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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
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. 
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to cause
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causare

causare

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems. 
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burden
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. 
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obese
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
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. 
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mind
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. 
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to shift
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. 
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obesity
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: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries. 

I tassi di obesità sono aumentati costantemente in tutto il mondo, diventando una preoccupazione importante per la salute pubblica in molti paesi.

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bald
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
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
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. 
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disability
disability
[sostantivo]

a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time

invalidità

invalidità

Ex: Employers must not discriminate against someone because of a disability. 
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depressed
depressed
[aggettivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

depresso

depresso

Ex: She sought help from a therapist when her depressed state became overwhelming. 

Ha cercato aiuto da un terapista quando il suo stato depresso è diventato opprimente.

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depression
depression
[sostantivo]

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and reduced energy or motivation

depressione

depressione

Ex: He spoke openly about his experience of living with depression. 
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aggressive
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
aggression
[sostantivo]

hostile, threatening, or angry behavior that may involve violence

aggressione

aggressione

Ex: The counselor taught him healthier ways to manage his aggression. 
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deaf
deaf
[aggettivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: Some deaf people communicate primarily through sign language. 
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deafness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 [slip] {one's} (mind|memory)

to be forgotten or disregarded

passare di mente, sfuggire di mente

passare di mente, sfuggire di mente

Ex: Her name slipped my mind the moment I introduced her. 

Il suo nome mi è passato di mente proprio mentre la presentavo.

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to [cross] {one's} mind

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It didn't even cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it. 
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of two minds

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

combattuto, indeciso

combattuto, indeciso

Ex: I'm still of two minds: one option is safer, but the other is more exciting. 

Sono ancora combattuto: un'opzione è più sicura, ma l'altra è più emozionante.

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to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

distrarsi da qualcosa, togliersi qualcosa dalla testa

distrarsi da qualcosa, togliersi qualcosa dalla testa

Ex: Nothing could get his mind off the missing child. 

Niente riusciva a distrarlo dal bambino scomparso.

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to [keep] {sth} in mind

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 [make] up {one's} mind

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

decidersi, prendere una decisione

decidersi, prendere una decisione

Ex: Make up your mind soon, or we'll miss the early-bird price. 

Deciditi presto, altrimenti perdiamo il prezzo scontato per chi prenota prima.

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to [change] {one's} mind

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiare idea, ripensarci

cambiare idea, ripensarci

Ex: If you change your mind about dinner, just text me. 

Se cambi idea sulla cena, mandami solo un messaggio.

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to [give] {sb} a piece of {one's} mind

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

dirgliene quattro, dire in faccia quello che si pensa

dirgliene quattro, dire in faccia quello che si pensa

Ex: He wanted to give his boss a piece of his mind, but he stayed calm. 

Voleva dirgliene quattro al capo, ma è rimasto calmo.

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out of {one's} mind

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 was out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance. 
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on {one's} [mind]

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

avere in mente, essere nei pensieri

avere in mente, essere nei pensieri

Ex: I could not enjoy the dinner because the argument was still on my mind. 

Non riuscivo a godermi la cena perché avevo ancora in mente la discussione.

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