Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 6 - Riferimento

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

nucleare

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discorso

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

medicina

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

discussione

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

economico

related to the sun

solare

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cervello

the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority

influenza, impatto

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politico

a country's military force trained to fight on land

esercito

someone who buys and uses services or goods

utente

to try to change someone's opinion on something and gain their favor or support

convincere

respecting or admiring a person or thing, particularly because of their excellent achievements or qualities

impressionato

very fashionable at a specific time

alla moda

outdated and no longer considered in style or popular

superato, fuori moda

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

cominciare

to aim or move straight towards a specific target or objective, often with precision or accuracy

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

diventare di moda

to happen, often unexpectedly

accadere

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

trovare

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

to naturally excel at doing something

essere un talento in un campo

to show concern about someone, often someone who is in trouble, and do one's best to help them

pensare al benessere (di qualcuno)

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

spezzato il cuore, scendere il cuore nelle calzette

to accept and confront the punishment or consequence of one's wrongdoings or irresponsible actions

affrontare le conseguenze spiacevoli delle tue azioni

to take action or make a statement in order to avoid embarrassment, humiliation, or loss of respect

salvare la faccia, salvare le apparenze

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

rimanere aggiornato, tenersi informato

having an appealing and persuasive personality that attracts and influences others

carismatico, affascinante

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

ispiratore, ispirazionale

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

dignitoso

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distante

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idealistico

able to work continuously without becoming exhausted

instancabile, infuocato

able to be trusted or relied on

fidato

determined, firm, and unwavering in one's beliefs, decisions, or actions

risoluto, determinato

lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

anonimo, banale

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

oscillare, vacillare

friendly and easy to talk to, making others feel comfortable and welcome in one's presence

accessibile, approfondito

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

corrotto

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

a strong desire and determination to succeed

desiderio

a sense of seriousness, dignity, or importance that commands respect and attention from others

gravitas, serietà

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

avere la mano piena

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

uomo esperto

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

cadere in piedi

to have a lot of things that need to be done

precipitarsi