Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Approfondimento del Vocabolario 4

Qui troverai le parole del Vocabulary Insight 4 nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "dismally", "in vain", "addicted", etc.

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to [clear] the decks [Frase]

essere pronti a fare

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

saved by the bell [Frase]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went off — saved by the bell !

addicted [aggettivo]

assuefatti

Ex:

È dipendente dalla nicotina, accendendo la prossima sigaretta con la brace morente dell'ultima.

addiction [sostantivo]

assuefazione

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork .

La sua dipendenza dai videogiochi gli impediva di concentrarsi sui compiti scolastici.

bald [aggettivo]

calvo

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald .

Ha usato uno shampoo speciale per cercare di evitare di diventare completamente calvo.

baldness [sostantivo]

calvizie

Ex: Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions.

La calvizie può essere causata da genetica o condizioni mediche.

deaf [aggettivo]

sordo

Ex: The deaf child communicates using sign language .

Il bambino sordo comunica utilizzando il linguaggio dei segni.

deafness [sostantivo]

sordità

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life .

Sordità può verificarsi in qualsiasi fase della vita.

disabled [aggettivo]

disabile

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled .

Lui usa una sedia a rotelle per spostarsi perché è disabile.

disability [sostantivo]

invalidità

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk .

È nato con una disabilità che influisce sulla sua capacità di camminare.

imperfect [aggettivo]

imperfetto

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect , with a wobbly leg .

La vecchia sedia era comoda ma imperfetta, con una gamba traballante.

imperfection [sostantivo]

imperfezione

obese [aggettivo]

obeso

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet , Tom has become obese .

A causa del suo stile di vita sedentario e della cattiva alimentazione, Tom è diventato obeso.

obesity [sostantivo]

obesità

Ex: The prevalence of obesity is associated with various factors , including sedentary lifestyles , poor dietary habits , and genetic predisposition .

more than meets the eye [Frase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The new employee seemed quiet and reserved , but there was definitely more than meets the eye as she turned out to be a talented artist and musician .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Frase]

non avere un cuore

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant.

to [dig] {one's} heels in [Frase]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who , by digging their heels in , prevented any last-minute deal .

to [come] to {one's} senses [Frase]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [avverbio]

lugubremente

Ex: The sky was dismally gray , reflecting the mood of the day .

Il cielo era tetramente grigio, riflettendo l'umore della giornata.

flowing [aggettivo]

fluido

Ex: The car’s flowing design reduces air drag.

Il design fluido dell'auto riduce la resistenza aerodinamica.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [Frase]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The talented pianist was head and shoulders above the other competitors in the music competition , showcasing exceptional skill and artistry .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Frase]

essere sicuro

Ex: When she first set foot in the new city, she knew in her bones that it was the right place for her to start a new chapter in life.

(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [Frase]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: I 've been so busy with work that the idea of taking a vacation has been at the back of my mind for months .

two heads are better than one [Frase]

due teste sono meglio di una

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [avverbio]

invano

Ex: Despite hours of searching , the lost keys were found in vain , and she had to get a spare set .

Nonostante ore di ricerca, le chiavi perse sono state trovate invano, e ha dovuto prendere un set di riserva.

body and soul [Frase]

with all that one has

Ex: She was now committed to the band , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [Frase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM.

weight off {one's} shoulders [Frase]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year , I 'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Frase]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [Frase]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition , when in fact it was full of problems .

feather in {one's} cap [Frase]

fiore all'occhiello

Ex: Winning the award was a real feather in her cap .

to [let] the cat out of the bag [Frase]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: She wanted to buy designer clothes and dine at fancy restaurants, but with her student budget, she had champagne taste on a beer budget.

lifeless [aggettivo]

inerte

Ex: The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground .

Il corpo senza vita dell'uccello giaceva immobile a terra.

pearly [aggettivo]

madreperlato

shrivelled [aggettivo]

avvizzito

watery [aggettivo]

acquoso

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery , lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth .

La zuppa era deludentemente acquosa, priva del ricco sapore del brodo fatto in casa.

to head out [Verbo]

partire

Ex: They often head out for a walk in the park after dinner .

Spesso partono per una passeggiata nel parco dopo cena.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [Frase]

prendere la barca

Ex: He 's not doing his work properly , so he might get the boot soon .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Frase]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [Frase]

Dettagli sulla situazione specifica

Ex: When it comes to astronomy, Professor Smith really knows his stuff.

to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [Frase]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The negotiator kept his cards close to his chest during the business deal , not revealing his true bottom line to the other party .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [Frase]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: During the negotiation , she decided to put her cards on the table and honestly discuss her expectations and limitations .

hard to (swallow|take) [Frase]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first .

Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore
Unità 1 - 1A	Unità 1 - 1C	Unità 1 - 1D	Unità 1 - 1E
Approfondimento del Vocabolario 1	Unità 2 - 2A	Unità 2 - 2C	Unità 2 - 2D
Unità 2 - 2E	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 2	Unità 3 - 3A	Unità 3 - 3C
Unità 3 - 3D	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 3	Unità 4 - 4A	Unità 4 - 4C
Unità 4 - 4D	Unità 4 - 4E	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 4	Unità 5 - 5A
Unità 5 - 5C	Unità 5 - 5D	Unità 5 - 5E	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 5
Unità 6 - 6A	Unità 6 - 6C	Unità 6 - 6D	Unità 6 - 6E
Approfondimento del vocabolario 6	Unità 7 - 7A	Unità 7 - 7C	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 7
Unità 8 - 8A	Unità 8 - 8C	Unità 8 - 8D	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 8
Unità 9 - 9A	Unità 9 - 9C	Unità 9 - 9D	Unità 9 - 9E
Approfondimento del vocabolario 9	Unità 10 - 10A	Unità 10 - 10C	Unità 10 - 10D
Unità 10 - 10E	Approfondimento del Vocabolario 10