Vocabolario per IELTS Academic (Punteggio 5) - War

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battle

[sostantivo]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

battaglia

Ex: The generals strategized to minimize casualties in the upcoming battle.I generali hanno pianificato strategie per minimizzare le perdite nella prossima **battaglia**.

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combat

[sostantivo]

a fight between different military forces during a war

combattimento

Ex: Medics risk their lives to save others on the combat field .

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captain

[sostantivo]

a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

capitano

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commander

[sostantivo]

an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

comandante

Ex: In times of crisis , the commander's calm demeanor and quick decision-making were crucial to their survival .In tempi di crisi, il comportamento calmo e la rapida capacità decisionale del **comandante** sono stati cruciali per la loro sopravvivenza.

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cavalry

[sostantivo]

a group of soldiers in an army who fight by armored vehicles

cavalleria

Ex: The cavalry's armored vehicles provided crucial support to the infantry .I veicoli corazzati della **cavalleria** hanno fornito un supporto cruciale alla fanteria.

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general

[sostantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

generale, ufficiale generale

Ex: The general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .Il **generale** ha ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti per il suo servizio, tra cui la Medaglia d'Onore, la più alta decorazione militare.

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tactics

[sostantivo]

the art or science of employing military forces and strategies in order to achieve victory over an enemy

tattiche, strategie

Ex: The art of war is all about developing effective tactics to outmaneuver the opponent .L'arte della guerra consiste nello sviluppare **tattiche** efficaci per superare l'avversario.

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resistance

[sostantivo]

organized military efforts to fight against and oppose an enemy force, especially to stop their invasion or control

Ex: The documentary honored civilians who joined the armed resistance against occupation .

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army

[sostantivo]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

esercito

Ex: The army's tanks and artillery provided crucial support during the battle .I carri armati e l'artiglieria dell'**esercito** hanno fornito un supporto cruciale durante la battaglia.

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spy

[sostantivo]

someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.

spia

Ex: The spy carefully evaded surveillance while gathering details on a confidential project .La **spia** ha accuratamente evitato la sorveglianza mentre raccoglieva dettagli su un progetto confidenziale.

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war zone

[sostantivo]

a region in which a war is taking place

zona di guerra, area di conflitto

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front line

[sostantivo]

the area where opposing forces meet or engage, often in a military conflict

linea del fronte, prima linea

Ex: The front line shifted overnight as the enemy forces made a surprise advance .La **linea del fronte** si è spostata durante la notte mentre le forze nemiche avanzavano a sorpresa.

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weapon

[sostantivo]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

Ex: Diplomacy is often seen as a powerful weapon in resolving international conflicts .La diplomazia è spesso vista come una potente **arma** per risolvere i conflitti internazionali.

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peace

[sostantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

pace

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .Sperava in un futuro in cui la **pace** avrebbe prevalso in tutto il mondo.

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bullet

[sostantivo]

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

proiettile

Ex: A stray bullet shattered the window , startling everyone in the room .Un proiettile vagante ha frantumato la finestra, spaventando tutti nella stanza.

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colonization

[sostantivo]

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

colonizzazione

Ex: Space colonization is a popular theme in science fiction , like Mars settlements .

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conquest

[sostantivo]

the act of taking possession of an area by using military force

conquista

Ex: The general was celebrated for his role in the conquest, though many criticized his methods .

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reinforcement

[sostantivo]

the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army

rinforzo

Ex: Critics argued that sending reinforcements would only prolong the war .

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uprising

[sostantivo]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

sommossa, ribellione

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to attack

[Verbo]

to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war

attaccare

Ex: The air force unexpectedly attacked the enemy 's communication infrastructure .L'aeronautica militare ha **attaccato** inaspettatamente le infrastrutture di comunicazione del nemico.

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to defend

[Verbo]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

difendere

Ex: The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks .Il software antivirus è programmato per **difendere** il computer da attacchi dannosi.

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to fire

[Verbo]

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

far fuoco

Ex: The sniper fired a single shot , silently propelling the bullet across the field .Il cecchino **sparò** un solo colpo, facendo volare silenziosamente il proiettile attraverso il campo.

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to retreat

[Verbo]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

ritirarsi

Ex: The forces strategically retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .Le forze si sono **ritirate** strategicamente per attirare il nemico in un territorio meno vantaggioso.

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to conquer

[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistare

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought to conquer new lands .Nel corso della storia, potenti imperi cercarono di **conquistare** nuove terre.

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to bombard

[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardare

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls were bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .Durante l'assedio, le mura del castello furono **bombardate** da catapulte e trabucchi.

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to capture

[Verbo]

to seize or get control of something by force

catturare, impadronirsi di

Ex: They captured the enemy base in a surprise attack .Hanno **catturato** la base nemica in un attacco a sorpresa.

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alliance

[sostantivo]

a group of people, organizations, or political parties working together toward their common interests

alleanza

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech companies led to groundbreaking innovations .L'**alleanza** commerciale tra le due aziende tecnologiche ha portato a innovazioni rivoluzionarie.

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colonel

[sostantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

colonnello

Ex: During the ceremony , the colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .Durante la cerimonia, il **colonnello** ha tenuto un discorso commovente, onorando il coraggio e il sacrificio dei suoi soldati.

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invasion

[sostantivo]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasione

Ex: The historical invasion of the Roman Empire reshaped the landscape of Europe .L'**invasione** storica dell'Impero Romano ha rimodellato il paesaggio dell'Europa.

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veteran

[sostantivo]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

veterano

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and support veterans in need .Visitava regolarmente l'ospedale VA per offrire il suo tempo come volontaria e sostenere i **veterani** bisognosi.

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bombardment

[sostantivo]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

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