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Il libro Total English - Intermedio - Unità 1 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 1 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Intermediate, come "ottimista", "conoscenza", "appassionato", ecc.

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Total English - Intermediate
acquaintance
[sostantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conoscenza

conoscenza

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .È sempre bello ritrovarsi con **conoscenti** alle riunioni sociali e ascoltare le loro esperienze recenti.
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used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda

sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda

Ex: In the business meeting , the executives found it easy to make decisions as they on the same wavelength regarding the company 's vision and objectives .
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boss
[sostantivo]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

padrone, capo

padrone, capo

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .Lei è il **capo** di un'azienda tecnologica di successo.
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classmate
[sostantivo]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

compagno di classe

compagno di classe

Ex: The teacher encouraged collaboration among classmates to foster a supportive learning community .L'insegnante ha incoraggiato la collaborazione tra **compagni di classe** per favorire una comunità di apprendimento solidale.
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colleague
[sostantivo]

someone with whom one works

collega

collega

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .Spesso cerco consiglio dal mio **collega**, che ha anni di esperienza nel settore ed è sempre disposto ad aiutare.
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company
[sostantivo]

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

azienda

azienda

Ex: I put on a podcast for some company during my walk .Ho messo un podcast per un po' di **compagnia** durante la mia passeggiata.
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ex
[sostantivo]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

ex

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.Nonostante fossero divorziati, entrambi hanno partecipato alla laurea della figlia, dimostrando di poter ancora essere **ex** amichevoli.
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to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

litigare

litigare

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .Nonostante la loro lunga amicizia, una serie di disaccordi li ha portati a **litigare** e a prendere strade separate.
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in-law
[sostantivo]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

parente acquisito

parente acquisito

Ex: She introduced her in-laws to her parents .Ha presentato i suoi **suoceri** ai suoi genitori.
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to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

conoscere

conoscere

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .
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in common
[avverbio]

having something shared or mutually owned by two or more people or groups

in comune

in comune

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.Gli studenti hanno scoperto di avere una passione per la scienza **in comune**.
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row
[sostantivo]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

fila

fila

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .La **lite** familiare sull'eredità ha portato a una battaglia legale prolungata e amara.
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one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

umorismo

umorismo

Ex: He uses sense of humor to connect with people and make them feel comfortable .
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to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

perdere il contatto

perdere il contatto

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you 're not careful .
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to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

perdere il tuo tember

perdere il tuo tember

Ex: He tends lose his temper when things do n’t go according to plan .
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to see red
[Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

vedere rosso

vedere rosso

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
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stepmother
[sostantivo]

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

matrigna

matrigna

Ex: The movie portrayed the stepmother as a caring and loving figure .Il film ha ritratto la **matrigna** come una figura premurosa e amorevole.
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stranger
[sostantivo]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

estraneo

estraneo

Ex: The stray cat was a stranger to the neighborhood .Il gatto randagio era uno **sconosciuto** nel quartiere.
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teammate
[sostantivo]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

compagno

compagno

Ex: The teammates celebrated their victory together .I **compagni di squadra** hanno celebrato insieme la loro vittoria.
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to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

appartengono a

appartengono a

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they all belong to the same sports team .Nonostante i diversi background, tutti **appartengono** alla stessa squadra sportiva.
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fluent
[aggettivo]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: Being fluent in German helped him get a job abroad.
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keen
[aggettivo]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

acuto

acuto

Ex: The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .L'apprendista **acuto** assorbì le tecniche del mestiere con una velocità notevole.
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to spend
[Verbo]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

spendere

spendere

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .A lei non piace **spendere** soldi per cose di cui non ha bisogno.
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interested
[aggettivo]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interessarsi di

interessarsi di

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .I bambini erano molto **interessati** ai trucchi del mago.
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to worry
[Verbo]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

preoccuparsi

preoccuparsi

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.La pioggia costante l'ha fatta **preoccupare** per la cerimonia nuziale all'aperto.
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dependable
[aggettivo]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

fidato

fidato

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .L'insegnante **affidabile** fornisce supporto e guida costanti agli studenti.
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encouraging
[aggettivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

incoraggiante

incoraggiante

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .Una lettera **incoraggiante** del suo mentore le ha dato la forza di andare avanti.
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generous
[aggettivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .La ringraziarono per la **generosa** offerta di pagare le riparazioni.
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kindhearted
[aggettivo]

naturally caring, empathetic, and inclined to act with kindness and generosity toward others

di buon cuore, benevolo

di buon cuore, benevolo

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jealous
[aggettivo]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

geloso, invidioso

geloso, invidioso

Ex: When his coworker got a raise , he could n't help but feel jealous.Quando il suo collega ha ottenuto un aumento, non poteva fare a meno di sentirsi **geloso**.
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mean
[aggettivo]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

meschino

meschino

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .Il vicino **cattivo** si è lamentato di questioni banali solo per creare problemi.
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pleasant
[aggettivo]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

piacevole

piacevole

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is a pleasant way to start the day .Il suono degli uccelli che cantano al mattino è un modo **piacevole** per iniziare la giornata.
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selfish
[aggettivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoista

egoista

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .Il politico **egoista** ha prioritizzato il proprio programma rispetto alle esigenze dei suoi elettori.
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sulky
[aggettivo]

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

scontroso

scontroso

Ex: She walked away with a sulky expression .Se ne andò con un'espressione **imbronciata**.
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upbeat
[aggettivo]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

ottimista

ottimista

Ex: She approached challenges with an upbeat attitude , seeing them as opportunities for growth .Affrontava le sfide con un atteggiamento **positivo**, vedendole come opportunità di crescita.
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to look after a child until they reach maturity

allevare un bambino

allevare un bambino

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .È essenziale **crescere** un bambino in un ambiente che favorisca sia l'apprendimento che la creatività.
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuare

continuare

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .L'insegnante ha chiesto agli studenti di **continuare** con l'esperimento durante la prossima lezione.
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to get on
[Verbo]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

salire

salire

Ex: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.Hanno cercato di **andare d'accordo** con i suoceri e costruire un forte legame familiare.
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to grow up
[Verbo]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

crescere

crescere

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.Quando **crescerò**, voglio fare il musicista.
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

prendersi cura di, badare a

prendersi cura di, badare a

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .L'azienda **si prende cura** dei suoi dipendenti fornendo loro un ambiente di lavoro sicuro e salutare.
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to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

prendere a modello qualcuno

prendere a modello qualcuno

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.Lei ammira e **guarda con rispetto** sua nonna per la sua gentilezza e resilienza.
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to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

somigliare a

somigliare a

Ex: The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .L'adolescente **assomiglia a** suo fratello maggiore nel senso della moda.
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to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

rimproverare

rimproverare

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.Non posso credere che mi abbia **rimproverato** di fronte a tutti.
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