Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 5 - Riferimenti - Parte 1

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

abbassare, ridurre

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrarre

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

to enlarge or lengthen something

estendere

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

ridurre

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

restringersi

to enlarge the area of effect of something or to make it affect more people

spalmare, diffondere

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

allungare

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

rischiare

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

rischio

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

opportunità

a possibility that something will happen

probabilità

an amount of money invested in a business

scommessa

something that is greatly desired

ambizione

significant in amount or degree

notevole

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tollerare

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

trattare

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

concentrare

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

sopportare

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

sfida

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

combattere

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

sforzo

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campagna

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

acqua bianca, acqua turbinosa

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

rafting

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

arrampicata su roccia

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

equitazione

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

fuoristrada

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

andare in montagna con bicicletta

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Rugby

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tiro con l’arco

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

imbracatura, cintura di sicurezza

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

costume da bagno

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

muta da sub

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

giubbotto di salvataggio

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

attività sportive

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

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