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Il libro Total English - Intermedio - Unità 8 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 8 - Riferimento nel libro di corso Total English Intermediate, come "drill", "commercio equo", "congestione", ecc.

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career
[sostantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carriera

carriera

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ha avuto una **carriera** diversificata, che include periodi come musicista e graphic designer.
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climate change
[sostantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambiamenti climatici

cambiamenti climatici

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Gli effetti del **cambiamento climatico** sono evidenti nei nostri modelli meteorologici che cambiano.
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political
[aggettivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politico

politico

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .I media svolgono un ruolo cruciale nell'informare il pubblico sugli sviluppi **politici** e nel rendere responsabili i funzionari eletti.
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arrangement
[sostantivo]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

accordo

accordo

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .L'**accordo** per la cerimonia nuziale era molto dettagliato.
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hairstyle
[sostantivo]

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

taglio di capelli

taglio di capelli

Ex: They experimented with different hairstyles until they found the perfect one .Hanno sperimentato con diverse **acconciature** finché non hanno trovato quella perfetta.
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tune
[sostantivo]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

melodia, canzone

melodia, canzone

Ex: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .Può suonare quasi qualsiasi **melodia** a orecchio sulla sua chitarra.
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against
[Preposizione]

in opposition to someone or something

contro

contro

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente **contro** l'inquinamento.
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law
[sostantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

legge

legge

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.È importante conoscere i propri diritti secondo la **legge**.
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appeal
[sostantivo]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

appello

appello

Ex: The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal.La Corte Suprema ha accettato di ascoltare l'**appello**.
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banned
[aggettivo]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

vietato,  bandito

vietato, bandito

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to arrest
[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestare

arrestare

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .Le autorità stanno attualmente **arrestando** i sospettati sulla scena del crimine.
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fine
[sostantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

multa

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .Il giudice ha imposto una **multa** all'azienda per violazioni ambientali.
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illegal
[aggettivo]

forbidden by the law

illegale

illegale

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .I datori di lavoro che discriminano i dipendenti in base alla razza o al genere stanno adottando un comportamento **illegale**.
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architecture
[sostantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

architettura

architettura

Ex: She was drawn to architecture because of its unique blend of creativity , technical skill , and problem-solving in the built environment .È stata attratta dall'**architettura** per il suo mix unico di creatività, abilità tecnica e problem solving nell'ambiente costruito.
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building
[sostantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio

edificio

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up .I lavoratori costruiscono l'**edificio** dalle fondamenta.
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congestion
[sostantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestione

congestione

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.La **congestione** del traffico è un problema importante durante le vacanze.
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construction
[sostantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

costruzione

costruzione

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.La **costruzione** stradale ha causato ritardi nel traffico.
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to drill
[Verbo]

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

trapanare, forare

trapanare, forare

Ex: The mechanic drilled holes in the car's chassis to install the new parts.Il meccanico **forò** dei buchi nel telaio dell'auto per installare i nuovi pezzi.
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exhaust fumes
[sostantivo]

the toxic gases and particles that are released from the exhaust system of a vehicle and other sources

gas di scarico, fumi di scarico

gas di scarico, fumi di scarico

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heat wave
[sostantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ondata di caldo

ondata di caldo

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .Durante un'**ondata di calore**, è importante controllare i vicini anziani che potrebbero essere più vulnerabili alle temperature estreme.
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horn
[sostantivo]

a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

clacson, tromba

clacson, tromba

Ex: She tapped the horn to let the driver in front know the light had turned green .Ha suonato il **clacson** per far sapere all'autista davanti che il semaforo era diventato verde.
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to honk
[Verbo]

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

suonare il clacson, fare suonare il clacson

suonare il clacson, fare suonare il clacson

Ex: She honks to greet her friend waiting on the sidewalk .Lei **suona il clacson** per salutare il suo amico che aspetta sul marciapiede.
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rush hour
[sostantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

ora di punta

ora di punta

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ha pianificato le sue commissioni intorno all'**ora di punta** per evitare di rimanere bloccata nel traffico.
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terribly
[avverbio]

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

terribilmente

terribilmente

Ex: She was terribly treated by the staff .È stata trattata **terribilmente** male dal personale.
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tower block
[sostantivo]

a very tall building that is divided into several apartments or offices

blocco torre

blocco torre

Ex: The view from the top of the tower block is breathtaking .La vista dalla cima del **grattacielo** è mozzafiato.
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traffic jam
[sostantivo]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

ingorgo

ingorgo

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .L'**ingorgo** si è risolto dopo che l'incidente è stato rimosso dalla strada.
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conflict
[sostantivo]

a state of frustration or anxiety caused by opposing desires or feelings at the same time

contrasto, conflitto

contrasto, conflitto

Ex: The conflict within her , torn between forgiveness and resentment , was palpable .Il **conflitto** dentro di lei, divisa tra il perdono e il risentimento, era palpabile.
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to cure
[Verbo]

to make someone regain their health

guarire

guarire

Ex: If the clinical trial is successful , the treatment will likely cure the disease .Se la sperimentazione clinica avrà successo, il trattamento probabilmente **curerà** la malattia.
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debt
[sostantivo]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

debito

debito

Ex: He repaid his friend , feeling relieved to be free of the personal debt he had owed for so long .Ha ripagato il suo amico, sentendosi sollevato di essere libero dal **debito** personale che aveva dovuto per così tanto tempo.
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disease
[sostantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

malattia

malattia

Ex: The disease is spreading rapidly through the population .La **malattia** si sta diffondendo rapidamente tra la popolazione.
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fair trade
[sostantivo]

trading practices that do not put consumers at a disadvantage

commercio equo e solidale

commercio equo e solidale

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global warming
[sostantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

riscaldamento globale

riscaldamento globale

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .Il **riscaldamento globale** minaccia gli ecosistemi e la fauna selvatica.
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farming
[sostantivo]

the activity of working on a farm and growing crops or producing animal products by raising them

agricoltura

agricoltura

Ex: Through farming, she learned the importance of patience and hard work .Attraverso **l'agricoltura**, ha imparato l'importanza della pazienza e del duro lavoro.
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mortality rate
[sostantivo]

the number of deaths in a particular population over a specific period of time, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage

tasso di mortalità, indice di mortalità

tasso di mortalità, indice di mortalità

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organic
[aggettivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

organico

organico

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .Il negozio ha un'ampia selezione di snack e bevande **biologiche**.
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peace
[sostantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

pace

pace

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .Sperava in un futuro in cui la **pace** avrebbe prevalso in tutto il mondo.
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pollution
[sostantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .L'**inquinamento** causato dai rifiuti di plastica è una crisi ambientale crescente.
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poverty
[sostantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

povertà

povertà

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.L'organizzazione benefica si concentra sul fornire cibo e riparo a coloro che vivono in **povertà**.
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recycling
[sostantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

riciclo

riciclo

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .La città ha introdotto un nuovo programma di **riciclaggio**.
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solar power
[sostantivo]

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

energia solare

energia solare

Ex: The company specializes in designing solar power systems for households .L'azienda è specializzata nella progettazione di sistemi a **energia solare** per le famiglie.
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the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

tenore di vita

tenore di vita

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
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war
[sostantivo]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

guerra

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .La nazione rimase in **guerra** fino alla firma di un accordo di pace.
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wealth
[sostantivo]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

ricchezza, fortuna

ricchezza, fortuna

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to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

promuovere

promuovere

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .Dopo il progetto di successo, è stato **promosso** a vicepresidente.
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to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

offrire, offrirsi

offrire, offrirsi

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Ha generosamente **offerto** il suo tempo e la sua esperienza per mentoriare aspiranti imprenditori.
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promotion
[sostantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promozione

promozione

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .La squadra ha celebrato la sua **promozione** con una festa a sorpresa.
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alternative
[sostantivo]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: When the restaurant was full , we had to consider an alternative for dinner .Quando il ristorante era pieno, abbiamo dovuto considerare un'**alternativa** per la cena.
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to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

dimettersi, lasciare

dimettersi, lasciare

Ex: They 're worried more people will quit if conditions do n't improve .Temono che più persone **lasceranno** se le condizioni non miglioreranno.
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to regret
[Verbo]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

deplorare

deplorare

Ex: They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been .Hanno **rimpianto** di non aver accettato l'offerta di lavoro e si sono chiesti cosa sarebbe potuto essere.
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to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

fare il grande passo

fare il grande passo

Ex: We took the plunge and set up our own business.
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volunteer
[sostantivo]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

volontario,  volontaria

volontario, volontaria

Ex: The local food bank was grateful for the volunteers who sorted and distributed donations to those in need .La banca alimentare locale era grata ai **volontari** che hanno smistato e distribuito le donazioni a chi ne aveva bisogno.
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