Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 9 - 9A

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

emergere

scientific knowledge put into practice in a particular area, especially in industry

tecnologia

a business or company that has just begun operation

nuova compagnia

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

istituto tecnico, scuola tecnica

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

microtelefono

a thin, flexible string or rope made of twisted strands of material such as cotton or nylon, used for binding things

corda

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

tastiera

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

auricolare

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

auricolari

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

ingombrante, voluminoso

having the latest and most advanced features or design

avanguardia

efficient and functional

utile

costing a lot of money

costoso

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

elegante

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

esorbitante

not excessive or extreme; within sensible limits

ragionevole, moderato

easily damaged or broken

fragile

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elastico, resiliente

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

ingombrante, pesante

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegante

simple in design, without a specific pattern

ordinario

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovativo

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inutile

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

comodo

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

resistente, duraturo

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

adottante precoce, pioniere