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Traduzione e definizione
to prevent (somebody) from (doing something): impedire (a qualcuno) di (fare qualcosa)
Nota: questa costruzione richiede un verbo alla forma in ING (se seguita da un verbo):
I'm trying to prevent him from resigning by offering a pay rise. Sto cercando di impedirgli di dimettersi offrendogli un aumento di stipendio.
My research is on preventing cancer. La mia ricerca riguarda la prevenzione del cancro.
to prevent: prevenire, impedire
Pronunciation examples
UK: Eating fresh fruit is supposed to prevent cancer.
US: My wife prevented me from going to the strip club.
Esempi
- "It is guaranteed to prevent crime (as long as it's used in combination with several other methods, which I am also researching)."
- "The scarf would protect the birds by preventing them from breathing in infected air particles."
- "Doctors believe that drinking red wine in moderation prevents cancer, heart disease and other ailments."
- "I would have replied earlier, however my accounting obligations prevented me from checking my email until the early afternoon, and then an unfortunate incident occurred during my bathroom break, when my necktie got caught in the zipper of my pants."
- "In order to prevent the transmission of diseases in the workplace, I have put in place a new initiative that will encourage people to wash their hands after using the bathroom. I am reluctant to reveal too much information regarding the protocol as it may compromise its effectiveness."
- "- Never deactivate the firewall we have installed for you, even if it prevents you from accessing certain websites (which are, as it happens, not appropriate for the workplace)."
- "I personally have numerous allergies which prevent me from smelling properly -"
- "The museum staff hopes to discourage criminals from attending the exhibit, and wishes to prevent them from even approaching the venue."
Esercizio 1
Last week, Polly Watson an email to the staff to let them know that employees are no longer to run in the hallways. This decision was made to prevent people from themselves.
Last week, Polly Watson [not done] sent 1 an email to the staff to let them know that employees are no longer [not done] allowed 2 to run in the hallways. This decision was made to prevent people from [not done] hurting 3 themselves.
1 sent: The verb 'to send' is irregular. All the actions in this exercise take place in the past (last week). We must put the verb in the past tense. To send: send/sent/sent
2 allowed: 'Allowed' is the best choice here. In this sentence, the verb 'allowed' is actually used as an adjective. The past participle of the verb is used here following the conjugated verb 'are'. Other forms of the verb besides 'allowed' don't work in this construction.
3 hurting: We must use the '-ing' form of the verb in this case. 'Hurting' is used as a gerund in this construction: It is a verb form which acts as noun. The expression 'to prevent (sbdy) from (verb in ING)' is a common one, which always employs a verb in the ING form.
Esercizio 2
In the text above, there is a synonym for each of the following words. Find them:
Example: "absence" = ? You should type the word "lack" (from the phrase, "lack of security")
"to deter" =
"advantages" =
"smart" =
"insufficient" =
Example: "absence" = ? You should type the word "lack" (from the phrase, "lack of security")
"to deter" =
"advantages" =
"smart" =
"insufficient" =
In the text above, there is a synonym for each of the following words. Find them:
Example: "absence" = ? You should type the word "lack" (from the phrase, "lack of security")
"to deter" = prevent 1
"advantages" = benefits 2
"smart" = intelligent 3
"insufficient" = inadequate 4
Example: "absence" = ? You should type the word "lack" (from the phrase, "lack of security")
"to deter" = prevent 1
"advantages" = benefits 2
"smart" = intelligent 3
"insufficient" = inadequate 4
1 prevent: "To prevent" means "to deter" or "to inhibit".
2 benefits: A "benefit" is a synonym for "an advantage".
3 intelligent: "Intelligent" is indeed a synonym for "smart".
4 inadequate: "Insufficient" is a synonym for "inadequate".
Esercizio 3
Brent and Moira compare nutrition and health in different countries in their report.
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Brent and Moira compare nutrition and health in different countries in their report.
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Moira says that the "French tend to have an extremely low rate of heart disease". This means that the number of French people that suffer from heart disease is relatively small. Moira then says that this number is "much lower than the United States". The expression "tend to" indicates a tendency or general rule.
There is nothing said in this broadcast stating that drinking wine for breakfast helps one exercise.
This statement is false. Moira says that doctors believe that drinking red wine in moderation "prevents cancer, heart disease and other ailments". To prevent something means to stop it from happening, which is different from "to cure" which describes complete recovery or recuperation. Doctors don't believe that red wine can "cure" cancer and other illnesses, but that it can prevent them (when consumed regularly in moderation).
Brent reports that "nutritionists have wondered for years how the French manage to stay healthy despite the richness of their diet. To "wonder about (their good health)" is to speculate about it (and implies that it isn't fully understood). Moira then states that the French diet is a 'paradox", which also indicates that this phenomenon is not fully understood. Moira is explaining that the French diet is a mystery, or something which isn't fully understood by many health experts.
Esercizio 4
Fill in the blanks with terms from Bruno's email.
This term means "unwilling" or "disinclined" or "reticent". "Philip is to get married. He loves his single lifestyle too much to commit to one woman."
This term means to "keep something from happening", or to "impede" or "deter" an action or event. "In order to a fire, please do not smoke or use matches in the laboratory."
This term means to "divulge" or "give away information", usually of an important nature. "Although Horatio was tortured, he didn't any information about the perfumes."
This term means "unwilling" or "disinclined" or "reticent". "Philip is to get married. He loves his single lifestyle too much to commit to one woman."
This term means to "keep something from happening", or to "impede" or "deter" an action or event. "In order to a fire, please do not smoke or use matches in the laboratory."
This term means to "divulge" or "give away information", usually of an important nature. "Although Horatio was tortured, he didn't any information about the perfumes."
Fill in the blanks with terms from Bruno's email.
This term means "unwilling" or "disinclined" or "reticent". "Philip is reluctant 1 to get married. He loves his single lifestyle too much to commit to one woman."
This term means to "keep something from happening", or to "impede" or "deter" an action or event. "In order to prevent 2 a fire, please do not smoke or use matches in the laboratory."
This term means to "divulge" or "give away information", usually of an important nature. "Although Horatio was tortured, he didn't reveal 3 any information about the perfumes."
This term means "unwilling" or "disinclined" or "reticent". "Philip is reluctant 1 to get married. He loves his single lifestyle too much to commit to one woman."
This term means to "keep something from happening", or to "impede" or "deter" an action or event. "In order to prevent 2 a fire, please do not smoke or use matches in the laboratory."
This term means to "divulge" or "give away information", usually of an important nature. "Although Horatio was tortured, he didn't reveal 3 any information about the perfumes."
1 reluctant: A "reluctant (person)" is "unwilling" or not "inclined" to do something or "hesitates" to do it. For example: Luna is reluctant to use paper towels because they are bad for the environment. In this email, Bruno writes that he is "reluctant" to "reveal" or "divulge" the details of his new initiative.
2 prevent: "To prevent" means "to deter" or "to inhibit". To "prevent" someone from leaving the room is to "inhibit" them leaving or "impede" their departure. In his email Bruno writes that his initiative is designed to "prevent" or "avoid" the transmission of diseases in the workplace..
3 reveal: "To reveal (a secret)" is "to divulge" it, or "give it away". This term is usually used to describe important or confidential information. In his email, Bruno writes that he does not want to "reveal" or "disclose" information about his initiative.
Esercizio 5
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the text of the advertisement.
There may be more than 1!
There may be more than 1!
Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the text of the advertisement.
There may be more than 1!
There may be more than 1!
This is incorrect. GoldenWheelchair.com provides compensation for people who have had accidents, there is no indication that the company prevents people from having accidents. "To prevent (somebody) from (doing something)" is "to stop or block" them from doing it. Example: Donna prevented the man from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.
This is a true statement. The advertisement states that customers who have had accidents "will be contacted by a claims specialist who will provide legal advice." A "claims specialist" describes someone who is qualified and has experience talking about accident compensation. "Legal advice" refers to "judicial counsel": giving expert opinion relating to the law.
This is incorrect. The advertisement does not state that doctors will be provided to GoldenWheelchair customers, instead it states that "a personal injury lawyer" will "handle your claim". A "personal injury lawyer" is a representative of the law who specialises in accidents and injuries to individuals.
This is incorrect. GoldenWheelchair doesn't charge for its services. "To charge (money)" is "to ask for payment". Example: "I was charged 200 euros for the haircut." The advertisement states that "you never pay a dime" for the GoldenWheelchair service. A "dime" is a coin which has the value of ten American cents. In American currency, there are 10 "dimes", 20 "nickles", 100 "pennies", or 4 "quarters" in a dollar.
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