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cost of living
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cosmopolitan
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infrastructure
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mild
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freedom
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healthcare
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standard of living
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monument
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crime rate
10-
unemployment
11-
congestion
12-
pollution
13-
racial
14-
no-go area
15-
nightlife
16-
off the beaten track
17-
unspoiled
18-
diverse
19-
tranquil
20-
side by side
21-
vast
22-
rundown
23-
stunning
24-
packed
25-
bustling
26-
to catch on
27-
to turn up
28-
to get by
29-
to fit in
30-
to do up
31-
to fill in
32-
hold up
33-
to carry out
34-
to come across
35-
to take to
36-
to see to
37-
to get through
38-
to come up with
39-
to keep up
40-
to come down to
41-
to get away
42-
to take off
43-
to pay back
44-
to look after
45-
to catch up
46-
to stay on
cost of living
Frase
uk flag
/kˈɔst ʌv lˈɪvɪŋ/
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costo della vita

costo della vita

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

example
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Cities with a high cost of living often offer higher salaries to compensate.
The rising cost of living has made it harder for families to save money.
cosmopolitan
aggettivo
c
k
o
ɑ
s
z
m
m
o
ə
p
p
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
ə
n
n
cosmopolita

cosmopolita

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

provincial
infrastructure
sostantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
r
r
a
ə
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
(struttura di base)

(struttura di base)

infrastruttura

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

mild
mild
aggettivo
m
m
i
l
l
d
d
gentile

gentile

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

freedom
freedom
sostantivo
f
f
r
r
ee
i
d
d
o
ə
m
m
libertà

libertà

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

healthcare
healthcare
sostantivo
h
h
ea
ɛ
l
l
th
θ
c
k
a
ɛ
r
r
e
servizio sanitario

servizio sanitario

the health services and treatments given to people

What is "healthcare"?

Healthcare refers to the services and practices aimed at maintaining or improving people's health. It includes a wide range of activities, such as medical treatments, preventive care, diagnosis, and health education. Healthcare can be provided by doctors, nurses, therapists, and other medical professionals in various settings, including hospitals and clinics. The goal of healthcare is to ensure individuals receive the care they need to stay healthy, manage illnesses, and recover from health issues.

standard of living
Frase
uk flag
/stˈændɚd ʌv lˈɪvɪŋ/
tenore di vita

tenore di vita

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

monument
sostantivo
m
m
o
ɑ
n
n
u
j
ə
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
monumento

monumento

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

What is a "monument"?

A monument is a structure or statue built to honor or remember a person, event, or idea. Monuments can be found in public places and are often made from materials like stone, metal, or concrete. They are designed to stand the test of time, serving as a symbol of significance or historical importance. Monuments can vary in size and shape, from small plaques to large sculptures or buildings. They help preserve memories and educate future generations about important moments or individuals in history.

crime rate
sostantivo
uk flag
/kɹˈaɪm ɹˈeɪt/
(indice di criminalità)

(indice di criminalità)

tasso di criminalità

the number or frequency of criminal offenses that occur within a specific population or geographic area over a particular period of time, often expressed as a ratio or percentage

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Nome Composto
unemployment
unemployment
sostantivo
u
ʌ
n
n
e
ɪ
m
m
p
p
l
l
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
disoccupazione

disoccupazione

the state of being without a job

employment
congestion
congestion
sostantivo
c
k
o
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
io
ə
n
n
congestione

congestione

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

pollution
pollution
sostantivo
p
p
o
ə
ll
l
u
u
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
contaminazione

contaminazione

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

racial
aggettivo
r
r
a
c
ʃ
ia
ə
l
l
raziale

raziale

related to the way humankind is sometimes divided into, which is based on physical attributes or shared ancestry

no-go area
sostantivo
uk flag
/nˈoʊɡˌoʊ ˈɛɹiə/
(area non accessibile)

(area non accessibile)

zona interdetta

Idiom

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

What is the origin of the idiom "no-go area" and when to use it?

The idiom "no-go area" has its origins in the realm of military and aviation in World War II. It originally referred to areas or zones that were restricted or prohibited for entry, typically due to safety or security concerns, then it went on to describe areas where aircraft were not allowed to fly. It has been extended to describe areas in various contexts where entry or activities are considered dangerous, prohibited, or unsafe.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Nome Composto
nightlife
nightlife
sostantivo
n
n
i
gh
t
t
l
l
i
f
f
e
vita notturna

vita notturna

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

off the beaten (track|path|route)
off the beaten track
Frase
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə bˈiːʔn̩ tɹˈæk pˈæθ/
lontana

lontana

Idiom
Informal

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

What is the origin of the idiom "off the beaten track" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the beaten track" originated from the idea of leaving the well-trodden, established routes or paths and venturing into less explored or unfamiliar territory. It has been used since at least the early 20th century and is often associated with adventure, exploration, and seeking new experiences. This expression is used to describe a location or situation that is not commonly visited or well-known to the general public.

unspoiled
aggettivo
u
ə
n
n
s
s
p
p
oi
ɔɪ
l
l
e
d
d
(purissimo)

(purissimo)

incontaminato

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

diverse
diverse
aggettivo
d
d
i
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
e
vario

vario

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

tranquil
tranquil
aggettivo
t
t
r
r
a
æ
n
n
q
k
u
w
i
ə
l
l
(sereno)

(sereno)

tranquillo

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

side by side
aggettivo
uk flag
/sˈaɪd baɪ sˈaɪd/
(lato a lato)

(lato a lato)

affiancati

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

vast
vast
aggettivo
v
v
a
æ
s
s
t
t
vasto

vasto

extremely great in extent, size, or area

rundown
aggettivo
r
r
u
ə
n
n
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
rumoroso

rumoroso

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

stunning
stunning
aggettivo
s
s
t
t
u
ʌ
nn
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
bellissimo

bellissimo

Approving

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

packed
aggettivo
p
p
a
æ
ck
k
e
d
t
(stracolmo)

(stracolmo)

affollato

densely filled or crowded with people or things

bustling
aggettivo
b
b
u
ə
s
s
ə
t
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(animato)

(animato)

vivace

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

to catch on
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
diventare di moda

diventare di moda

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
catch
particella della frase
on
to turn up
Verbo
uk flag
/ˈtɝn ˈʌp/
(farsi vedere)

(farsi vedere)

comparire

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
turn
particella della frase
up
to get by
to get by
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/
può

può

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
get
particella della frase
by
to fit in
to fit in
Verbo
uk flag
/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
andare d’accordo con

andare d’accordo con

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
fit
particella della frase
in
to do up
to do up
Verbo
uk flag
/dˈuː ˈʌp/
(prepararsi)

(prepararsi)

mettersi in ordine

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
separable
verbo della frase
do
particella della frase
up
to fill in
to fill in
Verbo
uk flag
/fˈɪl ˈɪn/
riempire

riempire

to write all the information that is needed in a form

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
separable
verbo della frase
fill
particella della frase
in
hold up
Frase
uk flag
/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/
N/A

N/A

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

to carry out
to carry out
Verbo
uk flag
/ˈkæri ˈaʊt/
fare

fare

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
separable
verbo della frase
carry
particella della frase
out
to come across
to come across
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm əkɹˈɑːs/
imbattersi in

imbattersi in

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
come
particella della frase
across
to take to
to take to
Verbo
uk flag
/tˈeɪk tuː/
ottenere attaccato a

ottenere attaccato a

to start to like someone or something

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
take
particella della frase
to
to see to
to see to
Verbo
uk flag
/sˈiː tuː/
occuparsi di

occuparsi di

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
see
particella della frase
to
to get through
to get through
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
attraversare

attraversare

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
get
particella della frase
through
to come up with
to come up with
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm ˈʌp wɪð/
trovare

trovare

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
come
particella della frase
up with
to keep up
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈiːp ˈʌp/
(rimanere aggiornato su)

(rimanere aggiornato su)

tenere il passo con

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
keep
particella della frase
up
to come down to
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm dˈaʊn tuː/
dipendere da

dipendere da

to be the most important factor in a situation

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
come
particella della frase
down to
to get away
to get away
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt ɐwˈeɪ/
fuggire

fuggire

to escape from someone or somewhere

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
get
particella della frase
away
to take off
to take off
Verbo
uk flag
/teɪk ɑːf/
decollare

decollare

to leave a surface and begin flying

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
take
particella della frase
off
to pay back
to pay back
Verbo
uk flag
/pˈeɪ bˈæk/
ripagare

ripagare

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
separable
verbo della frase
pay
particella della frase
back
to look after
to look after
Verbo
uk flag
/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/
(badare a)

(badare a)

prendersi cura di

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
look
particella della frase
after
to catch up
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈætʃ ˈʌp/
mettersi al passo con

mettersi al passo con

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
catch
particella della frase
up
to stay on
to stay on
Verbo
uk flag
/stˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
(restare)

(restare)

rimanere

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Stato Frasale
inseparable
verbo della frase
stay
particella della frase
on

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