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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · Pensiero e opinioni (2)
rischio
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
Il rischio principale per la maggior parte delle start-up è il capitale insufficiente.
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
SinonimihazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychanceContrarisafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurancerespingere, rifiutare, scartare
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
Il comitato ha respinto la proposta perché costerebbe troppo denaro.
SinonimidiscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettisonContrariacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretainricordare a, rammentare
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Ricordo al cliente che ci vediamo a cena domani.
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Sinonimipromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotifyContrariforgetignoreoverlookintendere, avere intenzione di
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
Ha intenzione di restituire l'auto in questa sede o in un'altra?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
SinonimiplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplateContraridoubthesitatewaverabandonunplannedinfluenza, influsso
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
La televisione ha una forte influenza sul modo in cui i bambini pensano e si comportano.
SinonimiaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulateContrariignoreneglectresistdeterdissuaderaccomandazione, consiglio
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
È importante seguire i consigli del medico se si vuole migliorare la propria salute.
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
SinonimisuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsementContrarirejectionrefusaldisapprovaloppositionpianificazione
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
pianificazione finanziaria
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
SinonimistrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplottingContraridisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneitysicuramente, certamente
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
Sicuramente dovremmo fare qualcosa al riguardo, no?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Sinonimicertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubtContrariuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsmentale
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
Ha un blocco mentale totale quando si tratta di fisica.
the mental process of remembering
SinonimiintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebralContrariphysicalbodilypersonalmente
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
«Ne vale la pena?» «Personalmente, sì.»
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Sinonimiindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for meContrariimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypubliclyintelligenza
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
Non ha avuto nemmeno l'intelligenza di chiamare un'ambulanza.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
SinonimiintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewitContraristupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdensenessverità
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
Voglio sapere la verità.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
SinonimifactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticityContrariliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruthconvincere, persuadere
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Dovresti parlare con la tua insegnante. Penso che possa convincere i tuoi genitori.
She's always easily persuaded.
Sinonimiconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceenticeContraridissuadediscouragedeterpreventdimostrare, provare
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
Il concetto è difficile da dimostrare.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
SinonimiverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiateContraridisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdenyimprobabile
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
Sembrava improbabile che il progetto riuscisse.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
SinonimiimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromisingContrarilikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsureimpressione
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Dà l'impressione di essere molto occupata.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
SinonimifeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotionContrarirealityfacttruthactualityrealtà
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
Si rifiuta di affrontare la realtà.
You're out of touch with reality.
Sinonimiactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real worldContrarifantasyillusiondelusionfictiondreamintenzione, proposito
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
Non ho nessuna intenzione di andare al matrimonio.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
SinonimipurposeaimgoalplandesignobjectiveContrariaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneityforse, probabilmente
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
Trovava difficile andare d'accordo con lei, forse a causa della differenza di età.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
SinonimiperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikelyContraricertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutelyprevisione, predizione
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
È stata fatta una previsione secondo cui la crescita economica sarebbe ripresa.
SinonimiforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectationContrarifactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsightmettere in relazione, collegare
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
È difficile mettere in relazione questi nuovi risultati con le nostre scoperte precedenti.
SinonimiconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathizeContraridisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
