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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Mezzi di trasporto

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sui mezzi di trasporto, come "caccia", "navetta", "auto", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
aircraft
aircraft
[sostantivo]

any flying vehicle

aereo

aereo

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff. 
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hot-air balloon
hot-air balloon
[sostantivo]

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

mongolfiera

mongolfiera

Ex: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation. 

Ha realizzato il suo sogno di volare in una mongolfiera durante le sue vacanze.

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fighter
fighter
[sostantivo]

a fast military aircraft designed mainly for attacking other aircraft

aereo da caccia

aereo da caccia

Ex: Several fighter aircraft were parked inside the hangar. 
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bomber
bomber
[sostantivo]

an aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

aereo da bombardamento

aereo da bombardamento

Ex: The government invested in new bombers to strengthen its air force. 
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parachute
parachute
[sostantivo]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

paracadute

paracadute

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vehicle
vehicle
[sostantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

veicolo

veicolo

Ex: The military convoy consisted of armored vehicles and supply trucks. 
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double-decker
double-decker
[sostantivo]

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

autobus a due piani

autobus a due piani

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights, accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities. 

Gli aerei a due piani sono utilizzati per voli a lungo raggio, ospitando più passeggeri e offrendo servizi aggiuntivi.

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freight car
freight car
[sostantivo]

a railroad car used for transporting goods

vagone merci

vagone merci

Ex: The railroad company invested in new, more efficient freight cars to improve cargo transport capabilities. 

La compagnia ferroviaria ha investito in nuovi vagoni merci più efficienti per migliorare le capacità di trasporto merci.

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shuttle
shuttle
[sostantivo]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

navetta

navetta

Ex: The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes between the terminal and the hotel. 

La navetta aeroportuale parte ogni 30 minuti tra il terminal e l'hotel.

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single-decker
single-decker
[sostantivo]

a type of bus that has only one floor

autobus a un piano

autobus a un piano

Ex: The single-decker bus arrived right on time to take passengers to the station. 

L'autobus a un piano è arrivato proprio in tempo per portare i passeggeri alla stazione.

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boat train
boat train
[sostantivo]

a train that transports passengers to and from a port

barca treno

barca treno

Ex: The boat train took passengers from the city station straight to the docks for their cruise departure. 

Il treno nave ha portato i passeggeri dalla stazione della città direttamente ai moli per la partenza della crociera.

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camper
camper
[sostantivo]

a vehicle designed for travel that contains facilities for sleeping, cooking, and living outdoors

roulotte

roulotte

Ex: She bought a small camper for solo road trips. 

Ha comprato un piccolo camper per viaggi in solitaria su strada.

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minibus
minibus
[sostantivo]

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

minibus

minibus

Ex: The tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus. 

La compagnia turistica offre tour guidati della città in un comodo minibus climatizzato.

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moving van
moving van
[sostantivo]

a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

furgone in movimento

furgone in movimento

Ex: After packing up their old house, they followed the moving van in their car to their new home. 

Dopo aver imballato la loro vecchia casa, hanno seguito il furgone per traslochi nella loro auto fino alla nuova casa.

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compartment
compartment
[sostantivo]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

scompartimento

scompartimento

Ex: The conductor announced that refreshments were available in the dining compartment. 

Il conducente ha annunciato che i rinfreschi erano disponibili nel compartimento ristorante.

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car
car
[sostantivo]

one of the separate parts of a train where passengers sit

vagone

vagone

Ex: Passengers boarded the car one by one. 
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cab
cab
[sostantivo]

the enclosed part of a truck, train, crane, or similar vehicle where the driver or operator sits

cabina

cabina

Ex: Emma could see the operator through the crane cab window. 
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scooter
scooter
[sostantivo]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

scooter

scooter

Ex: After learning how to balance, he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance. 

Dopo aver imparato a bilanciarsi, ha guidato con sicurezza il suo monopattino per la prima volta senza assistenza.

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deck
deck
[sostantivo]

the upper outdoor floor or surface of a ship or boat

ponte di coperta

ponte di coperta

Ex: We carried our bags down from the upper deck. 
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cockpit
cockpit
[sostantivo]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

cabina di pilotaggio

cabina di pilotaggio

Ex: The cockpit of the plane was surprisingly spacious. 

La cabina di pilotaggio dell'aereo era sorprendentemente spaziosa.

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container
container
[sostantivo]

a large standardized metal box used for transporting goods by ship, train, or truck

contenitore

contenitore

Ex: Workers opened the container and unloaded the furniture. 
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crossing
crossing
[sostantivo]

a designated place where people or vehicles can cross a road, river, border, or similar barrier

attraversamento

attraversamento

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing. 
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crossroad
crossroad
[sostantivo]

the place where a road is crossed by another

bivio, incrocio

bivio, incrocio

Ex: The crossroad was a common meeting point for travelers in ancient times. 

L'incrocio era un punto di incontro comune per i viaggiatori nei tempi antichi.

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junction
junction
[sostantivo]

a place where two or more roads, railway lines, routes, or similar paths meet, join, or cross

raccordo

raccordo

Ex: A new bridge will improve traffic flow around the busy junction. 
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access road
access road
[sostantivo]

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

strada di accesso

strada di accesso

Ex: The fire trucks used the access road behind the building to get to the scene. 

I camion dei pompieri hanno utilizzato la strada di accesso dietro l'edificio per raggiungere la scena.

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tunnel
tunnel
[sostantivo]

a passage built or dug through or under an obstacle, especially for roads, railways, or people

tunnel

tunnel

Ex: The pedestrian tunnel connects the station with the shopping center. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[sostantivo]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

marciapiede

marciapiede

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour. 

Il marciapiede era affollato di pedoni durante l'ora di punta.

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crosswalk
crosswalk
[sostantivo]

a marked place where people walk across a street

attraversamento pedonale

attraversamento pedonale

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk. 

L'agente di polizia ha ricordato ai conducenti di dare la precedenza ai pedoni sulle strisce pedonali.

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boulevard
boulevard
[sostantivo]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

viale

viale

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views. 

Percorse in bicicletta la pista ciclabile del viale, godendo della vista panoramica.

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traffic circle
traffic circle
[sostantivo]

an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

rotatoria

rotatoria

Ex: The new traffic circle at the intersection has made it easier to get through the busy area. 

La nuova rotonda all'incrocio ha reso più facile attraversare l'area trafficata.

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fork
fork
[sostantivo]

one of the branches formed when a river, road, or path splits into two or more parts

bivio

bivio

Ex: Canoes navigated carefully around the fork in the river. 

Le canoe navigavano con attenzione intorno alla biforcazione del fiume.

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express lane
express lane
[sostantivo]

the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

corsia espressa

corsia espressa

Ex: The new express lane has made my daily commute so much smoother. 

La nuova corsia espressa ha reso il mio viaggio quotidiano molto più scorrevole.

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off-road
off-road
[aggettivo]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

fuoristrada

fuoristrada

Ex: Off-road racing requires durable and powerful vehicles. 

Le corse fuoristrada richiedono veicoli resistenti e potenti.

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limousine
limousine
[sostantivo]

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

limousine

limousine

Ex: Celebrities often hire limousines for red carpet events, arriving in elegance and sophistication. 

Le celebrità spesso noleggiano limousine per gli eventi sul red carpet, arrivando con eleganza e sofisticazione.

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