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Traduzione e definizione
(a) controversial (subject): (un argomento) controverso
Euthanasia is a controversial subject. Many people disagree and argue that it's wrong, however, many people also think it's quite ethical. L’eutanasia è un argomento controverso. Molte persone non sono d’accordo e sostengono che sia sbagliata, tuttavia molte persone pensano anche che sia piuttosto etica.
Esempi
- "Aside from its famed lines of clothing, elegant runway models and shows, PLP released a number of high-end fragrances over the years including the controversial "Opiate"."
- "Controversial artist Rebecca Smythe brings her latest works to SFMOMA this weekend."
- "The company's CEO has attributed this success to a controversial advertising campaign in which customers are hypnotized into buying Delavigne products."
- "At least that was the case until last week, when one of the most controversial takeovers in Italian history took place."
- "Over the years, dinosaurs, these gigantic lizards which roamed the earth billions of years ago, have become a controversial subject."
Esercizio 1
Sigourney says that her guest is "no stranger to controversy".
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
Sigourney says that her guest is "no stranger to controversy".
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
This is not correct. There is no suggestion that Susan Bliss likes controversy: we are simply told that she has been associated with it in the past.
This is incorrect, and quite the opposite of saying that someone is "no stranger to controversy".
This is correct. The expression "(President Butch is) no stranger to controversy" indicates that he is frequently associated with controversial issues. Another example would be: "During his period as Interior Minister, Nicolas Smarkozy was no stranger to controversy."
This is not correct. A person we know well is certainly not a stranger, but the expression "no stranger to controversy" indicates that the person referred to is frequently associated with controversial issues.
Esercizio 2
Sigourney says that Delavigne Corp is "known for its numerous eco-friendly initiatives".
This means that the company is for its many actions.
This means that the company is for its many actions.
Sigourney says that Delavigne Corp is "known for its numerous eco-friendly initiatives".
This means that the company is renowned 1 for its many green 2 actions.
This means that the company is renowned 1 for its many green 2 actions.
1 renowned: "Renowned" is the right answer here. To be "known for" something is to be "renowned" or "famous" for something one does. Example: "Philip is known for his love of flirting".
1 infamous: This is not the best choice. To be "infamous for" something is to have a bad reputation because of it. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
1 praised: This is not the best choice. To be "praised" for something is to be "congratulated" for it. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
1 controversial: This is not the best choice. To be "controversial" is to be "unusual", or the subject of much debate. This does not share a similar meaning with the term "known".
2 green: "Green" is the best answer here. The term "eco-friendly" is short for "environmentally-friendly", and describes someone or something which is "good for the environment". The term "green" shares a similar meaning. Example: "I dream of living in an eco-friendly house, where everything runs on green energy".
2 open-minded: This is not the right choice here. To be "open-minded" is to be "accepting" or unafraid of new ideas. This does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly".
2 amicable: This is not the right choice here. "Amicable" shares a similar meaning with "friendly", but you forgot about the important "eco(logically)" part! "Amicable" does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly".
2 money-saving: This is not the right choice here. A "money-saving" action will preserve cash, but it does not share a similar meaning with "eco-friendly", which refers to saving the environment.
Esercizio 3
Find the best synonyms of the terms in bold.
The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
--> The turnover is due to an aggressive discount policy by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
--> The turnover is due to an aggressive discount policy by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
Find the best synonyms of the terms in bold.
The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
--> The best ever 1 turnover is primarily 2 due to an aggressive discount policy put into place 3 by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
--> The best ever 1 turnover is primarily 2 due to an aggressive discount policy put into place 3 by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter.
1 best ever: This is correct. A "record" is the best result or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached. It is often used to describe unsurpassed measurements in sports. Examples: I currently hold the world RECORD for running 100m OR Last August was the hottest month on RECORD. Therefore, a "record turnover" is the highest turnover ever recorded. The "turnover" is the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period of time.
1 controversial : This is incorrect. If something is "controversial", it causes disagreement and public debate. Example: The government has taken the CONTROVERSIAL decision to stop taxing English Teachers. The term "controversial" is not a synonym of "record".
1 unexpected: This is incorrect. If something is "unexpected", it is not expected - it is a surprise because you didn't think it would happen. Example: We received an UNEXPECTED visit from the Queen. The term "unexpected" is not a synonym of "record".
2 primarily: This is correct. If you "mainly" (eat fish and vegetables), then you (eat fish and vegetables) more than any other (food). The term "mainly" is a close synonym of "primarily" and "principally". If high retail sales are "mainly" due to discounts, it means that price reductions had the biggest influence on the amount of products sold.
2 possibly: This is incorrect. If something is "possibly" (true), it may be (true), but you are not certain. The term "possibly" is a synonym or "perhaps", it is not a synonym of "mainly".
2 completely: This is incorrect. If something is "completely" (true), it is "totally" or 100% (true). Example: My telephone is COMPLETELY broken - it doesn't work at all. The term "completely" is not a synonym of "mainly".
3 put into place: This is correct. "To implement" is "to put into place or effect" or "to carry out" or "to make happen". Example: The changes in the law will be IMPLEMENTED next year. In the article, Philip is said to have implemented the discount policy, which means that he made the discounts happen, or put the discounts into place.
3 conceived: This is incorrect. "To conceive" is "to create an idea" or "imagine something". Example: I CONCEIVED the idea of turning the bedroom into a study. As we heard in the previous audio, Philip did not "conceive" the idea of discounts - Hannah did. Philip simply put the discounts into effect. Remember: "conceive" = "create"; "implement" = "put into effect"!
3 inspired: This is incorrect. "To inspire" is to give somebody the idea or motivation to do something. Example: Many people were INSPIRED by The Velvet Underground and decided to start their own bands. The article is not saying that Philip Cheeter was the source of the "discount" idea, but that he put the discounts into effect. The term "inspired" is not a synonym of "implemented".
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