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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Accademico - Test 2 - Ascolto - Parte 4 (1)

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outwards
[avverbio]

in a direction away from the center or inside

verso l'esterno, in fuori

verso l'esterno, in fuori

Ex: The petals of the flower opened outwards towards the sun.I petali del fiore si sono aperti **verso l'esterno** verso il sole.
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to reveal
[Verbo]

to make something visible

rivelare, mostrare

rivelare, mostrare

Ex: Peeling away the layers , the archaeologist revealed ancient artifacts buried for centuries .Togliendo gli strati, l'archeologo **rivelò** antichi manufatti sepolti per secoli.
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structure
[sostantivo]

a part of a living organism that is made up of cells and is designed to perform a specific function

struttura, organo

struttura, organo

Ex: The leaf 's structure helps it absorb sunlight for photosynthesis .La **struttura** della foglia la aiuta ad assorbire la luce solare per la fotosintesi.
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stylet
[sostantivo]

a thin, needle-like structure used by some animals or plants to pierce or penetrate surfaces, typically for feeding or extracting fluids

stiletto, ago

stiletto, ago

Ex: The scientist looked at the insect 's stylet under the microscope .Lo scienziato ha osservato lo **stiletto** dell'insetto al microscopio.
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cell
[sostantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

cellula

cellula

Ex: Cells are the building blocks of life , with each one containing a complex system of organelles and molecules .Le **cellule** sono i mattoni della vita, ognuna delle quali contiene un sistema complesso di organelli e molecole.
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habitat
[sostantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

habitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .I cactus sono ben adattati all'**habitat** secco del deserto.
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commonly
[avverbio]

in most cases; as a standard or norm

comunemente

comunemente

Ex: Such symptoms are commonly associated with allergies .Tali sintomi sono **comunemente** associati alle allergie.
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bed
[sostantivo]

the bottom surface of a body of water, such as a sea, lake, etc.

fondo, letto

fondo, letto

Ex: She could see the rocky bed of the shallow pond through the crystal-clear water .Poteva vedere il **fondo** roccioso dello stagno poco profondo attraverso l'acqua cristallina.
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capable
[aggettivo]

having the required quality or ability for doing something

capace

capace

Ex: The capable doctor provides compassionate care and accurate diagnoses to her patients .Il medico **capace** fornisce cure compassionevoli e diagnosi accurate ai suoi pazienti.
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to survive
[Verbo]

to continue to live or exist specifically after experiencing a particular severe event or accident

sopravvivere, superare

sopravvivere, superare

Ex: The small island community survived the hurricane by evacuating in time and rebuilding afterward .La piccola comunità isolana è **sopravvissuta** all'uragano evacuando in tempo e ricostruendo in seguito.
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radiation
[sostantivo]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiazione

radiazione

Ex: Radioactive materials emit radiation that can be harmful to living organisms .
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pressure
[sostantivo]

(physics) the amount of force exerted per area that is measured in pascal, newton per square meter, etc.

pressione

pressione

Ex: Submarines withstand immense water pressure at great depths .I sottomarini resistono a un'immensa **pressione** dell'acqua a grandi profondità.
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to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistere

resistere

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Il tessuto utilizzato nei mobili da esterno è progettato per **resistere** all'esposizione a condizioni meteorologiche avverse.
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invertebrate
[sostantivo]

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

invertebrati

invertebrati

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .Ha studiato vari **invertebrati** nella lezione di biologia, inclusi lombrichi e meduse.
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tardigrade
[sostantivo]

a tiny, soft-bodied animal with eight legs that can survive in extreme conditions

tardigrado, orso d'acqua

tardigrado, orso d'acqua

Ex: Some tardigrades were sent into space to test how they would react to space conditions .Alcuni **tardigradi** sono stati inviati nello spazio per testare come avrebbero reagito alle condizioni spaziali.
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microscopic
[aggettivo]

too small to be seen with the naked eye

microscopico

microscopico

Ex: The microscopic particles in the air were causing allergies .Le particelle **microscopiche** nell'aria stavano causando allergie.
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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 be a member or part of a particular group or organization

appartengono a

appartengono a

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they all belong to the same sports team .Nonostante i diversi background, tutti **appartengono** alla stessa squadra sportiva.
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phylum
[sostantivo]

(biology) a taxonomic category between a class and a kingdom

phylum

phylum

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to range
[Verbo]

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

variare

variare

Ex: His skills ranged from programming and web design to graphic design and video editing .Le sue competenze **spaziavano** dalla programmazione e dal web design al graphic design e al video editing.
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to thrive
[Verbo]

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

prosperare

prosperare

Ex: The saplings thrived after being transplanted to nutrient-rich soil .Le piantine sono **prosperate** dopo essere state trapiantate in un terreno ricco di nutrienti.
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to view
[Verbo]

to carefully look at something

vedere

vedere

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .**Esaminerò** la bozza finale del rapporto prima di inviarlo.
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to coin
[Verbo]

to create a new word, phrase, or expression

coniare, inventare

coniare, inventare

Ex: In the tech industry , innovators often coin terms to describe emerging technologies .Nell'industria tecnologica, gli innovatori spesso **coniiano** termini per descrivere le tecnologie emergenti.
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to share
[Verbo]

to hold common feelings, ideas, sentiments, etc. with someone else

condividere, scambiare

condividere, scambiare

Ex: My colleagues and I do n't share the same opinion on this matter .Io e i miei colleghi non **condividiamo** la stessa opinione su questa questione.
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trait
[sostantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

tratto

tratto

Ex: His sense of humor was a trait that made him beloved by his friends .Il suo senso dell'umorismo era un **tratto** che lo rendeva amato dai suoi amici.
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rounded
[aggettivo]

having a smooth and curved shape, lacking sharp angles or corners

arrotondato, dai bordi arrotondati

arrotondato, dai bordi arrotondati

Ex: The rounded contours of the sculpture gave it a sense of fluidity and grace .I contorni **arrotondati** della scultura le conferivano un senso di fluidità e grazia.
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barrel
[sostantivo]

a round, hollow container with flat ends and curved sides, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids

barile, botte

barile, botte

Ex: Farmers used a barrel to collect rainwater .Gli agricoltori usavano un **barile** per raccogliere l'acqua piovana.
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to be made up of various components or parts within a whole

comprendere, includere

comprendere, includere

Ex: The project comprised multiple phases , each with specific objectives .Il progetto **comprendeva** più fasi, ciascuna con obiettivi specifici.
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segment
[sostantivo]

one of the parts that make up the insects' body and are repeated, like the head, thorax, and abdomen, and each one usually has a pair of legs and other structures

segmento

segmento

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claw
[sostantivo]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

artiglio

artiglio

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .I potenti **artigli** della tigre la rendevano un'eccellente cacciatrice.
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disc
[sostantivo]

a rounded cartilage between the spinal bones

disco

disco

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by means of
[Preposizione]

by using or with the help of something

mediante

mediante

Ex: She cured her insomnia by means of meditation and yoga .Ha curato la sua insonnia **mediante** la meditazione e lo yoga.
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suction
[sostantivo]

the act of pulling something in by using air, water, or another force to create a space with lower pressure

aspirazione, suction

aspirazione, suction

Ex: The cup stuck to the wall because of suction.La tazza è rimasta attaccata al muro a causa della **suction**.
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to enable
[Verbo]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permettere

permettere

Ex: Current developments in technology are enabling more sustainable practices .Gli attuali sviluppi nella tecnologia **consentono** pratiche più sostenibili.
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to cling
[Verbo]

to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach

aggrapparsi, aderire

aggrapparsi, aderire

Ex: The memories of their time together clung to her mind, making it hard for her to move on.I ricordi del tempo passato insieme **si aggrappavano** alla sua mente, rendendole difficile andare avanti.
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to grip
[Verbo]

to firmly hold something

stringere

stringere

Ex: In the tense moment , she could n't help but grip the armrest of her seat .Nel momento teso, non poteva fare a meno di **afferrare** il bracciolo del suo sedile.
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prey
[sostantivo]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

preda

preda

Ex: The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.La velocità del ghepardo lo aiuta a catturare **prede** veloci.
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lung
[sostantivo]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

polmone

polmone

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .Ha sperimentato mancanza di respiro e respiro sibilante, sintomi comunemente associati all'asma, una condizione cronica dei **polmoni** caratterizzata da infiammazione delle vie aeree.
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organ
[sostantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

organo

organo

Ex: The brain is the central organ of the nervous system , controlling most bodily functions .L'**organo** è l'organo centrale del sistema nervoso, controllando la maggior parte delle funzioni corporee.
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breathing
[sostantivo]

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

respirazione

respirazione

Ex: Yoga exercises can help improve your breathing and reduce stress .Gli esercizi di yoga possono aiutare a migliorare la tua **respirazione** e ridurre lo stress.
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at all
[avverbio]

to the smallest amount or degree

di niente

di niente

Ex: I do n't like him at all.Non mi piace **affatto**.
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fluid
[sostantivo]

a substance that flows easily and takes the shape of its container, including both liquids and gases

fluido, liquido

fluido, liquido

Ex: Oil is a thick fluid often used to lubricate engines .L'olio è un **fluido** denso spesso usato per lubrificare i motori.
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cavity
[sostantivo]

a natural empty space or hollow area inside the body

cavità, vuoto

cavità, vuoto

Ex: The doctor examined the ear cavity.Il dottore ha esaminato la **cavità** dell'orecchio.
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used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

per quanto riguarda a qualcuno

per quanto riguarda a qualcuno

Ex: As far as his career is concerned, he has always been passionate about working in the field of technology.
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rather
[avverbio]

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

abbastanza

abbastanza

Ex: The weather today is rather chilly , you might want to wear a coatIl tempo oggi è **piuttosto** freddo, potresti voler indossare un cappotto.
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to pierce
[Verbo]

(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something

perforare, trapassare

perforare, trapassare

Ex: The hook pierced the fish 's mouth .L'amo ha **perforato** la bocca del pesce.
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used to indicate that the speaker or writer is providing an exact or accurate version of something, often to clarify, specify, or emphasize a particular point

Ex: The total cost of the project is $10,500, to be precise.
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moss piglet
[sostantivo]

a very tiny, soft-bodied animal with eight short legs that lives in wet places like moss and can survive in extremely hard conditions

tardigrado, orsetto d'acqua

tardigrado, orsetto d'acqua

Ex: A drop of water on a rock might have many moss piglets in it .Una goccia d'acqua su una roccia potrebbe contenere molti **tardigradi**.
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squashed
[aggettivo]

something that has been crushed or flattened

schiacciato, appiattito

schiacciato, appiattito

Ex: The squashed plastic bottle had to be recycled .La bottiglia di plastica **schiacciata** doveva essere riciclata.
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without going into specific details or rare cases

in generale, generalmente

in generale, generalmente

Ex: The advice , generally speaking, is easy to follow .Il consiglio, **generalmente parlando**, è facile da seguire.
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