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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 7 - Parte 2

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 7 - Parte 2 del libro di testo Interchange Upper-Intermediate, come "vocational", "accountable", "estimate", ecc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to create
to create
[Verbo]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

creare

creare

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

ridurre

ridurre

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish. 
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homeless
homeless
[sostantivo]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

senzatetto

senzatetto

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless. 

Ha parlato delle sfide affrontate dai senzatetto.

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to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

migliorare

migliorare

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement. 
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to provide
to provide
[Verbo]

to give someone what is needed or necessary

provvedere

provvedere

Ex: The community center provides after-school programs and activities for children. 
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affordable
affordable
[aggettivo]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

economico

economico

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories. 

Il rivenditore online è specializzato in gadget elettronici e accessori accessibili.

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politician
politician
[sostantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

politico

politico

Ex: Voters expect honesty from their politicians. 
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accountable
accountable
[aggettivo]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

responsabile

responsabile

Ex: Athletes are held accountable for their actions both on and off the field. 

Gli atleti sono responsabili delle loro azioni sia dentro che fuori dal campo.

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vocational
vocational
[aggettivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

professionale, esperto

professionale, esperto

Ex: Vocational qualifications demonstrate proficiency in specialized fields. 
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to increase

to become larger in amount or size

aumentare

aumentare

Ex: During rush hour, traffic congestion tends to increase on the main roads. 
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shelter
shelter
[sostantivo]

a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: The damaged cabin provided little shelter from the freezing weather. 
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deforestation
deforestation
[sostantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestazione

deforestazione

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation. 

Gli attivisti stanno protestando contro le aziende responsabili della deforestazione massiccia.

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crime
crime
[sostantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimine

crimine

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe. 
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mobility
mobility
[sostantivo]

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily from one place, position, job, or social situation to another

mobilità

mobilità

Ex: Transferable skills give workers greater mobility within the labor market. 
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junk food
junk food
[sostantivo]

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

cibi spazzatura

cibi spazzatura

Ex: The party had a lot of junk food, so it was hard to stick to my diet. 

La festa aveva un sacco di cibo spazzatura, quindi è stato difficile attenermi alla mia dieta.

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invasion
invasion
[sostantivo]

the act of entering another country or territory by military force, especially in order to occupy or control it

invasione

invasione

Ex: The troops encountered heavy resistance during the invasion. 
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destructive
destructive
[aggettivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

distruttivo

distruttivo

Ex: Her destructive habits of procrastination hindered her academic success. 

Le sue abitudini distruttive di procrastinazione hanno ostacolato il suo successo accademico.

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planet
planet
[sostantivo]

a large, nearly round object in space that moves in an orbit around a star

pianeta

pianeta

Ex: The telescope detected a planet about the size of Earth. 
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particularly
particularly
[avverbio]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

particolarmente

particolarmente

Ex: I appreciate all forms of art, but I am particularly drawn to abstract paintings. 

Apprezzo tutte le forme d'arte, ma sono particolarmente attratto dai dipinti astratti.

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serious
serious
[aggettivo]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

grave

grave

Ex: She was in a serious car accident and had to go to the hospital. 

È stata coinvolta in un grave incidente d'auto e ha dovuto andare in ospedale.

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dramatically
dramatically
[avverbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

in maniera teatrale

in maniera teatrale

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes. 

Il suo umore è cambiato drammaticamente in pochi minuti.

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a great deal

to a large extent

un grande affare

un grande affare

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being. 
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ecosystem
ecosystem
[sostantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many fragile ecosystems. 

Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una grave minaccia per molti ecosistemi fragili.

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against
against
[Preposizione]

in opposition to someone or something

contro

contro

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution. 

Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente contro l'inquinamento.

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species
species
[sostantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

specie

specie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year. 

La farfalla monarca è una specie di farfalla che migra per migliaia di miglia ogni anno.

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to dive
to dive
[Verbo]

to jump into water headfirst, usually with the arms extended

tuffare

tuffare

Ex: Sarah had never dived from such a high platform before. 
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to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

esplorare

esplorare

Ex: Last summer, they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities. 
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extensive
extensive
[aggettivo]

covering a large area

esteso, ampio

esteso, ampio

Ex: The extensive garden featured a variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees, creating a lush landscape. 

Il giardino vasto presentava una varietà di fiori, arbusti e alberi, creando un paesaggio lussureggiante.

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coral
coral
[sostantivo]

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

corallo

corallo

Ex: She wore a necklace made from polished Mediterranean coral. 

Indossava una collana fatta di corallo mediterraneo lucidato.

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reef
reef
[sostantivo]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

scogliera

scogliera

Ex: Maps showed a dangerous reef along the coastline. 

Le mappe mostravano una pericolosa barriera corallina lungo la costa.

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lionfish
lionfish
[sostantivo]

a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans

pesce leone, scorfano volante

pesce leone, scorfano volante

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to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

stimare, valutare

stimare, valutare

Ex: We need to estimate the total expenses for the event before planning the budget. 
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to reproduce

to produce offspring or new individuals of the same kind

riprodurre

riprodurre

Ex: The researchers studied how the species reproduces in the wild. 
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trap
trap
[sostantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trappola

trappola

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly. 
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poison
poison
[sostantivo]

a substance that can cause illness or death if it enters the body

veleno

veleno

Ex: Doctors identified the poison in his bloodstream. 
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poisonous
poisonous
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

velenoso

velenoso

Ex: Many people are afraid of the poisonous stingers of jellyfish. 

Molte persone hanno paura dei pungiglioni velenosi delle meduse.

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population
population
[sostantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

popolazione

popolazione

Ex: Japan has a rapidly aging population, leading to economic challenges. 
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to hunt
to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

cacciare

cacciare

Ex: We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species. 
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sting
sting
[sostantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

puntura

puntura

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately. 
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unwelcome
unwelcome
[aggettivo]

not receiving a warm or friendly reception

indesiderato, sgradito

indesiderato, sgradito

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unforgettable
unforgettable
[aggettivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

indimenticabile

indimenticabile

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever. 

Il momento indimenticabile in cui si sono incontrati per la prima volta è rimasto per sempre impresso nella loro memoria.

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to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

trattare, curare

trattare, curare

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions. 
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to multiply

to increase greatly in number, amount, or degree, or to cause something to do so

moltiplicare

moltiplicare

Ex: A small error can multiply the risks involved in the procedure. 
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unable
unable
[aggettivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

essere incapace

essere incapace

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Si è scusata per non poter mantenere la sua promessa a causa di circostanze impreviste.

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to protect
to protect
[Verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteggere

proteggere

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. 
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