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B1 · Describing things (1)
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familiare, conosciuto
well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize
It's nice to see some familiar items on the menu
È bello vedere alcuni piatti familiari nel menù.
The chef blends the familiar tastes with the unusual
Sinonimiwell-knownrecognizedcommonaccustomedacquaintedContrariunfamiliarstrangeforeignunknownnovelavanzato, all'avanguardia
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
Da quando l'albergo ha installato un sistema informatico avanzato, tutte le operazioni funzionano più agevolmente
Pablo has been promoted to assistant manager and he is happy with his advanced position
Sinonimisophisticatedcutting-edgestate-of-the-artinnovativemoderndevelopedContraribasicprimitiverudimentarysimpleoutdatedobsoleteelemento
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
The audience is an essential element of live theater
Il pubblico è un elemento essenziale del teatro dal vivo.
By putting togetther all the elements of theater into one play, he overwhelmed the critics
SinonimicomponentpartfactoringredientaspectContrariwholeentityentiretycategoria, genere
a group of people or things with particular features in common
Jazz is one of many categories of music
Il jazz è uno dei tanti generi musicali.
The works of Mozart are in a category by themselves
SinonimitypekindsortclassgroupclassificationvarietydivisionContrariwholeentiretyunclassifiedimpatto, effetto
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
La storia dello scandalo presidenziale ha avuto un enorme impatto sull'opinione pubblica.
The impact of the news coverage is yet to be known
SinonimieffectinfluenceforceconsequencerepercussionresultContrarinegligibilityfailureunimportanceefficace
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
Howard è stato contento di scoprire che la dieta consigliata dal suo medico era piuttosto efficace.
The new policies, effective the beginning of the fiscal year, change the amount charged to see the physician
SinonimisuccessfulproductiveoperativepowerfulpotentcapableContrariineffectiveuselessfutileinefficientweakcomodo, pratico
useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
Questo posto è comodo per lei per ritirare la ricetta?
It is convenient to have a pharmacy right across the street from my doctor's office
SinonimisuitableeasypracticalhandyadvantageousopportunefittingappropriateContrariinconvenientawkwarddifficultunsuitablecumbersomemettere in risalto, evidenziare
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
Il tuo curriculum dovrebbe mettere in risalto le tue competenze e i tuoi risultati.
My dance class is the highlight of my week.
SinonimiemphasizestressunderlineaccentuatefeatureshowcaseContrariunderstatedownplayobscurehideminimizecomplesso, complicato
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
a complex road system
un sistema stradale complesso
the complex structure of the human brain
SinonimicomplicatedintricatesophisticatedinvolvedelaborateContrarisimpleeasystraightforwardbasicuncomplicateddi base, basilare, elementare
forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
You need some basic knowledge of computers for this job.
Per questo lavoro servono delle conoscenze di base di informatica.
SinonimifundamentalessentialelementaryprimarykeyunderlyingContrariadvancedcomplexsophisticatedunnecessaryoptionalessenziale, indispensabile
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Experience is essential for this job.
L'esperienza è essenziale per questo lavoro.
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
SinoniminecessarycrucialvitalcriticalimportantfundamentalContrariunnecessaryoptionalinessentialtrivialinsignificantimpressionante, imponente
making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
an impressive building with a huge tower
un edificio imponente con un'enorme torre
She was very impressive in the interview.
SinonimiremarkablestrikingadmirableoutstandingremarkablememorablegrandstunningContrariunimpressiveordinarymediocrecommonplaceforgettablerun-of-the-millefficacemente, in modo efficace
in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
Il mese scorso ho parlato con alcuni studenti di come studiare in modo efficace.
You dealt with the situation very effectively.
SinonimiefficientlysuccessfullyproductivelycompetentlyadeptlycapablywellContrariineffectivelyinefficientlyfruitlesslyunsuccessfullypoorlygeneralmente, in generale
by or to most people
The plan was generally welcomed.
Il piano è stato generalmente accolto con favore.
The new drug will be generally available from January.
Sinonimiusuallytypicallynormallycommonlylargelymostlyin generalContrarispecificallyparticularlyexceptionallyrarelyunusuallyassolutamente, proprio
used to emphasize that something is completely true
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
Stava proprio diluviando.
He made it absolutely clear.
SinonimicompletelytotallyutterlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunquestionablyundoubtedlyContrarirelativelypartiallysomewhatpossiblyincompletelydifficoltà
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
the difficulties of English syntax
le difficoltà della sintassi inglese
children with severe learning difficulties
SinonimihardshiptroubleproblemchallengestruggleobstacleimpedimentContrarieasefacilitysimplicityadvantagebenefittriumphimportanza
the quality of being important
The relative importance of the two ideas
L'importanza relativa delle due idee
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me.
SinonimisignificancerelevanceweightvalueconsequencemomentContrariinsignificanceunimportancetrivialityirrelevancenegligibility
