Il libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unità 7 - Parte 1

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

usare

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone

a camera that captures an image as digital data that can be kept and viewed on a computer

fotocamera digitale

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Internet

a hand-held electronic device that is used for reading e-books and other documents in digital format

e-lettore

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

tablet

an electronic device that stores and processes data

computer

to play audio or video material from the Internet without needing to download the whole file on one's device

ascoltare

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

robot

a movie that uses special techniques and technologies to create the illusion of depth in the images, making them look more lifelike and realistic than traditional flat, two-dimensional movies

3D, film in tre dimensioni

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

stampante

a vehicle that can operate without a human driver

auto senza conducente, veicolo autonomo

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

GPS

scientific knowledge put into practice in a particular area, especially in industry

tecnologia

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

drone

on many occasions

spesso

on some occasions but not always

qualche volte

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

quasi mai

not at any point in time

mai

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

social media

a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

assegnazione, compito

the act putting something into use

uso, utilizzo

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

inviare

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

guardare

to reach for something and hold it

prendere

a small, thin piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding together sheets of paper

fermaglio, graffetta

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

webcam

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

matita

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

invisibile

a thin magnetic material on which a piece of music is recorded

cassetta

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

vecchio

to connect something to an electrical port

inserire la spina

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

gadget

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

dispositivo

to have a strong interest or attraction towards a particular person or thing

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

unità flash

an event that causes a computer, system, or application to stop working or become inoperative, often resulting in the loss of unsaved data

guasto, crash

a sound that is heard when something moves quickly through the air

sibilo, fischio

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

editare, curare

the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

furto di identità

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

volo

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisione