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Traduzione e definizione
a breakthrough (in medicine): una svolta (in medicina)
Esempi
- "A team of French scientists is claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against the avian influenza virus (or "bird flu"): a bird-sized scarf made of wool."
- "Bruno : Technological breakthrough?"
- "You see, a small company listed on NASDAQ is about to announce an important technological breakthrough."
- "That was a real breakthrough."
- "The reclusive Patrice, who retired from activity in 2002, is credited with many breakthroughs both in couture and in the fashion business."
Esercizio 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the conversation.
NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.
Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my .
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real .
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American .
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.
Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my .
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real .
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American .
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the conversation.
NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.
Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my temper 1.
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not sensitive 2 like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to improve 3 as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real breakthrough 4.
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American hug 5.
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
NOTE: This is NOT a transcript of the dialogue you just heard.
Bruno: I'm furious with you Horatio. I mean really, really angry. But I'm trying to stay calm, and not lose my temper 1.
Horatio: I don't care if you yell and shout, Bruno. I'm not a little child, I can take your anger like a man. Don't worry, I'm not sensitive 2 like Icarus or Luna.
Bruno: Well I'm not going to scream and shout. Dr. Donna Donovan has asked me to get better at controlling my emotions. I'm trying to improve 3 as a person.
Donna: Fantastic, Bruno! Your statement is a major accomplishment, a real breakthrough 4.
Bruno: Donna, have you been here this entire time?
Horatio: Where did this woman come from?
Donna: I was under the desk. Now, Bruno, embrace Horatio. Give him a big, warm, American hug 5.
Bruno: Fine.
Donna: And now a little kiss.
Horatio: No kissing.
1 temper: "To lose one's temper" is an expression which means "to lose control of one's emotions", or to become very angry. In this conversation, Bruno apologizes to Horatio for "losing his temper", or acting in anger while in Horatio's laboratory. In this exercise, Bruno is expressing that even though he is angry with Horatio, he won't lose control of his emotions, and he will remain calm.
2 sensitive: A "sensitive" person is especially perceptive or easily affected emotionally by actions. The term is sometimes used to describe a person who is easily offended or upset, although the term is not pejorative. In this conversation, Horatio says "I know (Bruno's nose) is a sensitive subject", which indicates that Horatio knows that Bruno's nose (specifically his loss of his ability to smell) is a delicate topic which upsets or disturbs Bruno. In this exercise, Horatio informs Bruno that he should speak freely because he is capable to take or deal with anything Bruno might say, and that he isn't delicate or "sensitive"
3 improve: "To improve (as a person)" is to get better or develop as a person. For example: Your work has improved considerably over the last few weeks'. In this conversation, Bruno tells Horatio that he knows "how hard (he) is working to improve his English", meaning that Horatio is working hard to get better at speaking English. In this exercise, Bruno refuses to yell and scream at Horatio because he is trying to "improve" as a person.
4 breakthrough: A "breakthrough" is a term used to describe an achievement, accomplishment or discovery. The term is frequently used by psychologists and therapists to describe a great accomplishment in a patient's life, specifically to express that they have "overcome" or "surpassed" an obstacle. For example: When Horatio admitted that he was wrong, it was an incredible breakthrough. Note that a "breakthrough" can also be used in a different context to describe an important discovery or milestone. For example: The discovery of penicillin was a breakthrough in the medical field. "Breakthrough" can also be used as an adjective: A "breakthrough" technology.
5 hug: A "hug" is an embrace, a physical gesture in which two people briefly hold each other affectionately. Donna suggests that Bruno and Horatio hug at the end of their session, and then Horatio insists that Donna join them in their embrace.
Esercizio 2
What is a "technological breakthrough"?
What is a "technological breakthrough"?
This is not the best choice here. A "new investment" involves devoting time or money to something. This does not share a similar meaning with "breakthrough".
This is not the best choice here. "Relevant research" is pertinent investigations or studies. This does not share a similar meaning with "breakthrough".
A "(technological) breakthrough" is a major advance or some important progress. Here, we hear about scientific developments, but the term "breakthrough" can also be used in other contexts. For example: "Signing a deal with Warbuckle's Department Stores was a great breakthrough for the Delavigne Corporation". Literally, "to break through" something is to "penetrate" or "cross through" it.
This is not the best choice here. When something "increases in value", it becomes "more expensive" or "worth more money". This does not share a similar meaning with "breakthrough".
Esercizio 3
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms from the article!
First, find the term which describes a widespread illness, such as a virus, which affects much of the world:
A cholera swept through Asia in the 19th Century.
Now, we need the word which means "deadly" or "mortal":
My parents were in a car accident when I was 3, so I'm an orphan.
Next, find the word used to describe something which "persuades you not to do something":
The police have introduced security cameras in public places as a to criminals.
Finally, find the word which means a "development" or a major "discovery", "advance" or "achievement":
These results are a real : we're very proud of what we discovered!
First, find the term which describes a widespread illness, such as a virus, which affects much of the world:
A cholera swept through Asia in the 19th Century.
Now, we need the word which means "deadly" or "mortal":
My parents were in a car accident when I was 3, so I'm an orphan.
Next, find the word used to describe something which "persuades you not to do something":
The police have introduced security cameras in public places as a to criminals.
Finally, find the word which means a "development" or a major "discovery", "advance" or "achievement":
These results are a real : we're very proud of what we discovered!
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms from the article!
First, find the term which describes a widespread illness, such as a virus, which affects much of the world:
A cholera pandemic 1 swept through Asia in the 19th Century.
Now, we need the word which means "deadly" or "mortal":
My parents were in a fatal 2 car accident when I was 3, so I'm an orphan.
Next, find the word used to describe something which "persuades you not to do something":
The police have introduced security cameras in public places as a deterrent 3 to criminals.
Finally, find the word which means a "development" or a major "discovery", "advance" or "achievement":
These results are a real breakthrough 4: we're very proud of what we discovered!
First, find the term which describes a widespread illness, such as a virus, which affects much of the world:
A cholera pandemic 1 swept through Asia in the 19th Century.
Now, we need the word which means "deadly" or "mortal":
My parents were in a fatal 2 car accident when I was 3, so I'm an orphan.
Next, find the word used to describe something which "persuades you not to do something":
The police have introduced security cameras in public places as a deterrent 3 to criminals.
Finally, find the word which means a "development" or a major "discovery", "advance" or "achievement":
These results are a real breakthrough 4: we're very proud of what we discovered!
1 pandemic: "Pandemic" is the term we were looking for here. A "pandemic" is something (usually a virus) which spreads over many different countries, infecting lots of people. In the article, we read that scientists fear that "a global flu pandemic" may happen in the future, making lots of people ill.
2 fatal: This is the right answer. If an accident, an illness, etc. is "fatal", then it is "deadly": it results in death. Example: "Cancer can be fatal: many people never recover". I hope you never contract a fatal illness!
3 deterrent: "Deterrent" is the correct term here. A "deterrent" persuades or convinces us NOT to do something: it "discourages" us. Example: "Prison is great: it serves as both a deterrent and a punishment!".
4 breakthrough: "Breakthrough" is the right answer. In a literal sense, a "breakthrough" is when we push to the other side of something, or cross a line. Figuratively, a "breakthrough" is an important "development" or "discovery".
Esercizio 4
According to "Bill", a small company is soon going to:
According to "Bill", a small company is soon going to:
This is correct. Bill says "a small company... is about to announce an important technological breakthrough". A "(technological) breakthrough" is an important scientific development that will probably lead to (commercial) success. The term "breakthrough" can also be used in other contexts. For example: "Signing a deal with Warbuckle's Department Stores was a great BREAKTHROUGH for the Delavigne Corporation". Literally, "to break through" something is "to penetrate" it.
This is incorrect. The small company in question is already listed on the American stock market. Bill says the small company is "listed on NASDAQ". The NASDAQ is the largest trading market in the United States.
This is incorrect. There is no mention during the phone call of a small company replacing its CEO.
This is incorrect. There is no mention during the phone call of a small company publishing a positive financial report.
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