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Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 8 - 8A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 - 8A nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "agonizzante", "emissione", "conservare", ecc.

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painful
painful
[aggettivo]

causing physical pain in someone

doloroso

doloroso

Ex: His painful back muscles tightened after the long workout. 

I suoi muscoli della schiena doloranti si sono contratti dopo il lungo allenamento.

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agonizing
agonizing
[aggettivo]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

agonizzante

agonizzante

Ex: The agonizing defeat in the championship game left the team devastated. 

La sconfitta straziante nella partita del campionato ha lasciato la squadra devastata.

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impressive
impressive
[aggettivo]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

imponente

imponente

Ex: The team made an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game. 

La squadra ha fatto un ritorno impressionante nei minuti finali della partita.

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awe-inspiring
awe-inspiring
[aggettivo]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

impressionante, che ispira ammirazione

impressionante, che ispira ammirazione

Ex: He became silent, overwhelmed by the awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky. 

Divenne silenzioso, sopraffatto dalla bellezza maestosa del cielo notturno.

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upsetting
upsetting
[aggettivo]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

sconvolgere

sconvolgere

Ex: The upsetting memory of the traumatic experience haunted her for years. 

Il ricordo sconvolgente dell'esperienza traumatica la perseguitò per anni.

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distressing
distressing
[aggettivo]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

angosciante, preoccupante

angosciante, preoccupante

Ex: The loud noises and chaotic environment in the city center were distressing for those seeking peace and quiet. 

I rumori forti e l'ambiente caotico nel centro della città erano angoscianti per chi cercava pace e tranquillità.

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destroyed
destroyed
[aggettivo]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

distrutto, rovinato

distrutto, rovinato

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critical
critical
[aggettivo]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

critico

critico

Ex: The article was critical of the government's handling of the crisis. 

L'articolo è stato critico nei confronti della gestione della crisi da parte del governo.

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outlawed
outlawed
[aggettivo]

prohibited by law or made illegal

vietato, fuorilegge

vietato, fuorilegge

Ex: The possession of firearms without a permit is considered outlawed in this state. 

Il possesso di armi da fuoco senza permesso è considerato fuorilegge in questo stato.

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slaughter
slaughter
[sostantivo]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

macellazione, massacro

macellazione, massacro

Ex: He worked at a slaughterhouse for several years before changing careers. 

Ha lavorato in un mattatoio per diversi anni prima di cambiare carriera.

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countless
countless
[aggettivo]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

innumerevole

innumerevole

Ex: The forest stretched on for miles with countless trees. 

La foresta si estendeva per miglia con innumerevoli alberi.

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monstrous
monstrous
[aggettivo]

exceptionally large in size

mostruoso, gigantesco

mostruoso, gigantesco

Ex: The monstrous stadium could hold over 100,000 spectators, making it one of the largest in the world. 

Lo stadio mostruoso poteva ospitare oltre 100.000 spettatori, rendendolo uno dei più grandi al mondo.

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wiped-out
wiped-out
[aggettivo]

completely destroyed or eliminated

annientato, distrutto

annientato, distrutto

Ex: The wiped-out population struggled to recover after the epidemic. 

La popolazione spazzata via ha lottato per riprendersi dopo l'epidemia.

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cold-blooded
cold-blooded
[aggettivo]

showing no emotion or sympathy

spietato, insensibile

spietato, insensibile

Ex: Her cold-blooded attitude during the negotiation was both intimidating and effective. 

Il suo atteggiamento spietato durante la negoziazione era sia intimidatorio che efficace.

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empathy
empathy
[sostantivo]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empatia

empatia

Ex: In tough situations, empathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully. 

Nelle situazioni difficili, l'empatia può aiutare a risolvere i conflitti pacificamente.

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to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

stare meglio, essere messo meglio

stare meglio, essere messo meglio

Ex: The company is better off after the merger. 

L'azienda sta meglio dopo la fusione.

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to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basare qualcosa su determinati fatti o idee, usare qualcosa come base per sviluppare altro

basare qualcosa su determinati fatti o idee, usare qualcosa come base per sviluppare altro

Ex: The success of the project was based upon the collaborative efforts of the entire team. 

Il successo del progetto si basava sugli sforzi collaborativi di tutto il team.

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to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

salire

salire

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney. 
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result
result
[sostantivo]

something that is caused by something else

risultato

risultato

Ex: The company's restructuring efforts led to positive financial results. 
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to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

dipendere da qualcosa, essere determinato o influenzato da un altro fattore

dipendere da qualcosa, essere determinato o influenzato da un altro fattore

Ex: The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies. 

Il successo di una startup può dipendere da il reperimento di fondi, la domanda del mercato e strategie di marketing efficaci.

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ingredient
ingredient
[sostantivo]

a food or substance used with others to prepare a particular dish

ingrediente

ingrediente

Ex: This soup contains only a few simple ingredients. 
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to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

mancciare

mancciare

Ex: The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship. 
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to attack
to attack
[Verbo]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

attaccare

attaccare

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises. 
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fraction
fraction
[sostantivo]

a number expressed as one quantity divided by another, especially one written with a numerator and denominator

frazione

frazione

Ex: She simplified the fraction before solving the equation. 
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to concern
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preoccupare

preoccupare

Ex: The behavior of their teenage daughter concerned the parents, who were worried about her well-being. 
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environmental
environmental
[aggettivo]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

ambientale

ambientale

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation. 

Le campagne di sensibilizzazione ambientale aumentano la consapevolezza del pubblico su questioni come il cambiamento climatico e la conservazione della fauna selvatica.

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to ban
to ban
[Verbo]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

bandire

bandire

Ex: The international community came together to ban the trade of ivory. 
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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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to conserve

to keep something from change or harm

preservare

preservare

Ex: The city implemented measures to conserve its green spaces. 

La città ha implementato misure per conservare i suoi spazi verdi.

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to maintain

to make something stay in the same state or condition

mantenere

mantenere

Ex: Right now, the technician is actively maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns. 

In questo momento, il tecnico sta manutenendo attivamente l'attrezzatura per evitare guasti.

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to overexploit

to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used

sfruttare eccessivamente

sfruttare eccessivamente

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to prevent
to prevent
[Verbo]

to not let someone do something

prevenire

prevenire

Ex: Right now, the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

ridurre

ridurre

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish. 
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to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

mancciare

mancciare

Ex: The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship. 
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to protect
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteggere

proteggere

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. 
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imbalance
imbalance
[sostantivo]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

squilibrio, disuguaglianza

squilibrio, disuguaglianza

Ex: An imbalance of power within the organization led to conflicts among employees. 

Uno squilibrio di potere all'interno dell'organizzazione ha portato a conflitti tra i dipendenti.

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nature
nature
[sostantivo]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

natura

natura

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature. 
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harmful
harmful
[aggettivo]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

dannoso

dannoso

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can be harmful to the environment. 

L'inquinamento atmosferico dei veicoli e delle fabbriche può essere dannoso per l'ambiente.

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impact
impact
[sostantivo]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impatto

impatto

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of pollution on marine life. 
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resource
resource
[sostantivo]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

risorsa

risorsa

Ex: Exploitation of marine resources has led to overfishing in some regions. 
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ecosystem
ecosystem
[sostantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many fragile ecosystems. 

Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una grave minaccia per molti ecosistemi fragili.

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species
species
[sostantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

specie

specie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year. 

La farfalla monarca è una specie di farfalla che migra per migliaia di miglia ogni anno.

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carbon
carbon
[sostantivo]

a chemical element present in all living things and in substances such as coal, graphite, and diamond

carbonio

carbonio

Ex: Scientists measured the amount of carbon in the ancient remains. 
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emission
emission
[sostantivo]

the release of gas, heat, light, radiation, or other substances from a source

emissione

emissione

Ex: The emission of heat from the engine continued after it was switched off. 
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toxic waste
toxic waste
[sostantivo]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

rifiuti tossici, scorie tossiche

rifiuti tossici, scorie tossiche

Ex: The community protested against the construction of a toxic waste disposal facility nearby. 

La comunità ha protestato contro la costruzione di un impianto di smaltimento di rifiuti tossici nelle vicinanze.

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habitat
habitat
[sostantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

habitat

habitat

Ex: These plants thrive in a dry, rocky habitat. 
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