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Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 2 - 2A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - 2A del libro di testo Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "sussistenza", "pericolo", "inevitabilmente", ecc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
remote
[aggettivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto

remoto

Ex: remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
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walrus
[sostantivo]

a large marine mammal like a seal with two large tusks that lives in Arctic regions

morse

morse

Ex: The thick blubber of walrus helps it survive in cold waters .
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subsistence
[sostantivo]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

sussistenza

sussistenza

Ex: The family struggled to subsistence on their small farm .
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stifling
[aggettivo]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

opprimente, asfissiante

opprimente, asfissiante

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.
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profound
[aggettivo]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

profondo

profondo

Ex: profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .
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to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

mettere in pericolo

mettere in pericolo

Ex: Using outdated equipment endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .
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harsh
[aggettivo]

cruel and unkind toward others

duro

duro

Ex: harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .
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inevitably
[avverbio]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

inevitabilmente

inevitabilmente

Ex: As the population grows , inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .
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responsibility
[sostantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilità

responsabilità

Ex: Parents have responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .
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benefit
[sostantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

vantaggio

vantaggio

Ex: The study highlighted the benefits of using renewable energy sources .
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handful
[sostantivo]

an amount that fits in a hand

manciata, pugno

manciata, pugno

Ex: He scooped up handful of popcorn while watching the movie .
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to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

richiedere

richiedere

Ex: The union members are planning demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .
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relevance
[sostantivo]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

rilevanza, pertinenza

rilevanza, pertinenza

Ex: The articlerelevance made it a key source for the study .
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to grasp
[Verbo]

to take and tightly hold something

afferrare, agguantare

afferrare, agguantare

Ex: The athlete 's fingers grasped the bar during the high jump .
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to respect
[Verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

rispettare

rispettare

Ex: respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .
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knowledge
[sostantivo]

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

coniscenza

coniscenza

Ex: Access to the internet allows us to knowledge on a wide range of topics with just a few clicks .
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sense
[sostantivo]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

senso

senso

Ex: Taste is sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .
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natural
[aggettivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

naturale

naturale

Ex: He preferred natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .
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outer space
[sostantivo]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

spazio esterno

spazio esterno

Ex: Astronomers outer space to understand the origins and structure of the universe , including the formation of stars , planets , and galaxies .
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bay
[sostantivo]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baia

baia

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of bay.
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estuary
[sostantivo]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuario

estuario

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
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glacier
[sostantivo]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

ghiacciaio

ghiacciaio

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.
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grassland
[sostantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

prateria

prateria

Ex: grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .
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ice floe
[sostantivo]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

lago di ghiaccio, berglio di ghiaccio

lago di ghiaccio, berglio di ghiaccio

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.
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stream
[sostantivo]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

torrente

torrente

Ex: A stream flows behind their house .
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mountain range
[sostantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

catena montuosa

catena montuosa

Ex: Many animals live in the dense forests of mountain range.
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peninsula
[sostantivo]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

penisola

penisola

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
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plain
[sostantivo]

a vast area of flat land

pianura

pianura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .
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pond
[sostantivo]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

stagno

stagno

Ex: In winter , pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .
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swamp
[sostantivo]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

acquitrino

acquitrino

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .
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tundra
[sostantivo]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra

tundra

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.
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asteroid
[sostantivo]

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

asteroide

asteroide

Ex: asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .
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constellation
[sostantivo]

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

costellazione

costellazione

Ex: constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct " W " shape in the northern sky .
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galaxy
[sostantivo]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

galassia

galassia

Ex: Observations of distant galaxies help astronomers understand the early universe and the processes that led to the formation galaxies.
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meteorite
[sostantivo]

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

meteorite

meteorite

Ex: The study meteorites helps researchers understand the potential hazards of asteroids and comets .
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moon
[sostantivo]

the circular object going round the earth, visible mostly at night

luna

luna

Ex: moon looked so close , as if we could reach out and touch it .
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planet
[sostantivo]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

pianeta

pianeta

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually planets in our solar system .
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solar system
[sostantivo]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

sistema solare

sistema solare

Ex: Scientists believe solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago .
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star
[sostantivo]

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

stella

stella

Ex: We used a telescope to observe stars and galaxies .
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sun
[sostantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sole

sole

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards sun.
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universe
[sostantivo]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

universo

universo

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of universe.
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