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B1 · Society, law & politics (3)
B1 · Società, legge e politica (3)
rappresentare
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
She was chosen to represent the company at the international conference.
È stata scelta per rappresentare l'azienda alla conferenza internazionale.
Sinonimisymbolizeembodyconstitutedepictstand fortypifyportrayContrarimisrepresentdistortfalsifybelieprete, sacerdote
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
a parish priest
un parroco
the ordination of women priests
SinonimiclergymanministerreverendfatherpastorchaplainContrarilaymanatheistnonbelievervoto
a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
The new law was passed by 250 votes to 100.
La nuova legge è stata approvata con 250 voti contro 100.
Sinonimielectchoosecast a ballotpollsuffrageballotContrariabstaindeclinerejectvetoreligione
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
Cristianesimo, Islam ed Ebraismo sono note come religioni abramitiche.
He went very quiet(= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.
SinonimifaithbeliefcreeddoctrinedenominationsectworshipspiritualityContrariatheismirreligionsecularismagnosticismdisbeliefpunizione, pena
an act or a way of punishing somebody
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.
Ci sono poche prove che le punizioni più severe abbiano un effetto deterrente maggiore di quelle più indulgenti.
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment
SinonimipenaltydisciplinecorrectionretributionsentenceContrarirewardforgivenesspardonleniencyexonerationsparare
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting).
Hanno fatto saltare la serratura sparando (= l'hanno rimossa con un colpo d'arma da fuoco).
The police rarely shoot to kill(= try to kill the people they shoot at).
SinonimifiredischargelaunchblasthitfilmrecordContrariprotectdefendguardholdcatchviolento
involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
Questo film è molto violento perché ci sono troppe risse e scene cruente.
The crowd suddenly turned violent.
SinonimiaggressiveferociousbrutalsavageforcefulintenseContraripeacefulgentlecalmmildharmlessreligioso
connected with religion or with a particular religion
The old temple is an important religious building for local people.
L'antico tempio è un importante edificio religioso per la gente del posto.
SinonimidevoutpiousgodlyspiritualbelievingContrariirreligioussecularatheisticagnosticunbelievingsicurezza
the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
Motorcyclists must wear helmets for their own safety.
I motociclisti devono indossare il casco per la propria sicurezza.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Sinonimisecurityprotectionwell-beingsafeguardsecuritycaredefensepreservationContraridangerriskhazardperilinsecurityprotesta, manifestazione
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this
Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
Migliaia di persone hanno partecipato alla protesta contro la nuova legge.
SinonimiobjectionoppositionchallengedissentdemonstrationcomplaintContrariagreementacceptanceapprovalsupportendorsementpunire, castigare
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV.
I miei genitori mi punivano non lasciandomi guardare la TV.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
SinonimidisciplinepenalizechastisecorrectdisciplinereprimandContrarirewardpraiseforgiveexcusecondoneprigioniero, detenuto
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
Chiedono il rilascio di tutti i prigionieri.
SinonimicaptiveinmatedetaineeconvictContrarifree personfreemanliberatedreleasedsicurezza
the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Security at the airport was increased after the bomb threat.
La sicurezza all'aeroporto è stata rafforzata dopo la minaccia di una bomba.
SinonimisafetyprotectionassurancecertaintydefensesafeguardContraridangerriskuncertaintyvulnerabilitythreat
