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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Ascolto - Parte 1

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
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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domestic
domestic
[aggettivo]

relating to or belonging to the home, household, or family life

domestico, familiare

domestico, familiare

Ex: Their argument disrupted the peaceful domestic setting. 
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flat
flat
[sostantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

appartamento

appartamento

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts. 
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package
package
[sostantivo]

a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit

pacchetto, kit

pacchetto, kit

Ex: The tour package included meals and sightseeing. 
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thorough
thorough
[aggettivo]

doing something completely and comprehensively without leaving out any important details

approfondito, completo

approfondito, completo

Ex: The thorough investigation uncovered all relevant evidence, leaving no stone unturned in the search for the truth. 

L'indagine approfondita ha portato alla luce tutte le prove rilevanti, non lasciando nulla di intentato nella ricerca della verità.

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to polish
to polish
[Verbo]

to rub or treat a surface in order to make it smooth, clean, and shiny

polacco

polacco

Ex: He carefully polished the metal surface to remove dull marks. 
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hardly ever
hardly ever
[avverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

quasi mai

quasi mai

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work. 

Quasi mai si prende un giorno libero dal lavoro.

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to iron
to iron
[Verbo]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

stirare

stirare

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams. 
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to wipe out

to entirely remove something

eliminare completamente, cancellare

eliminare completamente, cancellare

Ex: The educational program is designed to wipe out illiteracy in underprivileged communities. 

Il programma educativo è progettato per eliminare l'analfabetismo nelle comunità svantaggiate.

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grubby
grubby
[aggettivo]

dirty or grimy, especially from not having been washed or cleaned

sporco,  sudicio

sporco, sudicio

Ex: The once-white sneakers had become grubby with use. 
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pressure washer
pressure washer
[sostantivo]

a machine that uses high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other types of stubborn stains from surfaces

idropulitrice, lavatrice a pressione

idropulitrice, lavatrice a pressione

Ex: A pressure washer is a great tool for cleaning outdoor furniture that has collected dust and pollen. 

Un pulitore a pressione è un ottimo strumento per pulire i mobili da esterno che hanno accumulato polvere e polline.

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maintenance
maintenance
[sostantivo]

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

manutenzione

manutenzione

Ex: The maintenance team repaired the broken elevator. 
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plumber
plumber
[sostantivo]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

idraulico

idraulico

Ex: The plumber provided advice on how to prevent future plumbing problems. 

L'idraulico ha fornito consigli su come prevenire futuri problemi idraulici.

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in a hurry
in a hurry
[avverbio]

in a quick manner due to having little time

in fretta, velocemente

in fretta, velocemente

Ex: They were in a hurry to finish the project before the deadline. 

Erano di fretta per finire il progetto prima della scadenza.

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to [put] {sb} in touch with {sb}

to provide someone with the contact information of another person such as their phone number, E-mail, or address

mettere qualcuno in contatto con qualcuno, far conoscere qualcuno a qualcuno

mettere qualcuno in contatto con qualcuno, far conoscere qualcuno a qualcuno

Ex: Could you put them in touch with each other? 

Potresti metterli in contatto tra loro?

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reliable
reliable
[aggettivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fidato

fidato

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance. 

Il prodotto affidabile ha una reputazione di durata e prestazioni.

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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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electrician
electrician
[sostantivo]

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

elettricista

elettricista

Ex: They consulted an electrician to troubleshoot the issue with the flickering lights. 

Hanno consultato un elettricista per risolvere il problema delle luci tremolanti.

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contact
contact
[sostantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contatto, relazione

contatto, relazione

Ex: She has useful contacts in the publishing business. 
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to [bear] in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: When designing the website, bear user experience in mind to ensure easy navigation. 
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to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

fare domanda,  candidarsi

fare domanda, candidarsi

Ex: As the deadline approached, more candidates began to apply for the available positions. 
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to undergo
to undergo
[Verbo]

to experience or be subjected to a process, change, treatment, or event

subire,  sperimentare

subire, sperimentare

Ex: The material undergoes significant changes when exposed to extreme heat. 
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security check
security check
[sostantivo]

an examination of a person or thing to ensure safety and prevent harm

controllo di sicurezza

controllo di sicurezza

Ex: The security check ensures no prohibited items are brought into the building. 

Il controllo di sicurezza assicura che nessun oggetto proibito venga portato nell'edificio.

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criminal
criminal
[aggettivo]

related to or involving illegal activities

criminale

criminale

Ex: Legal procedures ensure that individuals accused of criminal conduct receive fair trials and due process. 
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background
background
[sostantivo]

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

sfondo

sfondo

Ex: Understanding your students' backgrounds can help you teach them better. 
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reference
reference
[sostantivo]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

riferimento

riferimento

Ex: Before leaving her old job, she made sure to ask for a written reference from her supervisor. 
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suitable
suitable
[aggettivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

proprio

proprio

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers. 

Il libro contiene contenuti che sono adatti ai giovani lettori.

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to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

monitorare

monitorare

Ex: Journalists often monitor international news channels to stay updated on global events. 
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client
client
[sostantivo]

a person or organization that pays for the services of a company or recommendations of a professional

cliente

cliente

Ex: The therapist maintains strict confidentiality with each client's personal information. 
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to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to notice something, such as a sense, sign, etc.

capire

capire

Ex: It took me a moment to pick up the sarcasm in his voice. 

Mi ci è voluto un momento per cogliere il sarcasmo nella sua voce.

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