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Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 2 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - Riferimento nel libro di testo Total English Upper-Intermediate, come "travel bug", "wander", "pietrified", ecc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
itchy feet
[sostantivo]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

avere sempre la smania di partire

avere sempre la smania di partire

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
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travel bug
[sostantivo]

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

voglia di viaggiare, passione per i viaggi

voglia di viaggiare, passione per i viaggi

Ex: His parents ’ adventures gave him travel bug from a young age .
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independent
[aggettivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indipendente

indipendente

Ex: independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .
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to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

sperimentare

sperimentare

Ex: experienced a power outage during the storm .
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culture shock
[sostantivo]

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

shock culturale, sbalzo culturale

shock culturale, sbalzo culturale

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her culture shock.
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to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

girovagare

girovagare

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .
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homesick
[aggettivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostalgico

nostalgico

Ex: They tried to help her feel homesick by planning video calls with her family .
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fascinated
[aggettivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

affascinato

affascinato

Ex: He fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .
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fascinating
[aggettivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

affascinante

affascinante

Ex: The magician 's tricks fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .
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daunted
[aggettivo]

feeling intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed by a task or situation

intimidito, scoraggiato

intimidito, scoraggiato

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daunting
[aggettivo]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

scoraggiante

scoraggiante

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.
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challenging
[aggettivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

impegnativo

impegnativo

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.
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petrified
[aggettivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pietrificato, sconvolto

pietrificato, sconvolto

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were petrified and speechless .
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petrifying
[aggettivo]

causing extreme fear or terror, often to the point of paralysis or immobility

pietrificante, terrificante

pietrificante, terrificante

Ex: Walking alone at night in the forest was petrifying experience .
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annoyed
[aggettivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

seccato

seccato

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

causing slight anger

fastidioso

fastidioso

Ex: annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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disgusted
[aggettivo]

having or displaying great dislike for something

disgustato

disgustato

Ex: He was thoroughly disgusted by their cruel behavior.
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disgusting
[aggettivo]

extremely unpleasant

disgustoso

disgustoso

Ex: That was disgusting comment to make in public .
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inspired
[aggettivo]

amazing, impressive, exceptional, or special in a way that suggests being the result of a sudden creative impulse

ispirare

ispirare

Ex: He felt inspired by the success of his mentor.
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inspiring
[aggettivo]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

ispiratore, motivante

ispiratore, motivante

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.
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worried
[aggettivo]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

preoccupato

preoccupato

Ex: He worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .
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worrying
[aggettivo]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

preoccupante

preoccupante

Ex: worrying behavior of her pet , refusing to eat and sleep , led her to consult a veterinarian .
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cool
[aggettivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: They relaxed in cool shade of the trees during the picnic .
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chilly
[aggettivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

fresco

fresco

Ex: chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .
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sub-zero
[aggettivo]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

sottozero, subzero

sottozero, subzero

Ex: Arctic animals are adapted to survive sub-zero environments year-round .
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mild
[aggettivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

gentile

gentile

Ex: mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .
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scorching
[aggettivo]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

torrido, sconvolgente

torrido, sconvolgente

Ex: The scorching air made it difficult to breathe, even in the shade.
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to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

piovere a dirotto

piovere a dirotto

Ex: The monsoon season causes it pour almost every afternoon .
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drizzle
[sostantivo]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

pioggerella, scroscio

pioggerella, scroscio

Ex: After the heavy rain , drizzle continued into the evening .
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to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

inondare

inondare

Ex: The children played outside as showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .
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showery
[aggettivo]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

doccia

doccia

Ex: The showery afternoon kept most people indoors, seeking shelter from the rain.
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breeze
[sostantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brezza

brezza

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.
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breezy
[aggettivo]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

ventoso

ventoso

Ex: breezy conditions made outdoor activities like hiking more enjoyable .
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overcast
[aggettivo]

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

nuvoloso, coperto

nuvoloso, coperto

Ex: We decided to postpone our hike because the sky was overcast, and a storm seemed imminent .
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bright
[aggettivo]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

luminoso

luminoso

Ex: Children played joyfully in the park under the bright blue sky.
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to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

emigrare

emigrare

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
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abroad
[avverbio]

in or traveling to a different country

all'estero

all'estero

Ex: The company sent several abroad for the conference .
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to move
[Verbo]

to change one's place of residence or work

trasferirsi, muoversi

trasferirsi, muoversi

Ex: We 're planning move to a different state for a fresh start .
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to leave
[Verbo]

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

lasciare

lasciare

Ex: The teacher 's announcement leave the school surprised the students .
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to roam
[Verbo]

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

vagare, serpeggiare

vagare, serpeggiare

Ex: The curious cat likes roam through the neighborhood , investigating every nook and cranny .
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to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

lasciare

lasciare

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside, enjoying the fresh air.
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to see off
[Verbo]

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

accompagnare

accompagnare

Ex: The school staff and saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .
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off
[avverbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

lontano

lontano

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.
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to go away
[Verbo]

to move from a person or place

andare via

andare via

Ex: The rain had finally stopped , and the clouds began go away.
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to go on
[Verbo]

to come to be or to happen

venire avanti

venire avanti

Ex: Can you tell me what's going on with the construction work next door?
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to go for
[Verbo]

to choose something among other things

preferire

preferire

Ex: Igo for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .
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to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

Ex: The politician made a public pledge to prioritize environmental issues, but unfortunately, he went back on his pledge after taking office.
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to become affected by an illness

ammalarsi di una certa malattia

ammalarsi di una certa malattia

Ex: He went down with a bad case of bronchitis and had to stay home for a week.
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to make an attempt to achieve or do something

sforzarsi di ottenere qualcosa

sforzarsi di ottenere qualcosa

Ex: had a go at solving the difficult puzzle .
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to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

ottenere

ottenere

Ex: made a go of the project, but unfortunately it did n't turn out as successful as we had hoped .
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on the go
[Frase]

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

in movimento, in mobilità

in movimento, in mobilità

Ex: She ’s on the go with work and family duties .
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used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: As a general rule , being polite and respectful to others go without saying.
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to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: He went back on his word by not showing up at the event as he had promised.
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