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A1 · Nature, animals & weather

A1 · Natura, animali e tempo atmosferico

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fire(noun)
/ˈfaɪər/
fuoco
the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns
Animals are usually afraid of fire.
Gli animali di solito hanno paura del fuoco.
The islands export sugar and fruit.
Sinonimiflamesinfernoblazeconflagrationcombustion
Contrariwatericecoldextinguishment
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ice(noun)
/aɪs/
ghiaccio
water that has frozen and become solid
There was ice on the windows.
C'era del ghiaccio sulle finestre.
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
Sinonimifrostglaciericebergsleethail
Contrariheatwarmthmeltwater
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sun(noun)
/sʌn/
sole
the star that shines in the sky during the day and gives the earth heat and light
The sun was shining and birds were singing
Il sole splendeva e gli uccelli cantavano.
the rising/setting sun
SinonimidaystarSolsolar orb
Contraridarknessnightmoon
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island(noun)
/ˈaɪlənd/
isola
a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
They spent their summer holiday on a small island in the Pacific.
Hanno trascorso le vacanze estive su una piccola isola del Pacifico.
Sinonimiisleisletarchipelagoretreatoasis
Contrarimainlandcontinent
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land(noun)
/lænd/
terra, terraferma
the surface of the earth that is not sea
After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see land again.
Dopo settimane in mare, i marinai furono felici di rivedere la terra.
Sinonimigroundsoilestatepropertyterritoryacreage
Contrariseaskyair
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warm(adjective)
/wɔːrm/
caldo, tiepido
at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
It’s warm today.
Oggi fa caldo.
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
Sinonimitepidlukewarmbalmymildpleasantamicablefriendly
Contraricoldcoolchillyfreezingunfriendlyhostile
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star(noun)
/stɑːr/
stella
a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.
Sirio è la stella più luminosa del cielo.
She starred opposite Cary Grant in ‘Bringing up Baby’.
Sinonimicelestial bodyluminarysuncelebrityidol
Contrariplanetdarknessobscuritynobody
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mountain(noun)
/ˈmaʊntn/
montagna
a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
La montagna più alta del mondo è il Monte Everest.
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery
Sinonimipeakmountsummitridgehighland
Contrarivalleyplainlowlanddepression
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hot(adjective)
/hɑːt/
caldo
having a high temperature; producing heat
It's very hot today.
Oggi fa molto caldo.
a hot bath
Sinonimiscaldingscorchingtorridwarmfierysweltering
Contraricoldcoolfreezingchilly
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snow(noun)
/snəʊ/
neve
small soft white pieces (called flakes ) of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather; this substance when it is lying on the ground
The children are playing in the snow.
I bambini stanno giocando nella neve.
It's been snowing heavily all day.
Sinonimisleethailflurrysnowfall
Contrariheatsunwarmthsummer
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rain(noun)
/reɪn/
pioggia
water that falls from the sky in separate drops
There is heavy rain in Hanoi now.
Adesso a Hanoi c'è una pioggia intensa.
Is it raining?
Sinonimidrizzleshowerdownpourprecipitationrainfall
Contraridroughtaridnesssunshineclear weather
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sea(noun)
/siː/
mare
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
The sea is very calm today.
Oggi il mare è molto calmo.
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea.
Sinonimioceandeepwatersbrinemain
Contrarilandshorecoastearthground
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world(noun)
/wɜːrld/
mondo
the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Russia is the largest country in the world.
La Russia è il paese più grande del mondo.
campaigning for world peace
Sinonimiearthglobeuniversecosmoscreationhumanitysociety
Contrarinonevoidnothingnesslocal
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farm(noun)
/fɑːrm/
fattoria, azienda agricola
an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals
My grandparents have a large farm.
I miei nonni hanno una grande fattoria.
farm buildings/machinery
Sinonimiranchplantationacreagehomesteadgrange
Contraricityurban areametropolis
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plant(noun)
/plænt/
pianta
a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Do you know this plant?
Conosci questa pianta?
All plants need light and water.
Sinonimivegetationfloraherbshrubtree
Contrarianimalfauna
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cool(adjective)
/kuːl/
fresco
fairly cold; not hot or warm
It is a cool morning, so take a light jacket with you.
È una mattina fresca, quindi prendi con te una giacca leggera.
Sinonimistylishfashionabletrendygreatawesomeexcellentimpressive
Contrariuncoollameboringdullunfashionable
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animal(noun)
/ˈænɪml/
animale
a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
Ci sono molti tipi di animali in questo zoo.
This product has not been tested on animals.
Sinonimicreaturebeastfaunabeing
Contrariplantvegetationmineralinanimate object
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air(noun)
/er/
aria
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
I like the fresh air in the countryside.
Mi piace l'aria fresca della campagna.
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality.
Sinonimiatmospherebreezewinddraft
Contraristillnessvacuumstagnation
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snake(noun)
/sneɪk/
serpente
a reptile with a very long thin body and no legs. There are many types of snake , some of which are poisonous.
Venomous snakes spit and hiss when they are cornered.
I serpenti velenosi sputano e sibilano quando sono messi alle strette.
a snake coiled up in the grass
Sinonimiserpentreptileviperpythoncobra
Contrarifriendally