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Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 5 - Vocabolario

Qui troverai le parole dell'Unità 5 - Vocabolario nel libro di corso Total English Upper-Intermediate, come "strategia", "a lungo termine", "superficiale", ecc.

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low-risk
low-risk
[aggettivo]

having a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death

basso rischio

basso rischio

Ex: Walking in the park during daylight hours is generally a low-risk activity for most people. 

Camminare nel parco durante le ore diurne è generalmente un'attività a basso rischio per la maggior parte delle persone.

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high-risk
high-risk
[aggettivo]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

alto rischio

alto rischio

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is a high-risk adventure that requires careful planning and preparation. 

Scalare il monte Everest è un'avventura ad alto rischio che richiede un'attenta pianificazione e preparazione.

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strategy
strategy
[sostantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

strategia

strategia

Ex: The government introduced a strategy to reduce pollution. 
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long-term
long-term
[aggettivo]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

a lungo termine, di lunga durata

a lungo termine, di lunga durata

Ex: They discussed the long-term impact of the new policy on education. 

Hanno discusso l'impatto a lungo termine della nuova politica sull'istruzione.

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short-term
short-term
[aggettivo]

intended to last for a brief or limited period of time

breve termine, a breve termine

breve termine, a breve termine

Ex: The short-term solution worked for now, but a long-term fix would be needed soon. 

La soluzione a breve termine ha funzionato per ora, ma presto sarebbe necessaria una soluzione a lungo termine.

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plan
plan
[sostantivo]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

piano

piano

Ex: The team is working on a contingency plan to address potential challenges in the project. 
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local
local
[aggettivo]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

locale

locale

Ex: He's a regular at the local pub, where he enjoys catching up with friends. 
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long-distance call
long-distance call
[sostantivo]

a telephone call made between different cities, regions, or countries

chiamata a lunga distanza, telefonata interurbana

chiamata a lunga distanza, telefonata interurbana

Ex: They scheduled a long-distance call to discuss the project. 

Hanno programmato una chiamata a lunga distanza per discutere il progetto.

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shortcut
shortcut
[sostantivo]

a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination

scorciatoia, percorso più breve

scorciatoia, percorso più breve

Ex: The GPS recommended a shortcut to cut down the drive to the hotel. 

Il GPS ha consigliato una scorciatoia per ridurre il viaggio fino all'hotel.

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broad-minded
broad-minded
[aggettivo]

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

di larghe vedute

di larghe vedute

Ex: A broad-minded leader can inspire innovation and creativity within the team. 

Un leader di mentalità aperta può ispirare innovazione e creatività all'interno del team.

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narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[aggettivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

di mente ristretta

di mente ristretta

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice. 

I suoi genitori dalla mentalità ristretta disapprovavano la sua scelta di carriera non convenzionale.

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skinny
skinny
[aggettivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

magro

magro

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age. 
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slim
slim
[aggettivo]

thin in an attractive and well-proportioned way

magro

magro

Ex: She remained remarkably slim despite giving up the gym. 
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shallow
shallow
[aggettivo]

lacking serious thought, understanding, emotion, or depth of character

superficiale

superficiale

Ex: Her understanding of the subject was surprisingly shallow. 
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deep
deep
[aggettivo]

(of a person) difficult to fully understand or get close to, often refraining from sharing their true feelings or ideas with others

profondo

profondo

Ex: She is a deep person, always contemplating life's big questions, but few know her true thoughts. 
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long
long
[aggettivo]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

lungo

lungo

Ex: How long is the new swimming pool? 
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length
length
[sostantivo]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

lungo

lungo

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards. 
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to lengthen

to increase the length or duration of something

allungare

allungare

Ex: To improve safety, the city council voted to lengthen the crosswalks at busy intersections. 

Per migliorare la sicurezza, il consiglio comunale ha votato per allungare gli attraversamenti pedonali agli incroci trafficati.

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wide
wide
[aggettivo]

having a large length from side to side

vasto

vasto

Ex: His shoulders were wide, giving him a strong and imposing presence. 
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short
short
[aggettivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corte

corte

Ex: The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on. 
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to shorten
to shorten
[Verbo]

to decrease the length of something

abbreviare

abbreviare

Ex: The movie was shortened for television to fit the time slot. 

Il film è stato accorciato per la televisione per adattarsi alla fascia oraria.

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width
width
[sostantivo]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

grandezza

grandezza

Ex: Emily compared the width of the two shelves before choosing one. 
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to widen
to widen
[Verbo]

to become greater in width or distance from side to side

allargare

allargare

Ex: The path gradually widens near the entrance to the park. 
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breadth
breadth
[sostantivo]

the distance between two sides of something

larghezza

larghezza

Ex: The breadth of the ocean seemed endless from the ship's deck. 

L'ampiezza dell'oceano sembrava infinita dal ponte della nave.

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broad
broad
[aggettivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

vasto

vasto

Ex: The garden bed was 3 meters broad, providing ample space for a variety of plants. 
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to broaden
to broaden
[Verbo]

to become larger in scope or range

ampliare, allargare

ampliare, allargare

Ex: The discussion broadened to include economic issues. 

La discussione si è allargata per includere questioni economiche.

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high
high
[aggettivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude, above the clouds. 
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height
height
[sostantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altezza

altezza

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters. 
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to heighten

to raise something above its current position

aumenta

aumenta

Ex: In order to meet safety standards, the dam was heightened to better withstand potential flooding. 

Per soddisfare gli standard di sicurezza, la diga è stata innalzata per resistere meglio a possibili inondazioni.

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deep
deep
[aggettivo]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profondo

profondo

Ex: Can you tell me how deep this well is before we lower the bucket? 
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depth
depth
[sostantivo]

the distance below the top surface of something

profondità

profondità

Ex: The well's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts. 
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to deepen
to deepen
[Verbo]

to increase the depth or distance between the surface and a particular point or object, often through digging, cutting, or excavation

approfondire, scavare

approfondire, scavare

Ex: Gardeners deepened the planting holes to accommodate the root systems of the new trees. 

I giardinieri hanno approfondito i buchi di piantagione per accogliere i sistemi radicali dei nuovi alberi.

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low
low
[aggettivo]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

basso

basso

Ex: That dish is surprisingly low in calories. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verbo]

to reduce something in amount, degree, level, value, strength, or quality

abbassare,  ridurre

abbassare, ridurre

Ex: Daniel is trying to lower his monthly expenses. 
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to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

espandere

Ex: The business expanded quickly after opening its second store. 
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to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

estendere

estendere

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

crescere

crescere

Ex: Children grow quickly during their early years. 
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to stretch
to stretch
[Verbo]

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

allungare

allungare

Ex: He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

diffondere

diffondere

Ex: The new trend spread rapidly among young people. 
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to shrink
to shrink
[Verbo]

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

restringersi

restringersi

Ex: Be careful, or your wool sweater might shrink in the laundry. 

Fai attenzione, o il tuo maglione di lana potrebbe restringersi in lavatrice.

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to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

ridurre

ridurre

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish. 
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