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Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Unità 8 - 8A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 - 8A del libro di corso Insight Intermediate, come "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", ecc.

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highly
highly
[avverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

molto

molto

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups. 

La nuova politica è stata molto apprezzata dai gruppi ambientalisti.

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skilled
skilled
[aggettivo]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

esperto

esperto

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volare

volare

Ex: Look at the clouds; planes must fly through them all the time. 
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repetitive
repetitive
[aggettivo]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

ripetitivo

ripetitivo

Ex: Her workout routine was so repetitive that she started losing interest and stopped going to the gym. 

La sua routine di allenamento era così ripetitiva che ha iniziato a perdere interesse e ha smesso di andare in palestra.

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dead-end
dead-end
[aggettivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

vicolo cieco

vicolo cieco

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead. 

Il detective era frustrato dopo aver seguito un altro indizio senza uscita.

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to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variare

variare

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions, adding interest and emotion to the music. 
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stressful
stressful
[aggettivo]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

stressante

stressante

Ex: Waiting for the test results was a stressful time for the patient and their family. 

Aspettare i risultati del test è stato un momento stressante per il paziente e la sua famiglia.

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worthwhile
worthwhile
[aggettivo]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

valido

valido

Ex: The course offered valuable skills that were worthwhile for advancing in her career. 

Il corso ha offerto competenze preziose che sono state utili per avanzare nella sua carriera.

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challenging
challenging
[aggettivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

impegnativo

impegnativo

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits. 

Completare il percorso a ostacoli è stato impegnativo, spingendo i partecipanti ai loro limiti fisici.

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to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

avere molte cose da gestire, avere troppo da fare

avere molte cose da gestire, avere troppo da fare

Ex: With the move coming up, they have too much on their plate. 

Con il trasloco alle porte, hanno davvero troppo da fare.

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to [get|set|start] the ball rolling

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

dare il via, mettere in moto le cose

dare il via, mettere in moto le cose

Ex: Let's get the ball rolling with a quick round of introductions. 

Cominciamo con un rapido giro di presentazioni.

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to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

riposare

riposare

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea. 
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to [throw] {sb} (in|into) the deep end

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in the deep end with little experience. 
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[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

insegnare i trucchi del mestiere, mostrare come funziona

insegnare i trucchi del mestiere, mostrare come funziona

Ex: She doesn't need much supervision now; we showed her the ropes last week. 

Ora non ha bisogno di molta supervisione; la settimana scorsa le abbiamo mostrato come funziona.

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to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

essere all'altezza, reggere la sfida

essere all'altezza, reggere la sfida

Ex: The whole team rose to the challenge and finished the project on time. 

Tutto il team ha retto la sfida e ha finito il progetto in tempo.

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bottom line
bottom line
[sostantivo]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

il punto centrale, il nocciolo della questione

il punto centrale, il nocciolo della questione

Ex: After all the arguments, the bottom line was that nobody had a better idea. 

Dopo tutte le discussioni, il nocciolo della questione era che nessuno aveva un'idea migliore.

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gender-neutral
gender-neutral
[aggettivo]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

genere neutro

genere neutro

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender. 

L'industria della moda sta abbracciando linee di abbigliamento gender-neutral che si rivolgono a individui che preferiscono stili non tradizionalmente associati a un genere specifico.

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firefighter
firefighter
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

pompiere

pompiere

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire. 

La comunità ha onorato i vigili del fuoco per il loro coraggio e dedizione durante un incendio boschivo.

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fireman
fireman
[sostantivo]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

pompiere

pompiere

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students. 

Un pompiere in pensione ha condiviso le sue esperienze con gli studenti.

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head teacher
head teacher
[sostantivo]

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

preside

preside

Ex: The head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition. 

L'approccio innovativo del preside all'istruzione ha valso alla scuola un riconoscimento nazionale.

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headmaster
headmaster
[sostantivo]

a man who is in charge of a school

preside

preside

Ex: The new headmaster introduced several changes to the school. 
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police officer
police officer
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

poliziotto

poliziotto

Ex: With a flashlight in hand, the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene. 
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policewoman
policewoman
[sostantivo]

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

poliziotta

poliziotta

Ex: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society. 

Come poliziotta, spesso lavora lunghe ore ma trova soddisfazione nel fare un impatto positivo sulla società.

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postman
postman
[sostantivo]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

postino

postino

Ex: After the rainstorm, the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions. 

Dopo il temporale, il postino ha continuato il suo giro nonostante le condizioni bagnate.

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shop assistant
shop assistant
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

assistente di negozio

assistente di negozio

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service. 

Il commesso ha offerto di incartare l'acquisto come servizio gratuito.

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salesman
salesman
[sostantivo]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

venditore

venditore

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance. 

I venditori sono spesso premiati con bonus in base alle loro prestazioni di vendita.

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spokesperson
spokesperson
[sostantivo]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

portavoce

portavoce

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations. 

Il portavoce ha negato qualsiasi coinvolgimento dell'azienda nelle accuse.

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spokesman
spokesman
[sostantivo]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

representative

representative

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company's future. 
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athlete
athlete
[sostantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atleta

atleta

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics. 

Il giovane atleta aspirava a rappresentare il suo paese alle Olimpiadi.

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sportswoman
sportswoman
[sostantivo]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

sportiva

sportiva

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training. 

La sportiva è stata celebrata per la sua dedizione e il duro lavoro in allenamento.

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flight attendant
flight attendant
[sostantivo]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

assistente di volo

assistente di volo

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills. 

Ha seguito un addestramento intensivo per diventare assistente di volo, imparando le procedure di emergenza e le abilità di servizio clienti.

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stewardess
stewardess
[sostantivo]

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

hostess

hostess

Ex: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role. 

Ha lavorato come hostess per oltre dieci anni prima di passare a un ruolo manageriale.

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actor
actor
[sostantivo]

a person who performs a character in a movie, play, television program, or other dramatic production

attore

attore

Ex: Daniel hopes to become a professional actor after college. 
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glamorous
glamorous
[aggettivo]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

attraente

attraente

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets. 

La sua auto sportiva glamour ha attirato l'attenzione mentre percorreva le strade della città.

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actress
actress
[sostantivo]

a woman who performs characters in movies, television productions, or plays

attrice

attrice

Ex: Jennifer is an actress who has appeared in both comedies and dramas. 
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