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Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 1 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 1 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Advanced, come "daunt", "attitude", "positive", ecc.

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Total English - Advanced
achievable
[aggettivo]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

realizzabile

realizzabile

Ex: Regular practice makes fluency in a new language achievable.La pratica regolare rende la fluidità in una nuova lingua **raggiungibile**.
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goal
[sostantivo]

our purpose or desired result

scorpo

scorpo

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .Stabilire **obiettivi** a breve termine può aiutare a suddividere compiti più grandi in passaggi gestibili.
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to face
[Verbo]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

affrontare,  far fronte

affrontare, far fronte

Ex: Right now , the organization is actively facing public scrutiny for its controversial decisions .In questo momento, l'organizzazione **affronta** attivamente lo scrutinio pubblico per le sue decisioni controverse.
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to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

aumentare i tuoi sforzi in risposta a una situazione difficile

aumentare i tuoi sforzi in risposta a una situazione difficile

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.
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to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome

avverare

avverare

Ex: Despite the challenges , his aspiration to start his own business come true.
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ambition
[sostantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambizione

ambizione

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .La mia **ambizione** è un giorno scalare il Monte Everest.
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attitude
[sostantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

atteggiamento

atteggiamento

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .Un buon **atteggiamento** può fare una grande differenza nella dinamica di squadra.
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to daunt
[Verbo]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

intimidire

intimidire

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .La prospettiva di tenere un discorso di fronte a un vasto pubblico **spaventò** lo studente timido, portando ad ansia e dubbi su se stesso.
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to pick up
[Verbo]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

acquisire, imparare strada facendo

acquisire, imparare strada facendo

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .Molti immigrati **acquisiscono** il dialetto locale semplicemente conversando con i vicini.
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to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

Ex: Ignoring deadlines letting things slide caused serious delays .
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to master
[Verbo]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

diventare padrone di

diventare padrone di

Ex: The athlete mastered her routine , making it flawless in the competition .L'atleta ha **padroneggiato** la sua routine, rendendola impeccabile nella competizione.
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to garble
[Verbo]

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

distorcere, confondere

distorcere, confondere

Ex: The old recording was garbled, with parts of the conversation completely unintelligible .La vecchia registrazione era **distorta**, con parti della conversazione completamente incomprensibili.
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overload
[sostantivo]

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

sovraccarico, eccesso

sovraccarico, eccesso

Ex: The overload of emails in her inbox made it hard to find important messages .Il **sovraccarico** di email nella sua casella di posta rendeva difficile trovare messaggi importanti.
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to babble
[Verbo]

to make random, meaningless sounds

balbettare, chiacchierare

balbettare, chiacchierare

Ex: He was too nervous and babbled instead of answering clearly .Era troppo nervoso e **balbettò** invece di rispondere chiaramente.
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unintelligibly
[avverbio]

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend due to lacking clarity in speech, writing, or communication

inintelligibilmente, in modo inintelligibile

inintelligibilmente, in modo inintelligibile

Ex: The old recording played unintelligibly, filled with static and distortion .La vecchia registrazione suonava **incomprensibilmente**, piena di staticità e distorsione.
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dialect
[sostantivo]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

dialetto

dialetto

Ex: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
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clue
[sostantivo]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

indizio

indizio

Ex: The broken lock on the gate gave the police a clue about how the thief had entered the property .La serratura rotta sul cancello ha dato alla polizia un **indizio** su come il ladro fosse entrato nella proprietà.
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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

dalla parte superiore della testa

dalla parte superiore della testa

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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to hear of
[Verbo]

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

venire a conoscenza di

venire a conoscenza di

Ex: I never heard of such a thing .Non ho mai **sentito parlare** di una cosa del genere.
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by heart
[Frase]

by relying only on one's memory

a memoria

a memoria

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew by heart.
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to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

sapere qualcosa completamente

sapere qualcosa completamente

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.
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to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

conoscere

conoscere

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
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offhand
[avverbio]

without any preparation or prior thought

fuori mano

fuori mano

Ex: She answered the question offhand, not realizing the importance of her response.Ha risposto alla domanda **senza pensarci**, senza rendersi conto dell'importanza della sua risposta.
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to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Ex: The chances of success next to nothing given the challenging circumstances .
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positive
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

sicuro

sicuro

Ex: The team remained positive despite the setbacks .La squadra è rimasta **positiva** nonostante le battute d'arresto.
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to head
[Verbo]

to move toward a particular direction

dirigersi

dirigersi

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .In questo momento, gli studenti si stanno attivamente **dirigendo** verso la biblioteca per studiare.
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to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

inseguire

inseguire

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .Il cane ha inseguito con entusiasmo la palla da tennis rimbalzante.
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to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

trattare

trattare

Ex: As a therapist , she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth .Come terapeuta, aiuta gli individui a **gestire** le sfide emotive e la crescita personale.
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to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

credere a/in

credere a/in

Ex: He does n't believe in the imposition of strict dress codes in schools .Lui non **crede nell**'imposizione di rigidi codici di abbigliamento nelle scuole.
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potential
[sostantivo]

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

potenziale, capacità

potenziale, capacità

Ex: She has the potential to become a great leader with the right guidance .Ha il **potenziale** per diventare una grande leader con la giusta guida.
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to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverare

perseverare

Ex: The athletes were inspired to persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .Gli atleti sono stati ispirati a **perseverare** nel loro allenamento, puntando alla prossima competizione.
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to keep
[Verbo]

to do something many times or continue doing something

continuare, perseverare

continuare, perseverare

Ex: Why does he keep interrupting me ?Perché **continua** a interrompermi?
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unfit
[aggettivo]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

inapto, inadatto

inapto, inadatto

Ex: The unstable ladder was unfit for reaching high shelves safely .La scala instabile era **inadatta** per raggiungere gli scaffali alti in sicurezza.
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multi-
[Prefisso]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

multi, poli

multi, poli

Ex: The city is known for its multicultural population, bringing together diverse traditions.La città è conosciuta per la sua popolazione **multi**culturale, che riunisce tradizioni diverse.
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under-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

sotto-, sub-

sotto-, sub-

Ex: He ducked to avoid hitting the underpart of the bridge.Si è chinato per evitare di colpire la parte **inferiore** del ponte.
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mono-
[Prefisso]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

mono-, uni-

mono-, uni-

Ex: The company’s monolithic structure made change difficult.La struttura **mono**litica dell'azienda ha reso difficile il cambiamento.
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over-
[Prefisso]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

sopra, iper

sopra, iper

Ex: The movie was overhyped, and it didn't live up to expectations.Il film è stato **troppo** pubblicizzato, e non ha soddisfatto le aspettative.
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out-
[Prefisso]

used to form verbs meaning to exceed or outperform

super-, sopra-

super-, sopra-

Ex: The young artist may soon outshine the masters who trained her.Il giovane artista potrebbe presto **superare** i maestri che lo hanno formato.
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arch-
[Prefisso]

used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

arci-, super-

arci-, super-

Ex: An archenemy is a rival or opponent who is especially significant or dangerous.Un **arch**nemico è un rivale o avversario particolarmente significativo o pericoloso.
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mis-
[Prefisso]

used to imply an incorrect or mistaken action, or a negative or unfavorable outcome

mal, dis

mal, dis

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ir-
[Prefisso]

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

ir, in

ir, in

Ex: The plan was irrevocable, meaning it couldn't be undone.Il piano era **ir**revocabile, il che significa che non poteva essere annullato.
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sub-
[Prefisso]

used to imply a position or status that is lower or beneath something else

sotto, sub

sotto, sub

Ex: In large organizations, a subcommittee handles specific tasks under the main committee.Nelle grandi organizzazioni, un **sotto**comitato gestisce compiti specifici sotto il comitato principale.
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super-
[Prefisso]

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

super-, sopra-

super-, sopra-

Ex: The superstructure of the ship towers over the main deck.La **super**struttura della nave si erge sopra il ponte principale.
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