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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 7 - Parte 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "generate", "famine", "decompose", etc.

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to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

sprecare

sprecare

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .L'azienda è stata criticata per la sua tendenza a **sprecare** risorse senza considerare gli impatti ambientali.
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to cause or give rise to something

generare, produrre

generare, produrre

Ex: The marketing team generates leads through various online channels .Il team di marketing **genera** lead attraverso vari canali online.
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average
[aggettivo]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

medio

medio

Ex: The average number of hours worked per week was 40 .Il numero **medio** di ore lavorate a settimana era 40.
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to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produrre

produrre

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .La nostra azienda **produce** principalmente beni per l'esportazione.
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plastic
[sostantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastica

plastica

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.Il dentista ha realizzato una corona temporanea in **plastica** dentale.
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bottle
[sostantivo]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

bottiglia

bottiglia

Ex: We bought a bottle of sparkling water for the picnic .Abbiamo comprato una **bottiglia** di acqua frizzante per il picnic.
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to break down into simpler parts or substances

decomporsi, disintegrarsi

decomporsi, disintegrarsi

Ex: In the garden , the organic matter will decompose and improve the soil .Nel giardino, la materia organica si **decompone** e migliora il terreno.
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to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

buttare via

buttare via

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.**Butterò via** i file inutili per sgomberare l'ufficio.
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to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

finire, andare a finire

finire, andare a finire

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Se continuiamo a litigare, **finiremo per** rovinare la nostra amicizia.
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to supply
[Verbo]

to provide something needed or wanted

fornitura

fornitura

Ex: The government promises to supply aid to regions affected by the natural disaster .Il governo promette di **fornire** aiuto alle regioni colpite dal disastro naturale.
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to feed
[Verbo]

to give food to a person or an animal

nutrire, dare da mangiare

nutrire, dare da mangiare

Ex: They fed the chickens before going to school yesterday .Hanno **nutrito** i polli prima di andare a scuola ieri.
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to vote
[Verbo]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votare

votare

Ex: He voted for the first time after turning eighteen .Ha **votato** per la prima volta dopo aver compiuto diciotto anni.
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council
[sostantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

consiglio

consiglio

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .Il **consiglio** ha proposto nuove normative ambientali.
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contaminated
[aggettivo]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminato

contaminato

Ex: The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed.I pesci nel fiume erano **contaminati** con mercurio, rappresentando un rischio per la salute umana se consumati.
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toxic
[aggettivo]

consisting of poisonous substances

tossico

tossico

Ex: Proper disposal of electronic waste is crucial to prevent toxic materials from leaching into the environment and contaminating soil and water sources .Lo smaltimento corretto dei rifiuti elettronici è cruciale per prevenire che materiali **tossici** si disperdano nell'ambiente e contaminino il suolo e le fonti d'acqua.
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chemical
[aggettivo]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chimico

chimico

Ex: The study of chemical kinetics examines the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that influence them.Lo studio della cinetica **chimica** esamina le velocità delle reazioni **chimiche** e i fattori che le influenzano.
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lack
[sostantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

mancanza

mancanza

Ex: The community faced a severe lack of healthcare resources .La comunità ha affrontato una grave **mancanza** di risorse sanitarie.
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maintenance
[sostantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

manutenzione

manutenzione

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator .La squadra di **manutenzione** ha riparato l'ascensore rotto.
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to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

spostare

spostare

Ex: The wildfire raging through the forest threatened to displace residents in nearby towns .L'incendio che infuriava nella foresta minacciava di **sfollare** i residenti delle città vicine.
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rental
[sostantivo]

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

noleggio

noleggio

Ex: Vacation rentals are often more affordable than hotels .Gli affitti per le vacanze sono spesso più convenienti degli alberghi.
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due to
[Preposizione]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

a causa di

a causa di

Ex: The cancellation of classes was due to a teacher strike .La cancellazione delle lezioni è stata **dovuta a** uno sciopero degli insegnanti.
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as a result
[avverbio]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

in conseguenza

in conseguenza

Ex: As a result, they were forced to downsize their operations .**Di conseguenza**, sono stati costretti a ridimensionare le loro operazioni.
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because of
[Preposizione]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

a causa di

a causa di

Ex: She loves him because of his kindness .Lei lo ama **a causa della** sua gentilezza.
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through
[Preposizione]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

attraverso

attraverso

Ex: He reached through the bars to grab the keys .Ha raggiunto **attraverso** le sbarre per afferrare le chiavi.
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global
[aggettivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

globale

globale

Ex: The internet enables global communication and access to information across continents .Internet consente una comunicazione **globale** e l'accesso alle informazioni attraverso i continenti.
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unemployment
[sostantivo]

the state of being without a job

disoccupazione

disoccupazione

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Molte persone hanno affrontato un **disoccupazione** di lunga durata durante la crisi finanziaria globale.
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famine
[sostantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

carestia

carestia

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **carestia** ha causato grandi sofferenze tra la popolazione.
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global warming
[sostantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

riscaldamento globale

riscaldamento globale

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .Il **riscaldamento globale** minaccia gli ecosistemi e la fauna selvatica.
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government
[sostantivo]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

governo

governo

Ex: In a democratic system , the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections .In un sistema democratico, il **governo** è scelto dal popolo attraverso elezioni libere ed eque.
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corruption
[sostantivo]

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corruzione

corruzione

Ex: He was accused of corruption after accepting kickbacks from contractors in exchange for favorable deals .È stato accusato di **corruzione** dopo aver accettato tangenti dagli appaltatori in cambio di accordi favorevoli.
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infectious disease
[sostantivo]

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

malattia infettiva, malattia contagiosa

malattia infettiva, malattia contagiosa

Ex: The government launched a campaign to raise awareness about infectious diseases.Il governo ha lanciato una campagna per sensibilizzare sulle **malattie infettive**.
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violence
[sostantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violenza

violenza

Ex: The city has seen a rise in violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .La città ha visto un aumento della **violenza** negli ultimi mesi, portando a una maggiore presenza della polizia.
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political
[aggettivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politico

politico

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .I media svolgono un ruolo cruciale nell'informare il pubblico sugli sviluppi **politici** e nel rendere responsabili i funzionari eletti.
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unrest
[sostantivo]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

agitazione

agitazione

Ex: The rise in fuel prices caused unrest among the workers .L'aumento dei prezzi del carburante ha causato **malcontento** tra i lavoratori.
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poverty
[sostantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

povertà

povertà

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.L'organizzazione benefica si concentra sul fornire cibo e riparo a coloro che vivono in **povertà**.
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recession
[sostantivo]

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

recessione

recessione

Ex: Economists predicted that the recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .Gli economisti hanno previsto che la **recessione** sarebbe durata diversi trimestri prima che emergessero segni di ripresa.
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to float
[Verbo]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

galleggiare

galleggiare

Ex: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .Nella serena serata, la mongolfiera cominciò a **galleggiare** con grazia nel cielo.
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factory
[sostantivo]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

fabbrica

fabbrica

Ex: She toured the factory to see how the products were made .Ha visitato **la fabbrica** per vedere come venivano realizzati i prodotti.
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to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

pompare

pompare

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .Il cuore **pompa** il sangue attraverso il sistema circolatorio per fornire ossigeno al corpo.
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to ignore
[Verbo]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorare

ignorare

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .Nel corso degli anni, ha **ignorato** con successo le critiche non necessarie per concentrarsi sui suoi obiettivi.
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law
[sostantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

legge

legge

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.È importante conoscere i propri diritti secondo la **legge**.
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management
[sostantivo]

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

gestione

gestione

Ex: Strong management practices can help foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration among team members .Pratiche di **gestione** solide possono aiutare a favorire un ambiente di lavoro positivo e a incoraggiare la collaborazione tra i membri del team.
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publicity
[sostantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

pubblicità

pubblicità

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the film 's publicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .Lo studio cinematografico ha assunto un'agenzia di pubbliche relazioni per aumentare la **pubblicità** del film attraverso interviste, poster e uscite di trailer.
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executive
[sostantivo]

a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

dirigente, manager

dirigente, manager

Ex: She met with other executives to discuss expansion plans .Ha incontrato altri **dirigenti** per discutere i piani di espansione.
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to stop
[Verbo]

to not move anymore

fermare

fermare

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so we had to stop at the intersection .Il semaforo è diventato rosso, quindi abbiamo dovuto **fermarci** all'incrocio.
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flight
[sostantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

volo

volo

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .Il **volo** attraverso l'Atlantico ha impiegato circa sette ore.
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