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Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Unità 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "relocate", "deforestation", "evacuate", etc.

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to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

diffondere

diffondere

Ex: The use of radios spread to remote areas , allowing people to receive news faster .L'uso delle radio si è **diffuso** nelle aree remote, permettendo alle persone di ricevere notizie più velocemente.
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to move to a new place or position

trasferire, rilocalizzare

trasferire, rilocalizzare

Ex: The tech startup decided to relocate its office to a tech hub to attract top talent .La startup tecnologica ha deciso di **trasferire** il suo ufficio in un hub tecnologico per attirare i migliori talenti.
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to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

estinguersi

estinguersi

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change .Entro la fine del secolo, gli esperti temono che alcuni ecosistemi **scompariranno** a causa del cambiamento climatico.
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to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuare

evacuare

Ex: A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens to evacuate nearby neighborhoods .Uno sversamento chimico vicino all'area industriale ha spinto i cittadini a **evacuare** i quartieri vicini.
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to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

preservare

preservare

Ex: The team is currently preserving the historical documents in a controlled environment .Il team sta attualmente **preservando** i documenti storici in un ambiente controllato.
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again
[avverbio]

for one more instance

ancora, di nuovo

ancora, di nuovo

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it would n't happen again.Si è scusato per l'errore e ha promesso che non sarebbe successo **di nuovo**.
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together
[avverbio]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

insieme

insieme

Ex: My friends and I traveled together to Spain last summer .
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between
[avverbio]

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

tra

tra

Ex: He divided his time between work and family commitments.Ha diviso il suo tempo **tra** il lavoro e gli impegni familiari.
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enough
[avverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

abbastanza

abbastanza

Ex: Did you sleep enough last night to feel refreshed today ?Hai dormito **abbastanza** la scorsa notte per sentirti rinfrescato oggi?
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half
[sostantivo]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

mezzo

mezzo

Ex: Please take this half and give the other to your brother .Per favore prendi questa **metà** e dai l'altra a tuo fratello.
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partly
[avverbio]

to a specific extent or degree

in parte

in parte

Ex: The painting is partly abstract and partly realistic .Il dipinto è **in parte** astratto e **in parte** realistico.
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too much
[avverbio]

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

troppo

troppo

Ex: The heat outside is too much for me to handle.Il caldo fuori è **troppo** per me.
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climate change
[sostantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambiamenti climatici

cambiamenti climatici

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Gli effetti del **cambiamento climatico** sono evidenti nei nostri modelli meteorologici che cambiano.
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deforestation
[sostantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Gli attivisti stanno protestando contro le aziende responsabili della **deforestazione** massiccia.
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disease
[sostantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

malattia

malattia

Ex: The disease is spreading rapidly through the population .La **malattia** si sta diffondendo rapidamente tra la popolazione.
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drought
[sostantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

siccità

siccità

Ex: The severe drought affected both human and animal populations .La grave **siccità** ha colpito sia le popolazioni umane che animali.
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earthquake
[sostantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .L'improvviso **terremoto** ha spaventato tutti in città.
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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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to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

allagare

allagare

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .Le forti piogge hanno fatto sì che il fiume **allagasse** i villaggi vicini.
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pollution
[sostantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .L'**inquinamento** causato dai rifiuti di plastica è una crisi ambientale crescente.
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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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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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urbanization
[sostantivo]

the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities and the expansion of urban areas

urbanizzazione, inurbamento

urbanizzazione, inurbamento

Ex: The book discusses the history of urbanization.Il libro discute la storia dell'**urbanizzazione**.
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volcanic eruption
[sostantivo]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

eruzione vulcanica

eruzione vulcanica

Ex: A volcanic eruption can significantly alter the landscape .Un'eruzione **vulcanica** può alterare significativamente il paesaggio.
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epidemic
[sostantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: The epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .L'**epidemia** ha messo a dura prova il sistema sanitario.
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to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

lavare, pulire

lavare, pulire

Ex: In the laundry room , she used detergent to wash away the stains from her favorite shirt .Nella lavanderia, ha usato il detersivo per **lavare via** le macchie dalla sua camicia preferita.
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devastating
[aggettivo]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastante, rovinoso

devastante, rovinoso

Ex: The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town .L'uragano ha avuto un impatto **devastante** sulla città costiera.
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contamination
[sostantivo]

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: Chemical contamination harmed marine life .La **contaminazione** chimica ha danneggiato la vita marina.
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to survive
[Verbo]

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

sopravvivere

sopravvivere

Ex: Following the explosion that demolished his home , he had to take shelter in order to survive.A seguito dell'esplosione che ha demolito la sua casa, ha dovuto mettersi al riparo per **sopravvivere**.
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despite
[Preposizione]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

nonostante

nonostante

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news.
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to destroy
[Verbo]

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

distruggere

distruggere

Ex: Right now , the construction work is actively destroying the natural habitat of some endangered species .In questo momento, i lavori di costruzione stanno attivamente **distruggendo** l'habitat naturale di alcune specie in via di estinzione.
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danger
[sostantivo]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

pericolo

pericolo

Ex: The warning signs along the beach alerted swimmers to the danger of strong currents .I cartelli di avvertimento lungo la spiaggia hanno avvisato i bagnanti del **pericolo** delle forti correnti.
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poison
[sostantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veleno

veleno

Ex: The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.La bottiglia era chiaramente etichettata come contenente un **veleno** pericoloso.
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