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Elenco di Parole Livello B2 - Guerre e Conflitti

Qui imparerai alcune parole in inglese sulla guerra e la pace, come "armi", "militare", "marina", ecc., preparate per studenti di livello B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
action
action
[sostantivo]

the act of fighting a war or battle

azione

azione

Ex: Diplomats worked to end the prolonged action that had devastated the region. 
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advance
advance
[sostantivo]

a forward movement by soldiers

far progressi

far progressi

Ex: The army's advance was slowed by heavy rain. 
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camp
camp
[sostantivo]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

campeggio

campeggio

Ex: Morale was high at the camp during their downtime. 
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military
military
[aggettivo]

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

militare

militare

Ex: He adopted a military stance during training. 
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air force
air force
[sostantivo]

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

aviazione

aviazione

Ex: The air force's precision airstrikes helped to disable key enemy installations. 

I bombardamenti aerei di precisione dell'aeronautica militare hanno contribuito a disabilitare le installazioni nemiche chiave.

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navy
navy
[sostantivo]

the branch of a country's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

la marina

la marina

Ex: The navy took part in a large international exercise. 
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strategy
strategy
[sostantivo]

a field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense

strategia

strategia

Ex: The general developed a strategy to outmaneuver enemy forces. 
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arms
arms
[sostantivo]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armi

armi

Ex: International treaties often aim to regulate the trade and proliferation of arms between nations. 

I trattati internazionali spesso mirano a regolamentare il commercio e la proliferazione delle armi tra le nazioni.

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grenade
grenade
[sostantivo]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

granata

granata

Ex: The soldier pulled the pin from the grenade before tossing it towards the enemy position. 

Il soldato ha rimosso la sicura dalla granata prima di lanciarla verso la posizione nemica.

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handgun
handgun
[sostantivo]

a gun that can be used with one hand

pistola

pistola

Ex: The detective found a handgun at the crime scene, which was sent for analysis. 

Il detective ha trovato una pistola sulla scena del crimine, che è stata inviata per l'analisi.

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mine
mine
[sostantivo]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mina

mina

Ex: The soldiers carefully navigated the area, aware of the hidden mines. 
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campaign
campaign
[sostantivo]

a series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective

campagna

campagna

Ex: Soldiers trained extensively to prepare for the upcoming campaign. 
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to command
to command
[Verbo]

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

comandare

comandare

Ex: As the lieutenant commands the unit, she leads not just with orders but with empathy, understanding the burden of responsibility that comes with her position. 
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to desert
to desert
[Verbo]

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

abbandonare

abbandonare

Ex: The soldier deserted during the night. 
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to dominate

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominare

dominare

Ex: The company dominates the tech industry, controlling most of the market share. 
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to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadere

invadere

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions. 

I governi di tutto il mondo stanno attualmente valutando se invadere o perseguire soluzioni diplomatiche.

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to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to persuade or enlist people to serve in the armed forces

arruolare, reclutare

arruolare, reclutare

Ex: He was recruited into the army at the age of nineteen. 
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to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to hit using hands or weapons

battere

battere

Ex: During the battle, the warrior struck his enemies with a sword in each hand. 
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gunfight
gunfight
[sostantivo]

a fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns

sparatoria

sparatoria

Ex: The neighborhood became notorious after a series of violent gunfights broke out among rival gangs. 

Il quartiere divenne tristemente famoso dopo che scoppiarono una serie di violente sparatorie tra gang rivali.

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armed
armed
[aggettivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armato

armato

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation. 

La squadra SWAT è arrivata sulla scena armata con equipaggiamento tattico e fucili d'assalto, pronta per un'operazione ad alto rischio.

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civil
civil
[aggettivo]

involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces

civile

civile

Ex: The civil infrastructure of the city was heavily damaged during the siege. 

Le infrastrutture civili della città sono state gravemente danneggiate durante l'assedio.

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occupied
occupied
[aggettivo]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

occupato

occupato

Ex: The city remained occupied by enemy troops for several years during the war. 

La città rimase occupata dalle truppe nemiche per diversi anni durante la guerra.

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parade
parade
[sostantivo]

a formal military ceremony in which troops march or assemble for inspection or display

parata

parata

Ex: The general inspected the troops during the parade. 
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prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

prigioniero di guerra

prigioniero di guerra

Ex: Prisoners of war should not be subjected to torture or cruel treatment. 
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rank
rank
[sostantivo]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

grado, rango

grado, rango

Ex: Officers and the lower ranks trained together. 
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refugee
refugee
[sostantivo]

a person forced to leave their country or home to escape war, persecution, or serious danger

rifugiato

rifugiato

Ex: The organization helps refugees find housing, education, and employment. 
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volunteer
volunteer
[sostantivo]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

volontario

volontario

Ex: Volunteers can come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique experiences to the military. 
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service
service
[sostantivo]

a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

forze armate

forze armate

Ex: He chose the naval service rather than the army. 
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tank
tank
[sostantivo]

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat

tanica

tanica

Ex: She studied the history of tank development during World War II for her research project. 
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warship
warship
[sostantivo]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

nave da guerra

nave da guerra

Ex: The warship's advanced technology enhanced its combat capabilities. 

La tecnologia avanzata della nave da guerra ha migliorato le sue capacità di combattimento.

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war crime
war crime
[sostantivo]

an inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war

crimine di guerra

crimine di guerra

Ex: Victims of war crimes often seek justice and reparations through international law. 

Le vittime di crimini di guerra spesso cercano giustizia e riparazioni attraverso il diritto internazionale.

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nuclear submarine
nuclear submarine
[sostantivo]

a ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile

sottomarino nucleare, sommergibile nucleare

sottomarino nucleare, sommergibile nucleare

Ex: The nuclear submarine can stay submerged for months due to its powerful reactor. 

Il sottomarino nucleare può rimanere sommerso per mesi grazie al suo potente reattore.

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target
target
[sostantivo]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

bersaglio

bersaglio

Ex: The hackers aimed at government systems as their target. 
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to wreck
to wreck
[Verbo]

to damage or destroy something severely

distruggere

distruggere

Ex: The lack of proper precautions wrecked the stability of the structure. 
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spoil
spoil
[sostantivo]

property or valuables taken by force, especially in war

bottino,  preda

bottino, preda

Ex: The museum returned objects that had been seized as spoils of war. 
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to wound
to wound
[Verbo]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

ferire

ferire

Ex: Thorns on certain plants can easily wound gardeners if not handled carefully. 
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ground-to-air missile

a missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship

missile terra-aria, missile superficie-aria

missile terra-aria, missile superficie-aria

Ex: The military deployed ground-to-air missiles to protect the base from enemy aircraft. 

L'esercito ha schierato missili terra-aria per proteggere la base dagli aerei nemici.

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air-to-ground missile

a missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea

missile aria-terra, missile aria-superficie

missile aria-terra, missile aria-superficie

Ex: Air-to-ground missiles are often equipped with advanced guidance systems to improve accuracy. 

I missili aria-terra sono spesso dotati di sistemi di guida avanzati per migliorare la precisione.

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brass knuckles
brass knuckles
[sostantivo]

a metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with

tirapugni, pugno americano

tirapugni, pugno americano

Ex: He was arrested for carrying brass knuckles in his pocket. 

È stato arrestato per aver portato tirapugni in tasca.

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dogfight
dogfight
[sostantivo]

an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged

combattimento aereo, dogfight

combattimento aereo, dogfight

Ex: The film depicted thrilling dogfights between fighter planes in World War II. 

Il film ha rappresentato emozionanti combattimenti aerei tra aerei da caccia nella Seconda Guerra Mondiale.

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marine
marine
[sostantivo]

a member of a military force specially trained to fight on land and at sea

marine,  fante di marina

marine, fante di marina

Ex: The former marine later became a police officer. 
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to gun down

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

ferire gravemente o uccidere qualcuno a colpi d'arma da fuoco, crivellare di colpi qualcuno soprattutto se indifeso

ferire gravemente o uccidere qualcuno a colpi d'arma da fuoco, crivellare di colpi qualcuno soprattutto se indifeso

Ex: The sniper had a clear shot and gunned down the enemy soldier. 

Il cecchino aveva un colpo libero e ha abbattuto il soldato nemico.

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United States Marine Corps

an armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea

Ex: The United States Marine Corps plays a crucial role in national defense and global military operations. 
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sidearm
sidearm
[sostantivo]

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

arma laterale, pistola

arma laterale, pistola

Ex: He preferred to carry a lightweight sidearm for everyday use rather than a larger firearm. 

Preferiva portare un'arma laterale leggera per l'uso quotidiano piuttosto che un'arma da fuoco più grande.

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bulletproof
bulletproof
[aggettivo]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

antiproiettile

antiproiettile

Ex: The bulletproof backpack offered parents peace of mind for their children's safety at school. 

Lo zaino antiproiettile ha offerto ai genitori la tranquillità per la sicurezza dei loro figli a scuola.

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