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61 unscientific
[ˌʌnsaɪən'tɪfɪk]to be unscientific — [method, theory, approach] non essere scientifico; [ person] non essere portato per la scienza
* * *unscientific /ʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/a.poco scientifico; non scientificounscientifically avv.* * *[ˌʌnsaɪən'tɪfɪk]to be unscientific — [method, theory, approach] non essere scientifico; [ person] non essere portato per la scienza
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62 untested
[ʌn'testɪd]1) [ theory] non verificato, indimostrato; [method, drug] non sperimentato2) (psychologically) [ person] non sottoposto a test* * *untested /ʌnˈtɛstɪd/a.non provato; non sperimentato: an untested hypothesis, un'ipotesi non provata; As a leader he is still untested, come leader, deve ancora fare le sue prove.* * *[ʌn'testɪd]1) [ theory] non verificato, indimostrato; [method, drug] non sperimentato2) (psychologically) [ person] non sottoposto a test -
63 untried
[ʌn'traɪd]2) dir. [ prisoner] non sottoposto a processo* * *untried /ʌnˈtraɪd/a.1 inesperto; poco esperto: untried troops, truppe inesperte; to be untried in teaching, non avere esperienza come insegnante3 (leg.) non sottoposto a processo; non processato.* * *[ʌn'traɪd]2) dir. [ prisoner] non sottoposto a processo -
64 validity
[və'lɪdətɪ]1) (of ticket, document, consent) validità f.2) (of argument, excuse, method) validità f.; (of complaint, objection) fondatezza f.* * *validity /vəˈlɪdətɪ/n. [u]( anche leg.) validità; (fig.) fondatezza: the validity of a ticket, la validità di un biglietto; the validity of an argument, la fondatezza di un ragionamento.* * *[və'lɪdətɪ]1) (of ticket, document, consent) validità f.2) (of argument, excuse, method) validità f.; (of complaint, objection) fondatezza f. -
65 wasteful
['weɪstfl]aggettivo [ product] dispendioso; [ machine] che consuma molto; [method, process] poco economico, dispendioso; [ person] sciupone, spendaccioneto be wasteful of — sprecare [resources, energy]; sprecare, sciupare [space, time]
* * *adjective (involving or causing waste: Throwing away that bread is wasteful.) sprecone spreco* * *wasteful /ˈweɪstfl/a.wastefully avv.* * *['weɪstfl]aggettivo [ product] dispendioso; [ machine] che consuma molto; [method, process] poco economico, dispendioso; [ person] sciupone, spendaccioneto be wasteful of — sprecare [resources, energy]; sprecare, sciupare [space, time]
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66 birth control
1. 2.modificatore [method, device] di contraccezione, contraccettivo* * *(prevention of the conception of children.) controllo delle nascite* * *ncontrollo delle nascite, contraccezione f* * *1. 2.modificatore [method, device] di contraccezione, contraccettivo -
67 labour-intensive
[ˌleɪbərɪn'tensɪv]aggettivo ind.to be labour-intensive — [method, process] richiedere un alto impiego di manodopera
* * ** * *[ˌleɪbərɪn'tensɪv]aggettivo ind.to be labour-intensive — [method, process] richiedere un alto impiego di manodopera
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68 put down
1) (on ground, table) mettere giù, posare [ object]; fare atterrare [ plane]; mettere [rat poison etc.]2) (suppress) reprimere [revolt, opposition]3) (write down) annotare, scrivere [date, name]4) (ascribe)to put sth. down to — attribuire o imputare qcs. a [incompetence, human error]
5) (charge)to put sth. down to — mettere o segnare qcs. su [ account]
7) (advance, deposit)to put down a deposit — versare una somma in deposito o come anticipo
to put Ј 50 down on sth. — dare 50 sterline come anticipo di qcs
9) (put on agenda) mettere [qcs.] all'ordine del giorno [ motion]; put [sb.] down, put down [sb.]10) (drop off) fare scendere, lasciare [ passenger]12) (into lower group) inserire in un livello inferiore [ pupil]; fare retrocedere [ team] ( from da; to, into a)13) (classify, count in)to put sb. down as — considerare qcn. come [possibility, candidate, fool]
to put sb. down for — (note as wanting or offering) segnare qcn. per [ contribution]; (put on waiting list) mettere qcn. in lista per [school, club]
to put sb. down for three tickets — segnare qcn. per tre biglietti, prenotare tre biglietti per qcn
* * *1) (to lower: The teacher asked the pupil to put his hand down.) abbassare, mettere giù2) (to place on the floor or other surface, out of one's hands: Put that knife down immediately!) posare3) (to subdue (a rebellion etc).) domare, reprimere4) (to kill (an animal) painlessly when it is old or very ill.) abbattere, sopprimere* * *1. vt + adv1) (set down) mettere giù, posare, (passenger) far scendere2) (lower: umbrella) chiudere, (car roof) abbassare3) (crush: revolt) reprimere, (gambling, prostitution) abolire, (rumour) mettere a tacere, (humiliate) mortificare4) (pay: deposit) versare5) (destroy: pet) abbattere6) (write down) scrivereput it down on my account Comm — me lo addebiti or metta in conto
put me down for £15 — segnami or mettimi in lista per 15 sterline
7) (classify) considerare8)to put sth down to sth — attribuire qc a qc2. vi + advAer atterrare* * *1) (on ground, table) mettere giù, posare [ object]; fare atterrare [ plane]; mettere [rat poison etc.]2) (suppress) reprimere [revolt, opposition]3) (write down) annotare, scrivere [date, name]4) (ascribe)to put sth. down to — attribuire o imputare qcs. a [incompetence, human error]
5) (charge)to put sth. down to — mettere o segnare qcs. su [ account]
7) (advance, deposit)to put down a deposit — versare una somma in deposito o come anticipo
to put Ј 50 down on sth. — dare 50 sterline come anticipo di qcs
9) (put on agenda) mettere [qcs.] all'ordine del giorno [ motion]; put [sb.] down, put down [sb.]10) (drop off) fare scendere, lasciare [ passenger]12) (into lower group) inserire in un livello inferiore [ pupil]; fare retrocedere [ team] ( from da; to, into a)13) (classify, count in)to put sb. down as — considerare qcn. come [possibility, candidate, fool]
to put sb. down for — (note as wanting or offering) segnare qcn. per [ contribution]; (put on waiting list) mettere qcn. in lista per [school, club]
to put sb. down for three tickets — segnare qcn. per tre biglietti, prenotare tre biglietti per qcn
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69 adopt
[ə'dɒpt]verbo transitivo adottare [child, method]; assumere [attitude, identity]; scegliere [ candidate]; approvare [ bill]* * *[ə'dopt]1) (to take (a child of other parents) as one's own: Since they had no children of their own they decided to adopt a little girl.) adottare2) (to take (something) as one's own: After going to France he adopted the French way of life.) adottare•- adoption- adoptive* * *[ə'dɒpt]verbo transitivo adottare [child, method]; assumere [attitude, identity]; scegliere [ candidate]; approvare [ bill] -
70 agree
[ə'griː] 1.1) (concur) essere d'accordo2) (admit, concede) ammettereit's dangerous, don't you agree? — è pericoloso, non credi?
3) (consent)4) (settle on, arrange) mettersi d'accordo su [date, method, price]; accordarsi su, trovare un accordo su [candidate, solution]2.to agree to do — concordare di o mettersi d'accordo sul fare
1) (hold same opinion) essere d'accordo ( with con; about, on su)2) (reach mutual understanding) mettersi d'accordo3) (consent) acconsentireto agree to — acconsentire a, accettare [plan, suggestion, terms, decision]
4) (hold with, approve)to agree with — approvare [idea, practice]
5) (tally) [stories, statements, figures] concordare, coincidere6) (suit)to agree with sb. — [climate, weather] confarsi a o andar bene per qcn.
7) ling. concordare* * *[ə'ɡri:]past tense, past participle - agreed; verb1) ((often with with) to think or say the same (as): I agreed with them that we should try again; The newspaper report does not agree with what he told us.) essere d'accordo con2) (to say that one will do or allow something: He agreed to go; He agreed to our request.) acconsentire3) ((with with) to be good for (usually one's health): Cheese does not agree with me.) andare bene per4) (to be happy and friendly together: John and his wife don't agree.) andare d'accordo•- agreeably
- agreement* * *[ə'griː] 1.1) (concur) essere d'accordo2) (admit, concede) ammettereit's dangerous, don't you agree? — è pericoloso, non credi?
3) (consent)4) (settle on, arrange) mettersi d'accordo su [date, method, price]; accordarsi su, trovare un accordo su [candidate, solution]2.to agree to do — concordare di o mettersi d'accordo sul fare
1) (hold same opinion) essere d'accordo ( with con; about, on su)2) (reach mutual understanding) mettersi d'accordo3) (consent) acconsentireto agree to — acconsentire a, accettare [plan, suggestion, terms, decision]
4) (hold with, approve)to agree with — approvare [idea, practice]
5) (tally) [stories, statements, figures] concordare, coincidere6) (suit)to agree with sb. — [climate, weather] confarsi a o andar bene per qcn.
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71 alternative
[ɔːl'tɜːnətɪv] 1.1) (specified option) alternativa f., possibilità f.one alternative is... — una possibilità è...
2) (possible option) alternativa f., scelta f.2.as an alternative to the course, you can choose... — in alternativa al corso, puoi scegliere
1) (other) [career, date, method, route, solution] alternativo2) (unconventional) [lifestyle, therapy, energy, technology] alternativo* * *[o:l'tə:nətiv] 1. adjective(offering a choice of a second possibility: An alternative arrangement can be made if my plans don't suit you.) alternativo2. noun(a choice between two (or sometimes more) things or possibilities: You leave me no alternative but to dismiss you; I don't like fish. Is there an alternative on the menu?) alternativa* * *[ɔːl'tɜːnətɪv] 1.1) (specified option) alternativa f., possibilità f.one alternative is... — una possibilità è...
2) (possible option) alternativa f., scelta f.2.as an alternative to the course, you can choose... — in alternativa al corso, puoi scegliere
1) (other) [career, date, method, route, solution] alternativo2) (unconventional) [lifestyle, therapy, energy, technology] alternativo -
72 apply
[ə'plaɪ] 1.2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)2.to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domandato apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [ job]
"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"
2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissioneto apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]
3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore4) (contact)3.to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)
* * *1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) applicare2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) usare3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) applicare4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) fare domanda5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) applicarsi•- applicable
- applicability
- applicant
- application
- apply oneself/one's mind* * *[ə'plaɪ] 1.2) (affix) applicare [sticker, bandage, sequins] (to a, su)3) (use) applicare [theory, rule, method]; esercitare [friction, pressure] (to su)2.to apply the (foot)brake — azionare il freno o frenare
1) (request) fare, inoltrare domandato apply for — richiedere [divorce, citizenship, passport, loan, patent, visa]; far domanda di [ job]
"apply in writing to" — "inviate le vostre domande a"
2) (seek entry) (to college) fare domanda di iscrizione; (to club, society) fare domanda di ammissioneto apply to join — richiedere di entrare in [army, group]
3) (be valid) [definition, term] applicarsi (to a), essere valido (to per); [ban, rule, penalty] essere in vigore4) (contact)3.to apply oneself — applicarsi, dedicarsi (to a; to doing a fare)
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73 comparative
[kəm'pærətɪv] 1.1) ling. comparativo2) (relative) relativo3) (based on comparison) [ method] comparativo; [religion, literature] comparato2.nome ling. comparativo m.* * ** * *[kəm'pærətɪv] 1.1) ling. comparativo2) (relative) relativo3) (based on comparison) [ method] comparativo; [religion, literature] comparato2.nome ling. comparativo m. -
74 consistent
[kən'sɪstənt]1) [growth, level, quality] costante; [kindness, help] costante, continuo; [sportsman, playing] regolare2) (repeated) [attempts, demands] ripetuto4) consistent with conforme a o compatibile con [account, belief]* * *[kən'sistənt]2)(always (acting, thinking or happening) according to the same rules or principles; the same or regular: He was consistent in his attitude; a consistent style of writing.)* * *[kən'sɪstənt]1) [growth, level, quality] costante; [kindness, help] costante, continuo; [sportsman, playing] regolare2) (repeated) [attempts, demands] ripetuto4) consistent with conforme a o compatibile con [account, belief] -
75 convenient
[kən'viːnɪənt]1) (suitable) [place, date] comodo, adattoto be convenient for sb. (to do) — essere comodo per qcn. o andare bene a qcn. (fare)
2) (useful, practical) [tool, method] pratico, utile3) (in location) [shops, amenities] vicino, comodo; [chair, table] a portata di manoto be convenient for — BE
to be convenient to — AE essere comodo per [station, shops, facilities]
4) iron. spreg. (expedient) [excuse, explanation] comodo, facile* * *[kən'vi:njənt]1) (suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty: When would it be convenient for me to come?) comodo2) (easy to use, run etc: a convenient size of house.) comodo3) (easy to reach etc; accessible: Keep this in a convenient place.) pratico•- convenience* * *[kən'viːnɪənt]1) (suitable) [place, date] comodo, adattoto be convenient for sb. (to do) — essere comodo per qcn. o andare bene a qcn. (fare)
2) (useful, practical) [tool, method] pratico, utile3) (in location) [shops, amenities] vicino, comodo; [chair, table] a portata di manoto be convenient for — BE
to be convenient to — AE essere comodo per [station, shops, facilities]
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76 conventional
[kən'venʃənl]1) (conformist) [ person] convenzionale, conformista; [idea, role] convenzionale2) (traditionally accepted) [approach, method] convenzionale, tradizionale; [ medicine] tradizionalethe conventional wisdom about sth. — l'opinione comunemente accettata su qcs
3) mil. [ weapons] convenzionale* * *adjective ((negative unconventional) according to the accepted standards etc; not outrageous or eccentric: conventional dress; the more conventional forms of art.) convenzionale* * *[kən'venʃənl]1) (conformist) [ person] convenzionale, conformista; [idea, role] convenzionale2) (traditionally accepted) [approach, method] convenzionale, tradizionale; [ medicine] tradizionalethe conventional wisdom about sth. — l'opinione comunemente accettata su qcs
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77 direct
I 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) (without intermediary) [control, link, participation, sunlight] direttoin direct contact with — (touching) a diretto contatto con; (communicating) in diretto contatto con
2) (without detour) [access, flight] direttoto be a direct descendant of — essere un discendente diretto di, discendere in linea diretta da
4) (straightforward) [answer, method] diretto; [ person] diretto, franco5) ling. [speech, question] diretto2.1) (without intermediary) [speak, dial] direttamenteto pay sth. direct into sb.'s account — accreditare qcs. direttamente sul conto di qcn
2) (without detour) [come, go] direttamenteII 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) fig. (address, aim) indirizzare, rivolgere [appeal, criticism] (at a); orientare [ campaign] (at verso); dirigere [effort, resource] (to, towards verso)to direct sb.'s attention to — richiamare l'attenzione di qcn. su
2) (control) dirigere [company, project, traffic]4) cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, realizzare [ film]; teatr. dirigere, mettere in scena [ play]; dirigere [actor, opera]5) (instruct)to direct sb. to do — ordinare a qcn. di fare
to direct that sth. (should) be done — ordinare che sia fatto qcs.
"to be taken as directed" — farm. "seguire attentamente le modalità d'uso"
6) (show route)2.to direct sb. to sth. — indicare a qcn. la strada per qcs
verbo intransitivo cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, curare la regia; teatr. dirigere, curare la realizzazione* * *[di'rekt] 1. adjective1) (straight; following the quickest and shortest way: Is this the most direct route?) diretto2) ((of manner etc) straightforward and honest: a direct answer.) franco3) (occurring as an immediate result: His dismissal was a direct result of his rudeness to the manager.) diretto4) (exact; complete: Her opinions are the direct opposite of his.) esatto5) (in an unbroken line of descent from father to son etc: He is a direct descendant of Napoleon.) diretto2. verb1) (to point, aim or turn in a particular direction: He directed my attention towards the notice.) dirigere2) (to show the way to: She directed him to the station.) indirizzare3) (to order or instruct: We will do as you direct.) ordinare4) (to control or organize: A policeman was directing the traffic; to direct a film.) dirigere•- directional
- directive
- directly
- directness
- director
- directory* * *I 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) (without intermediary) [control, link, participation, sunlight] direttoin direct contact with — (touching) a diretto contatto con; (communicating) in diretto contatto con
2) (without detour) [access, flight] direttoto be a direct descendant of — essere un discendente diretto di, discendere in linea diretta da
4) (straightforward) [answer, method] diretto; [ person] diretto, franco5) ling. [speech, question] diretto2.1) (without intermediary) [speak, dial] direttamenteto pay sth. direct into sb.'s account — accreditare qcs. direttamente sul conto di qcn
2) (without detour) [come, go] direttamenteII 1. [daɪ'rekt, dɪ-]1) fig. (address, aim) indirizzare, rivolgere [appeal, criticism] (at a); orientare [ campaign] (at verso); dirigere [effort, resource] (to, towards verso)to direct sb.'s attention to — richiamare l'attenzione di qcn. su
2) (control) dirigere [company, project, traffic]4) cinem. rad. telev. dirigere, realizzare [ film]; teatr. dirigere, mettere in scena [ play]; dirigere [actor, opera]5) (instruct)to direct sb. to do — ordinare a qcn. di fare
to direct that sth. (should) be done — ordinare che sia fatto qcs.
"to be taken as directed" — farm. "seguire attentamente le modalità d'uso"
6) (show route)2.to direct sb. to sth. — indicare a qcn. la strada per qcs
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78 education
[ˌedʒʊ'keɪʃn] 1.1) (training) educazione f., istruzione f.; (in health, road safety) informazione f.2) (formal schooling) studi m.pl., istruzione f.to have had a university o college education avere ricevuto un'istruzione superiore; he has had little education — non è molto colto
3) (national system) istruzione f., insegnamento m.primary, secondary education — scuola primaria, secondaria
4) univ. pedagogia f., scienze f.pl. della formazione2.modificatore [budget, spending] per l'istruzione; [ crisis] dell'insegnamento; [ method] di insegnamento; [Minister, Ministry] della pubblica istruzione* * *noun (instruction and teaching, especially of children and young people in schools, universities etc: His lack of education prevented him from getting a good job.) istruzione* * *[ˌedʒʊ'keɪʃn] 1.1) (training) educazione f., istruzione f.; (in health, road safety) informazione f.2) (formal schooling) studi m.pl., istruzione f.to have had a university o college education avere ricevuto un'istruzione superiore; he has had little education — non è molto colto
3) (national system) istruzione f., insegnamento m.primary, secondary education — scuola primaria, secondaria
4) univ. pedagogia f., scienze f.pl. della formazione2.modificatore [budget, spending] per l'istruzione; [ crisis] dell'insegnamento; [ method] di insegnamento; [Minister, Ministry] della pubblica istruzione -
79 educational
[ˌedʒʊ'keɪʃənl]1) [establishment, system] educativo; [ method] di insegnamento; [ developments] dell'insegnamento; [ standards] di istruzione; [ supplies] per l'istruzione2) (instructive) [ game] educativo; [experience, talk] istruttivo* * *1) (of education: educational methods.) istruttivo, educativo2) (providing information: Our visit to the zoo was educational as well as enjoyable.)* * *[ˌedʒʊ'keɪʃənl]1) [establishment, system] educativo; [ method] di insegnamento; [ developments] dell'insegnamento; [ standards] di istruzione; [ supplies] per l'istruzione2) (instructive) [ game] educativo; [experience, talk] istruttivo -
80 efficiency
[ɪ'fɪʃnsɪ]1) (of person, staff) efficienza f.; (of method) efficacia f. ( in doing nel fare)2) (of machine, engine) rendimento m.to produce electricity at 50% efficiency — produrre elettricità con un rendimento del 50%
* * *noun efficienza* * *[ɪ'fɪʃnsɪ]1) (of person, staff) efficienza f.; (of method) efficacia f. ( in doing nel fare)2) (of machine, engine) rendimento m.to produce electricity at 50% efficiency — produrre elettricità con un rendimento del 50%
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