Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 10 - 10A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 10 - 10A nel libro di corso Insight Upper-Intermediate, come "comunale", "etnico", "distribuzione", ecc.

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communal

[aggettivo]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

comunale, collettivo

Ex: The tribe followed communal traditions passed down for generations.

La tribù seguiva tradizioni comunitarie tramandate di generazione in generazione.

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freeloader

[sostantivo]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

scroccone, parassita

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses, he always managed to be the first in line for dinner, earning himself the title of the family freeloader.

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democratically

[avverbio]

in a manner that is based on principles of democracy

democraticamente

Ex: Laws and regulations are enacted democratically through the legislative process.

Le leggi e i regolamenti vengono emanati democraticamente attraverso il processo legislativo.

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egalitarian

[aggettivo]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

egualitario

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy, ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued.

I valori egualitari sono fondamentali per la democrazia, garantendo che ogni voce sia ascoltata e ogni persona sia valorizzata.

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to wear the trousers

[Frase]

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

Ex: Their mother always wore the trousers in family matters.

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collateral

[sostantivo]

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

collaterale

Ex: The entrepreneur pledged his stock portfolio as collateral to secure the business loan needed to expand his company.

L'imprenditore ha impegnato il suo portafoglio azionario come garanzia per ottenere il prestito aziendale necessario per espandere la sua azienda.

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momentum

[sostantivo]

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

slancio, impulso

Ex: Economic momentum depends on market stability.

Lo slancio economico dipende dalla stabilità del mercato.

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law enforcement

[sostantivo]

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

applicazione della legge, forze dell'ordine

Ex: Law enforcement agencies work to prevent crime.

Le agenzie di applicazione della legge lavorano per prevenire il crimine.

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ethnic

[aggettivo]

relating to a group of people who share a common culture, history, language, traditions, or ancestry

etnico

Ex: The survey asked participants about their ethnic background.

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diversity

[sostantivo]

the state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements

diversità

Ex: The survey revealed a wide diversity of opinions among employees.

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minority

[sostantivo]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoranza

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area.

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right

[sostantivo]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

diritto

Ex: Human rights include the right to life, liberty, and security.

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civic

[aggettivo]

officially relating to or connected with a city or town

civico

Ex: She volunteers for various civic projects.

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engagement

[sostantivo]

an agreement between two people to marry, or the period during which they are engaged

fidanzamento

Ex: He gave her a ring to mark their engagement.

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distribution

[sostantivo]

the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients

distribuzione

Ex: The charity ensured fair distribution of supplies.

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wealth

[sostantivo]

a large amount of valuable material possessions or financial resources

ricchezza, patrimonio

Ex: She accumulated her wealth through years of disciplined investing.

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common good

[sostantivo]

the benefit or welfare of all members of a community or society, rather than the interests of a single individual or group

bene comune, interesse generale

Ex: The mayor’s decision prioritized the common good over profits.

La decisione del sindaco ha dato priorità al bene comune rispetto ai profitti.

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majority rule

[sostantivo]

a decision-making system in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is considered the winning option

regola della maggioranza, principio maggioritario

Ex: Some argue that majority rule can ignore minority rights.

Alcuni sostengono che la regola di maggioranza possa ignorare i diritti delle minoranze.

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social

[aggettivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

sociale

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society.

I fattori economici possono influenzare la mobilità sociale e l'accesso alle opportunità all'interno della società.

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responsibility

[sostantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilità

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

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equal opportunity

[sostantivo]

the principle that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed or access certain opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, etc.

uguaglianza di opportunità, opportunità uguale

Ex: True progress comes from ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Il vero progresso deriva dalla garanzia di pari opportunità per tutti.

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extreme

[aggettivo]

very high in intensity or degree

estremo

Ex: The movie depicted extreme acts of courage and heroism in the face of adversity.

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mainstream

[sostantivo]

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

corrente principale

Ex: Despite her unconventional ideas, she managed to gain acceptance in the mainstream over time.

Nonostante le sue idee non convenzionali, è riuscita a guadagnare accettazione nel mainstream nel tempo.

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reactionary

[aggettivo]

strongly against any political or social changes or any new ideas

reazionario

Ex: She found the reactionary policies to be out of touch with current needs.

Ha trovato che le politiche reazionarie fossero scollegate dalle esigenze attuali.

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secular

[aggettivo]

not concerned or connected with religion

secolare

Ex: Secular organizations advocate for the separation of church and state in public affairs.

Le organizzazioni secolari sostengono la separazione tra chiesa e stato negli affari pubblici.

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alternative

[sostantivo]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternativa

Ex: When the restaurant was full, we had to consider an alternative for dinner.

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class-based

[aggettivo]

(of a system) organized or structured according to social or economic classes, where individuals are grouped based on their social status, income level, or occupation

basato sulla classe

Ex: Many social reforms aim to dismantle class-based barriers that prevent equal access to resources.

Molte riforme sociali mirano a smantellare le barriere basate sulla classe che impediscono un accesso equo alle risorse.

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moderate

[aggettivo]

not extreme in opinions, beliefs, policies, or behavior

moderato

Ex: Daniel was known for taking moderate positions on controversial issues.

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