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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
[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 .Mentre la scadenza si avvicinava, più candidati hanno iniziato a **fare domanda** per le posizioni disponibili.
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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 .Stiamo pianificando di **assumere** un giardiniere per mantenere il nostro grande giardino.
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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
[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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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
[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
[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
[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 .Prima di lasciare il suo vecchio lavoro, si è assicurata di chiedere una **referenza** scritta al suo supervisore.
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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 **autonoma**.
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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
[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
[aggettivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

seccato

seccato

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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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
[aggettivo]

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

esausto

esausto

Ex: The exhausted students struggled to stay awake during the late-night study session .Gli studenti **esausti** hanno lottato per rimanere svegli durante la sessione di studio notturna.
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exhausting
[aggettivo]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

estenuante

estenuante

Ex: Studying all night for the exam was completely exhausting.Studiare tutta la notte per l'esame è stato completamente **estenuante**.
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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 .Il cameriere ha dimenticato di portare il **conto**, quindi glielo abbiamo ricordato.
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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
[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
[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 .Il festival del **film** di quest'anno ha presentato una vasta gamma di **film** indipendenti di registi emergenti e affermati di tutto il mondo.
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movie
[sostantivo]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

film

film

Ex: We discussed our favorite movie scenes with our friends after watching a film .Abbiamo discusso le nostre scene di **film** preferite con i nostri amici dopo aver visto un film.
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petrol
[sostantivo]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

benzina

benzina

Ex: The engine requires unleaded petrol for better performance.Il motore richiede benzina senza piombo per una migliore prestazione.
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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 .Ha inviato un biglietto di compleanno via **posta** per renderlo più personale.
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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
[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
[sostantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metropolitana

metropolitana

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La città ha effettuato investimenti significativi per ammodernare le infrastrutture **sotterranee** al fine di migliorare la sicurezza e il servizio.
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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.Ci sono posti designati per i passeggeri anziani e le donne incinte nella **metropolitana**.
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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
[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
[sostantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

budget

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .Il progetto ha superato il **budget**, portando a tagli in altre aree.
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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 .È stato facilmente **convinto** dall'idea di una fuga nel weekend.
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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
[aggettivo]

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

in forma, sano

in forma, sano

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's very fit.Segue una dieta equilibrata e il suo medico dice che è molto **in forma**.
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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
[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 ?Puoi **risolvere** questo indovinello prima che scada il tempo?
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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
[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 .Il **conto** includeva addebiti dettagliati per ogni articolo che hanno ordinato.
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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
[sostantivo]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autostrada

autostrada

Ex: She was speeding down the freeway when a police car appeared .Stava sfrecciando lungo **l'autostrada** quando è apparso una macchina della polizia.
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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
[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
[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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