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Il libro Total English - Intermedio - Unità 2 - Riferimento - Parte 2

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Total English - Intermediate
nauseating
[aggettivo]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

nauseante

nauseante

Ex: The nauseating smell from the overflowing trash can made everyone feel queasy.L'odore **nauseabondo** del cestino della spazzatura straripante ha fatto sentire tutti nausea.
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nonsense
[aggettivo]

lacking in logic, coherence, meaning, or rationality

assurdo, senza senso

assurdo, senza senso

Ex: He made a nonsense excuse to avoid work.Ha fatto una scusa **senza senso** per evitare il lavoro.
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unrealistic
[aggettivo]

not in any way accurate or true to life

irrealistico

irrealistico

Ex: Expecting to achieve perfection in every aspect of life is unrealistic and can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety .Aspettarsi di raggiungere la perfezione in ogni aspetto della vita è **irrealistico** e può portare a stress e ansia non necessari.
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unwatchable
[aggettivo]

difficult, unpleasant, or unbearable to watch

inguardabile, insopportabile da guardare

inguardabile, insopportabile da guardare

Ex: The low-quality stream made the match unwatchable.Il flusso di bassa qualità ha reso la partita **invisibile**.
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art
[sostantivo]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

arte

arte

Ex: I enjoy visiting museums to see the beauty of art from different cultures .Mi piace visitare i musei per vedere la bellezza dell'**arte** di diverse culture.
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business
[sostantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

commercio

commercio

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Ha avviato un **attività** di paesaggistica dopo essersi laureato all'università.
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section
[sostantivo]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

sezione

sezione

Ex: In the grocery store , you can find fresh produce in the produce section near the entrance .Nel negozio di alimentari, puoi trovare prodotti freschi nella **sezione** prodotti vicino all'ingresso.
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current affairs
[sostantivo]

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

attualità

attualità

Ex: The magazine publishes insightful articles on current affairs each week .La rivista pubblica articoli approfonditi sugli **avvenimenti attuali** ogni settimana.
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gossip
[sostantivo]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

pettegolezzo

pettegolezzo

Ex: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .È difficile evitare le **chiacchiere** alle riunioni di famiglia, specialmente quando tutti si conoscono così bene.
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human interest
[sostantivo]

the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

interesse umano

interesse umano

Ex: The magazine featured a human interest article about a family who rebuilt their home after a natural disaster .
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sport
[sostantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sport

sport

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .L'hockey è uno **sport** emozionante giocato sul ghiaccio o sul campo, con bastoni e un piccolo disco o palla.
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strike
[sostantivo]

a collective action by workers who refuse to work until certain demands are met

sciopero

sciopero

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holiday
[sostantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacanza

vacanza

Ex: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .Non vedo l'ora delle **vacanze** per rilassarmi e staccare.
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discovery
[sostantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

scoperta

scoperta

Ex: The discovery of a hidden chamber in the pyramid opened up new avenues of exploration for archaeologists .La **scoperta** di una camera nascosta nella piramide ha aperto nuove vie di esplorazione per gli archeologi.
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profit
[sostantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

profitto, beneficio

profitto, beneficio

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Senza un'attenta pianificazione del budget, è difficile ottenere un **profitto** costante.
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fashion
[sostantivo]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

moda

moda

Ex: They opened a boutique that sells high-end fashion brands .Hanno aperto una boutique che vende marchi di **moda** di alta gamma.
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to win
[Verbo]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

vincere

vincere

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .Hanno **vinto** la partita negli ultimi secondi con un gol spettacolare.
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race
[sostantivo]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

corsa

corsa

Ex: I bought tickets to the motorcycle race next month .Ho comprato i biglietti per la **gara** di moto il prossimo mese.
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competition
[sostantivo]

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

concorso

concorso

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .La **competizione** di danza al festival è stato il momento clou della serata.
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to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

commettere

commettere

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .L'hacker è stato arrestato per **commettere** crimini informatici, tra cui l'accesso non autorizzato a informazioni sensibili.
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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 .L'aumento della **criminalità** violenta ha fatto sentire i residenti insicuri.
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suicide
[sostantivo]

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

suicidio, autodistruzione

suicidio, autodistruzione

Ex: They created a support group for families affected by suicide.Hanno creato un gruppo di supporto per le famiglie colpite dal **suicidio**.
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to develop
[Verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

sviluppare

sviluppare

Ex: As the disease progresses , symptoms may develop in more severe forms .Man mano che la malattia progredisce, i sintomi possono **svilupparsi** in forme più gravi.
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duty
[sostantivo]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

dovere

dovere

Ex: They emphasized the importance of performing one 's duty with integrity .Hanno sottolineato l'importanza di adempiere al proprio **dovere** con integrità.
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plastic surgery
[sostantivo]

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

chirurgia plastica

chirurgia plastica

Ex: The demand for plastic surgery has increased in recent years .La domanda di **chirurgia plastica** è aumentata negli ultimi anni.
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to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causare

causare

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .È noto che fumare **causa** vari problemi di salute.
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trouble
[sostantivo]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

difficoltà

difficoltà

Ex: The company faced legal trouble after it was discovered they had violated several regulations .L'azienda ha affrontato **problemi** legali dopo che è stato scoperto che aveva violato diverse normative.
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accident
[sostantivo]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

accidente

accidente

Ex: He called emergency services immediately after seeing the accident on the road .Ha chiamato i servizi di emergenza immediatamente dopo aver visto l'**incidente** sulla strada.
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to perform
[Verbo]

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

eseguire

eseguire

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .Loro **eseguono** una danza tradizionale al festival ogni anno.
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play
[sostantivo]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

spettacolo

spettacolo

Ex: Her award-winning play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences .La sua opera premiata **play** ha ricevuto recensioni entusiastiche sia dalla critica che dal pubblico.
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record
[sostantivo]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

record

record

Ex: The swimmer broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle, earning a gold medal.Il nuotatore ha battuto il **record** mondiale dei 100 metri stile libero, vincendo una medaglia d'oro.
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promise
[sostantivo]

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

promessa, prospettiva

promessa, prospettiva

Ex: The partnership with a reputable firm holds promise for significant growth and expansion .La partnership con un'azienda rinomata **promette** una crescita e un'espansione significative.
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