Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English > General English > Flashcards

General English Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

Lucrative

A

Adj, Very profitable
Lucroso, redditizio, remunerativo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Flesh

A

n, pulp (inside of fruit)
Soft part of a fruit or vegetable, especially when it is eaten
Polpa

carne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Cargo

A

n, freight
Goods being transported from one place to another | the goods carried in a ship, an aircraft or a motor vehicle
Carico, carico merci , carico merce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Estate

A

n, extensive area of land in the country, usually owned by and individual, family or organisation and use to generate income.
Tenuta | proprietà fondiaria | terreni

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Roughly

A

adv, approximately
Grosso modo , ad occhio e croce, più o meno

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Undeniable

A

Adj, unquestionable, obviously true
Innegabile, incontrovertibile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Facility

A

n, building, unit
Place including buildings and equipment where an activity is carried out
Struttura, complesso, istituto , ente

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

To shred, shredding

A

V, cutting or tearing into small strips
Fare a brandelli, spezzettare , triturare

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

To squeeze

A

V, compress with the hand
Press something firmly to change its shape, reduce its size or extract liquid from it
Schiacciare, strizzare, spremere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Feasible

A

Adj, possible to do, likely to happen
Fattibile, praticabile, possibile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Backing

A

n, support, especially financial
Supporto, sostegno, sussidio, aiuto economico

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Blended

A

Adj, mixed , combined
Amalgamato, mescolato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Scale

A

n, size, dimension, level of something

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Stretching, to stretch

A

V, spread, extend
Spreading over a large area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Flesh as pulp of a fruit

A

The oil from Copra - the white flesh from the coconut - is used to produce biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from biological sources, such as vegetable oils or animal fats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Flesh as pulp of a fruit

A

The oil from Copra - the white flesh from the coconut - is used to produce biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from biological sources, such as vegetable oils or animal fats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Backing as financial support

A

The government is now trying to secure backing to expand the project and increase production

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Scale as size or dimension

A

Other countries have developed similar small-scale projects and conducted research into using coconut biodiesel as an alternative to traditional fuels, such as diesel.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

I’m starving

A

I’m super hungry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

To keep up (with)

A

v, to maintain the same pace or level as others
restare al passo
Ex. You’re keeping up , well done John!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

To catch up (with)

A

v, reach the same level or position as others after falling behind
Ex. I gotta work harder to catch up.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Period

A

n, the time each month when menstruation occurs
Ex she always feels tired during her period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

On your period

A

The state of experiencing menstruation
Ex. I’m on my period right now ( I have my period)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

PMS

A

Pre-menstrual syndrome
Ex. She gets mood swings as part of her PMS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Cramps

A

n, painful tightening in the lower abdomen
Ex Cramps can be really painful during menstruation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Mood swings

A

n, rapid changes in emotions or mood
Ex. Mood swings make it hard to stay calm sometimes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Food cravings

A

n, strong desire for specific foods
Ex. I get serious food cravings before my period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Breakouts

A

n, sudden appearance of pimples or blemishes on the skin
I always have breakouts during my cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Sunscreen / Aftersun

A

You’d better put on sunscreen or you’ll get burnt / I applied aftersun to help cool my sunburn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

To get sunburnt

A

Ex. I’m Irish. We get sunburnt quite easily

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Mettersi la crema solare

A

Put on sunscreen
Apply sunscreen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

A stroll | go for a stroll

A

n, slow walk
Let’s go for a stroll along the beach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

A stroll

A

n, slow walk
Let’s go for a stroll along the beach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

In the sun / in the shade

A

Ex. She love lying in the sun to get a tan
They sat in the shade to avoid getting sunburnt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Wilting

A

Drooping from dehydration | Che sfiorisce , che avvizzisce
Refers to the drooping or sagging of plants or objects due to a loss of firmness or vitality, typically caused by a lack of water , excessive heat or physical damage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

A fancy restaurant / a budget hostel

A

Un ristorante di lusso / un ostello economico

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Ambitious

A

Ambizioso
Have strong desire to succeed
And set goals while always striving to improve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Creative

A

Creativo
Imaginative and able to generate original ideas
Which enables me with come up with innovative ideas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Adaptable

A

versatile , che si adatta
Able to adapt easily to new conditions
And can handle any situation at work

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Collaborative

A

Collaborativo
Good at working with others
And work well in a team

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Motivated

A

Motivato
Driven to achieve goals or complete tasks
And go above and beyond to get the job done

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Supportive

A

D’aiuto, di supporto
Providing encouragement or assistance
And always help my teammates when needed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Proactive

A

Proattivo,
Taking initiative and acting in anticipation
Anticipate potential issues and obstacles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Air pollution

A

2,000 children die every day from air pollution
Inquinamento dell’aria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Long story short

A

To summarize, in brief

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Plain

A

Simple, not elaborate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Leftovers

A

Food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Showing empathy and encouragement

A

Supportive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Ease | with ease

A

n, la facilità
Not requiring a big effort to do

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

Crust

A

The tough outer part of a pizza
Crosta

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

Coal

A

A hard, black combustible mineral substance widely used as a fuel or for cooking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Conference | convention

A

Conferenza

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

To char

A

V, bruciacchiare, annerire
Cooked until it is blackened and slightly burnt, often adding a desirable smoky flavour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

Inadvertently

A

Unintentionally, without realising
If you do something inadvertently, you do not do it deliberately, and you do not realise what you are doing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

Stratospheric

A

A stratospheric fan is an extremely loyal fan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

A wing woman | a wing man

A

Is someone who helps or protects someone close to them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Bedridden

A

Confined to bed
If you are bedridden , you are unable to get out of bed because you are too weak or ill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

Catheter

A

A thin tube put into your body to remove a liquid such as urine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

Eagerly

A

adv, with enthusiasm
If you do something eagerly, you do it with great enthusiasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

Solace
/ˈsɒlɪs/
(sol′is)

A

n, Consolation
Something that makes you feel better when you are sad or upset

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

Seminal /ˈsemɪnl/

A

adj, Influential
Very important and having a strong influence on later developments
A seminal work/article/study

  1. It was also a seminal album for me and my family beyond the music
  2. His book on social policy proved to be seminal

Influente , determinante, fondamentale

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

To be diagnosed with

A

I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had to undergo major surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

Fortunate

A

adj,
I distinctly remember feeling overwhelmed with gratitude at how fortunate I was to be doing this with my daughter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

Elated /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

A

Adj, joyful
We were both elated and it is an evening that is forever etched in my memory

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

To take the credit for something

A

Prendersi il merito
She is a clever and confident young woman, as a parent I would love to take the credit but I know that it was not all me

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

To be certain that

A

I am certain that I have Taylor swift to thank for being a great role model

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

Signs

A

n, cartelli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q

On the way home

A

Sulla strada di casa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q

To have flashbacks

A

I have had many flashbacks to those years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q

To refresh a web browser

A

Aggiornare la pagina

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q

To miss a deadline

A

Mancare una scadenza

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

To publish fake news

A

Newspapers, websites, and other media outlets publish fake news, stories and articles to fool their readers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q

To fall for somebody

A

Develop romantic feelings for someone; to become emotionally attached or infatuated with them
Ex. She never expected to fall for him but his kindness won her over

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q

To grow apart (from somebody)

A

Gradually become distant or less close to someone

Ex. they used to be inseparable, but they’ve grown apart over the years.
I can’t help but feel we’re growing apart and it saddens men

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q

To cheat on sb with sb else

A

Be unfaithful to one’s romantic partner by engaging in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else

Ex. cheating on someone is never okay, it’s a betrayal of trust

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q

Break up with / Split up with

A

End a romantic relationship
Ex. They decided to break up after realizing they wanted different things

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
77
Q

Employment

A

n, L’occupazione

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
78
Q

Latest | last

A

Il più recente | l’ultimo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
79
Q

Data (the data shows …)

A

n, si usa al sing
The latest official data shows that thirty million people aged sixteen and over were economically active

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
80
Q

Some

A
  1. Qualche, alcuni/e
  2. Circa
    Some two hundred people attended the meeting. Alla riunione hanno preso parte circa 200 persone
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
81
Q

More importantly,

A

Cosa ancora più importante

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
82
Q

Hundred | thousand | million + s + of

A

Hundreds of people
Thousands of people
Millions of people

Ex Thousands of people are homeless

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
83
Q

The redundancy rate

A

La percentuale di disoccupati

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
84
Q

To be made redundant

A

Essere licenziato
Hundreds of people were made redundant where the factory closed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
85
Q

The redundancy rate | the unemployment rate

A

Tasso di disoccupazione, percentuale di disoccupati

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
86
Q

Ratio

A

n, Rapporto
Ex. The ratio of the number of redundancies to the number of employees is at an all time low

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
87
Q

All-time low

A

Ai minimi storici, il più basso di sempre
Ex It is at an all-time low

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
88
Q

Workless | jobless

A

Senza lavoro, disoccupato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
89
Q

Fewer | less

A

There are fewer cars and less traffic than last year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
90
Q

Striking

A

Sorprendente
Ex One of the most striking trends is the higher participation rate for women in the workforce.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
91
Q

Participation

A

Partecipazione

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
92
Q

To be more likely to

A

Ex. women delay having children until their thirties, and, compared with the previous generation, are more likely to return to work afterwards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
93
Q

Self-employed worker | home-based worker

A

Lavoratore autonomo | lavoratore da casa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
94
Q

It should be noted that…

A

Va osservato che

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
95
Q

Fixed-term employees

/ˈfɪkst/

A

Lavoratori a tempo determinato

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
96
Q

Pay | pensions | holidays | sick pay

A

Paga | pensioni | vacanze | malattia
Ex it should be noted that fixed-term employees have equal rights in term on pay, pensions, holidays and sick pay

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
97
Q

Wage | salary

A

Paga settimanale | paga mensile

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
98
Q

Fringe benefits

A

Benefici accessori
Ex. There has also been a rise in fringe benefits, including company cars, subsidised meals and childcare centres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
99
Q

Main | fringe

A

Principale | accessorio

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
100
Q

Company car

A

Auto aziendale

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
101
Q

Subsidised meals

A

Buoni pasti

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
102
Q

Childcare centres

A

Centri per l’infanzia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
103
Q

Leisure time

A

Tempo libero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
104
Q

Has paid dividends

A

Si è rivelata efficace
The new marketing strategy has paid dividends

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
105
Q

Hundreds of people

A

Centinaia di persone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
106
Q

Youngsters

A

Giovani

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
107
Q

Book a trip to (country)

A

I’ve booked a trip to Mexico and I cannot wait

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
108
Q

Travel bucket list

A
  1. Japan is top of my travel bucket list this year
  2. New Zealand , Japan and Argentina are definitely on my bucket list. I can’t wait to visit them
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
109
Q

Lined up

A

In programma
1. I’ve got a trip to Argentina lined up for march
2. Nothing lined up yet, any suggestions?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
110
Q

Chestnuts

A

Castagne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
111
Q

A sled

A

Slittino

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
112
Q

Ups and downs

A

Alti e bassi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
113
Q

Culture shock
To experience culture shock

A

I experienced culture shock when I went to India. The crowds, the noise, the atmosphere, it was all so different from what I was used to

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
114
Q

To travel light

A

Pack and carry only the essential and minimal items
Ex. I prefer to travel light and use laundry services wherever I go. It’s easier than overpacking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
115
Q

A tourist trap

A

A commercialised place or attraction that primarily targets tourists and often overcharge them
Ex. We avoided the crowded tourist traps and instead explored the hidden gems of the city

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
116
Q

Soak up the atmosphere

A

Enjoy or absorb the environment or vibe of a place .
1. I love to soak up the atmosphere of Italy by sitting in a piazza with a coffee, watching the passersby.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
117
Q

On a shoestring budget

A

With very limited financial resources or a tight budget
I travelled around Asia on a shoestring budget, staying in budget hostels and cooking my own meals to save money.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
118
Q

A hidden gem

A

Perle nascoste
A special place not visited or well known by tourists.
1. We love to discover hidden gems that most people don’t know of.
2. A local shows us around and thanks to him, we discovered lots of hidden gems off the beaten track

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
119
Q

Off the beaten track / path

A

Away from the usual places people go to or visit
1. I love to travel off the beaten track and discover hidden gems that most people don’t know of

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
120
Q

Is essential for +ing

A

Ex. knowing and understanding your target audience is essential for building a successful presence on Instagram.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
121
Q

To hone in on + sb

A

Ex. By honing in on who your ideal followers are
Puntare a

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
122
Q

To narrow down

A

To limit
Ex. By narrowing down your niche, you can attract a more targeted audience who are passionate about that particular subject

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
123
Q

Preference

A

n, preferenza

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
124
Q

Importance

A

n, importanza

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
125
Q

To dive into

A

To start or join something without hesitating or with enthusiasm.
Ex. A street market is a good place to deep dive into the local culture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
126
Q

Resonate with sb/smt

A

To remind somebody of something , to be similar to what somebody thinks or believes
Ex. Understanding what really resonates with your audience starts with your analytics.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
127
Q

Bookmark

A

n, segnalibro
A long narrow piece of paper that you put between the pages of a book when you finished reading so that you can easily find the place again

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
128
Q

To bookmark a webpage / an Instagram post

A

Aggiungere ai preferiti
1. Do you want to bookmark this site?
2. The number of times a post has been bookmarked

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
129
Q

On the scene

A

Sulla scena
Ex. With so many social networks on the scene and even more metrics to keep track of, it can be difficult to make sense of your data

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
130
Q

To make sense of

A

Dare un senso
Ex it can be difficult to make sense of your data.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
131
Q

An indicator

A

Indicatore
Ex. An indicator of what’s performing well

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
132
Q

A berth

A

Lettino
A place to sleep on a ship or train, or in a caravan
Ex. A cabin with three berths

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
133
Q

A hotspot

A

It’s a place that is fashionable, popular and lively

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
134
Q

A perk

A

Something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
1. Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance
2. Not having to get up early is just one of the perks of being retired
3. The air-con in my train is a welcome perk of the premium ticket price

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
135
Q

Spend

A

n, spesa
The amount of money spent for a particular purpose or over a particular length of time
1. The average spend at the cafe is 10$ a head
2. To see if one of these new services is worth the spend

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
136
Q

The nearby city

A

La città vicina

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
137
Q

nearby

A

Adj,
The nearby city

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
138
Q

Carbohydrates

A

Carboidrati

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
139
Q

Breadcrumbs

A

Pan grattato
Very small pieces of bread that can be used in cooking
Ex. Fish coated in breadcrumbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
140
Q

Banh mi

A

A type of Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with cold meats, patè and vegetables
Ex. That stall makes the best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
141
Q

Stall

A

n, a table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market
1. He works on a market stall in the square
2. They have a fish stall on the market
Banco, banchetto, bancarella

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
142
Q

A fish stall

A

Bancarella del pesce

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
143
Q

Stall

A

n, stalla
A section inside a farm building that is large enough for one animal to be kept in.
Ex. We had to muck out stalls and groom the horses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
144
Q

To muck out

A

Spalare il letame
Ex. Part of her job was to muck out the stables

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
145
Q

Stable

A

n, a building in which horses are kept
The horse was led back to its stable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
146
Q

Livery stable

A

n, a place where people can pay to keep their horses or can hire a horse
Scuderia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
147
Q

Milking

A

n, the process of taking milk from a cow
1. To do the milking
2. Milking machine/sheds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
148
Q

Milk chocolate | Dark chocolate | White chocolate

A

Cioccolato al latte | cioccolato fondente | cioccolato bianco

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
149
Q

Bark

A

n, corteccia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
150
Q

Leaf

A

Foglia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
151
Q

To shop cheaply

A

Fare acquisti a prezzi convenienti

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
152
Q

Sales

A

Saldi
Ex. You can wait until the sales start

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
153
Q

A dishwasher

A

Lavastoviglie

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
154
Q

A microwave

A

Microonde

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
155
Q

A sale

A

Una vendita

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
156
Q

Sales

A

Ex I bought a new coat in the winter sales

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
157
Q

For sale | on sale

A

In vendita | scontato
This item is for sale
This item is on sale
(In Uk english , in vendita)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
158
Q

A bargain

A

n, Un affare, un buon affare
Ex I got a bargain in the sales

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
159
Q

Got an eye for a bargain?

A

Avete fiuto per gli affari
He’s got a good eye for a bargain
Ha fiuto per gli affari

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
160
Q

To bargain

A

Contrattare , tirare sul prezzo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
161
Q

A bee

A

Ape

162
Q

To make a beeline for

A

Precipitarsi, fiondarsi
Ex As soon as he came in, he made a beeline for the fridge

163
Q

To save

A

Salvare / risparmiare

164
Q

A saver

A

Un risparmiatore

165
Q

A saver

A

Un risparmiatore

166
Q

Challenge

A

Sfida
Ex. I faced countless challenges

167
Q

Hawker

A

n, venditore
A person who makes money by selling goods, going from place to place and asking people to buy them
Ex. A street hawker

168
Q

Gritty

A

Adj, crudo, realistico
Ex. Sadly you can try to replicate this one at home but it’s just not going to taste the way it did when you chowed down at that gritty Malaysian hawker stall

169
Q

Garlic

A

Aglio

170
Q

Fast food chains

A

Catene fast food

171
Q

At that gritty Malaysian hawker stall

A

Presso il baracchino autentico malesiano

172
Q

Semi-final
/ˌsemi ˈfaɪnl/

A

Semi finale

173
Q

Semi-finalist

/ˌsemi ˈfaɪnəlɪst/

A

One of the people competing in a semi-final, either on their own or as a member of a team
Ex, They are semi-finalists for the fourth year in succession

174
Q

In succession

A

Di fila
1. She has won the award for the third year in succession
2. She had three children in quick succession
3. The gunman fired three times in rapid succession

175
Q

Series | succession

A

A number of people or things that follow each other in time or order
1. A succession on visitors
2. He’s been hit by a succession of injuries since he joined the team

176
Q

Mayor

/meə(r)/

A

The head of the government of a town or city, etc., elected by the public
1. The mayor of New York

177
Q

Thick

A

Having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
1. Everything was covered with a thick layer of dust
2. A thick slice of bread
3. A thick book (one that has a lot of pages)
4. A thick coat ( one made of heavy cloth)

178
Q

Rainy

/ˈreɪni/

A

Having or bringing a lot of rain
1. A rainy day
2. The rainy season
3. The rainiest place in Britain

179
Q

The rainy season

A

La stagione delle piogge

180
Q

Rainwater

A

Water that has fallen as rain
Acqua piovana

181
Q

To water (transitive)

A

V, to pour water on plants | to give water to an animal to drink
1. To water the plants / garden
2. To water the horses

182
Q

To water (intransitive)

A

To become full of tears
1. The smoke makes my eyes water

183
Q

Tap water

A

n, water supplied through pipes to taps in a building
1. Is the tap water safe to drink?
2. Avoid drinking the tap water when you first arrive in the country

184
Q

Tuna chunks

A

Tonno a pezzi

185
Q

Tapir

/ˈteɪpə(r)/

A

An animal like a pig with a long nose, that lives in central and South America and south-east Asia

186
Q

What’s for dessert?

A

Cosa c’è per dessert ? / che dessert avete?

187
Q

Destabilize

/ˌdiːˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

A

To make a system, country, government, Etc. become less well established or successful
Ex. The news has a destabilizing effect on the stock market

188
Q

Reptiles

/ˈreptaɪl/

A

Rettili
Any animal that has cold blood and skin covered in scales, and that lays eggs. Snakes, crocodiles and tortoises are all reptiles.

189
Q

Venomous bites

A

Morsi velenosi

190
Q

In residential areas

A

In zone residenziali

191
Q

Scattered

/ˈskætəd/

A

Disseminato, sparpagliato
Spread far apart over a wide area or over a long period of time
1. Other species of monitor lizards can be found scattered across Asia, Africa and Australia

192
Q

In a single feeding

A

In un solo pasto
1. A Komodo dragon can eat 80 percent of its body weight in a single feeding

193
Q

Belt

A

Cintura

194
Q

Escapee

/ɪˌskeɪˈpiː/

A

A person or animal that has escaped from somewhere, especially somebody who has escaped from prison

195
Q

Sense of smell

A

Ex. A Komodo dragon can use their sense of smell to calmly follow an escapee for miles while the venom takes effect

196
Q

Be early

A

Presentatevi in anticipo

197
Q

Punctuality

A

Puntualità

198
Q

If the worst comes to the worst

A

alla peggio

199
Q

Phone and warn someone

A

Chiama e avvisa qualcuno

200
Q

Sloppy clothes

A

Vestiti trasandati

201
Q

Tip

A
  1. Apice, punta, estremità
  2. Consiglio, dritta
  3. Mancia
202
Q

Let me give you a few tips

A

Permettimi di darti qualche consiglio

203
Q

Should we give a tip?

A

Dobbiamo lasciare la mancia?

204
Q

A successful interview

A

Un colloquio positivo

205
Q

Long time no see

A

We haven’t seen each other in a long time

206
Q

Fingers crossed

A

I hope for good luck

207
Q

Keep me posted

A

Let me know what’s happening

208
Q

I’m stuffed

A

I ate too much and I’m now very full

209
Q

Based (on something)

/beɪst/

A

If one thing is based on another, it uses it or it is developed from it
1. The movie is based on a real-life incident
2. The novels are loosely based on the author’s life

210
Q

Key

/kiː/

A

A piece of metal with a special shape used for locking a door, starting a car
1 a set/ bunch of keys
2 the car keys
3 to put/ turn the key in the lock
4 he inserted the key in the lock and let himself into the house

211
Q

A set/bunch of key

A

Un mazzo di chiavi

212
Q

To put the key in the lock

A

Mettere le chiavi nella serratura

213
Q

To turn the key in the lock

A

Girare le chiavi nella serratura

214
Q

A duplicate key

A

Un duplicato
Ex. We’ll have a duplicate key cut (=made)

215
Q

The key to success is preparation

A

Segreto
La chiave del successo è la preparazione

216
Q

The key (to)

A

Synonym: Segreto
Most important thing, a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve something
1. The key to success is preparation
2. Persistence is the key if you want to get a job
3. Language is the key to understanding those around you

217
Q

Computer keys

A

Any of the buttons that you press to operate a computer , phone or typewriter
Ex he began tapping on the keys of his laptop

218
Q

To lock a door

A

Chiudere la porta

219
Q

Key (as adj.)

A

Most important | essential | vital | critical | central | main

220
Q

Keyboard

A

Tastiera
Ex keyboard shortcuts

221
Q

Mandatory

A

Adj. required by the law, compulsory
1. It is mandatory for blood banks to test all donated blood for the virus

222
Q

Occasion

A

Occasione

223
Q

A great/ memorable/ happy/momentous/ special occasion

A

Una bella occasione

224
Q

Momentous

A

Very important or serious, especially because there may be important results
Fondamentale, importantissimo
Ex A momentous decision/event/occasion

225
Q

Stingray

/ˈstɪŋreɪ/

A

A large, wide, flat sea fish that has a long tail with a sharp sting in it that can cause serious wounds

226
Q

Sting

A

n, the sharp pointed part of an insect or creature that can go into the skin leaving a small, painful and sometimes poisonous wound
1. A sting of a bee
2. the scorpion has a sting in its tail
3. The scorpion has a sting that can be deadly

227
Q

Properly prepared

A

Ben preparati

228
Q

The company’s history

A

La storia dell’azienda

229
Q

Achievements

A

Risultati

230
Q

Products

A

Prodotti

231
Q

Rat

A

A small animal with a long tail, that looks like a large mouse, usually considered a pest
1. Rat poison

232
Q

Mouse /maʊs/
Mice /maɪs/

A

A small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail. Mice live in fields, in people’s houses or where food is stored
1. The stores were overrun with rats and mice

233
Q

Minaret

/ˌmɪnəˈret/

A

A tall thin tower, usually forming part of a mosque, from which Muslims are called for prayer

234
Q

Mosque

/mɒsk/

A

A building where Muslims go for prayer
1. I used to pray at the local mosque with my father and grandfather
2 we were woken by the call to prayer from a nearby mosque

235
Q

Prayer

/preə(r)/

A

Words that you say to god giving thanks or asking for help
1. prayers for the sick

236
Q

Muslim

/ˈmʊzlɪm/ /ˈmʌzlɪm/

A

Mussulmano
Ex A person whose religion is Islam

237
Q

The call to prayer from a nearby mosque

A

La chiamata alla preghiera

238
Q

Mosquito

A

A flying insect that bites humans and animals and drink their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria

239
Q

Bite

A

n, morso
An act of biting
The dog gave me a playful bite

240
Q

A poisonous snake

A

Un serpente velenoso

241
Q

Poisonous | venomous

A

Producing venom
Ex A highly venomous snake

242
Q

Blood donor

A

A person who gives some of his or her blood to be used in the medical treatment of other people

243
Q

Be awakened

/əˈweɪkənd/

A

He was awakened at dawn by the sound of crying

244
Q

Trip

A

A journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
1. Did you have a good trip?

245
Q

Trip | journey

A

Trip, an act of travelling from one place to another, and usually back again.

Journey, an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are a long way apart

A trip usually involves you going to a place and back again; a journey is usually one-way

246
Q

Destination

A
  1. To arrive at your destination
  2. To reach your destination
  3. Popular tourist/holiday destinations like the Bahamas
247
Q

To gauge something

/ɡeɪdʒ/

A

To measure something accurately using a special instrument
1. Precision instruments that can gauge the diameter to a fraction of a millimetre

248
Q

To gauge how, what, etc.

/ɡeɪdʒ/

A

To calculate something approximately
1. It is difficult to gauge how much fuel is needed
2. It is impossible to gauge the extent of the damage
3. Instagram metrics are measurements of performance that help you gauge how your Instagram content is doing and how your audience is responding to it

249
Q

Instagram metrics

A

A set of numbers or statistics used for measuring something, especially results that show how well a business, school, computer program, etc. is doing

250
Q

Reach | impressions | engagement rate | follower growth

A

Some of the key Instagram metrics

251
Q

An Instagram content strategy that resonates with your audience

A

To resonate with

252
Q

To keep something in line with

A

Instagram metrics keep your strategy in line with company objectives

253
Q

Reach | impressions

A

How many people are seeing your content, indicates actual views of your content

Impressions means it was displayed but may not have generated a click or any other form of engagement

254
Q

To ramp up (phrasal verb)

A

To make something increase in amount
1. The company quickly ramped up production to meet the demand
2. To figure out what performs the best among your audience, you’re going to need to experiment. That means ramping up your content production and posting more frequently.

255
Q

Speedboat

A

A boat with a motor that can travel very fast

256
Q

Shell

A

The hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds and some animals
1. We collected shells on the beach

257
Q

Shells on the beach

A

We collected shells on the beach

258
Q

Walnut shells

A

Gusci delle noci

259
Q

The shell of a turtle

A

Guscio della tartaruga

260
Q

Cod

/kɒd/

A

Merluzzo
A large sea fish that is white inside and used for food
1. Fishing for cod
2. Cod fillets
3. Cod and parsley sauce

261
Q

Coral

A

A hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour, and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the bones of very small creatures. coral is often used in jewellery

262
Q

To snorkel

A

Swimming under the surface of the water while breathing air through a tube (=a snorkel)

263
Q

Snorkel | Mask

A

n, a tube that you can breathe air through when you are swimming under the surface of the water

264
Q

A face mask

A

A thick cream made of various substances that you put on your face and neck in order to improve the quality of your skin

265
Q

Fisherman

A

A person who catches fish, either as a job or as a sport
Ex. Local fishermen are protesting about the latest government regulations

266
Q

Tide

A

n, marea
A regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls
1. Is the tide coming in or going out?
2. The tide is in/ out

267
Q

To tie the hair

A
  1. I tie back my hair when I’m cooking
268
Q

Shoelaces

A
  1. He tied his shoes with a double knot
  2. Tie up your shoelaces!
269
Q

Shoelace | shoestring | lace

A

A long thin piece of material like string that goes through the holes on a shoe and is used to fasten it

270
Q

A pair of shoelaces

A

Un paio di lacci

271
Q

To tie / untie your shoelaces

A

Allacciare le stringhe

272
Q

Flats

A

Ballerine

273
Q

Flip-flops

A

Infradito

274
Q

Moccasins

A

Mocassini

275
Q

Rubber boots

A

Stivali di gomma

276
Q

Clogs

A

Zoccoli

277
Q

Imam

A

A religious man who leads the prayers in a mosque

278
Q

Gratitude | Ingratitude

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

A

The feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks

279
Q

Kindness | Unkindness

A

The quality of being kind
to treat somebody with kindness and consideration

280
Q

fish, fishes

A

Fish is the usual plural form
The older form is fishes, can be used to refer to different kinds of fish

281
Q

Fish

A

They caught /kɔːt/ several fish

282
Q

Fried / grilled / smoked / dried fish
/fraɪd/ /ɡrɪld/ /sməʊkt/ /draɪd/

A

Pesce fritto
Pesce grigliate
Pesce affumicato
Pesce essiccato

283
Q

Shoals of fish

/ʃəʊl/

A

Shoals (=groups)
A large number of fish swimming together as a group
1. squid travel in shoals

284
Q

A vacation | a holiday | a break | a day off | a gap year

A

To have / take

285
Q

Plan a trip

A

Organizzare una gita

286
Q

Stay in a hotel | a bed and breakfast | a youth /juːθ/ hostel | a villa | a holiday room

A

Stare in

287
Q

Control tower

A

A building at an airport from which the movements of aircraft are controlled

288
Q

To make a forced landing

A

An act of having to land an aircraft unexpectedly in order to avoid a crash

289
Q

Forced labour

/ˌfɔːst ˈleɪbə(r)/

A

Hard physical work that somebody, often a prisoner or slave, is forced to do

290
Q

A forced marriage

A

Matrimonio forzato

291
Q

Robust

/rəʊˈbʌst/
roobast

A

Strong and healthy

292
Q

Treadmill

A

Tapis roulant
An exercise machine that has a moving surface that you can walk or run on while remaining in the same place

293
Q

Squid
(Plural Squid / squids)

A

Calamaro
1. squid travel in shoals

294
Q

Lobster

A

Aragosta

295
Q

Mussel

A

Cozze

296
Q

Sardine

/ˌsɑːˈdiːn/

A

Sardine

297
Q

Starfish

A

Stella marina

298
Q

He tied a scarf around his neck

A

Ha messo una sciarpa al collo

299
Q

Ankle

/ˈæŋkl/

A

Caviglia

300
Q

Tigers are flesh-eating animals

A

Le tigri sono animali che mangiano carne

301
Q

The smell of rotting flesh

A

L’odore della carne che sta andando a male

302
Q

Alternative | option | choice | possibility

A

Alternativa

303
Q

Accommodation

A

A place to live, work or stay in
Ex. We may have to provide alternative accommodation for you

304
Q

Temporary accommodation

A

Alloggio temporaneo

305
Q

Furnished accommodation

A

Alloggio ammobiliato

306
Q

To afford

A

To have enough money to be able to buy or do something
1. We can’t afford to have children

307
Q

Pension

A

An amount of money paid regularly by a government or company to somebody who has retired from work

308
Q

A private pension

A

Pensione privata

309
Q

A pension fund

A

Fondo pensionistico

310
Q

A disability pension

A

Pensione di invalidità

311
Q

Wet market

A

In china and south-East Asia a market selling fresh meat, fish, vegetables
1. Traditional wet markets sell meat that is freshly slaughtered

312
Q

Endure

A

Resistere a | sopportare
To experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up
1. She could not endure the thought of parting

313
Q

To part

A

V, separarsi | dividersi | partire
If a person parts from another person, or two people part, they leave each other
1. We parted at the airport
2. He has recently parted from his wife (they have started to live apart)

314
Q

Parting

A

Separazione, distacco
n, the act or accasion of leaving a person or place
1. We had a tearful parting at the airport

315
Q

Be amazed by

A

Very surprised
1. We were amazed by his generosity
2. You will amazed by the variety of fresh ingredients sold here

316
Q

Spices (plural)
Cloves | star anise | cinnamon | cardamom | nutmeg | ginger | saffron | turmeric | paprika | cumin seeds | coriander seeds

A

Common spices such as ginger and cinnamon

317
Q

To set up a business

A

To create something or start it
1. Chow Kit Market allows the local Malay citizens and tourists to set up mini stalls and sell the products

318
Q

Mutton

A

Meat from a fully grown sheep
Montone

319
Q

Sceptical

A
  1. She looked highly sceptical
  2. I am sceptical about his chances of winning
320
Q

Scent

/sent/

A

Profumo | odore | traccia
The pleasant smell that something has
1. These flowers have no scent
The smell that a person or an animal leaves behind and that other animals such as dogs can follow
2. The dogs must have lost her scent

321
Q

Mindset | Mentality

A

A set of attitudes or fixed ideas that somebody has and that are often difficult to change
1. It might surprise you to find out that in 60 seconds , you can completely reset your mindset

322
Q

To take a break
/ breik /

A
  1. Let’s take a break
  2. A coffee break
  3. I worked all day without a break
  4. She was on her lunch break
323
Q

A seated position

/ˈsiːtɪd/

A
  1. Find a comfortable seated position
324
Q

Instalment | installment

A

One of a number of payments that are made regularly over a period of time until something has been paid for
1. We paid for the car by/in instalments
2. They were unable to keep up the instalments

325
Q

By / in instalments

A

We paid for the iPhone by/in instalments

326
Q

By / in instalments

A

We paid for the iPhone by/in instalments

327
Q

To keep up with the payments / instalments

A

Rimanere al passo con i pagamenti

328
Q

Tired

A

Needing rest, feeling that you would like to sleep or rest
1. I’m too tired even to think

329
Q

To be / look / feel tired

A

Sentirsi stanco

330
Q

Tired from something

A
  1. I’m still a bit tired from the journey
331
Q

Energy bar

A

A food that is similar in size and shape to a chocolate bar and contains high-energy foods such as nuts, fruit, cereals, etc
1. Many energy bars contain as much sugar as some chocolate bars

332
Q

Liquorice

A

n, a black substance with a strong taste, obtained from the root of a plant, used in medicine and to make sweets; a sweet made from this substance

333
Q

Marmalade

A

Jam made from oranges, lemons , etc eaten on bread, especially at breakfast

334
Q

Truffle

A
  • An expensive type of fungus that grows underground , used in cooking
  • a soft round sweet made of chocolate
335
Q

Dairy-free

A

Senza derivati del latte
Containing no milk, cheese or other milk products
1. I now have to follow a dairy-free diet

336
Q

Gluten-free

A
  1. The cake is both dairy-free and gluten-free but absolutely delicious
337
Q

Yolk

A

Tuorlo
The round yellow part in the middle of an egg
1. Separate the whites from the yolks

338
Q

Parmesan

A

A type of very hard Italian cheese that is usually grated and eaten on Italian food

339
Q

Chicken / turkey breasts

A

Petto di pollo / petto di tacchino

340
Q

Pheasant

A

Fagiano

341
Q

Duck

A

Anatra

342
Q

A road / speed / traffic hump

A
  1. A hump on a road that forces traffic to drive more slowly | DOSSO
  2. A large curved part on the back of some animals, especially camels | GOBBA DEL CAMMELLO
  3. A round part that sticks out on the back of a person, caused by unusual curve in the spine | GOBBA
343
Q

Calf /kɑːf/

A

A young cow
1. These calves are reared for beef

344
Q

Cattle

A

Bestiame, bovini
Cows and bulls that are kept as farm animals for their milk or meat
1. Twenty heads of cattle (= twenty cows)

345
Q

Dairy cattle

A

Bovini da latte

346
Q

Beef cattle

A

Bovini da carne

347
Q

Chimpanzee /ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː/

A

A small intelligent African ape

348
Q

Domesticated /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/

A

Of a wild animal, used to living with or working for humans
1. Domesticated elephants
2. These animals are only partly domesticated

349
Q

A herd of cows

A

Mandria di bovini

350
Q

A herd of deer

A

Gruppo di verbi

351
Q

A herd of elephants

A

Una mandria di elefanti

352
Q

Squirrel /ˈskwɪrəl/

A

A small animal with a long, thick tail and red, grey or black fur. Squirrels eat nuts and live in trees

353
Q

Otter /ˈɒtə(r)/

A

Lontra

354
Q

Roundabout | traffic circle | rotary

A

Rotonda
A place where two or more roads meet, forming a circle
1. At the roundabout , take the second exit

355
Q

Air-conditioning

A

n, a system that cools and dries the air in a building or a car
1. Is the air-conditioning on?!

356
Q

Driving license /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/

A

An official document that shows that you are qualified to drive
1. He lost his driving license when he was caught drink-driving

357
Q

Helmet /ˈhelmɪt/

A

Casco
1. A protective helmet
2. Cycle helmets dramatically reduce the risk and severity of head injuries

358
Q

Traffic jam

A

A long line of vehicles on a road that cannot move or that can only move very slowly
1. We were stuck in a traffic jam

359
Q

Zebra crossing | pedestrian crossing

A

An area of road marked with broad black and white lines where vehicles must stop for people to walk across

360
Q

Garbage truck

A

A vehicle for collecting rubbish from outside houses

361
Q

Grit

A

n, very small pieces of stone or sand
1. I had a piece of grit in my eye
2. They were spreading grit and salt on the icy roads

362
Q

Grits (plural)

A

Porridge di mais
Corn that is pressed into small pieces before cooking, often eaten for breakfast or as part of a meal in the southern us

363
Q

Icy /ˈaɪsi/
Freezing

A

Adj,
1. Very cold
Icy winds/water
Icy blast of wind
2. Covered with ice
Icy roads

364
Q

Follow | keep up with fashion / the latest fashions

A

Seguire la moda

365
Q

Coating

A

n, strato, rivestimento
1. A thin coating of chocolate

366
Q

To sugar-coat something

A

To do something that makes an unpleasant situation seem less unpleasant
1. There’s no way of sugar-coating it - the report predicts a grim future for the industry

367
Q

To coat something with/in

A

Rivestire , ricoprire
1. The cookies were thickly coated with chocolate

368
Q

A sugar-coated promise

A

Made more pleasant
1. Una promessa “addolcita”

369
Q

Sugar-coated

A

Adj,
Rivestito di zucchero

370
Q

Sugar cube | sugar lump

A

A small cube of sugar, used in cups of tea or coffee
1. She offered the pony a sugar cube

371
Q

Sugar-free

A

Not containing any sugar
1. Sugar-free yogurt

372
Q

Pitted /ˈpɪtɪd/

A

Of a fruit, having had the large hard seed removed
1. Pitted olives

373
Q

Broth /brɒθ/

A

Brodo
Thick soup made by boiling meat or fish and vegetables in water

374
Q

Road sign /ˈrəʊd saɪn/

A

A sign near a road giving information or instructions to drivers
1. We couldn’t read the road signs

375
Q

Wine list /ˈwaɪn lɪst/
n

A

Lista dei vini

376
Q

A dry wine

A

Un vino secco

377
Q

Take a swim
Have a swim
Go for a swim
Take a dip

A

Fare un bagno al mare
Dip = bagno veloce

378
Q

To dress up

A

To wear clothes that are more formal than those you usually wear
1. There’s no need to dress up - come as you are

379
Q

Dress up

A

Vestirsi elegante
1. There’s no need to dress up - come as you are
Travestirsi
2. Kids love dressing up

380
Q

To dress down

A

To wear clothes that are more informal than those you usually wear, for example in an office

381
Q

To dress down

A

To wear clothes that are more informal than those you usually wear, for example in an office

382
Q

Limestone /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/

A

A type of white rock that contains calcium, used in building and in making cement

383
Q

Aura /ˈɔːrə/

A

A feeling or particular quality that is very easy to notice and seems to surround a person or place
1. She always has an aura of confidence

384
Q

Charisma

/kəˈrɪzmə/

A

the powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people

  1. a lack of charisma
385
Q

To hover (of a person)

A

To wait somewhere, especially near somebody, in a shy or uncertain manner
Esitare
I’m hovering just in front of a closed door

386
Q

To flutter

A

To move lightly and quickly, to make something move in this way

387
Q

Baking soda | bicarbonate of soda

A

A chemical in the form of a white powder that dissolves and is used in baking to make cakes etc rise and become light, and in making fizzy drinks and some medicines

388
Q

To pay off the mortgage

A

Estinguere il mutuo

389
Q

To have a fight

A

Litigare
Ex. If you end up having a fight

390
Q

Childless

A

Senza figli

391
Q

Workless

A

Senza lavoro

392
Q

Believe …

A

IN
1. Do you believe in god?
2. They need a leader they can believe in
3. My parents always believed in me

393
Q

Depend …

A

ON
1. He knew he could depend on her to deal with the situation
2. The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival

394
Q

To set the table

A
  1. Can you help me set the table?
  2. Could you set the table for dinner?
  3. The table was set for six guests
395
Q

To apply for a visa

A

Richiedere il visto

396
Q

To spill

A

Especially of liquid, to flow over the edge of a container by accident, to make liquid do this
1. Water had spilled out of the bucket onto the floor

397
Q

Dispassionate, adj | Impartial

A

Not influenced by emotions

398
Q

Tranquil | serene | calm

A

Tranquillo

399
Q

Carry-on baggage

A

A small bag or case that you carry onto a plane with you
1. Only one carry-one is allowed
2. Carry-on baggage

400
Q

Damaged /ˈdæmɪdʒd/

A

My passport is damaged

English (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions