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B1 · Places, travel & transport
B1 · Luoghi, viaggi e trasporti
luogo, posizione, ubicazione
a place where something happens or exists; the position of something
The location of the meeting was changed from the Red Room to the Green Room
Il luogo della riunione è stato spostato dalla Sala Rossa alla Sala Verde.
Disney World was the perfect location for the annual meeting since many members could bring their families
SinonimiplacesitespotpositionareavenuelocaleContraridisplacementremovalrelocationmobilityesplorare, perlustrare
to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
Il collezionista ama esplorare i negozi di antiquariato in cerca di affari.
While his mother shopped for clothes, Michael wandered off to explore the toy section
SinonimiinvestigateexamineresearchsurveyprobediscoverscoutContrariignoreneglectoverlookdisregardremoto, isolato, appartato
far away from places where other people live
We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
Abbiamo preso il treno fuori città e trovato un albergo isolato in campagna per il fine settimana
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location
SinonimiisolateddistantsecludedfarawayoutlyingContrarinearcloseaccessiblecentralpopulatedprenotazione
an arrangement to keep a hotel room, table or service for a guest at a future time
I have a reservation for three nights under the name Nguyen.
Ho una prenotazione per tre notti a nome Nguyen.
The reservations team confirms every booking by email.
SinonimibookingappointmentarrangementengagementprearrangementContraricancellationwalk-inunreservedconfine, frontiera
the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
We crossed the border into France early in the morning.
Abbiamo attraversato il confine con la Francia la mattina presto.
SinonimiboundaryedgemarginfrontiervergerimperimeterContraricentermiddleinteriorquartiere, vicinato
a district or an area of a town; the people who live there
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him.
Ha gridato così forte che tutto il quartiere poteva sentirlo.
We grew up in the same neighbourhood.
SinonimivicinitycommunitylocalitydistrictareaContrariafardistanceremotenessingresso, entrata
a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
L'ingresso del teatro è pieno di gente.
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.
SinonimientryaccessgatewayportalingressContrariexitegressdepartureway outglobale, mondiale
covering or affecting the whole world
At present, global warming became a serious issue.
Attualmente il riscaldamento globale è diventato un problema serio.
the company's domestic and global markets
SinonimiworldwideinternationaluniversalcomprehensiveContrarilocalregionalnationaldomesticpartenza
an act of leaving a place
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
La nostra partenza è stata ritardata a causa del maltempo.
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.
Sinonimileavinggoingexitexitsetting offtakeoffgoing awayContrariarrivalcomingstayingcomandante
the pilot in command of a commercial aircraft, or the person in charge of a ship, with final responsibility for safety
The captain decided to divert because a passenger needed urgent medical care.
Il comandante ha deciso di dirottare il volo perché un passeggero aveva bisogno di cure mediche urgenti.
After ten years as a first officer, he was promoted to captain.
SinonimicommanderleaderchiefheadContraricrewfollowersubordinateporto, città portuale
a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods
There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port.
Nel porto ci sono navi commerciali di ogni tipo.
SinonimiharbordockquaypierwaterfrontanchorageroadsteadContrariopen sealandinteriortenda
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas , nylon , etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
Let’s first put up our tent before making lunch.
Montiamo prima la tenda e poi prepariamo il pranzo.
Food will be served in the hospitality tent(= for example at an outdoor show).
SinonimipavilionmarqueesheltercanvastabernacleContrarihousebuildingpermanent structureattrazione
an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
La Città Imperiale è la più grande attrazione di Hue.
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love.
SinonimiappealcharmmagnetisminterestlureContrarirepulsiondeterrentdislikeantipathymeridionale, del sud
located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
the southern slopes of the mountains
i pendii meridionali delle montagne
southern Spain
Sinonimisouthsouthwarddown southaustralContrarinorthernnorthmondiale, in tutto il mondo
affecting all parts of the world
Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.
Il Vietnam è conosciuto in tutto il mondo per i suoi numerosi paesaggi stupendi.
SinonimigloballyinternationallyuniversallywidelyextensivelyContrarilocallynationallyregionallydomesticallyspedizione
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
È partito per una spedizione al Polo Nord.
SinonimijourneyvoyagequestexplorationadventureexcursionoutingContraristayretreatinactionstasiselicottero
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
He knows how to fly a helicopter.
Sa pilotare un elicottero.
Sinonimichopperwhirlybirdcopterambientazione, scenario
an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens
The movie's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
L'ambientazione del film è una piccola città negli anni Cinquanta.
SinonimienvironmentlocationcontextscenebackgroundContraridisplacementuprooting
