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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Accademico - Test 4 - Lettura - Passaggio 1 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
to reveal
to reveal
[Verbo]

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

rivelare

rivelare

Ex: The whistleblower revealed crucial information about the company's unethical practices. 
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preferentially
preferentially
[avverbio]

in a manner choosing one option over another based on a preference or tendency

preferenzialmente, in modo preferenziale

preferenzialmente, in modo preferenziale

Ex: The manager preferentially assigns important tasks to team members with specific expertise. 

Il manager assegna preferenzialmente i compiti importanti ai membri del team con competenze specifiche.

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to forage
to forage
[Verbo]

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

cercare cibo, foraggiare

cercare cibo, foraggiare

Ex: The birds recently foraged for insects in the garden. 

Gli uccelli hanno recentemente cercato insetti nel giardino.

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to favor
to favor
[Verbo]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

preferire

preferire

Ex: We favor a collaborative approach to problem-solving in our team. 
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nutrient
nutrient
[sostantivo]

a chemical element or inorganic compound that green plants absorb and incorporate into their organic molecules to support growth and metabolism

nutriente, sostanza nutritiva

nutriente, sostanza nutritiva

Ex: Mycorrhizal associations boost nutrient absorption by expanding the root network's access to otherwise immobile ions such as iron. 

Le associazioni micorriziche potenziano l'assorbimento dei nutrienti espandendo l'accesso della rete radicale a ioni altrimenti immobili come il ferro.

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runoff
runoff
[sostantivo]

the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials

ruscellamento, flusso superficiale

ruscellamento, flusso superficiale

Ex: The construction site had barriers to prevent runoff from reaching the river. 

Il cantiere aveva barriere per prevenire che il ruscellamento raggiungesse il fiume.

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susceptible
susceptible
[aggettivo]

easily affected by external factors

sensibile, vulnerabile

sensibile, vulnerabile

Ex: Older computer systems tend to be more susceptible to viruses and malware than newer ones with updated security software. 

I sistemi informatici più vecchi tendono ad essere più suscettibili a virus e malware rispetto a quelli più nuovi con software di sicurezza aggiornato.

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infestation
infestation
[sostantivo]

the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestazione, invasione

infestazione, invasione

Ex: Effective pest management strategies are crucial to control infestation and protect crops. 

Strategie efficaci di gestione dei parassiti sono cruciali per controllare l'infestazione e proteggere le colture.

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to indicate

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

indicare

indicare

Ex: The experiment indicates a positive correlation between the variables. 
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indication
indication
[sostantivo]

something that serves to show, suggest, or point to a fact, condition, or situation

indicazione

indicazione

Ex: The survey results provide an indication of public opinion. 
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to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to eat or drink something

consumare, mangiare o bere

consumare, mangiare o bere

Ex: She tries to consume less sugar during the week. 
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to infest
to infest
[Verbo]

to overrun in large numbers

infestare, invadere

infestare, invadere

Ex: The social media platform is currently infesting our feeds with advertisements and sponsored content, making it difficult to find genuine posts from friends. 

La piattaforma di social media sta attualmente infestando i nostri feed con pubblicità e contenuti sponsorizzati, rendendo difficile trovare post genuini degli amici.

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citrus
citrus
[sostantivo]

any fruit produced by a citrus tree, such as an orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit

agrume

agrume

Ex: Growers harvested the citrus before the arrival of cold weather. 
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stake
stake
[sostantivo]

an amount of money invested in a business

scommessa

scommessa

Ex: The family-owned business decided to sell a minority stake to raise funds for expansion. 
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to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associare

associare

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures. 
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evidence
evidence
[sostantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prova

prova

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events. 
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carrier
carrier
[sostantivo]

a person or animal that carries an infectious agent without showing symptoms and can transmit it to others

vettore

vettore

Ex: The researchers identified several symptom-free carriers in the population. 
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malaria
malaria
[sostantivo]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

malaria

malaria

Ex: The outbreak of malaria in the village prompted a swift response from medical teams. 

Lo scoppio della malaria nel villaggio ha provocato una risposta rapida da parte delle squadre mediche.

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to point out

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

sottolineare

sottolineare

Ex: He pointed the crucial details out to ensure everyone understood. 

Ha sottolineato i dettagli cruciali per assicurarsi che tutti capissero.

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scarce
scarce
[aggettivo]

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

scarso, insufficiente

scarso, insufficiente

Ex: Water became scarce during the drought, prompting conservation efforts throughout the region. 

L'acqua è diventata scarsa durante la siccità, spingendo gli sforzi di conservazione in tutta la regione.

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crucial
crucial
[aggettivo]

extremely important or essential

cruciale

cruciale

Ex: Nutrition is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. 

La nutrizione è cruciale per uno stile di vita sano.

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to roost
to roost
[Verbo]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

appollaiarsi, riposarsi

appollaiarsi, riposarsi

Ex: The owls roost high in the pine trees, away from human activity. 

I gufi si posano in alto sui pini, lontano dall'attività umana.

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sacred
sacred
[aggettivo]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sacro, santo

sacro, santo

Ex: For many, the wedding vows are a sacred promise of lifelong commitment. 

Per molti, i voti matrimoniali sono una promessa sacra di impegno per tutta la vita.

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ancestor
ancestor
[sostantivo]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

antenato

antenato

Ex: He traced one ancestor back to a small village in northern France. 
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potential
potential
[aggettivo]

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

potenziale

potenziale

Ex: They discussed potential candidates for the vacant position. 
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to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

promuovere

promuovere

Ex: The manager worked to promote teamwork within the group. 
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mutually beneficial

creating a positive outcome or value for both sides involved in it

mutualmente benefico, vantaggioso per entrambe le parti

mutualmente benefico, vantaggioso per entrambe le parti

Ex: The exercise routine was mutually beneficial for the body and the mind, as it improved physical health and mental well-being. 

La routine di esercizio è stata reciprocamente benefica per il corpo e la mente, poiché migliorava la salute fisica e il benessere mentale.

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to install
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

installare

installare

Ex: To enhance energy efficiency, they decided to install solar panels on the roof. 
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to maximize

to increase something to the highest possible level

massimizzare, aumentare al massimo

massimizzare, aumentare al massimo

Ex: The company aims to maximize profits through strategic marketing. 

L'azienda mira a massimizzare i profitti attraverso il marketing strategico.

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population
population
[sostantivo]

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

popolazione

popolazione

Ex: The study compared two populations of the same plant species. 
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yield
yield
[sostantivo]

the total amount of something that is produced, as in agriculture or an industry

rendimento

rendimento

Ex: The study analyzed the yield of various crops across different regions, providing valuable insights for agricultural planning. 
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sustainable
sustainable
[aggettivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenibile, durevole

sostenibile, durevole

Ex: The city invested in sustainable transportation options like bike lanes and public transit to reduce traffic congestion. 

La città ha investito in opzioni di trasporto sostenibili come piste ciclabili e trasporti pubblici per ridurre la congestione del traffico.

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to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

quantificare, misurare

quantificare, misurare

Ex: The researchers will quantify the amount of rainfall in millimeters. 

I ricercatori quantificheranno la quantità di pioggia in millimetri.

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optimistic
optimistic
[aggettivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

ottimista

ottimista

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks. 

Gli investitori ottimisti hanno continuato a versare denaro nella startup nonostante i rischi.

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to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project. 
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regeneration
regeneration
[sostantivo]

the formation or restoration of something in an improved condition

rigenerazione, rinascita

rigenerazione, rinascita

Ex: The policy aims to encourage the regeneration of declining communities. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

svolgere, eseguire un compito o lavoro

svolgere, eseguire un compito o lavoro

Ex: Before making a decision, it's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes. 

Prima di prendere una decisione, è cruciale effettuare un'analisi costi-benefici dei cambiamenti proposti.

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finding
finding
[sostantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

scoperta

scoperta

Ex: Their finding suggested that diet plays a major role in health outcomes. 
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attitude
attitude
[sostantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

atteggiamento

atteggiamento

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics. 
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