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A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)
A2 · Pensiero e opinioni (2)
strategia
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems
Un piano aziendale è una strategia per gestire un'impresa ed evitare problemi.
Sinonimiplantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprintContrarirandomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganizationfonte, origine
a place, person or thing that you get something from
I can't tell you the source of this information
Non posso dirti la fonte di questa informazione.
The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India
SinonimioriginrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspringContrariresultoutcomeeffectconsequenceendrisolvere
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result
I ricercatori scoprono che ogni volta che risolvono un problema, ne nascono altri due.
One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product
Sinonimiresolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipherContraricreatecauseworsencomplicatefailloseopzione, scelta
something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
Con il mercato immobiliare così ristretto in questo momento, non hai molte opzioni.
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time
SinonimichoicealternativepossibilityselectionpreferenceContrarinecessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmustsuggerimento, proposta
an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
Can I make a suggestion about what to order?
Posso fare un suggerimento su cosa ordinare?
We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials
SinonimirecommendationproposaladvicehintideamotionContrarirejectiondemandorderinsistenceprevedere, predire
to say that something will happen in the future
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right
Avevo previsto che questo ristorante sarebbe diventato famoso e avevo ragione.
Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant
SinonimiforecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimateContraridoubtquestiondisbelieveuncertaintymetodo, modo
a particular way of doing something
Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants
Gloria ha perfezionato un metodo semplice per preparare i croissant.
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style
SinonimiapproachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocessContrarichaosdisorderrandomnessbuon senso, giudizio
an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.
Ha avuto il buon senso di chiamare subito un medico.
SinonimifeelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogicContrarinonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupiditypensiero, idea
something that you think of or remember
I've just had a thought(= an idea).
Mi è appena venuto un pensiero (= un'idea).
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought.
SinonimiideanotionconceptbeliefopinionconsiderationreflectioncontemplationContrarithoughtlessnessignoranceunawarenessscopo, obiettivo
the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
Lo scopo principale della nostra campagna è raccogliere fondi.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
SinonimiaimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesignContrariaccidentchancerandomnessaimlessnessrendersi conto, capire
to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
Non credo che tu ti renda conto di quanto questo sia importante per lei.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
Sinonimiunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware ofContrarimisunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware ofsostenere, appoggiare
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
La maggioranza dei cittadini comuni non ha sostenuto la guerra.
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
SinonimibackaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustainContrariopposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapproveopportunità, occasione
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
Questa è l'occasione perfetta per ricominciare da capo.
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
SinonimichanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmomentContrariclosuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibilityconsigliare, raccomandare
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
Ha consigliato di leggere il libro prima di vedere il film.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
SinonimiadvisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommendContraridiscouragedissuadewarncriticizeopposesupporre, credere, immaginare
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
Non credo neanche per un minuto che accetterà (= sono certo che non accetterà).
She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
SinonimiassumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpectContrariknowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelievecomprensione, conoscenza
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
La maggior parte degli studenti ha una solida conoscenza della grammatica inglese.
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
SinonimicomprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciationContrarimisunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewildermentpossibilità, eventualità
a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain
He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.
Si è rifiutato di escludere la possibilità di un aumento delle tasse.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
SinonimichancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobabilityContrariimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysuretyrifiutare
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
Si è rifiutato categoricamente di discutere la questione.
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
SinonimideclinerejectdenywithholddisallowContrariacceptagreeallowapproveconsentsuggerire, proporre
to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
I suggest being on time.
Suggerisco di essere puntuali.
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early.
SinonimiproposerecommendadvisehintimplyContraridemandinsistassertordercommanddispiacere, fare problema
to be annoyed, worried or upset by something
I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
Non mi dà fastidio prendere freddo: è la pioggia che non mi piace.
Did she mind about not getting the job?
SinonimicareobjectbotherdislikeregretContrariapprovelikeapprove ofenjoyriconoscere
to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before
I recognized her by her red hair.
L'ho riconosciuta dai capelli rossi.
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
SinonimiidentifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiverememberContrarimisidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget
