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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Accademico - Test 1 - Ascolto - Parte 3

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
placement
placement
[sostantivo]

the action of finding someone a job, home, or school

posizionamento

posizionamento

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livestock
livestock
[sostantivo]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

bestiame

bestiame

Ex: The livestock provided the family with food and income for many years. 

Il bestiame ha fornito alla famiglia cibo e reddito per molti anni.

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to help out

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

dare una mano, rendere più facile qualcosa a qualcuno

dare una mano, rendere più facile qualcosa a qualcuno

Ex: By this time next week, I will be helping out at the new office. 

Per questa ora la prossima settimana, starò aiutando nel nuovo ufficio.

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to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to give birth to a baby or offspring

partorire, dare alla luce

partorire, dare alla luce

Ex: The surrogate mother agreed to carry the couple's embryo and deliver their child. 
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straightforward
straightforward
[aggettivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

semplice, diretto

semplice, diretto

Ex: The task was straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete. 

Il compito era semplice, ci sono voluti solo pochi minuti per completarlo.

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birth
birth
[sostantivo]

the event or process of a baby being born

nascita

nascita

Ex: Witnessing the birth of a new life was a profoundly moving experience for everyone present. 
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to stagger
to stagger
[Verbo]

to move unsteadily or with difficulty

barcollare, vacillare

barcollare, vacillare

Ex: The elderly gentleman, feeling weak and frail, had to stagger with the assistance of a walker. 

Il gentiluomo anziano, sentendosi debole e fragile, dovette barcollare con l'aiuto di un deambulatore.

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straight away
straight away
[avverbio]

without any delay

immediatamente, subito

immediatamente, subito

Ex: I will start the project straight away. 

Inizierò il progetto subito.

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to talk through

to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

discutere approfonditamente, parlare attraverso

discutere approfonditamente, parlare attraverso

Ex: She talked through the idea with her colleagues for improvements. 

Ha discusso approfonditamente l'idea con i suoi colleghi per miglioramenti.

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valley
valley
[sostantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake. 
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lowland
lowland
[aggettivo]

relating to or situated in land that is relatively low, flat, or close to sea level

di pianura,  delle terre basse

di pianura, delle terre basse

Ex: The river crosses a broad lowland plain before reaching the coast. 
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veterinarian
veterinarian
[sostantivo]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinario

veterinario

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian. 

Ha intrapreso una formazione avanzata in medicina degli animali esotici per diventare veterinario dello zoo.

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to set
to set
[Verbo]

to reset broken or dislocated bones before the cast, brace, or splint is put on and without cutting the skin open

ridurre, rimettere a posto

ridurre, rimettere a posto

Ex: He winced in pain as the doctor set his broken nose back in place. 
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to breed
to breed
[Verbo]

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

allevare

allevare

Ex: The farmer breeds sheep for their wool. 
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solid
solid
[aggettivo]

having a strong and sturdy structure

solido, resistente

solido, resistente

Ex: The sturdy, solid chairs in the café were designed to handle constant use without losing their shape. 
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sought after
sought after
[aggettivo]

greatly desired

ricercato,  ambito

ricercato, ambito

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hard-wearing
hard-wearing
[aggettivo]

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

resistente, durevole

resistente, durevole

Ex: The construction workers appreciated the hard-wearing tools that made their job easier. 

Gli operai edili hanno apprezzato gli attrezzi resistenti che hanno reso il loro lavoro più facile.

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supplement
supplement
[sostantivo]

something added to another thing to improve, complete, or extend it

supplemento

supplemento

Ex: The extra lessons are a helpful supplement to classroom instruction. 
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feed
feed
[sostantivo]

food for domestic livestock

cibo per il bestiame, mangime

cibo per il bestiame, mangime

Ex: The farm produces some of its own livestock feed. 
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electrolyte
electrolyte
[sostantivo]

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

elettrolita, sostanza elettrolitica

elettrolita, sostanza elettrolitica

Ex: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a weak electrolyte, producing acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻) and hydrogen ions (H⁺) in solution. 

L'acido acetico (CH₃COOH) è un elettrolita debole, che produce ioni acetato (CH₃COO⁻) e ioni idrogeno (H⁺) in soluzione.

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overpriced
overpriced
[aggettivo]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

troppo caro, sopravvalutato

troppo caro, sopravvalutato

Ex: Online reviews criticized the store for selling overpriced electronics. 

Le recensioni online hanno criticato il negozio per aver venduto prodotti elettronici sovrapprezzati.

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a matter of {duration}

a small amount of time, quantity, or degree

Ex: The problem was solved in a matter of minutes. 
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routine
routine
[sostantivo]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

routine

routine

Ex: He wants to change his boring routine. 
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to require
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

richiedere

richiedere

Ex: To bake the cake, the recipe will require eggs, flour, sugar, and butter. 
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dairy cow
dairy cow
[sostantivo]

cattle that are reared for their milk

mucca da latte, vacca lattifera

mucca da latte, vacca lattifera

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embarrassing
embarrassing
[aggettivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

imbarazzante

imbarazzante

Ex: Being caught in a lie can lead to an embarrassing situation. 

Essere colti in una bugia può portare a una situazione imbarazzante.

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to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

trattare, curare

trattare, curare

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions. 
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antibiotic
antibiotic
[sostantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiotic

antibiotic

Ex: The pharmacy stocked several types of antibiotics. 

La farmacia aveva in stock diversi tipi di antibiotici.

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consumption
consumption
[sostantivo]

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

consumo, assunzione

consumo, assunzione

Ex: The doctor advised gradual consumption of solid foods after surgery. 
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container
container
[sostantivo]

an object used for holding, storing, or carrying something

contenitore

contenitore

Ex: She poured the rice into an airtight container. 
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to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

versare

versare

Ex: She poured sauce over the pasta before serving it. 
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to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

buttare via qualcosa che non serve o non si vuole più, liberarsi di qualcosa di inutile

buttare via qualcosa che non serve o non si vuole più, liberarsi di qualcosa di inutile

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office. 

Getterò via i file inutili per riordinare l'ufficio.

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minor
minor
[aggettivo]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

minore

minore

Ex: His injury was minor and didn't require medical attention. 
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operation
operation
[sostantivo]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

operazione

operazione

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient's overall health. 
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capable
capable
[aggettivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capace

capace

Ex: The software is capable of handling multiple tasks at once. 

Il software è capace di gestire più attività contemporaneamente.

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to reckon
to reckon
[Verbo]

to think or have an opinion about something

credere

credere

Ex: I reckon we'll arrive before noon. 
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term
term
[sostantivo]

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

termine

termine

Ex: She earned good grades in the previous term. 
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module
module
[sostantivo]

a unit of study within a course offered by a college or university, covering a specific topic or area of study

modulo

modulo

Ex: The module on financial accounting introduces students to basic concepts and principles of accounting. 
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apparently
apparently
[avverbio]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

apparentemente

apparentemente

Ex: The restaurant is apparently famous for its seafood dishes. 
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terminology
terminology
[sostantivo]

a set of specialized terms that are used in a specific science, art, business, or profession

terminologia

terminologia

Ex: She was familiar with the terminology of business but not with finance. 

Era familiare con la terminologia degli affari ma non con quella finanziaria.

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{one's} heart [sink]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

il cuore cade, provare delusione

il cuore cade, provare delusione

Ex: His heart sank when he heard the bad news about the project. 

Il suo cuore cadde quando sentì le cattive notizie sul progetto.

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nutrition
nutrition
[sostantivo]

the field of science that studies food and drink and their effects on the human body

nutrizione

nutrizione

Ex: Her passion for nutrition led her to pursue a career as a dietitian, helping others improve their health and well-being through proper nutrition. 

La sua passione per la nutrizione l'ha portata a intraprendere una carriera come dietista, aiutando gli altri a migliorare la loro salute e benessere attraverso una corretta alimentazione.

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contaminated
contaminated
[aggettivo]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminato

contaminato

Ex: The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed. 

I pesci nel fiume erano contaminati con mercurio, rappresentando un rischio per la salute umana se consumati.

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(in|by) comparison
in comparison
[avverbio]

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

in confronto, a confronto

in confronto, a confronto

Ex: By comparison, his brother is more disciplined and focused on his studies. 

In confronto, suo fratello è più disciplinato e concentrato sui suoi studi.

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domesticated
domesticated
[aggettivo]

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

addomesticato

addomesticato

Ex: Livestock such as cows, sheep, and goats are domesticated animals raised for food production and other purposes. 

Il bestiame come mucche, pecore e capre sono animali addomesticati allevati per la produzione di cibo e altri scopi.

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water buffalo
water buffalo
[sostantivo]

a domestic mammal of the cow family with long horns that is used in farming, originated in Asia

bufalo d'acqua

bufalo d'acqua

Ex: The young water buffalo stayed close to its mother near the river. 
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to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

sradicare

sradicare

Ex: The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease. 

La campagna di vaccinazione ha eliminato con successo la diffusione della malattia infettiva.

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case
case
[sostantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: In the case of severe weather, the event will be postponed. 
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medication
medication
[sostantivo]

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

farmaco, medicazione

farmaco, medicazione

Ex: You shouldn't drink alcohol while on this medication. 

Non dovresti bere alcolici mentre assumi questo farmaco.

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oil spill
oil spill
[sostantivo]

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

sversamento di petrolio, fuoriuscita di petrolio

sversamento di petrolio, fuoriuscita di petrolio

Ex: Authorities investigated the cause of the oil spill. 

Le autorità hanno indagato sulla causa della fuoriuscita di petrolio.

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dissertation
dissertation
[sostantivo]

a long piece of academic writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for an advanced university degree

dissertazione

dissertazione

Ex: The professor supervised three students completing their dissertations. 
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veterinary
veterinary
[aggettivo]

of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine

veterinario, di veterinaria

veterinario, di veterinaria

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initial
initial
[aggettivo]

related to the beginning of a series or process

iniziale

iniziale

Ex: We made some initial progress on the project, but there is still much work to be done. 
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to [make] contact

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

Ex: The athlete made contact with his coach to discuss training strategies for the upcoming competition. 
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variety
variety
[sostantivo]

a taxonomic rank below that of subspecies and refers to distinct forms of a species that differ in minor ways

varietà, forma

varietà, forma

Ex: Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered varieties of native plants. 
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to rear
to rear
[Verbo]

to care for and raise animals until they reach maturity

allevare, nutrire

allevare, nutrire

Ex: The family rears rabbits as a small farming venture. 
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to identify

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identificare

identificare

Ex: She couldn't identify the person at the door until they spoke. 
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to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

far fronte

far fronte

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication. 
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fundamental
fundamental
[aggettivo]

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

fondamentale

fondamentale

Ex: Following traffic laws is fundamental for safe driving. 
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milkshed
milkshed
[sostantivo]

the area around a city or town where milk is produced and quickly delivered before it spoils

bacino lattiero, zona di produzione lattiera

bacino lattiero, zona di produzione lattiera

Ex: A new road helped expand the milkshed and allowed faster delivery. 

Una nuova strada ha aiutato ad espandere la zona di produzione del latte e ha permesso una consegna più veloce.

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to mix up
to mix up
[Verbo]

to cause someone to become confused

confondere, scombussolare

confondere, scombussolare

Ex: The unclear explanation mixed up the audience; they couldn't grasp the concept. 

La spiegazione poco chiara ha confuso il pubblico; non sono riusciti a cogliere il concetto.

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unit
unit
[sostantivo]

a fixed amount of educational instruction, often based on the number of hours spent in class

unità, modulo

unità, modulo

Ex: To graduate, students must complete at least 120 units. 
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