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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)
B2 · Pensiero e opinioni (3)
risolvere, gestire
to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement
The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.
Il responsabile clienti ha risolto il problema di fatturazione con una sola telefonata.
Most complaints are resolved within two working days.
SinonimidecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaimContrarihesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive upreputazione, fama
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
L'azienda sapeva che la reputazione dei suoi prodotti era il bene più importante che possedeva.
Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer
SinoniminamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncreditContraridisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandalscegliere, selezionare
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The committee selected three speakers for the conference.
Il comitato ha scelto tre relatori per la conferenza.
SinonimichoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpickedContraricommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusiveprova, prove
information, documents, etc. that show that something is true
The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.
Gli scienziati non hanno trovato alcuna prova che il nuovo farmaco fosse efficace.
SinonimiverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirmContraridisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradictprospettiva, punto di vista
a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found
Il documento di bilancio darà al manager una prospettiva su dove si collocano i costi di gestione dell'azienda
Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business
SinonimiviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsightContrarinearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortionrealistico
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction
Stefano ha scoperto che una contabilità accurata gli dava un'idea realistica dell'andamento finanziario della sua attività
Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements
Sinonimipracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievableContrariunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfancifulpriorità
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
Poiché le questioni rimanenti non erano una priorità, il gruppo decise di spostarle all'ordine del giorno della settimana successiva.
The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities
SinonimiimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificanceContrariunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthoughtfare affidamento su, affidarsi a
to need or depend on someone or something
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant
Raramente mi affido alle recensioni dei ristoranti sul giornale quando scelgo un ristorante.
I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives
Sinonimidependcount onbank ontrustlean onContraridistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignoreprospettiva, possibilità
the possibility that something will happen
There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
C'è una ragionevole prospettiva che i suoi debiti vengano pagati.
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).
SinonimipossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipationContrariimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespairpiano, progetto, programma
a plan or system for doing or organizing something
The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.
Il governo ha lanciato un nuovo programma per aiutare le famiglie a risparmiare energia in casa.
SinonimiplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangementContrariimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomnessconsiderare, ritenere
to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Many people regard him as the best player in the team.
Molte persone lo considerano il miglior giocatore della squadra.
SinonimiattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcernContraridisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignoreproposta, offerta commerciale
a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price
We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.
Abbiamo inviato al cliente una proposta dettagliata con tre opzioni di prezzo.
The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.
SinonimisuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotionContrarirejectiondenialrefusaloppositionprincipio
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
Per principio non investe nell'industria degli armamenti.
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.
SinonimibeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrinepreceptContrariexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromiseselezione, scelta
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.
La selezione del nuovo capogruppo avrà luogo la prossima settimana.
SinonimichoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrangeContrarirejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusioncontrario, opposto
disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
Rimase fermamente contraria all'idea di trasferirsi all'estero.
They are totally opposed to abortion.
SinonimiagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontraryContrarifavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
