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Unità 4 – Riferimento

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to challenge
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goal
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to control
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fear
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physical
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mental
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strength
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to rely on
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to build
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shelter
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to achieve
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to cope
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to push
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survival
15-
wilderness
16-
brave
17-
confident
18-
determined
19-
fit
20-
funny
21-
generous
22-
intelligent
23-
motivated
24-
reliable
25-
talented
26-
blanket
27-
match
28-
candle
29-
chocolate
30-
first-aid kit
31-
mirror
32-
penknife
33-
radio
34-
scissors
35-
tent
36-
torch
37-
umbrella
to challenge
to challenge
Verbo
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
e
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sfidare

sfidare

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

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She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.
The coach challenges the team to improve their performance in the next game.

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Transitivo
goal
goal
sostantivo
g
g
oa
l
l
scorpo

scorpo

our purpose or desired result

to control
to control
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
r
r
o
l
l
conrollare

conrollare

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

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fear
fear
sostantivo
f
f
ea
ɪ
r
r
paura

paura

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

fearlessness
physical
physical
aggettivo
ph
f
y
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ə
l
l
fisico

fisico

related to the body rather than the mind

mental
mental
mental
aggettivo
m
m
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
a
ə
l
l
mentale

mentale

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

strength
strength
sostantivo
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
g
k
th
θ
forza

forza

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

weakness
to rely on
to rely on
Verbo
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/ɹɪlˈaɪ ˈɑːn/
contare su

contare su

to have faith in someone or something

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Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
rely
particella della frase
on
to build
to build
Verbo
b
b
ui
ɪ
l
l
d
d
costruire

costruire

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

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Transitivo
shelter
sostantivo
sh
ʃ
e
ɛ
l
l
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
rifugio

rifugio

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

What is a "shelter"?

A shelter is a structure or place that provides protection and safety from the weather or other dangers. It can be temporary or permanent and is designed to keep people or animals safe from rain, wind, sun, or cold. Shelters can range from simple tents or huts to more complex buildings like houses or cabins. They can be found in many settings, including outdoor areas, cities, or emergency situations, offering a space for rest, warmth, and security. Shelters are essential for survival, especially in harsh or challenging environments.

to achieve
to achieve
Verbo
a
ə
ch
ʧ
ie
i
v
v
e
ottenere

ottenere

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

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Transitivo
to cope
to cope
Verbo
c
k
o
p
p
e
far fronte

far fronte

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

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Intransitivo
to push
to push
Verbo
p
p
u
ʊ
sh
ʃ
(forzare)

(forzare)

spingere

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

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ditransitive
survival
sostantivo
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
v
v
i
v
v
a
ə
l
l
(sopravvivenza (sing.))

(sopravvivenza (sing.))

sopravvivenza

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

Innumerevole
wilderness
wilderness
sostantivo
w
w
i
ɪ
l
l
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
n
n
e
ə
ss
s
deserto

deserto

an area of land that has remained largely undisturbed by humans and their modern development

brave
brave
aggettivo
b
b
r
r
a
v
v
e
coraggioso

coraggioso

Approving

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

cowardly
confident
confident
aggettivo
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
f
f
i
ə
d
d
e
ə
n
n
t
t
confidente

confidente

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

diffident
determined
determined
aggettivo
d
d
e
ɪ
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ə
n
n
e
d
d
deciso

deciso

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

fit
fit
aggettivo
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t
(sano)

(sano)

in forma

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

unfit
funny
funny
aggettivo
f
f
u
ʌ
nn
n
y
i
divertente

divertente

able to make people laugh

generous
generous
aggettivo
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
generoso

generoso

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

stingy
intelligent
intelligent
aggettivo
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
ll
l
i
ə
g
ʤ
e
ə
n
n
t
t
intelligente

intelligente

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

unintelligent
motivated
motivated
aggettivo
m
m
o
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(determinato)

(determinato)

motivato

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

unmotivated
reliable
aggettivo
uk flag
/ɹiˈɫaɪəbəɫ/, /ɹɪˈɫaɪəbəɫ/
fidato

fidato

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

unreliable
talented
talented
aggettivo
t
t
a
æ
l
l
e
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d
talentuoso

talentuoso

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

untalented
blanket
blanket
sostantivo
b
b
l
l
a
æ
n
n
k
k
e
ə
t
t
mantello

mantello

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

match
match
sostantivo
m
m
a
æ
t
ch
ʧ
(cimice)

(cimice)

fiammifero

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

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candle
candle
sostantivo
c
k
a
æ
n
n
d
d
ə
l
l
e
candela

candela

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

chocolate
chocolate
sostantivo
ch
ʧ
o
ɔ
c
k
o
l
l
a
ə
t
t
e
cioccolato

cioccolato

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

What is "chocolate"?

Chocolate is a popular sweet treat made from cocoa beans, sugar, and other ingredients such as milk, nuts, and spices. It is available in a variety of forms, from bars and blocks to chips and powder. Chocolate is commonly used in baking and desserts, and can also be enjoyed on its own. It is rich in antioxidants and can have a positive effect on mood and energy levels. Chocolate is a beloved treat around the world and is enjoyed in many different forms.

first-aid kit
first-aid kit
sostantivo
uk flag
/ˌfɝstˈeɪd ˌkɪt/
kit di pronto soccorso

kit di pronto soccorso

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

What is a "first-aid kit"?

A first-aid kit is a collection of essential medical supplies and equipment used to provide basic medical treatment in emergencies or minor injuries. It typically includes items like bandages, cleansing wipes, sticky tape, scissors, tweezers, and pain relievers. First-aid kits are important for quickly addressing injuries and preventing complications until professional medical help can be found. They are commonly kept in homes, cars, workplaces, and outdoor settings for immediate and easy access during accidents or medical emergencies.

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Nome Composto
mirror
mirror
sostantivo
m
m
i
ɪ
rr
r
o
ɜ
r
r
specchio

specchio

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

penknife
sostantivo
p
p
e
ɛ
n
k
n
n
i
f
f
e
(coltello pieghevole)

(coltello pieghevole)

coltello da tasca

a small, foldable knife designed for general use, often carried in a pocket

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Nome Composto
radio
radio
sostantivo
r
r
a
d
d
io
ioʊ
radio

radio

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

What is a "radio"?

A radio is a piece of equipment designed to receive and play audio broadcasts transmitted over radio waves. It typically includes a tuner to select different radio stations, speakers to output sound, and controls for adjusting volume and frequency. Radios can be portable or stationary and may include features such as digital displays, alarms, and the ability to play music from external sources like CDs or digital devices. They allow listeners to access a variety of programs, including music, news, and talk shows.

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scissors
scissors
sostantivo
s
c
i
ss
o
r
r
s
z
forbici

forbici

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

tent
tent
sostantivo
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
tenda

tenda

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

torch
torch
sostantivo
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
ch
ʧ
torcia

torcia

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

umbrella
umbrella
sostantivo
u
ʌ
m
m
b
b
r
r
e
ɛ
ll
l
a
ə
parapioggia

parapioggia

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

What is an "umbrella"?

An umbrella is a portable device designed to protect a person from rain or sunlight. It consists of a canopy made of waterproof material such as nylon or polyester, supported by a central shaft with ribs that extend to the edges of the canopy. Umbrellas can be collapsible or non-collapsible, with the former being the most common. Collapsible umbrellas can be further divided into three types: compact, folding, and automatic. A compact umbrella folds down to a very small size, making it easy to carry in a bag or purse. A folding umbrella has two or more sections that fold in on itself for compact storage. An automatic umbrella has a mechanism that allows it to be opened and closed with the push of a button. Umbrellas are often used as a fashion accessories and come in a wide range of colors, styles, and designs.

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