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to base on
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to rise
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to result in
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imbalance
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to lead
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to collapse
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to depend on
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awe-inspiring
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countless
10-
distressing
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huge
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impressive
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to kill
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monstrous
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numerous
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outlawed
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slaughter
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upsetting
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fast food
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lunchtime
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popular
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standard
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traditional
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wedding
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banquet
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fare
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to order
28-
snack
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takeaway
to base on
to base on
Verbo
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/bˈeɪs ˈɑːn/
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base su

base su

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

example
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The report is based on extensive research in the field.
The decision was based on careful consideration of the options.

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ditransitive
Stato Frasale
separable
verbo della frase
base
particella della frase
on
to rise
to rise
Verbo
r
r
i
s
z
e
salire

salire

to move from a lower to a higher position

descend

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Intransitivo
to result in
to result in
Verbo
uk flag
/ɹɪzˈʌlt ˈɪn/
risultare in

risultare in

to cause something to occur

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
result
particella della frase
in
imbalance
sostantivo
i
ɪ
m
m
b
b
a
æ
l
l
a
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(disuguaglianza)

(disuguaglianza)

squilibrio

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

balance
to lead
to lead
Verbo
l
l
ea
i:
d
d
causare

causare

to be the cause of something

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Transitivo
to collapse
to collapse
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
ll
l
a
æ
p
p
s
s
e
(andare in rovina)

(andare in rovina)

crollare

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

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Intransitivo
to depend on
to depend on
Verbo
uk flag
/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɑːn/
dipendere da

dipendere da

to be determined or affected by something else

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
depend
particella della frase
on
awe-inspiring
aggettivo
uk flag
/ˈɔːɪnspˈaɪɚɹɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

Approving

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

countless
countless
aggettivo
c
k
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
t
t
l
l
e
ə
ss
s
innumerevole

innumerevole

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

distressing
distressing
aggettivo
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
s
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(preoccupante)

(preoccupante)

angosciante

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

huge
huge
aggettivo
h
h
u
ju
g
ʤ
e
enorme

enorme

very large in size

impressive
impressive
aggettivo
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
imponente

imponente

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

unimpressive
to kill
to kill
Verbo
k
k
i
ɪ
ll
l
uccidere

uccidere

to end the life of someone or something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
monstrous
aggettivo
m
m
o
ɑ
n
n
s
s
t
t
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
(enorme)

(enorme)

mostruoso

exceptionally large in size

numerous
numerous
aggettivo
n
n
u
u
m
m
e
ɜ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
numeroso

numeroso

indicating a large number of something

outlawed
aggettivo
o
a
u
ʊ
t
t
l
l
a
ɔ
w
e
d
d
(proibito)

(proibito)

illegale

prohibited by law or made illegal

slaughter
sostantivo
s
s
l
l
au
ɔ
gh
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(slaughter)

(slaughter)

macellazione

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

upsetting
upsetting
aggettivo
u
ə
p
p
s
s
e
ɛ
tt
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
sconvolgere

sconvolgere

causing sadness, anger, or concern

fast food
fast food
sostantivo
uk flag
/fæst fuːd/
fast food

fast food

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

What is "fast food"?

Fast food refers to food that is quickly prepared and served, typically by restaurants specializing in this type of service. Fast food is often associated with items like burgers, fries, pizza, fried chicken, tacos, and sandwiches. These meals are designed for convenience and speed, allowing customers to eat on the go or with minimal waiting time. While fast food can be convenient and tasty, it is often high in calories, fats, sugars, and sodium, which can contribute to health issues if consumed frequently.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

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lunchtime
lunchtime
sostantivo
l
l
u
ʌ
n
n
ch
ʧ
t
t
i
m
m
e
ora di pranzo

ora di pranzo

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

popular
popular
aggettivo
p
p
o
ɑ
p
p
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
r
r
popolare

popolare

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

unpopular
standard
standard
aggettivo
s
s
t
t
a
æ
n
n
d
d
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
norma

norma

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

nonstandard
traditional
traditional
aggettivo
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
tradizionale

tradizionale

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

nontraditional
wedding
wedding
sostantivo
w
w
e
ɛ
dd
d
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
nozze

nozze

a ceremony or event where two people are married

banquet
banquet
sostantivo
b
b
a
æ
n
n
q
k
u
w
e
ə
t
t
banchetto

banchetto

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

What is a "banquet"?

A banquet is a formal and lavish meal or feast, often held to celebrate a special occasion, honor a person or group, or mark a significant event. It typically involves a large gathering of guests and features multiple courses served in a grand or ceremonial setting. Banquets are characterized by elaborate and meticulously planned menus, with each course carefully prepared and presented to impress guests. The meal may include appetizers, soups, salads, main courses with accompaniments, desserts, and beverages. Banquets are often accompanied by speeches, toasts, entertainment, music, or performances, adding to the festive atmosphere.

fare
sostantivo
f
f
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(piatti)

(piatti)

cibo

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

What is "fare"?

Fare refers to food, especially the kind that is provided or served at a particular event, place, or time. It encompasses a wide range of dishes, meals, and culinary offerings. For example, the fare at a restaurant might include appetizers, entrees, and desserts from a specific cuisine. Similarly, the fare at a festival might consist of various street foods and snacks.

to order
to order
Verbo
o
ɔ:
r
r
d
d
e
ə
r
r
(richiedere)

(richiedere)

ordinare

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
snack
snack
sostantivo
s
s
n
n
a
æ
ck
k
spuntino

spuntino

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

What is a "snack"?

A snack is a small portion of food eaten between meals, typically to satisfy hunger or cravings. Snacks are often quick and easy to prepare or grab on the go and can vary widely in type and size. Common snacks include fruits, nuts, crackers, chips, granola bars, yogurt, or small sandwiches. They provide a quick energy boost and help people feel full until their next meal. Snacking can be enjoyed at any time of day and can be a healthy part of a balanced diet when chosen wisely.

takeaway
takeaway
sostantivo
t
t
a
k
k
ea
ə
w
w
a
e
y
ɪ
cibo da asporto

cibo da asporto

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

What is "takeaway"?

Takeaway refers to food that is prepared and packaged for customers to take home or eat elsewhere, rather than being consumed in the same place it was purchased. Takeaway food can include a wide variety of cuisines, from fast food like burgers and pizzas to ethnic dishes like Chinese or Indian cuisine. It provides a convenient option for individuals or families who prefer to enjoy restaurant-quality food in the comfort of their own home or while on the go.

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