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Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Trasporto

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sui trasporti, come "aereo", "aviatore", "deragliare", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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aerial
aerial
[aggettivo]

relating to a plane or other aircraft

aereo

aereo

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airbase
airbase
[sostantivo]

the base of operation for the aircraft of military forces

base aerea

base aerea

Ex: Enemy forces targeted the airbase during the initial phase of the conflict. 
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airfield
airfield
[sostantivo]

a level area in which military or private aircraft can take off and land

aerodromo

aerodromo

Ex: They parked the aircraft at the far end of the airfield for the night. 
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charter
charter
[sostantivo]

the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

charter

charter

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charter flight
charter flight
[sostantivo]

a flight in which a travel agency pays for all the tickets beforehand and then sells them to their customers

volo charter

volo charter

Ex: She preferred the charter flight because it offered more flexible departure times. 
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airliner
airliner
[sostantivo]

a large aircraft for transporting passengers

aereo di linea

aereo di linea

Ex: During the flight, the airliner encountered turbulence but the experienced crew handled it with professionalism. 

Durante il volo, l'aereo di linea ha incontrato turbolenze ma l'equipaggio esperto le ha gestite con professionalità.

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airstrip
airstrip
[sostantivo]

a long and narrow piece of land where an aircraft can take off or land

pista d’atterraggio

pista d’atterraggio

Ex: The bush pilot landed the light aircraft on a remote jungle airstrip. 
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aviator
aviator
[sostantivo]

a person who operates an aircraft

aviatore

aviatore

Ex: The aviator adjusted his controls before preparing for landing. 

L'aviatore ha regolato i suoi controlli prima di prepararsi per l'atterraggio.

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clearance
clearance
[sostantivo]

official authorization from an airport control tower for an aircraft to take off, land, or proceed on a specified route

autorizzazione

autorizzazione

Ex: Emergency clearance was issued immediately. 

L'autorizzazione di emergenza è stata rilasciata immediatamente.

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conveyor belt
conveyor belt
[sostantivo]

a continuous moving surface or strip, used for transporting objects from one part of a building to another, especially in a factory or an airport

nastro trasportatore

nastro trasportatore

Ex: Engineers designed a new conveyor belt system to improve the efficiency of product delivery. 

Gli ingegneri hanno progettato un nuovo sistema di nastro trasportatore per migliorare l'efficienza della consegna dei prodotti.

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customs
customs
[sostantivo]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

dogana

dogana

Ex: They waited in line at customs for over an hour after their flight. 

Hanno aspettato in fila alla dogana per più di un'ora dopo il loro volo.

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to disembark

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

disimbarcare

disimbarcare

Ex: She waited for the elderly passengers to disembark before leaving the cabin. 
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black box
black box
[sostantivo]

a device in a plane that records all the information during the flight which is used to discover the cause in case of an accident

scatola nera

scatola nera

Ex: The black box was sent to the laboratory for analysis. 
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standby ticket
standby ticket
[sostantivo]

a cheap ticket that is not available in advance, purchasable just before the departure of a plane or the start of a performance

biglietto di attesa

biglietto di attesa

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touchdown
touchdown
[sostantivo]

the very first moment of landing during which the plane's wheels hit the ground

atterraggio

atterraggio

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depot
depot
[sostantivo]

a small place where transport vehicles, such as buses or trains, stop to unload their passengers and content

deposito

deposito

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to derail
to derail
[Verbo]

(of a train) to accidentally go off the tracks

deragliare

deragliare

Ex: The heavy rain and slippery tracks led to a tragic incident as the express train derailed. 

La pioggia intensa e i binari scivolosi hanno portato a un incidente tragico quando il treno espresso è deragliato.

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to hail
to hail
[Verbo]

to signal an approaching taxi or bus to stop

prendere

prendere

Ex: It took him 10 minutes to hail a taxi during rush hour. 

Gli ci sono voluti 10 minuti per fermare un taxi durante l'ora di punta.

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locomotive
locomotive
[sostantivo]

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

locomotiva

locomotiva

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monorail
monorail
[sostantivo]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorotaia

monorotaia

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems. 

Gli ingegneri hanno elogiato il monorotaia per la sua impronta minima e il design ecologico rispetto ai sistemi ferroviari tradizionali.

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porter
porter
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.

facchino

facchino

Ex: The experienced porter handled a constant stream of luggage with ease during the busy holiday season. 

L'esperto facchino ha gestito con facilità un flusso costante di bagagli durante l'affollata stagione festiva.

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asphalt
asphalt
[sostantivo]

a black sticky substance which is the combination of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, commonly used in building roads

asfalto

asfalto

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cruise control
cruise control
[sostantivo]

a device in a motor vehicle used to maintain a constant speed that is based on the preference of the driver

controllo di crociera

controllo di crociera

Ex: He set the cruise control to 65 miles per hour so he could relax his foot on the highway. 

Ha impostato il controllo della velocità a 65 miglia all'ora per poter rilassare il piede in autostrada.

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sport utility vehicle

a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

SUV

SUV

Ex: The sport utility vehicle's rear seats folded flat to create more cargo space. 

I sedili posteriori del veicolo utilitario sportivo si piegavano per creare più spazio di carico.

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tanker
tanker
[sostantivo]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

cisterna

cisterna

Ex: Environmentalists raised concerns about the safety of tanker ships carrying hazardous materials through sensitive marine ecosystems. 

Gli ambientalisti hanno sollevato preoccupazioni riguardo alla sicurezza delle navi cisterna che trasportano materiali pericolosi attraverso ecosistemi marini sensibili.

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tractor
tractor
[sostantivo]

a vehicle with large rear wheels and thick tires, mostly used on farms

trattore

trattore

Ex: Modern tractors have GPS systems to guide them in large fields. 

I trattori moderni hanno sistemi GPS per guidarli nei grandi campi.

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sedan
sedan
[sostantivo]

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

berlina

berlina

Ex: The dealership offers sedans in a variety of colors and models. 

La concessionaria offre berline in una varietà di colori e modelli.

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ramp
ramp
[sostantivo]

a short road or pathway that allows vehicles to enter or exit a main road or highway

rampa, uscita

rampa, uscita

Ex: The exit ramp was closed for construction. 

La rampa di uscita era chiusa per lavori.

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adrift
adrift
[avverbio]

(of boats or ships) floating without being anchored or controlled by anyone

deriva

deriva

Ex: The rescue team located the fishing boat adrift near the reef. 
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to anchor
to anchor
[Verbo]

to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away

ancorare

ancorare

Ex: They anchored the sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away. 

Hanno ancorato la barca a vela vicino alla riva, permettendo loro di nuotare e rilassarsi senza preoccuparsi che si allontanasse.

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ashore
ashore
[avverbio]

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

a riva

a riva

Ex: The lifeguard helped the swimmer safely ashore. 

Il bagnino ha aiutato il nuotatore a raggiungere la riva in sicurezza.

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carrier
carrier
[sostantivo]

a large naval ship equipped to launch and recover aircraft from a flat deck

capovolgere

capovolgere

Ex: The carrier's deck crew worked nonstop to prepare for launch. 

L'equipaggio di coperta della portaerei ha lavorato senza sosta per preparare il lancio.

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to capsize
to capsize
[Verbo]

(of a boat) to be overturned or to cause it to overturn

capovolgere

capovolgere

Ex: She panicked as the kayak began to capsize in the rough current. 
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shipwreck
shipwreck
[sostantivo]

a ship that is destroyed or sunk at sea

naufragio

naufragio

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convoy
convoy
[sostantivo]

a number of vehicles or ships that travel together and are often escorted with armed troops protection

convoglio

convoglio

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liner
liner
[sostantivo]

a large luxurious passenger ship, especially one that travels on a regular schedule and is used for long journeys

nave

nave

Ex: The liner docked at the port exactly on schedule. 
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estimated time of arrival

the time at which one is likely to arrive at one's destination

tempo stimato

tempo stimato

Ex: The conference organizers sent out an email with the estimated time of arrival for the keynote speaker, allowing attendees to plan accordingly. 

Gli organizzatori della conferenza hanno inviato un'email con l'orario stimato di arrivo del relatore principale, consentendo ai partecipanti di pianificare di conseguenza.

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estimated time of departure

the time at which an aircraft, ship, etc. is scheduled for departure

DTE

DTE

Ex: The captain announced the estimated time of departure for the ferry, advising passengers to board promptly to ensure an on-time departure. 

Il capitano ha annunciato l'orario stimato di partenza del traghetto, consigliando ai passeggeri di imbarcarsi tempestivamente per garantire una partenza puntuale.

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manifest
manifest
[sostantivo]

an official list of goods, cargo, or passengers carried on a ship, airplane, or other vehicle, used for customs, shipping, or transport purposes

manifesto

manifesto

Ex: Any discrepancies in the manifest delayed the shipment. 

Qualsiasi discrepanza nel manifesto ha ritardato la spedizione.

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offshore
offshore
[avverbio]

in the sea, but not too far from the coast

in mare

in mare

Ex: The resort offers activities such as snorkeling and diving offshore in the crystal-clear waters. 

Il resort offre attività come lo snorkeling e le immersioni al largo nelle acque cristalline.

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