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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Accademico - Test 1 - Ascolto - Parte 3 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
unable
unable
[aggettivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

essere incapace

essere incapace

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Si è scusata per non poter mantenere la sua promessa a causa di circostanze impreviste.

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variety
variety
[sostantivo]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

varietà

varietà

Ex: The city's cultural festival featured a variety of performances, including music, dance, and theater. 
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at times
at times
[avverbio]

at moments that are not constant or regular

a volta

a volta

Ex: He can be unpredictable, getting into heated debates at times. 

Può essere imprevedibile, a volte entrando in dibattiti accesi.

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to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

capire, seguire

capire, seguire

Ex: The book's narrative was easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read. 
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critical
critical
[aggettivo]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

critico

critico

Ex: The article was critical of the government's handling of the crisis. 

L'articolo è stato critico nei confronti della gestione della crisi da parte del governo.

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to criticize

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or weaknesses

criticare

criticare

Ex: The reviewer criticized the film's weak ending. 
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advice
advice
[sostantivo]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

consiglio

consiglio

Ex: I appreciate your advice on how to approach the interview confidently. 

Apprezzo i tuoi consigli su come affrontare il colloquio con sicurezza.

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to receive
to receive
[Verbo]

to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others

ricevere, ottenere

ricevere, ottenere

Ex: The mayor's announcement of new infrastructure projects received enthusiastic endorsement from city residents. 
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realistic
realistic
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having a practical and sensible outlook

realistico, pratico

realistico, pratico

Ex: He’s a realistic person who understands the challenges ahead. 

È una persona realistica che comprende le sfide future.

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practice
practice
[sostantivo]

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

studio, pratica

studio, pratica

Ex: After graduating from medical school, he joined a well-established practice with experienced physicians. 
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dishonest
dishonest
[aggettivo]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

disonesto

disonesto

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend's dishonest behavior, which included spreading rumors behind her back. 

Si è sentita tradita dal comportamento disonesto del suo amico, che includeva diffondere voci alle sue spalle.

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employer
employer
[sostantivo]

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

principale

principale

Ex: The employer conducted background checks and interviews to ensure they hired qualified candidates for the job. 
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openly
openly
[avverbio]

in a way that is honest or direct

apertamente

apertamente

Ex: The teacher openly encouraged students to ask questions in class. 

L'insegnante ha apertamente incoraggiato gli studenti a fare domande in classe.

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to dislike
to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like someone or something

non gradire

non gradire

Ex: Many children dislike getting up early for school. 
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to shop
to shop
[Verbo]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

fare compere

fare compere

Ex: Last week, she shopped for new electronics during a sale. 
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popular
popular
[aggettivo]

created for or easily understood by a wide range of ordinary people

popolare, divulgativo

popolare, divulgativo

Ex: She teaches using popular methods that help beginners learn quickly. 
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to look for

to expect or hope for something

cercare

cercare

Ex: We are looking for a significant increase in sales this quarter. 

Stiamo cercando un aumento significativo delle vendite questo trimestre.

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back then
back then
[avverbio]

at a previous time in the past

allora, ai tempi

allora, ai tempi

Ex: Back then, the neighborhood was much quieter and less crowded. 

Allora, il quartiere era molto più tranquillo e meno affollato.

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reward
reward
[sostantivo]

payment made in return for a service rendered

ricompensa, premio

ricompensa, premio

Ex: He expected some reward for the assistance he had provided. 
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mean
mean
[aggettivo]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

meschino

meschino

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble. 
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appearance
appearance
[sostantivo]

the way that someone or something looks

aspetto, apparenza

aspetto, apparenza

Ex: The fashion show featured models of different appearances, showcasing diversity. 
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to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerare

considerare

Ex: Before purchasing a new car, it's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs. 
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client
client
[sostantivo]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

cliente

cliente

Ex: The therapist maintains strict confidentiality with each client's personal information. 
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obviously
obviously
[avverbio]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

ovviamente

ovviamente

Ex: The cake was half-eaten, so obviously, someone had already enjoyed a slice. 

La torta era mezza mangiata, quindi ovviamente, qualcuno aveva già gustato una fetta.

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to lose
to lose
[Verbo]

to fail or cause someone to fail to get someone or something

perdere, far perdere

perdere, far perdere

Ex: Our mistake could lose us the chance to present at the conference. 
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to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to recover one's strength, often after a period of fatigue

riprendersi, ritrovare le forze

riprendersi, ritrovare le forze

Ex: After the second set, the tennis player picked up and dominated the game. 

Dopo il secondo set, il tennista si è ripreso e ha dominato il gioco.

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retail
retail
[sostantivo]

the activity or business of selling goods directly to consumers

vendere al dettaglio

vendere al dettaglio

Ex: Holiday shopping is an important period for the retail industry. 
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to fancy
to fancy
[Verbo]

to form a mental image or idea of something

immaginare,  figurarsi

immaginare, figurarsi

Ex: He fancied that everyone in the room was watching him. 
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at some point

at an unspecified time in the past, present, or future

Ex: At some point, we should discuss the project. 
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to find out

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

scoprire, venire a sapere

scoprire, venire a sapere

Ex: He found out about the surprise party when he overheard his friends talking about it. 

Ha scoperto della festa a sorpresa quando ha sentito i suoi amici parlarne.

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average
average
[aggettivo]

having no distinctive charactristics

medio, ordinario

medio, ordinario

Ex: The neighborhood was average, with typical suburban homes and quiet streets. 
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shopper
shopper
[sostantivo]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

compratore

compratore

Ex: The shopper appreciated the convenience of online shopping, allowing them to compare prices and read reviews from the comfort of their home. 

Il compratore ha apprezzato la comodità dello shopping online, che gli ha permesso di confrontare i prezzi e leggere le recensioni comodamente da casa.

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manufacturer
manufacturer
[sostantivo]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

produttore, fabbricante

produttore, fabbricante

Ex: A well-known toy manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children. 
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gap
gap
[sostantivo]

an opportunity for a product or service that is not currently available

divario, nicchia

divario, nicchia

Ex: There is a gap for a new app that helps people track their habits. 
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market
market
[sostantivo]

the realm of economic activity where goods, services, and commodities are exchanged between buyers and sellers

mercato, piazza del mercato

mercato, piazza del mercato

Ex: The company launched a new product to fill a gap in the market. 
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to stock
to stock
[Verbo]

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

rifornire, immagazzinare

rifornire, immagazzinare

Ex: The company has recently stocked premium items for a special promotion. 
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consumer
consumer
[sostantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

utente

utente

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices. 
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to give up
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

arrendersi, smettere di provarci

arrendersi, smettere di provarci

Ex: Don’t give up now; you’re almost there. 

Non arrenderti adesso; ci sei quasi.

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to take back

to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

riprendere

riprendere

Ex: If the shoes don't match your expectations, you can take them back to the store. 

Se le scarpe non soddisfano le tue aspettative, puoi riportarle al negozio.

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to imagine
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

immaginare

immaginare

Ex: Can you imagine living on another planet? 
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garment
garment
[sostantivo]

an individual piece of clothing

indumento

indumento

Ex: Workers folded each finished garment and placed it in a box. 
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to return
to return
[Verbo]

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

restituire, rendere

restituire, rendere

Ex: The customer realized that the color of the paint didn't match the sample, so they decided to return it. 
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to fall apart

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

rompersi

rompersi

Ex: The poorly constructed furniture quickly started to fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off. 

I mobili mal costruiti iniziarono rapidamente a scomporsi, con giunture che si allentavano e pezzi che si rompevano.

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wash
wash
[sostantivo]

the act or process of cleaning something, typically using soap and water

lavaggio,  bucato

lavaggio, bucato

Ex: The wash of the floors took longer than expected, but now the house looked spotless. 
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view
view
[sostantivo]

the extent or range of what can be seen

vista, panorama

vista, panorama

Ex: Her view extended as far as the horizon. 
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design
design
[sostantivo]

the work or industry focused on creating plans or drawings for something to look good or function well

design, progettazione

design, progettazione

Ex: He works in the design industry, focusing on product development. 
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