Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 7 - 7C

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 7 - 7C nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "giovanile", "generazione", "infantile", ecc.

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adolescent

[sostantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescenza

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .

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independent

[aggettivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indipendente

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .Il pensatore **indipendente** sfida la saggezza convenzionale e forgia il proprio percorso nella vita.

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wise

[aggettivo]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

saggio

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .Prestare attenzione agli avvertimenti degli anziani **saggi** può aiutare a evitare potenziali trappole e rimpianti nella vita.

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juvenile

[aggettivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

minorenne

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.Il sistema dei tribunali **per minorenni** si concentra sulla riabilitazione piuttosto che sulla punizione per i trasgressori minorenni.

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long in the tooth

[Frase]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

vecchio

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.

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youthful

[aggettivo]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

giovanile

Ex: The model 's youthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .I tratti **giovanili** del modello e la figura slanciata l'hanno resa una favorita nell'industria della moda.

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elderly

[aggettivo]

advanced in age

anziano

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .Il **anziano** signore ha salutato tutti con un caldo sorriso e una luce negli occhi.

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infantile

[aggettivo]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

infantile, puerile

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dynamic

[aggettivo]

having a lot of energy

dinamico

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .L'atmosfera **dinamica** del concerto ha energizzato la folla, creando un'esperienza indimenticabile.

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supportive

[aggettivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

supportive

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .Il cane da terapia ha fornito una compagnia **di supporto** ai pazienti in ospedale, offrendo conforto e sostegno emotivo.

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experienced

[aggettivo]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

esperto

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .Il viaggiatore **esperto** sa come navigare in paesi e culture stranieri con facilità.

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self-reliant

[aggettivo]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

autosufficiente, indipendente

Ex: The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up , relying on her own skills and determination to succeed .L'imprenditore **autosufficiente** ha costruito la sua attività da zero, affidandosi alle proprie capacità e determinazione per avere successo.

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vulnerable

[aggettivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerabile

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .

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childish

[aggettivo]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

puerile

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .Lo scherzo **infantile** di nascondere gli oggetti di qualcuno può sembrare innocuo, ma può causare frustrazione e inconvenienti.

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set in one's ways

[Frase]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

[imposta] nei modi di {uno}

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues, he remains set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints.

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foolish

[aggettivo]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

sciocco

Ex: The foolish choice to walk alone at night put him in danger .La scelta **sciocca** di camminare da solo di notte lo ha messo in pericolo.

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mature

[aggettivo]

fully-grown and physically developed

maturo

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .Il suo fisico **maturo** era aggraziato e posato, risultato di anni passati a praticare balletto e yoga.

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generation

[sostantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generazione

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .I cambiamenti culturali spesso si verificano quando una **generazione** trasmette tradizioni e valori alla successiva.

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to get up to

[Verbo]

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

arrivare fino a

Ex: She got up to a lot of fun while traveling abroad.Si è **divertita** molto viaggiando all'estero.

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to get away with

[Verbo]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

farla franca

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Ha provato a copiare durante il test, ma non è riuscito a **farla franca** perché l'insegnante lo ha beccato.

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to go on (and on) about somebody or something

[Frase]

to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

parlare abbastanza da farti stancare

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

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to leave somebody or something alone

[Frase]

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

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to give in

[Verbo]

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

cedere, arrendersi

Ex: Despite his determination to stick to his diet , Mark gave in to his friends and indulged in a slice of pizza .Nonostante la sua determinazione a rispettare la dieta, Mark **cedette** ai suoi amici e si concesse una fetta di pizza.

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out of touch

[Frase]

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician's remarks demonstrate that he is out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people.