Il libro Total English - Avanzato - Unità 10 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 10 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Advanced, come "indignato", "fallire", "in due menti", ecc.

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to set off

[Verbo]

to start a journey

lasciare

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .I ciclisti **partirono** per il loro lungo giro in campagna, godendosi l'aria fresca.

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to come back

[Verbo]

to return to a person or place

tornare

Ex: We visited the beach and will come back next summer .Abbiamo visitato la spiaggia e **torneremo** la prossima estate.

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to carry on

[Verbo]

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuare

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .L'insegnante ha chiesto agli studenti di **continuare** con l'esperimento durante la prossima lezione.

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to lounge around

[Verbo]

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

oziosare, rilassarsi

Ex: He has no plans today , so he ’s just going to lounge around and read a book .Non ha programmi oggi, quindi si limiterà a **oziosare** e leggere un libro.

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to slow down

[Verbo]

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

rellentare

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station .Il treno ha iniziato a **rallentare** quando ha raggiunto la stazione.

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at one's wit's end

[Frase]

in a state where a person is so confused or frustrated that they are unable to decide what to do anymore

sbattere la testa

Ex: They will at their wit 's end if the power outage continues throughout the night .

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in two minds

[Frase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners , torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection .

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wound up

[aggettivo]

tense, anxious, or agitated due to stress or nervousness

teso, nervoso

Ex: He was so wound up about the exam results that he could n’t sleep all night .Era così **teso** per i risultati dell'esame che non riuscì a dormire tutta la notte.

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tendency

[sostantivo]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendenza, inclinazione

Ex: His tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .La sua **tendenza** verso il perfezionismo ha rallentato il progetto.

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gut feeling

[Frase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

sensazione istintiva

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.

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hunch

[sostantivo]

a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

presentimento, intuizione

Ex: He could n’t explain why , but he had a strong hunch that they would win the game .Non sapeva spiegare perché, ma aveva un forte **presentimento** che avrebbero vinto la partita.

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intuition

[sostantivo]

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuizione, presentimento

Ex: The detective 's sharp intuition helped solve the case quickly .L'acuta **intuizione** del detective ha aiutato a risolvere il caso rapidamente.

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to dwell on

[Verbo]

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

soffermarsi su, rimuginare

Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not to dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .Per mantenere una mentalità positiva, è cruciale non **soffermarsi sulle** sfide ma piuttosto cercare opportunità di crescita.

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in the long run

[Frase]

in the end of or over a long period of time

per un periodo relativamente lungo

Ex: In the long run, regular exercise will improve your health .

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thrilled

[aggettivo]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

elettrizzato

Ex: The audience was thrilled by the breathtaking performance of the acrobats at the circus.Il pubblico è stato **entusiasta** della performance mozzafiato degli acrobati al circo.

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furious

[aggettivo]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furioso

Ex: He was furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .Era **furioso** con se stesso per aver commesso un errore così costoso.

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to take aback

[Verbo]

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

sorprendere, sconcertare

Ex: The startling revelation in the investigation report took the committee aback.La rivelazione sorprendente nel rapporto d'indagine **ha colto di sorpresa** il comitato.

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ecstatic

[aggettivo]

extremely excited and happy

estatico

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .La coppia era **estasiata** quando ha scoperto che aspettavano il loro primo figlio.

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indifferent

[aggettivo]

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

indifferente, distaccato

Ex: Despite the urgency of the situation , he remained indifferent to his friend 's pleas for help .Nonostante l'urgenza della situazione, rimase **indifferente** alle suppliche di aiuto del suo amico.

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miserable

[aggettivo]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

miserabile

Ex: She looked miserable after the argument , her face pale and tear-streaked .Sembrava **miserabile** dopo la discussione, il suo viso era pallido e segnato dalle lacrime.

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chuffed

[aggettivo]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

felici

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.I genitori si sono sentiti **orgogliosi** guardando il loro figlio laurearsi con lode.

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uninterested

[aggettivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

disinteressato, indifferente

Ex: The cat was uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .Il gatto era **disinteressato** al nuovo giocattolo e se ne andò dopo averlo annusato una volta.

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terrified

[aggettivo]

feeling extremely scared

terrorizzare

Ex: The terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .Il cucciolo **terrorizzato** si è rannicchiato dietro il divano durante i fuochi d'artificio.

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flabbergasted

[aggettivo]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

sbalordito

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.

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dumbstruck

[aggettivo]

so surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to speak or react

stupefatto, sbalordito

Ex: I was dumbstruck when I saw my childhood friend after 20 years ; I could n’t believe it was really them .Ero **stupefatto** quando ho visto il mio amico d'infanzia dopo 20 anni; non potevo credere che fosse davvero lui.

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outraged

[aggettivo]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

indignato

Ex: He looked outraged when he read the false accusations online .

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delighted

[aggettivo]

filled with great pleasure or joy

felicissimo

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.Erano **deliziati** dalla vista mozzafiato dalla cima della montagna.

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livid

[aggettivo]

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

furioso, infuriato

Ex: The customer was livid because the restaurant got his order wrong for the third time .Il cliente era **furioso** perché il ristorante ha sbagliato il suo ordine per la terza volta.

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petrified

[aggettivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pietrificato, congelato

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .In presenza delle onde giganti, i bagnanti sono rimasti **pietrificati** e senza parole.

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upset

[aggettivo]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

turbato

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.**Turbata** dalle critiche, ha deciso di prendersi una pausa dai social media.

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under pressure

[Frase]

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

sotto pressione

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.

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to go under

[Verbo]

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

fallire, andare in bancarotta

Ex: High operating costs forced the restaurant to go under within a year.Gli alti costi operativi hanno costretto il ristorante a **fallire** in meno di un anno.

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under one's thumb

[Frase]

completely under one's direct control

completamente sotto il proprio diretto controllo

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.

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to hand out

[Verbo]

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

distribuisci

Ex: The school principal will hand awards out to outstanding students at the graduation ceremony.Il preside della scuola **consegnerà** i premi agli studenti eccezionali durante la cerimonia di laurea.

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to wear out

[Verbo]

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

consumare

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.I frequenti lavaggi e asciugature hanno **logorato** il tessuto delicato del vestito.

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to count up

[Verbo]

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

contare, sommare

Ex: She counted up the receipts to see how much they had spent .Lei ha **sommmato** le ricevute per vedere quanto avevano speso.

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to lock up

[Verbo]

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination