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Il libro Total English - Intermedio - Unità 9 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 9 - Riferimento nel libro di corso Total English Intermediate, come "vacanza", "vantaggio", "resistenza", ecc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

fare domanda,  candidarsi

fare domanda, candidarsi

Ex: As the deadline approached, more candidates began to apply for the available positions. 
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to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

impiegare

impiegare

Ex: We are planning to employ a gardener to maintain our large yard. 
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pay rise
pay rise
[sostantivo]

an increase in salary or wages that an employee receives from their employer

aumento di stipendio

aumento di stipendio

Ex: She felt her hard work deserved a pay rise after completing the challenging project. 

Ha sentito che il suo duro lavoro meritava un aumento di stipendio dopo aver completato il progetto impegnativo.

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to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

promuovere

promuovere

Ex: After the successful project, he was promoted to vice president. 
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vacancy
vacancy
[sostantivo]

a position or job that is available

posto vacante

posto vacante

Ex: The newspaper advertisement listed several vacancies in customer service roles. 

L'annuncio sul giornale elencava diversi posti vacanti nei ruoli del servizio clienti.

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overtime
overtime
[sostantivo]

the extra hours a person works at their job

tempo orario

tempo orario

Ex: They agreed to finish the task even if it required overtime. 

Hanno accettato di finire il compito anche se richiedeva straordinario.

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perk
perk
[sostantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Perk

Perk

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events. 

I vantaggi del tirocinio includono l'accesso gratuito a corsi di sviluppo professionale ed eventi di networking.

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reference
reference
[sostantivo]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

riferimento

riferimento

Ex: Before leaving her old job, she made sure to ask for a written reference from her supervisor. 
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self-employed
self-employed
[aggettivo]

working for oneself rather than for another

autonomo

autonomo

Ex: She transitioned from a corporate job to being self-employed. 

È passata da un lavoro aziendale a essere lavoratore autonomo.

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flexitime
flexitime
[sostantivo]

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

orario flessibile, tempo flessibile

orario flessibile, tempo flessibile

Ex: The company introduced flexitime to improve work-life balance. 

L'azienda ha introdotto l'orario flessibile per migliorare l'equilibrio tra lavoro e vita privata.

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freelance
freelance
[sostantivo]

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

lavoro autonomo

lavoro autonomo

Ex: Many people are switching to freelance careers, attracted by the ability to manage their own schedules and workloads. 

Molte persone stanno passando a carriere freelance, attratte dalla capacità di gestire i propri orari e carichi di lavoro.

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annoyed
annoyed
[aggettivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

seccato

seccato

Ex: The annoyed expression on her face showed her frustration with the slow internet connection. 

L'espressione irritata sul suo volto mostrava la sua frustrazione con la lenta connessione internet.

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annoying
annoying
[aggettivo]

causing slight anger

fastidioso

fastidioso

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night. 

Il ronzio fastidioso delle zanzare li ha tenuti svegli tutta la notte.

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exhausted
exhausted
[aggettivo]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

esausto

esausto

Ex: She felt emotionally exhausted after attending the funeral of a close friend. 

Si sentiva esausta emotivamente dopo aver partecipato al funerale di un amico stretto.

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exhausting
exhausting
[aggettivo]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

estenuante

estenuante

Ex: The exhausting workout left her muscles sore and her mind drained. 
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check
check
[sostantivo]

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

assegno

assegno

Ex: The waiter forgot to bring the check, so we reminded him. 
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chips
chips
[sostantivo]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

chip

chip

Ex: She loves dipping her chips in salsa for extra flavor. 

Lei adora intingere le sue patatine nella salsa per un sapore in più.

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fries
fries
[sostantivo]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

patatine fritte, fritte

patatine fritte, fritte

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table. 

Hanno condiviso una grande porzione di patatine fritte a tavola.

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film
film
[sostantivo]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

film

film

Ex: This year's film festival showcased a diverse range of independent films from both emerging and established filmmakers around the world. 
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movie
movie
[sostantivo]

a story presented as a sequence of moving images, usually with sound, for entertainment or information

film

film

Ex: The new movie opens in theaters on Friday. 
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petrol
petrol
[sostantivo]

a liquid fuel made from petroleum and used mainly in internal-combustion engines

benzina

benzina

Ex: Daniel spilled a little petrol while filling the lawn mower. 
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the post
the post
[sostantivo]

the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

postale

postale

Ex: He sent a birthday card via post to make it more personal. 
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return ticket
return ticket
[sostantivo]

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

biglietto di ritorno

biglietto di ritorno

Ex: He misplaced his return ticket and had to buy another one. 

Ha smarrito il suo biglietto di andata e ritorno e ha dovuto comprarne un altro.

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round trip
round trip
[sostantivo]

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

viaggio di andata e ritorno

viaggio di andata e ritorno

Ex: The round trip from New York to Boston takes about four hours. 

Il viaggio di andata e ritorno da New York a Boston dura circa quattro ore.

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underground
underground
[sostantivo]

a railway system in which trains travel through tunnels beneath a city

metropolitana

metropolitana

Ex: They entered the underground at the next station. 
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subway
subway
[sostantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metropolitana

metropolitana

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway. 
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motivated
motivated
[aggettivo]

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

motivato, determinato

motivato, determinato

Ex: Despite setbacks, he remained motivated to pursue his dreams. 

Nonostante le battute d'arresto, è rimasto motivato a perseguire i suoi sogni.

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motivating
motivating
[aggettivo]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

motivare

motivare

Ex: His motivating efforts at work led the team to achieve their goals faster than expected. 

I suoi sforzi motivanti sul lavoro hanno portato la squadra a raggiungere i propri obiettivi più velocemente del previsto.

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budget
budget
[sostantivo]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

budget

budget

Ex: The team stayed within the budget despite delays. 
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to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convincere

convincere

Ex: He was easily persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway. 
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delegating
delegating
[sostantivo]

the act of assigning authority or tasks to subordinates to improve efficiency and decision-making

delega, la delega di compiti

delega, la delega di compiti

Ex: Successful delegating requires trust in employees. 

Una delega di successo richiede fiducia nei dipendenti.

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fit
fit
[aggettivo]

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

in forma, sano

in forma, sano

Ex: Doctors often recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to stay fit. 
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flexible
flexible
[aggettivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

flessibile

flessibile

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times. 

Il suo atteggiamento flessibile ha reso facile per gli amici contare su di lui nei momenti difficili.

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to solve
to solve
[Verbo]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

risolvere

risolvere

Ex: Can you solve this riddle before the time runs out? 
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stamina
stamina
[sostantivo]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

resistenza

resistenza

Ex: The long hours of rehearsals tested the dancers' stamina, but they delivered a flawless performance. 

Le lunghe ore di prove hanno messo alla prova la resistenza dei ballerini, ma hanno dato una performance impeccabile.

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bill
bill
[sostantivo]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

bolletta

bolletta

Ex: The bill included detailed charges for each item they ordered. 
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motorway
motorway
[sostantivo]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autostrada

autostrada

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad. 

Ha accidentalmente preso l'uscita sbagliata dell'autostrada ed è finita su una panoramica strada secondaria.

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freeway
freeway
[sostantivo]

a wide divided highway designed for fast traffic, with controlled access and no intersections at the same level

autostrada

autostrada

Ex: We stayed on the freeway until the exit for downtown. 
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mobile phone
mobile phone
[sostantivo]

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

cellulare

cellulare

Ex: Mobile phone plans can vary widely in terms of data limits, calling minutes, and monthly costs. 

I piani telefonici mobili possono variare notevolmente in termini di limiti di dati, minuti di chiamata e costi mensili.

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cell phone
cell phone
[sostantivo]

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

cellulare

cellulare

Ex: She rarely uses her cell phone for making calls, mostly for texting. 

Lei usa raramente il suo telefono cellulare per fare chiamate, principalmente per messaggiare.

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curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae
[sostantivo]

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

curriculum vitae

curriculum vitae

Ex: The university asked for a curriculum vitae along with the application. 

L'università ha richiesto un curriculum vitae insieme alla domanda.

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