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Traduzione e definizione
to last (for a long time): durare, persistere (a lungo)
Susie had been in many relationships that didn't last before getting married. Susie aveva avuto molte relazioni che non erano durate prima di sposarsi.
last (month): (il mese) scorso, passato
last: ultimamente, un tempo
Esempi
- "Though I am still mourning Stink (a period which will last 40 days and 40 nights), I have decided to communicate to you my wishes for your atonement."
- "I'll send you an email with details of the last policy your company purchased."
- "The last person who made me laugh got a needle in his eye."
- "For the last century, Delavigne has been among the industry leaders in cosmetics and perfumes."
- "The last vision I have, just before I wake up screaming, is the face of the truck driver, the evil intent in his eyes, and the faint smile on his lips, as tranquil as my yoga master."
- "The last time I saw you was at the San Francisco Fragrance Expo last winter!"
- "Last words: " SAY, MISTER, THAT'S A NICE SET OF TEETH YOU'VE... ""
- "Brian : I can be the last act!"
- "Bordello Breeze: last quarter you ordered 50,000 units."
- "Do you know what happened to the last person who didn't think my jokes were funny?"
- "If you're having trouble remembering me, you had an affair with my wife Daisy during your last trip to Rio."
- "I've got your orders from last quarter right in front of me, so let's get the ball rolling."
- "we'll take the last third and invest in the stock market!"
- "The company, at the center of hundreds of scandals in the last 10 years, ranging from illegal bear hunts to monkey abuse to laboratory explosions, just can't seem to get their act together."
- "Just one last question."
- "You were the last person to see Icarus, correct?"
- "I received your last pigeon."
- "I, Hector Melvin Jones, declare this to be my last will and testament."
- "Vicar : Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to celebrate the holy matrimony of two young lovers, eager to forge a union in the eyes of God, which is to last forever and ever."
- "I am using my last silk scarf to write you this note, please forgive the ink-stained fabric."
Esercizio 1
Moira and Brent are reporting on a recent earthquake.
Select the TRUE statement from the list below.
Select the TRUE statement from the list below.
Moira and Brent are reporting on a recent earthquake.
Select the TRUE statement from the list below.
Select the TRUE statement from the list below.
This is a true statement. Brent tells us that the initial earthquake "lasted for nearly 50 seconds" and therefore under one minute. The verb "to last" indicates the duration of the initial (or "first") earthquake in this context. Did you know that the longest earthquake ever recorded (in Sumatra) lasted for just under ten minutes? An "earthquake" is a natural phenomenon in which movement below the earth's surface causes severe vibrations above the ground.
This statement is false. Brent tells us that this particular earthquake was the "strongest earthquake to hit the region in over 30 years". This indicates that of all the earthquakes to occur in the region, this particular one was the most severe. We can assume from this statement that there has been more than one earthquake in the region in the last 30 years.
This is a false statement. Moira tells us that no "casualties or damages were reported", meaning that nobody was injured or killed in the earthquake. A "casualty" refers to an "injury" or "death" as a result of an accident, battle, war, etc. The term is often used in the context of war. Example: The President finally admitted the public's discontent over the growing number of casualties in the war.
This statement is false. Although Moira does mention Mexico, she refers to the "Gulf of Mexico", which is the body of water between the west coast of Florida and the east Coast of Mexico. She tells us that the earthquake "struck the West Coast of central Florida". The earthquake did not take place in Mexico, but in Florida.
Esercizio 2
João Carlos do Sabino is delivering a report about Carnival.
Select all the TRUE statements about Carnival according to João.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select all the TRUE statements about Carnival according to João.
There may be more than one correct answer!
João Carlos do Sabino is delivering a report about Carnival.
Select all the TRUE statements about Carnival according to João.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select all the TRUE statements about Carnival according to João.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. When Brent asks João if there is a king elected during Carnival (like for Mardi Gras), João replies that there is. His name is King Momo, or in Portuguese, 'o Rei Momo'. João goes on to say that King Momo is traditionally fat and happy.
This is correct. João tells us that the Carnival 'celebrates the start of Lent'. 'Lent' is the 40-day period of preparation for Easter observed by Christians. It is during this period that some people abstain from certain foods, acts, etc. Carnival is a Roman Catholic festival celebrated to mark the beginning of this period.
This statement is correct. João tells Brent and Moira that Carnival has become 'an enormous commercial enterprise'. He means that the festival has evolved into a money-making event. We can assume that this is partly due to tourists visiting Rio de Janeiro to experience the Carnival.
This is incorrect. João tells Brent and Moira that Carnival 'lasts for days', not a month. The verb 'to last' describes the duration or length of the event in this context.
This is incorrect. João says that 'the Carnival is a Roman Catholic festival', meaning that the Carnival is a Christian festival, not a pagan one. The term 'pagan' is a general term used to refer to people who do not follow one of the three major monotheistic religions (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity).
This statement is true. João describes a procession of sexy dancers going past him, and then reports that samba schools in Brazil 'compete for the main prize' during Carnival. This statement indicates that there is a competition or contest which takes place during the festival. Specifically, samba dancers from local samba schools are judged on the quality of their dancing, and a winner is eventually chosen.
Esercizio 3
Icarus writes that he hopes the stapler "remains in his possession".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Icarus writes that he hopes the stapler "remains in his possession".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Icarus is not hoping that his stapler stays in good condition, but rather that it stay close to him, or in his possession. "To remain" and "to maintain" do not express similar meanings.
This is the best choice. When Icarus writes that he hopes the stapler "remains in his possession", he is expressing that he wants to keep the stapler with him. He is concerned that the rest of the staff will take his stapler from his office, and so he writes that he wants to keep his stapler for himself.
Icarus' statement doesn't indicate that he wants his stapler to "last" for a long time, but rather that he hopes to keep it in his possession.
Icarus' statement doesn't indicate that he wants people to appreciate his purchase, but rather that he hopes to keep it in his possession.
Esercizio 4
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
This is the only statement which is false. Polly excuses herself from the party by explaining that she has a "head-cold", and that she knows "how (Horatio, Bruno and Bob) get" when there is alcohol present.
This statement is true. Polly writes that "Bob anticipates that the printing problems will last". As a verb, "to last" expresses the continuation of a period of time.
This statement is true. Polly writes that Icarus's date is "just as meticulous and organized" as Icarus. The construction "(he is) just as (smart as she is)" expresses an equality between two subjects or objects.
This statement is true. Polly writes: "Have you confirmed that Horatio is even available?", which expresses that she is uncertain that Horatio will be able to attend his own celebration.
Esercizio 5
"You should probably find the committee who is in charge of that and find out how this came about."
In this context:
To find out means "".
To come about means '.
In this context:
To find out means "".
To come about means '.
"You should probably find the committee who is in charge of that and find out how this came about."
In this context:
To find out means "to discover 1".
To come about means 'to happen or occur 2.
In this context:
To find out means "to discover 1".
To come about means 'to happen or occur 2.
1 to discover: This is correct. The phrasal verb "to find out" means "to discover". When Bruno suggests that Sam should "find out how this came about", he wants Sam to discover how he was given a loan with a variable interest rate.
1 to accuse: Bruno does not want Sam "to accuse" anyone on the committee, he simply wants Sam to discover the reason why Bruno's loan has a variable interest rate, rather than a fixed rate.
1 to bring attention to: Bruno does not want Sam "to bring the committee's attention to his case", he simply wants Sam to discover the reason why Bruno's loan has a variable interest rate, rather than a fixed rate.
1 to inquire about: Bruno does not want Sam "to inquire about his case", he simply wants Sam to discover the reason why Bruno's loan has a variable interest rate, rather than a fixed rate.
2 to happen or occur: This is correct. The phrasal verb "to come about" means "to occur" or "to happen" and also expresses the sense of how something "originated". It is often used in interrogative constructions: "How did this come about?". Bruno is requesting that Sam discover how he ended up with a loan with a variable interest rate. Note: "to come about" can also indicate the physical movement of "turning around".
2 to increase or grow: "To come about" does not mean "to increase" or "to grow".
2 to become out of control: "To come about" does not mean "to become out of control".
2 to last or persist: "To come about" does not mean "to last or persist".
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