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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
B2 · Società, legge e politica (1)
associazione
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Le compagnie telefoniche locali hanno formato un'associazione per perseguire obiettivi comuni, soddisfare le esigenze comuni e migliorare l'efficienza.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
SinonimiorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationContrariindividualseparationdissociationisolationconservatore
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Gli elettori più anziani hanno spesso opinioni più conservatrici sulle questioni sociali.
Sinonimitraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingContrariliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemoderninterno, nazionale
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
Il governo sta cercando di stimolare la domanda interna e sostenere le imprese locali.
SinonimiinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousContrariforeigninternationalalienexternalaiuti, aiuto umanitario
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
Il governo ha inviato aiuti alimentari nelle zone colpite dalle inondazioni.
SinonimiassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitContrarihindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmconflitto
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Quando si verificano dei conflitti, lavoriamo insieme per trovare le soluzioni.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
SinonimidisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionContraripeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordaccusare
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
Il governo è stato accusato di incompetenza.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
SinonimichargeimpeachindictblameallegeContrariexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuseincolpare, dare la colpa a
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Non incolpa nessuno per la morte di suo padre.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Sinonimiaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultContraripraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgiveconsiglio comunale
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
Il consiglio comunale è responsabile della pulizia delle strade.
a city/county/borough/district council
SinonimiassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateContrariindividualone persondifendere
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Come possiamo difendere la nostra patria se non abbiamo un esercito?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
SinonimiprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveContrariattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposecatturare, prendere
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
I cacciatori hanno catturato l'uccello raro e lo hanno venduto a uno zoo.
SinonimiseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchContrarireleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfailcrisi
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Offriamo aiuto alle famiglie in situazioni di crisi.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Sinonimiemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheContraristabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalitycivile
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
disordini civili (= causati da gruppi di persone all'interno di un paese)
Turkish
Sinonimipolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryContrarirudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialcommissione, provvigione
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
L'hotel paga alle agenzie di viaggio una commissione del dieci per cento sulle vendite delle camere.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
SinonimiauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderContrarirecalldismissfirerejectcanceldominare
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Una potente famiglia domina la politica della regione da decenni.
SinonimicontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateContrarisubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdifesa
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Le torri un tempo erano una parte importante delle difese della città.
SinonimiprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardContrariattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultcittadino
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
È un cittadino responsabile che vota sempre alle elezioni.
SinoniminationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberContrarialienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
