattere

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

devastare

a state of widespread chaos, confusion, or destruction

caos

to entirely remove something

pulire

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

cresciuto da una famiglia benestante

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Dio li fa e poi li accoppia

used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

Chi primo arriva, meglio alloggia

used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor

non c'e' fumo senza arrosto

used to suggest that not knowing certain information can be preferable to facing it, particularly when it is unpleasant or burdensome

Beata ignoranza

used to imply that being informed or aware of a potential danger or problem in advance allows one to be better prepared to deal with it

avvisato è avambracciato

used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

dicendo che conoscerai la risposta in futuro

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

ci vogliono tutti i tipi per creare un mondo

used to imply that it is better to hold onto something you already have for sure, rather than risking it for the possibility of getting more in the future

il pollo di oggi è meglio dell'oca di domani

used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

troppi cuochi rovinano il brodo

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

un cavallo che non respira non prende la strada

used to imply that it is better to address a problem or make a small repair early on, rather than waiting and allowing the problem to become more serious and difficult to fix later

Prevenire e' meglio che curare

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

il mattiniere prende la strada

used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges

volere è potere

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

l'erba è più verde dall'altra parte

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

non fare i conti con la lattaia