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B2 · Free time, sport & arts

B2 · Tempo libero, sport e arte

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display(verb)
/dɪˈspleɪ/
mostrare, visualizzare
to put something in a place where people can see it easily; to show something to people
The accounting program displays a current balance when opened.
Il programma di contabilità mostra il saldo attuale quando viene aperto.
Sinonimishowpresentexhibitrevealunveilindicatedemonstrate
Contrarihideconcealmaskobscurecoversuppress
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defeat(verb)
/dɪˈfiːt/
sconfiggere, battere
to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
Se riusciamo a sconfiggere la squadra italiana, andremo in finale.
a narrow/heavy defeat
Sinonimivanquishovercomeconquerbeatroutsubdueoverthrowcrush
Contrarisurrenderyieldsuccumblosefail
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pitch(noun)
/pɪtʃ/
campo (da gioco)
an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch.
Il tour di rugby è stato un disastro sia in campo che fuori.
a football/cricket/rugby pitch
Sinonimifieldarenagroundturfareacourt
Contrarioff-fieldoutsideindoorsbleachers
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cast(noun)
/kæst/
cast, compagnia
all the actors in a film, play, etc.
The whole cast came on stage to bow at the end of the play.
Tutto il cast è salito sul palco per l'inchino alla fine dello spettacolo.
Sinonimiactorsperformerstroupecompanyensemble
Contrariaudiencespectators
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victory(noun)
/ˈvɪktəri/
vittoria
success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
She is confident of victory in Saturday's final.
È fiduciosa della vittoria nella finale di sabato.
the team's 3–2 victory against Poland
Sinonimitriumphsuccesswinconquestachievement
Contraridefeatfailureloss
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contest(noun)
/ˈkɑːntest/
gara, concorso
a competition in which people try to win something
He won second place in the singing contest last year.
L'anno scorso ha vinto il secondo posto nella gara di canto.
to enter/win/lose a contest
Sinonimicompetitiontournamentmatchrivalryevent
Contraricollaborationcooperationagreementharmony
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opponent(noun)
/əˈpəʊnənt/
avversario, avversaria
a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument, etc.
In the second game, her opponent hurt her leg and had to retire.
Nella seconda partita la sua avversaria si è fatta male alla gamba e ha dovuto ritirarsi.
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season.
Sinonimirivaladversaryantagonistcompetitorfoe
Contrariallyfriendsupporterteammateassociate
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rhythm(noun)
/ˈrɪðəm/
ritmo
a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm
musica con un ritmo veloce/lento/regolare
jazz rhythms
Sinonimibeatpulsetempocadencemeasure
Contrariirregularityunevennessasymmetry
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bet(verb)
/bet/
scommettere, puntare
to risk money on a race or an event by trying to predict the result
He bet all his money on the horse that came last.
Ha scommesso tutti i suoi soldi sul cavallo che è arrivato ultimo.
Sinonimiwagergamblestakepledgeante
Contraricertaintysuretyfactreality
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hunting(noun)
/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
caccia
going after and killing wild animals as a sport or for food
to go hunting
andare a caccia
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine.
Sinonimichasingstalkingpursuitfishingtrapping
Contrariprotectionconservationpreservationrefuge
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tune(noun)
/tuːn/
melodia, motivo
a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
That's a very catchy tune.
È un motivo molto orecchiabile.
I don't know the title but I recognize the tune.
Sinonimimelodysongairthemestrainmotif
Contrarinoisedissonancediscord
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artistic(adjective)
/ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
artistico
connected with art or artists
the artistic director of the theatre
il direttore artistico del teatro
a work of great artistic merit
Sinonimicreativeaestheticimaginativeexpressivesensitivetasteful
Contrariunartisticinexpressiveunimaginativepracticalfunctionalplain
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critic(noun)
/ˈkrɪtɪk/
critico
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
The film critic gave the movie a scathing review.
Il critico cinematografico ha stroncato il film con una recensione durissima.
Sinonimireviewerevaluatorjudgecommentator
Contrarisupporteradvocatefanbooster
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genre(noun)
/ˈʒɑːnrə/
genere
a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music that you can recognize because of its special features
What genre of music do you prefer?
Che genere di musica preferisci?
Sinonimicategorytypekindstyleform
Contrarinonfictionreality
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illustration(noun)
/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/
illustrazione
a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, for decoration or to explain something
The book contained a colorful illustration on each page.
Il libro conteneva un'illustrazione colorata su ogni pagina.
Sinonimidrawingpictureimagefigurediagram
Contraritextdescriptionabstraction
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league(noun)
/liːɡ/
lega, campionato
a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best
The football league is very competitive.
Il campionato di calcio è molto competitivo.
Sinonimiallianceassociationconfederationfederation
Contrariindividualseparation
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tale(noun)
/teɪl/
racconto, storia
a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure
He told a fascinating tale about his adventures.
Ha raccontato una storia affascinante sulle sue avventure.
Sinonimistorynarrativeaccountanecdote
Contraritruthfact