Settimana Tre 17-23 Gennaio Flashcards

Question

neppure

Answer 1

either, not even Neppure io sopporto quel programma, non lo guardo mai in TV. I can't stand that programme either, I never watch it on TV. Non lo faccio neppure se me lo chiedi in ginocchio. I won't do it; not even if you ask me on your knees.

Answer 2

inconvenience, bother, annoyance (also) embarrassment, discomfort, awkwardness, distress La chiusura del terminal ha provocato forti disagi tra i viaggiatori. The terminal's closure was a huge inconvenience to the travelers. Provo un grande disagio quando lo incontro. I feel immense embarrassment every time I see him.

Answer 3

Devo darmi del tempo di migliorare.

Answer 4

I must run | I've got to go

Answer 5

as long as just like purché (as long as, provided that) Puoi dormire finché vuoi. You can sleep as long as you want.

Answer 6

however, nevertheless a lot like però (but, yet, however, though) Oggi sto meglio, tuttavia mi fa ancora male la gamba. I'm feeling better today; my leg still hurts however.

Answer 7

in spite of, despite, notwithstanding (also) although, even though Nonostante i continui rimproveri, Francesca crebbe con una notevole autostima. In spite of (or: despite) continuous reprimands, Francesca grew up with a notable amount of self-esteem. Il progetto fu lodato addirittura dalle riviste internazionali, nonostante all'inizio non ci credesse nessuno. The project was praised even by the international journals, although (or: even though) nobody believed us at the beginning.

Answer 8

therefore, for this reason, so similar to (per questo motivo) for this reason Avevo fatto tardi al lavoro, perciò dovetti restare fino alla sera. I got to work late, so I had to stay late.

Answer 9

yawn A causa del jetlag non ho fatto altro che sbadigliare durante tutta la riunione. I was jetlagged and did nothing but yawn throughout the meeting.

Answer 10

exertion, strain, effort, endevour Imbiancare casa è stata una grossa fatica. It took a lot of effort to paint the house. Riuscii a fatica a farmi strada tra la folla. I managed to get through the crowd with difficulty. (I could barely make my way through the crowd)

Answer 11

maintain, keep, preserve to keep yourself, maintain yourself Le piante grasse si mantengono bene anche senza un'innaffiatura frequente. The larger plants maintain themselves even without frequent watering.

Answer 12

wounded, injured, hurt or offended Si ferì cercando di riparare da solo il cancello. He injured himself trying to fix the gate alone. Le tue parole l'hanno ferita molto. Your words hurt her a lot. Non puoi far ragionare un cane ferita. You can't reason with a wounded dog.

Answer 13

slopes ski slopes cross-country trails (?)

Answer 14

development, progression, advancement, growth Lo sviluppo demografico di questi paesi è allarmante. The demographic growth in these countries is alarming.

Answer 15

magazine, periodical publication

Answer 16

cultured!, well-read, educated (also) hit, taken Il mio professore è una persona estremamente colta. My teacher is very well educated (or: well-read). Colto di sorpresa non riuscì nemmeno a difendersi. Taken by surprise, he didn't even manage to defend himself.

Answer 17

uselessly, fruitlessly, in vain Mi impegnai tanto per lui, ma inutilmente. I did everything for him, but it was useless.

Answer 18

fill, fill up, fill in, complete L'oste ha riempito la brocca di vino. The hostess filled up the jug of wine. Deve riempire ancora un modulo. He still needs to complete one more form.

Answer 19

eventually, sooner or later, sooner rather than later

Answer 20

might as well, as well

Answer 21

Let's get better, let's improve

Answer 22

some kind of, some sort of... Questi libri che permettono al lettore di avere una sorta di ricompensa per la partecipazione. These books that allow the reader to have some sort of reward for participation

Answer 23

more or less Quindi sono più o meno al quindicesima ripetizione (knitting) So I am more or less at the fifteenth rep. Comunque sia, il caso è più o meno così Anyway, the case goes something like this

Answer 24

that being said, having said that... Detto ciò, non tutti i cibi biologici sono al 100% naturali. That said, not all organic foods are 100% natural.

Settimana Tre 17-23 Gennaio Flashcards

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