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Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 3 - Lezione 2

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 3 - Lezione 2 nel libro di testo Total English Advanced, come "maverick", "avid", "depict", ecc.

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Total English - Advanced
gripping
[aggettivo]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

avvincente

avvincente

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.
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best-selling
[aggettivo]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

più venduto

più venduto

Ex: best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .
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moving
[aggettivo]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

commovente

commovente

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.
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readable
[aggettivo]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

leggibile

leggibile

Ex: She readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .
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bookworm
[sostantivo]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

topo di biblioteca

topo di biblioteca

Ex: bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .
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one-dimensional
[aggettivo]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

monodimensionale, unidimensionale

monodimensionale, unidimensionale

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .
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hooked
[aggettivo]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

tossicodipendente

tossicodipendente

Ex: She hooked on painkillers after her surgery .
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interesting
[aggettivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interessante

interessante

Ex: The teacher made the interesting by including interactive activities .
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appreciated
[aggettivo]

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apprezzato, compreso

apprezzato, compreso

Ex: appreciated gesture of kindness brightened her day .
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involved
[aggettivo]

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

coinvolto, impegnato

coinvolto, impegnato

Ex: The police were called to mediate the dispute between the involved parties .
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avid
[aggettivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

avido

avido

Ex: avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .
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to depict
[Verbo]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

descrivere

descrivere

Ex: The artist has depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .
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weather-beaten
[aggettivo]

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

esposto agli agenti atmosferici, rovinato dalle intemperie

esposto agli agenti atmosferici, rovinato dalle intemperie

Ex: The weather-beaten church at the hilltop had stood strong for over a century .
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farseeing
[aggettivo]

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

lungimirante, previdente

lungimirante, previdente

Ex: His farseeing abilities allowed him to detect small details from great distances.
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hell-raiser
[sostantivo]

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

scapestrato, dissoluto

scapestrato, dissoluto

Ex: The town ’s hell-raiser always found himself in trouble with the law .
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maverick
[sostantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

anticonformista

anticonformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as maverick.
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self-conscious
[aggettivo]

(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being

auto-cosciente, cosciente di sé

auto-cosciente, cosciente di sé

Ex: The study explored how children self-conscious as they develop a sense of identity .
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washed-out
[aggettivo]

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

sbiadito, dilavato

sbiadito, dilavato

Ex: washed-out colors of the mural told a story of neglect , with details barely visible .
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fast-moving
[aggettivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

in rapido movimento

in rapido movimento

Ex: The fast-moving car sped down the highway, weaving through traffic with remarkable agility.
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hotheaded
[aggettivo]

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

cupo, impulsivo

cupo, impulsivo

Ex: The coach benched the hot-headed player after his aggressive outburst.
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hardworking
[aggettivo]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

laborioso

laborioso

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.
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open-minded
[aggettivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

dalla mentalità aperta

dalla mentalità aperta

Ex: The manager fostered open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .
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good-looking
[aggettivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

bella vista

bella vista

Ex: The new actor in the movie is good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .
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freethinking
[aggettivo]

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

libero pensiero

libero pensiero

Ex: A freethinking society encourages open debate and new ideas.
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fun-loving
[aggettivo]

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

divertente, spiritoso

divertente, spiritoso

Ex: The film’s fun-loving hero brought humor to even the toughest situations.
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single-minded
[aggettivo]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

resuelto

resuelto

Ex: The team worked with single-minded focus on completing the project .
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self-sufficient
[aggettivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosufficiente

autosufficiente

Ex: The program encourages students to self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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thick-skinned
[aggettivo]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

pelle spessa

pelle spessa

Ex: Despite the criticism , he thick-skinned and continued with his plan .
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kind-hearted
[aggettivo]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

buon cuore, gentile

buon cuore, gentile

Ex: kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger ’s meal left a lasting impression .
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standoffish
[aggettivo]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

distanziato, riservato

distanziato, riservato

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.
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career-oriented
[aggettivo]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orientato alla carriera, focalizzato sulla carriera

orientato alla carriera, focalizzato sulla carriera

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absent-minded
[aggettivo]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distratto

distratto

Ex: The artistabsent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .
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