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B2 · Communication & media (1)
B2 · Comunicazione e media (1)
appello
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
L'associazione ha lanciato un appello urgente per cibo e acqua potabile per i rifugiati.
SinonimiattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascinationContrarirepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnancedomanda, richiesta
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
La domanda di elettricità aumenta notevolmente durante i caldi mesi estivi.
SinonimirequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorderContrarioffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaivesottolineare, enfatizzare
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
L'infermiera ha sottolineato l'importanza di seguire una dieta equilibrata.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Sinonimistresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint outContraridownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasizedichiarare, proclamare
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
Il governo ha dichiarato guerra all'analfabetismo.
The area has been declared a national park.
Sinonimiannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake knownContrariconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecantscusa, giustificazione
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
Trova sempre delle scuse per essere in ritardo a lezione.
SinonimiforgivepardonabsolvejustifycondoneContraricondemnaccuseblamepunishdibattito, discussione
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Ieri sera in TV c'è stato un vivace dibattito sulle divise scolastiche.
SinonimiargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemicContrariagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlementenfasi, importanza
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
Ora si dà maggiore importanza all'immagine aziendale.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
SinonimistressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforceContrariunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatementedizione
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
La settima edizione del dizionario è venduta in tutto il mondo.
a paperback/hardback edition
SinonimiversionissueimpressionprintingreleaseContrarioriginalprototypefirst editionbozza, brutta copia
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
Ho fatto una bozza approssimativa della lettera.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Sinonimioutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary versionContrarifinal versionfinished productperfectioncertaintynegare
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
Nega di aver tentato di uccidere sua moglie.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
SinonimicontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavowContrariadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccepttrasmettere, mandare in onda
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
Il concerto sarà trasmesso in diretta sulla televisione nazionale.
SinonimitransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastairContrariprivateconfidentialunpublicizedrichiesta di informazioni, domanda
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
L'ufficio ha ricevuto centinaia di richieste di informazioni sul nuovo corso di inglese.
SinonimiinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreviewContrarianswersolutionignoranceneglectinformare, comunicare
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Siamo spiacenti di informarla che il suo account è stato sospeso.
SinoniminotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounceContrariconcealhidewithholdsuppressrichiesta di informazioni
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
Ieri la segretaria ha scritto una lettera di richiesta di informazioni alla ditta ABC.
SinonimiquestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutinyContrarianswerresponsereplystatementdeclarationimplorare, supplicare
to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
I had to beg my boss for a raise.
Ho dovuto implorare il mio capo per avere un aumento.
SinonimipleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicateContraridemandcommandinsistofferrefusefeedback, riscontro
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
Il responsabile ha fornito un feedback sulle prestazioni del dipendente.
SinonimiResponseInputCommentReviewAssessmentContrariSilenceCriticism
