Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 7 - Riferimento

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mammifero

the activity of exchanging goods or services

commercio

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivoro

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

addomesticato

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

sorvegliare, seguire silenziosamente

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

razza

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

ibernare

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

rifugio

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

riserva naturale, area protetta

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

in via di estinzione

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

rettile

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

raro

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

esotico

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

gabbia

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

predatore

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

nido

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente

a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

città fantasma, paese abbandonato

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spettacolare

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paesaggio

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

attivo, in attività

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcano

harsh, providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inospitale, inaccessibile

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

previously owned or used by someone else

di seconda mano, usato

ready for being used or acquired

disponibile

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

artigianale, fatto a mano

having never been used or worn before

nuovo di zecca

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

usura

used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental