Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 7 - 7A - Parte 2

a place where one road joins another at a right angle, forming the shape of the letter T

giunzione a T

to look at someone briefly, usually with a particular emotion or intention

una rapida occhiata a qualcuno

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

curva

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

strillo

the activity of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal

tentativo

to demand putting an end to something quickly

Ordinare di cessare

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

parte

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicicletta

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

leva

a set of connected or related things that affect or depend on each other

catena

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

impugnatura

a flat part of a bicycle, which one can push with one's foot to make the bicycle move

pedale

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

pompa

a photographic accessory used to redirect or bounce light onto a subject, typically consisting of a flat or curved surface made of reflective material

riflettore

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

sella

a thin rod that connects the center of a wheel to its outer edge

raggio

a tool designed for the safe storage of bicycles when not in use

bancarella

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

pneumatico

a device for extending the length of the tube in a brass instrument that allows the performer to reach various notes

pistone

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

conforto

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

prezzo

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminazione

the act of fixing something to make it work again

riparazione

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

cavaliere

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

pedone

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestione

to become separated into pieces

separarsi

to visit a place or someone without a prior arrangement, often casually and briefly

Visita qualcuno per caso

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

cadere

to escape from someone or somewhere

fuggire

to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long

passa attraverso

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

dirigersi

to construct a building or object in a particular location

mettere

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

accompagnare