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Il libro Insight - Avanzato - Unità 8 - 8A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 - 8A nel libro di testo Insight Advanced, come "trappola", "congestionato", "attrezzatura", ecc.

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stand-alone
[aggettivo]

capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

autonomo, indipendente

autonomo, indipendente

Ex: The new module can operate as stand-alone unit or be integrated into the system .
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building site
[sostantivo]

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

cantiere

cantiere

Ex: Construction on the new office building began at building site last month .
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slum
[sostantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

baraccopoli

baraccopoli

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions slums.
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tenement
[sostantivo]

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

condominio, edificio popolare

condominio, edificio popolare

Ex: Urban renewal projects aimed to revitalize the tenement neighborhoods, preserving their historic charm while modernizing infrastructure and creating more livable spaces for residents.
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congested
[aggettivo]

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

congestionato, affollato

congestionato, affollato

Ex: congested train platform was crowded with commuters waiting for the next train .
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thoroughfare
[sostantivo]

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

arteria, strada principale

arteria, strada principale

Ex: They live just off the thoroughfare, so it 's easy for them to get around .
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urban
[aggettivo]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .
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infrastructure
[sostantivo]

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastruttura, struttura di base

infrastruttura, struttura di base

Ex: The earthquake damaged infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .
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sewage system
[sostantivo]

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

sistema fognario, rete fognaria

sistema fognario, rete fognaria

Ex: sewage systems incorporate advanced technology for waste treatment .
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dweller
[sostantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

abitante, residenti

abitante, residenti

Ex: dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .
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plight
[sostantivo]

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

situazione

situazione

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crisis
[sostantivo]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisi

crisi

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals crisis, offering counseling , therapy , and intervention when needed .
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pitfall
[sostantivo]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

insidia

insidia

Ex: The travel blog highlighted pitfalls of vacationing in remote areas .
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remedy
[sostantivo]

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

rimedio

rimedio

Ex: Meditation became a daily remedy for her anxiety and sleepless nights.
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quick fix
[sostantivo]

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

soluzione temporanea, aggiustamento veloce

soluzione temporanea, aggiustamento veloce

Ex: Rather than seeking quick fix for stress , it 's beneficial to establish long-term strategies for managing stress in a healthy way .
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panacea
[sostantivo]

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

panacea

panacea

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to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

affrontare

affrontare

Ex: Governments worldwide tackling climate change through various initiatives .
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to help ease mental or physical pain

alleviare, mitigare

alleviare, mitigare

Ex: Massaging the scalp alleviate headaches caused by tension .
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to resolve
[Verbo]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

risolvere

risolvere

Ex: Negotiators strive resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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