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Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 4 - 4A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 4 - 4A nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "fardello", "indeciso", "aggressione", ecc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
engineer
[sostantivo]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingegnere

ingegnere

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .L'**ingegnere** supervisiona la costruzione e la manutenzione di strade e ponti.
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to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causare

causare

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .È noto che fumare **causa** vari problemi di salute.
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burden
[sostantivo]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carico

carico

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .L'impatto ambientale dell'inquinamento industriale è un **fardello** che le generazioni future dovranno sopportare.
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obese
[aggettivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .I bambini **obesi** sono a più alto rischio di sviluppare malattie croniche più avanti nella vita.
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to screen
[Verbo]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

sottoporre a esame

sottoporre a esame

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .Il farmacista ha **scremato** i clienti per i sintomi del COVID-19 prima di permettere loro di entrare in farmacia.
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mind
[sostantivo]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

mente

mente

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .Leggere stimola **la mente** e allarga la prospettiva.
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to shift
[Verbo]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

cambiare

cambiare

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .I leader della comunità hanno persuaso con successo i residenti a **cambiare** i loro atteggiamenti verso l'adozione di pratiche di vita sostenibile.
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obesity
[sostantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesità

obesità

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Affrontare **l'obesità** richiede un approccio multifattoriale che includa la promozione di abitudini alimentari sane, attività fisica regolare e iniziative a livello comunitario.
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bald
[aggettivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Il signore anziano aveva una testa **calva** pulita e ordinata, che gli stava bene.
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baldness
[sostantivo]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

calvizie

calvizie

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Ha notato i primi segni di **calvizie** alla fine dei vent'anni.
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disabled
[aggettivo]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

disabile

disabile

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .Il lavoratore **disabile** eccelle nel suo lavoro nonostante affronti sfide legate alla sua condizione.
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disability
[sostantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

invalidità

invalidità

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .La **disabilità** non dovrebbe impedire a qualcuno di raggiungere i propri obiettivi.
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depressed
[aggettivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

depresso

depresso

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
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depression
[sostantivo]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depressione

depressione

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .Ha parlato apertamente delle sue lotte con la **depressione**, sperando di aiutare gli altri.
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aggressive
[aggettivo]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

aggressivo

aggressivo

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .Aveva la reputazione per il suo stile di gioco **aggressivo** sul campo sportivo.
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aggression
[sostantivo]

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

aggressione

aggressione

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deaf
[aggettivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Ha imparato a leggere le labbra per capire meglio le conversazioni mentre diventava sempre più **sordo**.
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deafness
[sostantivo]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

sordità

sordità

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .La rilevazione precoce della **sordità** è essenziale per risultati migliori.
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short-sighted
[aggettivo]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

miope, corto di vista

miope, corto di vista

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shortsightedness
[sostantivo]

a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

miopia, mancanza di visione a lungo termine

miopia, mancanza di visione a lungo termine

Ex: His shortsightedness prevented him from seeing the potential risks .La sua **miopia** gli ha impedito di vedere i potenziali rischi.
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addictive
[aggettivo]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

coinvolgente

coinvolgente

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .Molti trovano l'esercizio **dipendente** dopo aver sperimentato gli effetti positivi sul loro umore ed energia.
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addiction
[sostantivo]

a strong desire to do or have something

assuefazione

assuefazione

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Ha sviluppato una **dipendenza** dalla lettura di romanzi gialli, finendone uno ogni settimana.
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imperfect
[aggettivo]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

imperfetto

imperfetto

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .Il dipinto era avvincente ma **imperfetto**, con pennellate leggermente irregolari.
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imperfection
[sostantivo]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

imperfezione, difetto

imperfezione, difetto

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to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: The combination to the safe slipped his mind, leaving him unable to access the important documents inside .
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to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It did n't cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it .
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in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .
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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

toglierlo dalla tua mente

toglierlo dalla tua mente

Ex: Find a hobby.
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to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.
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to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

decidere

decidere

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .
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to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiare idea

cambiare idea

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him
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to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.
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used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

essere stupidi e insensati

essere stupidi e insensati

Ex: She out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance .
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with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: Planning the wedding has on their minds for months ; it 's a major focus of their conversations .
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