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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Esercito

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sull'esercito, come "deploy", "raid", "militant", ecc. Preparate per studenti C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
atrocity
[sostantivo]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrocità

atrocità

Ex: The history book detailed atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
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admiral
[sostantivo]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

ammiraglio

ammiraglio

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea .
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colonel
[sostantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

colonnello

colonnello

Ex: During the ceremony , colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .
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general
[sostantivo]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

generale, generale dell'esercito

generale, generale dell'esercito

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

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

maggiore

maggiore

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

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

veterano

veterano

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and veterans in need .
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to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

assassinare

assassinare

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
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to blast
[Verbo]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

far saltare in aria

far saltare in aria

Ex: The construction blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .
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to blow up
[Verbo]

to cause something to explode

esplodere

esplodere

Ex: The dynamite was used to blow the tunnel entrance up.
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to bombard
[Verbo]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombardare

bombardare

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .
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to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

attaccare

attaccare

Ex: The general ordered his troops charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .
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to conquer
[Verbo]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquistare

conquistare

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought conquer new lands .
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to deploy
[Verbo]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

distribuire

distribuire

Ex: After the briefing , the deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .
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(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

evacuare

evacuare

Ex: The military was ordered evacuate potential target areas .
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to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

giustiziare

giustiziare

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
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(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

mobilitare

mobilitare

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency mobilizing forces in times of crisis .
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to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

arrendersi

arrendersi

Ex: The general surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .
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to retreat
[Verbo]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

ritirarsi

ritirarsi

Ex: The forces retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .
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guerrilla
[sostantivo]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrigliero

guerrigliero

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .
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militia
[sostantivo]

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

milizia

milizia

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

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

militante

militante

Ex: militant rhetoric inflamed tensions among the community , leading to confrontations with opposing groups .
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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 .
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civilian
[aggettivo]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

civile

civile

Ex: He served as civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .
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defensive
[aggettivo]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

difensivo

difensivo

Ex: He wore a helmet and armor as part of defensive gear during the jousting tournament .
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explosive
[aggettivo]

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

esplosivo

esplosivo

Ex: explosive force of the blast shattered windows in nearby buildings .
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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 A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes .
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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 rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare .
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fleet
[sostantivo]

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

flotta

flotta

Ex: The expedition set sail with a fleet of vessels , each specialized for different aspects of marine research .
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raid
[sostantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursione

incursione

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a raid on a coastal settlement .
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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 curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .
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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 hostage and apprehended the criminals .
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torture
[sostantivo]

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

tortura

tortura

Ex: International organizations work tirelessly to combat the use torture and advocate for its prohibition worldwide .
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occupation
[sostantivo]

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

occupazione

occupazione

Ex: occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital , using it as a base to control the surrounding regions .
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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 trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away .
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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.
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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 arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .
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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.
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machine gun
[sostantivo]

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

mitragliatrice, arma automatica

mitragliatrice, arma automatica

Ex: The machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy 's journey through hostile territory .
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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 evacuation of residents trapped in their homes .
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command
[sostantivo]

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

comando

comando

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

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

disertore

disertore

Ex: If he chooses to go AWOL from his military duty, he will face severe legal and disciplinary repercussions.
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ground zero
[sostantivo]

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

zona zero, punto zero

zona zero, punto zero

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were ground zero during the devastating earthquake .
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gunner
[sostantivo]

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

cannoniere, artigliere

cannoniere, artigliere

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

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

fucile a soffio, pipa da fucile

fucile a soffio, pipa da fucile

Ex: In some regionsblowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks .
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submachine gun
[sostantivo]

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

mitragliatrice leggera, sostituto di mitragliatrice

mitragliatrice leggera, sostituto di mitragliatrice

Ex: He trained extensively with submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques .
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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 stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense .
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magazine
[sostantivo]

the part of a gun containing its bullets

caricatore, magazine

caricatore, magazine

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

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

artiglieria, batteria

artiglieria, batteria

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

deterrente nucleare, arma nucleare di deterrenza

Ex: Diplomatic efforts often focus on reducing tensions and strengthening nuclear deterrence agreements among nations.
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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 nerve agents against civilian populations , calling for accountability and justice .
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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 nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies .
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roger
[interiezione]

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Ricevuto, Affermativo

Ricevuto, Affermativo

Ex: Roger, moving to phase two.
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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.
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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

legge marziale, stato di emergenza militare

legge marziale, stato di emergenza militare

Ex: Martial law was lifted after several weeks , allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy .
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to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

congedare

congedare

Ex: Following a period of exemplary service, the sergeant was granted a discharge with full honors.
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