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B1 · Society, law & politics (1)
B1 · Società, legge e politica (1)
candidato
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
Il selezionatore intervisterà tutti i candidati per la posizione.
The president of our company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award
SinonimiapplicantcontendernomineeaspirantentrantContrariincumbentemployeerejecttribunale, corte
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
Il suo avvocato ha rilasciato una dichiarazione fuori dal tribunale.
the civil/criminal courts
Sinonimitribunaljudiciarybarbenchsessionhearingjudgementlegal proceedingsContrarinegotiationagreementcompromisesettlementarrestare
to take a person into police custody because they are believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the warehouse manager on suspicion of theft.
La polizia ha arrestato il responsabile del magazzino con l'accusa di furto.
Two officials were arrested for taking bribes from contractors.
Sinonimiapprehenddetaincaptureseizetake into custodybustContrarireleasefreeliberatedischargeacquitguardia
a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
border guards
guardie di frontiera
a security guard
SinonimiprotectordefenderwatchmansentinelcustodianwardensecurityContrarithreatdangerneglectdisregardvulnerabilitydovere
something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls.
Temo di dover andare: il dovere chiama.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
SinonimiresponsibilityobligationtaskjobfunctionserviceroleContrariirresponsibilitynegligencederelictiondisregardbomba
a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
A bomb exploded in the city centre, but luckily nobody was hurt.
Una bomba è esplosa in centro città, ma per fortuna nessuno è rimasto ferito.
SinonimiexplosivegrenademissiledeviceshellContraricalmpeacetranquilitycampagna, campagna pubblicitaria
a planned series of activities, such as adverts and events, carried out over a period to achieve a particular goal
The campaign will run on TV and social media for six weeks.
La campagna sarà trasmessa in TV e sui social media per sei settimane.
Our last campaign increased sales by 20% in just two months.
SinonimidriveeffortmovementcrusadepushoperationinitiativeContrariinactionapathycessationretreatautorità
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
Adesso ha autorità sulle persone che erano i suoi capi.
in a position of authority
SinonimipowercontrolcommandinfluencedominionjurisdictionContrariweaknesssubordinationpowerlessnessinabilityinferiorityusanza, costume, tradizione
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
Nel mio paese è usanza che le donne si sposino a vent'anni.
the custom of giving presents at Christmas
SinonimitraditionpracticehabitconventionusageritualmannerContrariunconventionalitydeparturedeviationabnormalityirregularityelezione, elezioni
the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
to win/lose an election
vincere/perdere le elezioni
How many candidates are standing for election?
SinonimivotereferendumballotpollselectionchoiceContrariappointmentdesignationmandatedictatorshipautocracybandiera
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
This is the Vietnamese flag.
Questa è la bandiera vietnamita.
the flag of Italy
SinonimibannerstandardensignpennantcolorsContraridisregardneglecthideculturale
connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
economic, social and cultural factors
fattori economici, sociali e culturali
cultural differences between the two communities
SinonimicivilizationalethnictraditionalartisticContrarinaturalbiologicalphysicalbattaglia
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
Quasi tutti hanno sentito parlare della battaglia di Waterloo.
a gun battle
SinonimifightcombatconflictengagementskirmishContraripeacetrucearmisticeagreementharmonycerimonia
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
The graduation ceremony lasted 4 hours.
La cerimonia di laurea è durata 4 ore.
SinonimiriteobservanceformalityservicefunctioncelebrationpageantsolemnityContrariinformalityspontaneitycasualnesscombattimenti, scontri
the activity of being involved in a battle against an enemy
Heavy fighting broke out near the border late last night.
Ieri a tarda notte sono scoppiati violenti combattimenti vicino al confine.
SinonimicombatstrugglebattlewarfareContraripeacesurrenderagreement
