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Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 2 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Advanced, come "cosmopolita", "assistenza sanitaria", "capire", ecc.

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Total English - Advanced

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

costo della vita

costo della vita

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a cost of living to stretch their savings .
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cosmopolitan
[aggettivo]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolita

cosmopolita

Ex: The university’s cosmopolitan student body fostered an environment of global understanding.Il corpo studentesco **cosmopolita** dell'università ha favorito un ambiente di comprensione globale.
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infrastructure
[sostantivo]

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

infrastruttura, infrastrutture

infrastruttura, infrastrutture

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .Il terremoto ha danneggiato le **infrastrutture** critiche, lasciando migliaia di persone senza elettricità o acqua pulita.
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mild
[aggettivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

gentile

gentile

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .Una giornata autunnale **mite** è perfetta per una passeggiata nel parco.
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freedom
[sostantivo]

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

libertà

libertà

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .I manifestanti hanno chiesto una maggiore **libertà** per tutti i cittadini.
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healthcare
[sostantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

servizio sanitario

servizio sanitario

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .I progressi nella tecnologia hanno rivoluzionato l'**assistenza sanitaria** moderna, rendendo i trattamenti più efficaci e accessibili.
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the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

tenore di vita

tenore di vita

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
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monument
[sostantivo]

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

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .Ogni anno, una cerimonia commemorativa si tiene al **monumento** per ricordare coloro che hanno perso la vita.
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crime rate
[sostantivo]

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

tasso di criminalità, tasso di delinquenza

tasso di criminalità, tasso di delinquenza

Ex: Researchers analyze the crime rate to study social trends .I ricercatori analizzano il **tasso di criminalità** per studiare le tendenze sociali.
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unemployment
[sostantivo]

the state of being without a job

disoccupazione

disoccupazione

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Molte persone hanno affrontato un **disoccupazione** di lunga durata durante la crisi finanziaria globale.
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congestion
[sostantivo]

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

congestione

congestione

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.La **congestione** del traffico è un problema importante durante le vacanze.
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pollution
[sostantivo]

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

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .L'**inquinamento** causato dai rifiuti di plastica è una crisi ambientale crescente.
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racial
[aggettivo]

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

raziale

raziale

Ex: The census includes questions about racial and ethnic background .Il censimento include domande sull'origine **razziale** ed etnica.
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no-go area
[sostantivo]

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

zona vietata, area off-limits

zona vietata, area off-limits

Ex: The construction site is a no-go area for unauthorized personnel for safety reasons .Il cantiere è una **zona vietata** per il personale non autorizzato per motivi di sicurezza.
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nightlife
[sostantivo]

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

vita notturna

vita notturna

Ex: She loves the nightlife scene , especially the energetic dance clubs and rooftop bars .Lei ama la **vita notturna**, specialmente i club da ballo energici e i bar sui tetti.
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in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

lontana

lontana

Ex: They went off the beaten route to find an untouched beach for their vacation.
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unspoiled
[aggettivo]

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

intatto, incontaminato

intatto, incontaminato

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.Il frutto è stato raccolto al culmine della maturazione ed era ancora **intatto** quando è arrivato al mercato.
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diverse
[aggettivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

vario

vario

Ex: The festival showcased diverse musical genres .Il festival ha mostrato generi musicali **diversi**.
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tranquil
[aggettivo]

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

tranquillo, pacifico

tranquillo, pacifico

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.Il suo contegno **tranquillo** ha aiutato a calmare quelli intorno a lui durante la situazione stressante.
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side by side
[aggettivo]

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

affiancati, adiacenti

affiancati, adiacenti

Ex: Their desks were placed side by side to encourage teamwork .I loro banchi erano posizionati **uno accanto all'altro** per incoraggiare il lavoro di squadra.
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vast
[aggettivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto

vasto

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .Dalla cima della montagna, potevano vedere la **vasta** valle sottostante, punteggiata di piccoli villaggi.
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rundown
[aggettivo]

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

rumoroso

rumoroso

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.Il piccolo negozio **diroccato** attirava a malapena clienti ormai.
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stunning
[aggettivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

bellissimo

bellissimo

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Gli effetti speciali del film erano così **sbalorditivi** che sembravano quasi reali.
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packed
[aggettivo]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

affollato, pieno

affollato, pieno

Ex: The concert attracted a packed crowd , with no empty seats in sight .Il concerto ha attirato una folla **stipata**, senza posti vuoti in vista.
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bustling
[aggettivo]

(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

animato, vivace

animato, vivace

Ex: The bustling airport was a hive of activity , with travelers rushing to catch their flights .L'aeroporto **animato** era un alveare di attività, con viaggiatori che si affrettavano a prendere i loro voli.
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(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

diventare di moda

diventare di moda

Ex: His music did n’t catch on until years after its release .La sua musica non **ha preso piede** fino a anni dopo la sua uscita.
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to turn up
[Verbo]

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

presentarsi, arrivare

presentarsi, arrivare

Ex: The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support .La celebrità **si è presentata** all'evento di beneficenza per mostrare supporto.
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to get by
[Verbo]

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

può

può

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills .Nella natura selvaggia, impari a **cavartela** con forniture limitate e abilità di sopravvivenza.
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to fit in
[Verbo]

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

andare d’accordo con

andare d’accordo con

Ex: Over time , he learned to fit in with the local traditions and lifestyle .Col tempo, ha imparato a **integrarsi** con le tradizioni e lo stile di vita locali.
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to do up
[Verbo]

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

abbellirsi, agghindarsi

abbellirsi, agghindarsi

Ex: The event called for a more formal look, so everyone took the opportunity to do themselves up in classy outfits.L'evento richiedeva un look più formale, quindi tutti hanno colto l'opportunità per **mettersi in ordine** con outfit eleganti.
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to fill in
[Verbo]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

riempire

riempire

Ex: The secretary filled the boss's schedule in with the upcoming appointments.La segretaria **ha compilato** l'agenda del capo con gli appuntamenti imminenti.
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hold up
[Frase]

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

Ex: Hold up, can you repeat that last part?
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

fare

fare

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Prima di prendere una decisione, è cruciale **effettuare** un'analisi costi-benefici dei cambiamenti proposti.
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to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

imbattersi in

imbattersi in

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .Non mi aspettavo di **imbattermi in** un vecchio amico del liceo alla conferenza, ma è stata una piacevole sorpresa.
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to take to
[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

ottenere attaccato a

ottenere attaccato a

Ex: The community took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .La comunità **si è affezionata** all'evento di beneficenza, mostrando un sostegno travolgente.
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to see to
[Verbo]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

occuparsi di

occuparsi di

Ex: The manager will see to the customer complaints promptly .Il manager **provvederà** ai reclami dei clienti tempestivamente.
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to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

attraversare

attraversare

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you can get through it .È una fase difficile, ma con il supporto, puoi **superarla**.
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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

trovare

trovare

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Abbiamo **escogitato** una soluzione creativa al problema.
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to keep up
[Verbo]

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

tenersi aggiornato, rimanere al passo

tenersi aggiornato, rimanere al passo

Ex: In the rapidly evolving tech industry , it 's crucial to keep up with the latest advancements and trends .Nell'industria tecnologica in rapida evoluzione, è fondamentale **tenersi aggiornati** sugli ultimi progressi e tendenze.
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to be the most important factor in a situation

dipendere da

dipendere da

Ex: Winning the game will come down to who makes fewer mistakes .Vincere il gioco **si ridurrà a** chi commette meno errori.
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to escape from someone or somewhere

fuggire

fuggire

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.Il rapinatore di banche ha cercato di **scappare** con il denaro rubato, ma la polizia lo ha raggiunto.
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to leave a surface and begin flying

decollare

decollare

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .Mentre l'elicottero si preparava a **decollare**, le pale del rotore iniziarono a girare.
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to return an amount of money that was borrowed

ripagare

ripagare

Ex: I need to pay back the money I borrowed from John .Devo **restituire** i soldi che ho preso in prestito da John.
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

prendersi cura di, badare a

prendersi cura di, badare a

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .L'azienda **si prende cura** dei suoi dipendenti fornendo loro un ambiente di lavoro sicuro e salutare.
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to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

mettersi al passo con

mettersi al passo con

Ex: The company struggled to catch up with the rapidly evolving market trends.L'azienda ha faticato a **recuperare** le tendenze del mercato in rapida evoluzione.
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to stay on
[Verbo]

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

rimanere, restare

rimanere, restare

Ex: The musician decided to stay on with the band for another album and tour .Il musicista ha deciso di **rimanere** con la band per un altro album e tour.
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