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Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 7 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 7 - Riferimento nel libro di corso Total English Advanced, come "habitat", "santuario", "raro", ecc.

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Total English - Advanced
mammal
[sostantivo]

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

mammifero

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Gli esseri umani sono classificati come **mammiferi** perché allattano i loro piccoli.
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trade
[sostantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

commercio

commercio

Ex: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
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carnivore
[sostantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivoro

carnivoro

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Le iene sono **carnivori** spazzini noti per le loro risate distintive.
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tame
[aggettivo]

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

addomesticato

addomesticato

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .Nel santuario della fauna selvatica, alcuni animali erano diventati **domestici** a causa delle loro regolari interazioni con i custodi.
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to stalk
[Verbo]

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

braccare, pedinare

braccare, pedinare

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .Il branco di lupi ha coordinato i suoi movimenti per **pedinare** una mandria di cervi.
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habitat
[sostantivo]

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

habitat

habitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .I cactus sono ben adattati all'**habitat** secco del deserto.
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breed
[sostantivo]

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

razza

razza

Ex: The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor .La **varietà** di mela Red Delicious è famosa per il suo colore rosso intenso e il sapore dolce.
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(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

ibernare

ibernare

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Gli scoiattoli di terra **ibernano** nelle loro tane, dove entrano in uno stato di torpore profondo per sopravvivere all'inverno.
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sanctuary
[sostantivo]

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

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.I programmi educativi del **santuario** insegnano ai visitatori la conservazione e l'importanza di proteggere gli habitat naturali.
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nature reserve
[sostantivo]

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 naturale protetta

riserva naturale, area naturale protetta

Ex: The new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .La nuova legge ha ampliato i confini della **riserva naturale** per includere più terreni boscosi.
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endangered
[aggettivo]

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

in via di estinzione

in via di estinzione

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una minaccia significativa per molte specie **a rischio** alterando i loro habitat e le fonti di cibo.
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reptile
[sostantivo]

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

rettile

rettile

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .I **rettili** sono a sangue freddo e si affidano a fonti di calore esterne per regolare la loro temperatura corporea.
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rare
[aggettivo]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

raro

raro

Ex: Finding true friendship is rare but invaluable .Trovare una vera amicizia è **raro** ma inestimabile.
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exotic
[aggettivo]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

esotico

esotico

Ex: The restaurant served exotic dishes from around the world .Il ristorante serviva piatti **esotici** da tutto il mondo.
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cage
[sostantivo]

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

gabbia

gabbia

Ex: The rabbit hopped around its cage, nibbling on the fresh vegetables placed inside .Il coniglio saltellava intorno alla sua **gabbia**, rosicchiando le verdure fresche messe dentro.
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predator
[sostantivo]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

predatore

predatore

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .I **predatori**, con potenti mascelle e sensi acuti, sono i principali predatori nelle fitte foreste pluviali del Sud America.
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nest
[sostantivo]

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

nido

nido

Ex: The children watched in awe as the chicks hatched in the nest.
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permanent
[aggettivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente

permanente

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .La sua residenza **permanente** in città gli ha permesso di coinvolgersi profondamente nelle attività della comunità locale.
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ghost town
[sostantivo]

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

città fantasma, paese fantasma

città fantasma, paese fantasma

Ex: With so many businesses closing , the downtown district started resembling a ghost town.Con così tante attività che chiudono, il distretto del centro ha iniziato a somigliare a una **città fantasma**.
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spectacular
[aggettivo]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spettacolare

spettacolare

Ex: The concert ended with a spectacular light show .Il concerto è terminato con uno **spettacolare** show di luci.
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landscape
[sostantivo]

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

paesaggio

paesaggio

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.I campi di girasoli hanno creato un **paesaggio** vivace.
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active
[aggettivo]

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

attivo, in attività

attivo, in attività

Ex: Volcanologists were surprised when the previously quiet volcano became active overnight .I vulcanologi sono rimasti sorpresi quando il vulcano, precedentemente tranquillo, è diventato **attivo** dall'oggi al domani.
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volcano
[sostantivo]

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

vulcano

vulcano

Ex: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.I terremoti spesso si verificano vicino a **vulcani** attivi.
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inhospitable
[aggettivo]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inospitale, inabitabile

inospitale, inabitabile

Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .Il terreno **inospitale** della zona non poteva sostenere le colture che cercarono di piantare.
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the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: The gallery showcased state of the art in digital art installations .
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secondhand
[aggettivo]

previously owned or used by someone else

di seconda mano, usato

di seconda mano, usato

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
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available
[aggettivo]

ready for being used or acquired

disponibile

disponibile

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .Abbiamo reso i documenti necessari **disponibili** per il download sul nostro sito web.
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handcrafted
[aggettivo]

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

artigianale, fatto a mano

artigianale, fatto a mano

Ex: The restaurant takes pride in its hand-crafted desserts made from scratch.Il ristorante è orgoglioso dei suoi dessert **fatti a mano** preparati da zero.
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brand-new
[aggettivo]

having never been used or worn before

nuovo di zecca

nuovo di zecca

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Hanno comprato mobili **nuovi di zecca** per arredare il loro appartamento recentemente rinnovato.
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the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

usura

usura

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.
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used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental

Ex: Their company just put a new on the market.
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