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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Accademico - Test 4 - Lettura - Passaggio 2 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic
to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

convertire

convertire

Ex: They converted the old warehouse into apartments. 
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machinery
machinery
[sostantivo]

machines, especially large or complex ones, considered collectively

macchinario

macchinario

Ex: Several pieces of machinery were damaged in the fire. 
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terrestrial
terrestrial
[aggettivo]

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

terrestre, continentale

terrestre, continentale

Ex: Scientists study terrestrial biomes to understand how different climates and terrains affect the distribution of land-based organisms. 

Gli scienziati studiano i biomi terrestri per capire come i diversi climi e terreni influenzano la distribuzione degli organismi terrestri.

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to excavate

to uncover or expose by digging, especially to reveal buried artifacts, structures, or remains

scavare, dissotterrare

scavare, dissotterrare

Ex: Paleontologists excavated a dinosaur fossil, carefully removing layers of sediment to reveal the skeleton. 

I paleontologi hanno scavato un fossile di dinosauro, rimuovendo con cura gli strati di sedimenti per rivelare lo scheletro.

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depth
depth
[sostantivo]

the distance below the top surface of something

profondità

profondità

Ex: The well's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts. 
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to draw
to draw
[Verbo]

to bring or gather fluids, such as blood or pus, to a specific area or point in the body

attirare, estrarre

attirare, estrarre

Ex: The warm compress was used to draw the infection toward the surface. 
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seawater
seawater
[sostantivo]

water containing salts

acqua di mare, acqua salata

acqua di mare, acqua salata

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slurry
slurry
[sostantivo]

a mixture consisting of a liquid and solid particles suspended within it

fango, sospensione

fango, sospensione

Ex: The dentist used a slurry of abrasive particles to polish the patient's teeth. 

Il dentista ha usato una sospensione di particelle abrasive per lucidare i denti del paziente.

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solid
solid
[aggettivo]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

solido

solido

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to turn the liquid into a solid state. 
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particle
particle
[sostantivo]

an extremely small separate piece of a substance or material

particella,  granello

particella, granello

Ex: The scientist examined a small particle of metal under the microscope. 
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surface
surface
[sostantivo]

the outermost level of the land or sea

superficie, livello

superficie, livello

Ex: The roots spread just beneath the surface of the soil. 
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to transfer

to move someone or something from one place, position, or system to another

trasferire

trasferire

Ex: She transferred the call to the technical support department. 
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vessel
vessel
[sostantivo]

a ship or large boat used for traveling or carrying people or goods on water

natante

natante

Ex: The storm forced the vessel to change course. 
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shipping
shipping
[sostantivo]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

spedizione

spedizione

Ex: Efficient shipping logistics are crucial for global businesses to ensure timely delivery of products to customers. 
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to extract
to extract
[Verbo]

to obtain or isolate a specific substance or component by distillation or other methods of separation

estrarre, isolare

estrarre, isolare

Ex: The perfumer carefully extracted the fragrance from a variety of flowers. 
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to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction by mechanical pressure or suction

pompare

pompare

Ex: They had pumped most of the water out of the basement by morning. 
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to discharge

to release or send out a liquid, gas, or other substance

scaricare,  rilasciare

scaricare, rilasciare

Ex: The damaged container began discharging oil onto the road. 
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caution
caution
[sostantivo]

carefulness intended to avoid danger, mistakes, or undesirable consequences

cautela,  prudenza

cautela, prudenza

Ex: The researchers treated the unexpected result with caution. 
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potentially
potentially
[avverbio]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

potenzialmente

potenzialmente

Ex: The data breach could potentially lead to a loss of sensitive information. 

La violazione dei dati potrebbe potenzialmente portare a una perdita di informazioni sensibili.

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massive
massive
[aggettivo]

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

massiccio, enorme

massiccio, enorme

Ex: The media coverage of the event was massive, with news outlets around the world reporting on it. 

La copertura mediatica dell'evento è stata massiccia, con i media di tutto il mondo che ne hanno parlato.

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ramification
ramification
[sostantivo]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

ramificazione, conseguenza imprevista

ramificazione, conseguenza imprevista

Ex: Changing the schedule had unforeseen ramifications, causing confusion among team members. 

Cambiare il programma ha avuto ramificazioni impreviste, causando confusione tra i membri del team.

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nearby
nearby
[aggettivo]

located close to a particular place or within a short distance

vicino, nei pressi

vicino, nei pressi

Ex: There are several nearby hiking trails to explore. 

Ci sono diversi sentieri escursionistici vicini da esplorare.

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global
global
[aggettivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

globale

globale

Ex: The internet enables global communication and access to information across continents. 

Internet consente una comunicazione globale e l'accesso alle informazioni attraverso i continenti.

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regulatory
regulatory
[aggettivo]

creating and enforcing rules or regulations to control or govern a particular activity or industry

regolamentazione

regolamentazione

Ex: The airline industry is subject to strict regulatory oversight to ensure passenger safety. 
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framework
framework
[sostantivo]

a structure or model guiding organization or development, often with rules or principles

quadro, struttura

quadro, struttura

Ex: The healthcare framework establishes standards for patient care and medical procedures. 
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to draft
to draft
[Verbo]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

schizzare

schizzare

Ex: She drafted an email before sending it to her manager. 
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despite
despite
[Preposizione]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

nonostante

nonostante

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news. 
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to take up
to take up
[Verbo]

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

prendere

prendere

Ex: The painting takes up a considerable amount of wall space. 

Il dipinto occupa una quantità considerevole di spazio sul muro.

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newly
newly
[avverbio]

at or during a time that is recent

da poco

da poco

Ex: The company introduced a newly developed product. 

L'azienda ha introdotto un prodotto di recente sviluppato.

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abyss
abyss
[sostantivo]

a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea

abisso, baratro

abisso, baratro

Ex: She dropped a stone into the abyss and listened for the splash. 

Lei ha lasciato cadere una pietra nell'abisso e ha ascoltato lo schizzo.

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to contain
to contain
[Verbo]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

contenere

contenere

Ex: The container contains a mixture of sand and salt, ready for use. 
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nickel
nickel
[sostantivo]

a hard, silvery, malleable, and corrosion-resistant metallic element used in alloys and plating

nichelino

nichelino

Ex: The engineer selected nickel for its strength and durability. 

L'ingegnere ha selezionato il nichel per la sua resistenza e durabilità.

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cobalt
cobalt
[sostantivo]

a chemical element with a shiny, silvery-blue appearance, often used in the production of batteries and other metals and

cobalto, un elemento chimico con un aspetto brillante

cobalto, un elemento chimico con un aspetto brillante

Ex: Foods like meat, fish, and dairy products are good sources of cobalt indirectly through vitamin B12. 

Alimenti come carne, pesce e prodotti lattiero-caseari sono buone fonti di cobalto indirettamente attraverso la vitamina B12.

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reserve
reserve
[sostantivo]

a supply of something stored for future need or contingency

Ex: The military kept a reserve of ammunition for critical operations. 
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corporation
corporation
[sostantivo]

a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law

commerciale

commerciale

Ex: The new environmental regulations will affect how the corporation conducts its business. 
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to diversify

to change something in order to add variety to it

diversificare

diversificare

Ex: The chef decided to diversify the menu by incorporating new flavors and ingredients. 

Lo chef ha deciso di diversificare il menu incorporando nuovi sapori e ingredienti.

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to point to

‌to suggest that something is true or is the case

indicare

indicare

Ex: Her consistent good grades point to her dedication and hard work. 

I suoi voti costantemente buoni indicano la sua dedizione e il duro lavoro.

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demand
demand
[sostantivo]

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

domanda

domanda

Ex: The pandemic led to a shift in demand for online shopping and delivery services. 
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copper
copper
[sostantivo]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

rame

rame

Ex: The pipes were made from copper. 
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aluminum
aluminum
[sostantivo]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

alluminio

alluminio

Ex: The bicycle frame is made from aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames. 

Il telaio della bicicletta è realizzato in alluminio, rendendolo più facile da trasportare e manovrare rispetto ai telai in acciaio tradizionali.

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to power
to power
[Verbo]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

alimentare

alimentare

Ex: Electric cars are powered by rechargeable batteries, making them an eco-friendly transportation option. 
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soaring
soaring
[aggettivo]

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

ascendente, in aumento

ascendente, in aumento

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to yield
to yield
[Verbo]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

fruttare, produrre

fruttare, produrre

Ex: This vineyard yields high-quality grapes that are used to produce exceptional wines. 
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far
far
[avverbio]

to a large degree

molto, di gran lunga

molto, di gran lunga

Ex: Her explanation made things far clearer for everyone. 
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superior
superior
[aggettivo]

better than another person or thing in quality, value, ability, or performance

superiore, migliore

superiore, migliore

Ex: The newer treatment produced superior results in the study. 
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ore
ore
[sostantivo]

a rock that contains valuable mineral or metal

minerale, miniera

minerale, miniera

Ex: The geologist identified the ore as bauxite, a source of aluminum. 

Il geologo ha identificato il minerale come bauxite, una fonte di alluminio.

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waste
waste
[sostantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

spreco

spreco

Ex: Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. 
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extraction
extraction
[sostantivo]

the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means

estrazione, l'estrazione

estrazione, l'estrazione

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to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to make use of something for a particular purpose

utilizzare, impiegare

utilizzare, impiegare

Ex: She employed her creativity to solve the problem in an innovative way. 
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to dewater
to dewater
[Verbo]

to remove water from something like sediment, waste, or other materials

disidratare, rimuovere l'acqua

disidratare, rimuovere l'acqua

Ex: The plant dewaters waste to make it easier to handle. 

L'impianto disidrata i rifiuti per renderli più facili da gestire.

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