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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Esercito

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sul militare, come "schierare", "incursione", "militante", ecc., preparate per gli studenti di livello C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
atrocity
atrocity
[sostantivo]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrocità

atrocità

Ex: The history book detailed many atrocities committed during the war, each story more harrowing than the last. 

Il libro di storia dettagliava molte atrocità commesse durante la guerra, ogni storia più straziante della precedente.

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admiral
admiral
[sostantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

ammiraglio

ammiraglio

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as the admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea. 

I giovani cadetti ascoltarono attentamente mentre l'ammiraglio condivideva le sue esperienze e intuizioni di decenni in mare.

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colonel
colonel
[sostantivo]

a senior military officer, typically ranking above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general

colonnello

colonnello

Ex: The report was sent directly to the colonel for approval. 
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general
general
[sostantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marines

generale

generale

Ex: The general received numerous accolades for his service, including the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration. 
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major
major
[sostantivo]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

maggiore

maggiore

Ex: She admired the major's dedication and professionalism, traits that made him a respected leader among his peers. 
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veteran
veteran
[sostantivo]

a person who has previously served in the armed forces, especially one who served during a war

veterano

veterano

Ex: Many veterans attended the memorial service. 
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to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

assassinare

assassinare

Ex: The group of rebels conspired to assassinate the ruling monarch. 

Il gruppo di ribelli cospirò per assassinare il monarca regnante.

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to blast
to blast
[Verbo]

to damage, destroy, or break apart something with explosives

far saltare in aria

far saltare in aria

Ex: Dynamite was used to blast the old structure into pieces. 
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to blow up
to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

far esplodere, far saltare in aria

far esplodere, far saltare in aria

Ex: The sudden impact blew the car up. 

L'impatto improvviso ha fatto esplodere l'auto.

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to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardare

bombardare

Ex: In the siege, the castle walls were bombarded by catapults and trebuchets. 

Durante l'assedio, le mura del castello furono bombardate da catapulte e trabucchi.

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to charge
to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

attaccare

attaccare

Ex: The soldiers charged across the field. 
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to conquer
to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistare

conquistare

Ex: Throughout history, powerful empires sought to conquer new lands. 

Nel corso della storia, potenti imperi cercarono di conquistare nuove terre.

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to deploy
to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

distribuire

distribuire

Ex: After the briefing, the general deployed his soldiers to various strategic points. 

Dopo il briefing, il generale ha schierato i suoi soldati in vari punti strategici.

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to evacuate

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacuare

evacuare

Ex: Recognizing the vulnerability of their position, the military command decided to evacuate the outpost. 

Riconoscendo la vulnerabilità della loro posizione, il comando militare decise di evacuare l'avamposto.

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to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone as a legal punishment

giustiziare

giustiziare

Ex: She became the first woman to be executed in the country for decades. 
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to mobilize

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

mobilitare

mobilitare

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency of mobilizing forces in times of crisis. 

Sono stati condotti esercizi militari per garantire l'efficienza della mobilitazione delle forze in tempi di crisi.

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to surrender

to stop fighting or resisting and accept defeat

arrendersi

arrendersi

Ex: The rebels surrendered after running out of supplies. 
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to retreat
to retreat
[Verbo]

(of military forces) to withdraw from a position, especially because of danger, defeat, or enemy pressure

ritirarsi

ritirarsi

Ex: The commander ordered his forces to retreat before nightfall. 
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guerrilla
guerrilla
[sostantivo]

a member of an unofficial armed group that uses irregular tactics, such as surprise attacks, against regular military or government forces

guerrigliero

guerrigliero

Ex: Several former guerrillas later entered civilian life. 
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militia
militia
[sostantivo]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milizia

milizia

Ex: The local militia responded swiftly to the wildfire, helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames. 

La milizia locale ha risposto rapidamente all'incendio, aiutando a evacuare i residenti e a proteggere le case dalle fiamme che si diffondevano.

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militant
militant
[aggettivo]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

militante

militante

Ex: She was known for her militant stance on animal rights, often participating in protests and direct actions. 

Era conosciuta per la sua posizione militante sui diritti degli animali, partecipando spesso a proteste e azioni dirette.

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naval
naval
[aggettivo]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

navale

navale

Ex: Naval architects design ships for various purposes, from cargo transport to military operations. 

Gli architetti navali progettano navi per vari scopi, dal trasporto merci alle operazioni militari.

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civilian
civilian
[aggettivo]

relating to people or activities that are not part of the armed forces

civile

civile

Ex: The organization provides medical aid to the civilian population. 
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defensive
defensive
[aggettivo]

intended or used to protect someone or something against attack or harm

difensivo

difensivo

Ex: The castle was built in a strong defensive position. 
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explosive
explosive
[aggettivo]

capable of exploding or causing an explosion

esplosivo

esplosivo

Ex: The substance is stable when wet but explosive when dry. 
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A-bomb
A-bomb
[sostantivo]

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

bomba atomica

bomba atomica

Ex: The survivors of the A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes. 

I sopravvissuti all'attacco della bomba atomica continuano a sostenere la pace e il disarmo nucleare per prevenire future catastrofi.

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rifle
rifle
[sostantivo]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

fucile

fucile

Ex: The museum displayed historical rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare. 

Il museo ha esposto fucili storici utilizzati dai soldati durante diversi periodi di guerra.

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fleet
fleet
[sostantivo]

a group of naval vessels organized to operate together as a military unit

flotta

flotta

Ex: The fleet returned to port after months at sea. 
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raid
raid
[sostantivo]

a sudden surprise attack on a place or group, especially by an armed force

incursione

incursione

Ex: The military launched a raid against the weapons facility. 
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curfew
curfew
[sostantivo]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

coprifuoco

coprifuoco

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce the curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours. 

I soldati pattugliavano la città per far rispettare il coprifuoco, controllando i documenti e assicurandosi che nessuno fosse fuori dopo l'orario stabilito.

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hostage
hostage
[sostantivo]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

ostaggio

ostaggio

Ex: After hours of negotiation, the police successfully freed the hostage and apprehended the criminals. 
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torture
torture
[sostantivo]

the deliberate infliction of severe pain as punishment or to force someone to provide information or comply with demands

tortura

tortura

Ex: Survivors gave detailed accounts of the torture they had endured. 
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occupation
occupation
[sostantivo]

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

occupazione

occupazione

Ex: The occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital, using it as a base to control the surrounding regions. 
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trench
trench
[sostantivo]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

fosso, trincea

fosso, trincea

Ex: From their position in the trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away. 

Dalla loro posizione nella trincea, le truppe potevano vedere le fortificazioni nemiche a poche centinaia di metri di distanza.

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truce
truce
[sostantivo]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

tregua

tregua

Ex: In an effort to avoid further bloodshed, the negotiators proposed a ceasefire and truce to start peace talks. 

Nel tentativo di evitare ulteriori spargimenti di sangue, i negoziatori hanno proposto un cessate il fuoco e una tregua per avviare i colloqui di pace.

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to arm
to arm
[Verbo]

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

armare

armare

Ex: The resistance movement planned to arm local militias to resist foreign occupation. 
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warfare
warfare
[sostantivo]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

guerra

guerra

Ex: Psychological warfare aims to demoralize the enemy, using propaganda and misinformation to weaken their resolve. 

La guerra psicologica mira a demoralizzare il nemico, utilizzando propaganda e disinformazione per indebolirne la risolutezza.

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machine gun
machine gun
[sostantivo]

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

mitragliatrice, fucile mitragliatore

mitragliatrice, fucile mitragliatore

Ex: The mounted machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy's journey through hostile territory. 

La mitragliatrice montata sul veicolo ha fornito un supporto cruciale di potenza di fuoco durante il viaggio del convoglio attraverso il territorio ostile.

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evacuation
evacuation
[sostantivo]

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuazione

evacuazione

Ex: During the flood, emergency responders used boats to assist with the evacuation of residents trapped in their homes. 

Durante l'alluvione, i soccorritori hanno utilizzato le barche per assistere nell'evacuazione dei residenti intrappolati nelle loro case.

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command
command
[sostantivo]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

comando

comando

Ex: The police chief gave a strict command for officers to maintain order during the protest. 
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AWOL
AWOL
[aggettivo]

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

assente senza permesso, allontanato senza autorizzazione

assente senza permesso, allontanato senza autorizzazione

Ex: Commanders were furious when they learned he had gone AWOL. 

I comandanti andarono su tutte le furie quando seppero che si era allontanato senza autorizzazione.

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ground zero
ground zero
[sostantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

punto zero, epicentro

punto zero, epicentro

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were near ground zero during the devastating earthquake. 

Il documentario ha intervistato testimoni che erano vicini all'epicentro durante il devastante terremoto.

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gunner
gunner
[sostantivo]

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

artigliere, cannoniere

artigliere, cannoniere

Ex: Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems. 

I cannonieri dell'unità corazzata si sono addestrati rigorosamente per mantenere la competenza nell'uso dei loro sistemi d'arma.

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blowgun
blowgun
[sostantivo]

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

cerbottana, tubo a fiato

cerbottana, tubo a fiato

Ex: In some regions, blowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks. 

In alcune regioni, le cerbottane erano storicamente utilizzate in guerra come armi silenziose per imboscate e attacchi a sorpresa.

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submachine gun
submachine gun
[sostantivo]

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

mitragliatrice, pistola mitragliatrice

mitragliatrice, pistola mitragliatrice

Ex: He trained extensively with the submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques. 

Si è allenato intensamente con il mitra per padroneggiarne il controllo del rinculo e le tecniche di ricarica rapida.

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to station
to station
[Verbo]

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

assegnare

assegnare

Ex: The general stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense. 
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magazine
magazine
[sostantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

caricatore, rivista

caricatore, rivista

Ex: The hunter carried spare magazines in his backpack for his rifle during the hunting trip. 
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artillery
artillery
[sostantivo]

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

artiglieria

artiglieria

Ex: The museum displayed various types of historical artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history. 

Il museo ha esposto vari tipi di pezzi di artiglieria storici utilizzati in diversi conflitti nel corso della storia.

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nuclear deterrent
nuclear deterrent
[sostantivo]

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

deterrente nucleare, arma di deterrenza nucleare

deterrente nucleare, arma di deterrenza nucleare

Ex: Diplomatic efforts often focus on reducing tensions and strengthening nuclear deterrence agreements among nations. 

Gli sforzi diplomatici spesso si concentrano sulla riduzione delle tensioni e sul rafforzamento degli accordi di deterrenza nucleare tra le nazioni.

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nerve agent
nerve agent
[sostantivo]

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

agente nervino

agente nervino

Ex: The international community condemned the use of nerve agents against civilian populations, calling for accountability and justice. 

La comunità internazionale ha condannato l'uso di agenti nervini contro le popolazioni civili, chiedendo responsabilità e giustizia.

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nerve gas
nerve gas
[sostantivo]

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

gas nervino

gas nervino

Ex: Scientists developed antidotes and treatments to counteract the effects of nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies. 

Gli scienziati hanno sviluppato antidoti e trattamenti per contrastare gli effetti dell'esposizione al gas nervino in caso di emergenze.

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roger
roger
[interiezione]

used in radio communication to confirm that a message has been received and understood

ricevuto,  ricevuto e compreso

ricevuto, ricevuto e compreso

Ex: The operator answered, "Roger, message received." 
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ten-four
ten-four
[interiezione]

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

ricevuto, capito

ricevuto, capito

Ex: "Ten-four, we're on standby," the paramedic responded, confirming readiness to respond to any emergency call. 

"Dieci-quattro, siamo in standby," ha risposto il paramedico, confermando la prontezza a rispondere a qualsiasi chiamata di emergenza.

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martial law
martial law
[sostantivo]

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

la legge marziale, lo stato d'assedio

la legge marziale, lo stato d'assedio

Ex: Martial law was lifted after several weeks, allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy. 

La legge marziale è stata revocata dopo diverse settimane, consentendo il graduale ritorno alla governance civile e alla normalità.

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to discharge

to officially release or dismiss someone from the police or armed forces

congedare

congedare

Ex: Several recruits were discharged before completing their training. 
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