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Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Tempo e Spazio

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su tempo e spazio, come "calare", "nano", "nebulosa", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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biennial
[aggettivo]

occurring once every two years

Biennale

Biennale

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fiscal year
[sostantivo]

a period of 12 months based on which a company, government or individual does financial reporting or budgeting

anno fiscale

anno fiscale

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epoch
[sostantivo]

a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

epoca

epoca

Ex: The Civil Rights Movement was an epoch of profound social change and progress in the United States .Il movimento per i diritti civili è stato un'**epoca** di profondo cambiamento sociale e progresso negli Stati Uniti.
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wormhole
[sostantivo]

a hypothetical structure that connects regions of space-time that are far apart

cunicolo spazio-temporale, ponte spazio-temporale

cunicolo spazio-temporale, ponte spazio-temporale

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to wane
[Verbo]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

crescere

crescere

Ex: The moon 's brightness started to wane just a few days after the full moon .La luminosità della luna ha iniziato a **calare** solo pochi giorni dopo la luna piena.
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to wax
[Verbo]

(of the moon) to progressively display a larger illuminated section until it turns into a full moon

crescere

crescere

Ex: The moon waxes, reaching full brightness in about two weeks.La luna **cresce**, raggiungendo la piena luminosità in circa due settimane.
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to elapse
[Verbo]

(of time) to pass by

passare

passare

Ex: The days elapsed slowly during the long winter months .I giorni **trascorrevano** lentamente durante i lunghi mesi invernali.
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twilight
[sostantivo]

the time in the evening when the sun is below the horizon

crepuscolo

crepuscolo

Ex: Birds chirped softly as daylight faded into twilight, signaling the end of another day .Gli uccelli cinguettavano dolcemente mentre la luce del giorno sfumava nel **crepuscolo**, segnalando la fine di un altro giorno.
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space-time
[sostantivo]

the theory that adds the notion of time to that of a three-dimensional space

spazio-tempo

spazio-tempo

Ex: The study of space-time helps cosmologists understand the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe .Lo studio dello **spazio-tempo** aiuta i cosmologi a comprendere la struttura su larga scala e l'evoluzione dell'universo.
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shooting star
[sostantivo]

a usually small meteor that burns with a bright light when entering the earth's atmosphere

stella cadente

stella cadente

Ex: The shooting star disappeared within seconds , leaving only a brief trail of light .La **stella cadente** è scomparsa in pochi secondi, lasciando solo una breve scia di luce.
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dwarf
[sostantivo]

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright

nano

nano

Ex: Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe .Le stelle **nane** sono spesso studiate per comprendere l'evoluzione stellare e i cicli di vita delle stelle nell'universo.
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Nebula
[sostantivo]

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

nebulosa

nebulosa

Ex: The beautiful colors of the Eagle Nebula were captured by the space telescope.I bellissimi colori della **nebulosa** Aquila sono stati catturati dal telescopio spaziale.
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meteoroid
[sostantivo]

a small celestial body that becomes visible as a meteor upon entrance into the atmosphere of the earth

meteoroide

meteoroide

Ex: The study of meteoroids provides valuable insights into the composition and dynamics of our solar system , as well as the potential hazards they pose to spacecraft and Earth .Lo studio dei **meteoroidi** fornisce preziose informazioni sulla composizione e la dinamica del nostro sistema solare, nonché sui potenziali pericoli che rappresentano per i veicoli spaziali e la Terra.
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astrophysics
[sostantivo]

the branch of physics that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the universe, such as stars, galaxies, and cosmic radiation

astrofisico

astrofisico

Ex: The groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it .Le scoperte rivoluzionarie nell'**astrofisica** hanno rivoluzionato la nostra comprensione del cosmo e del nostro posto al suo interno.
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astrobiology
[sostantivo]

a branch of biology that deals with the study of life in space

astrobiologia

astrobiologia

Ex: The search for biosignatures is a key focus of astrobiology, aiming to identify signs of life on distant planets and moons .La ricerca di biofirme è un obiettivo chiave dell'**astrobiologia**, che mira a identificare segni di vita su pianeti e lune lontane.
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aurora borealis
[sostantivo]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the northern magnetic pole

aurora boreale

aurora boreale

Ex: The aurora borealis has captivated people for centuries and continues to be a source of wonder and inspiration for astronomers , photographers , and travelers alike .Le **aurore boreali** hanno affascinato le persone per secoli e continuano a essere una fonte di meraviglia e ispirazione per astronomi, fotografi e viaggiatori.
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aurora australis
[sostantivo]

the colored lights, mainly green and red, in the sky seen primarily near the southern magnetic pole

aurora australis

aurora australis

Ex: The aurora australis is a stunning phenomenon that has inspired artists, scientists, and adventurers throughout history, offering a glimpse of the Earth's connection to the wider cosmos.**L'aurora australe** è un fenomeno straordinario che ha ispirato artisti, scienziati e avventurieri nel corso della storia, offrendo uno sguardo sulla connessione della Terra con il cosmo più vasto.
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the time as measured at Greenwich, London, on the line of 0° longitude, used to calculate the time across the globe

GMT

GMT

Ex: Scientists use Greenwich Mean Time to standardize observations across different locations .Gli scienziati utilizzano il **tempo medio di Greenwich** per standardizzare le osservazioni in diverse località.
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centennial
[sostantivo]

the 100th anniversary of an event or occasion

centenario

centenario

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bicentennial
[sostantivo]

the 200th anniversary of an event or occasion

bicentenario

bicentenario

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perpetual
[aggettivo]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

perpetuo

perpetuo

Ex: The company aims for perpetual growth and success .L'azienda punta a una crescita **perpetua** e al successo.
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gregorian calendar
[sostantivo]

the calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XII in 1582, as a modification for the Julian Calendar, presently used in many parts of the world

calendario gregoriano

calendario gregoriano

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exoplanet
[sostantivo]

a planet that is outside the solar system

extrasolare

extrasolare

Ex: Scientists use advanced telescopes and observatories to detect the faint signals of exoplanets orbiting distant stars .Gli scienziati utilizzano telescopi e osservatori avanzati per rilevare i deboli segnali degli **esopianeti** in orbita attorno a stelle lontane.
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full moon
[sostantivo]

the complete and round-shaped moon as seen from the earth

plenilunio

plenilunio

Ex: People gathered on the beach to watch the full moon rise above the horizon .Le persone si sono radunate sulla spiaggia per guardare la **luna piena** sorgere sopra l'orizzonte.
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crescent
[aggettivo]

denoting the shape of the new moon

mezzaluna

mezzaluna

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eon
[sostantivo]

an endless or lengthy period of time

aeon

aeon

Ex: They 've been friends for what seems like eons.Sono amici da quello che sembrano **eoni**.
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zodiac
[sostantivo]

(astronomy) the celestial zone in the sky where the sun, moon, and planets appear to move, traditionally divided into twelve equal segments, each associated with a distinct name and symbol

Zodiaco

Zodiaco

Ex: People born under the sign of Leo are said to possess strong leadership qualities , according to the zodiac.Si dice che le persone nate sotto il segno del Leone possiedano forti qualità di leadership, secondo lo **zodiaco**.
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