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Traduzione e definizione
to settle (into a house): sistemarsi (in una casa)
I've finally settled into my house. It took me a few weeks to get used to it, but I finally feel at home here. Mi sono finalmente sistemato/a in casa mia. Ci sono volute alcune settimane per abituarmi, ma ora mi sento finalmente a casa.
to settle (a problem): risolvere (un problema)
That's settled. È deciso, è stabilito.
to settle the score with somebody vendicarsi; regolare i conti con qualcuno
to settle (one's nerves): calmare (i propri nervi)
My stomach hurt all weekend, but now it seems to have settled. Ho avuto mal di stomaco per tutto il fine settimana, ma ora sembra essersi calmato.
Esempi
- "We can settle this the old fashioned way... with a duel."
- "Bruno and Horatio's Miracle Juices, a fledgling juice and smoothie bar, caused a stir last month when their "miraculous" juices allegedly cured a man of his loneliness, reunited a lost parrot with his lover, and helped settle a bitter dispute between a chicken and an egg."
- "They settled my claim, and I received a lot of money!"
- "I've settled some of my more difficult business disputes in there."
- "You seem to have settled in so quickly."
- "Brian (on intercom) : Well, I've changed into my boxing shorts just in case we need to settle this the old-fashioned way...with fisticuffs, you know, the Queensberry rules."
Esercizio 1
In the dialogue, the expression "(Ok), it's " shares a similar meaning with "agreed".
In the dialogue, the expression "(Ok), it's settled" shares a similar meaning with "agreed".
settled: "It's settled" is a common expression meaning, "it's agreed" or "it's decided".
Esercizio 2
Bruno says, "Easy now, Susie."
Which of the following expressions could replace the idiom, "easy now" without changing Bruno's meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply.
Which of the following expressions could replace the idiom, "easy now" without changing Bruno's meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply.
Bruno says, "Easy now, Susie."
Which of the following expressions could replace the idiom, "easy now" without changing Bruno's meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply.
Which of the following expressions could replace the idiom, "easy now" without changing Bruno's meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all which apply.
"Let's keep things simple" is a request to communicate in simple terms, or in a easy manner. The idiom does not share a similar meaning with "easy now" which is a request or suggestion for someone to be more calm and relaxed.
"Easy now" is a suggestion for someone to be calm and relaxed. The expression is synonymous with "calm down". Bruno is responding to Susie's aggressive response to Philip, "Cheeter, you're absolute filth. You disgust me." He wants her to act more calm and relaxed, and not to react so violently.
"Easy now" is a suggestion for someone to be calm and relaxed. The expression is synonymous with "settle down". Bruno is responding to Susie's aggressive response to Philip, "Cheeter, you're absolute filth. You disgust me." He wants her to act more calm and relaxed, and not to react so violently. The idiom "settle down" is often used with over-excited children. Example: The children were making too much noise, so their mother told them to "settle down".
"Be clear" is a request to communicate better or to speak in a manner which is more clear. The idiom does not share a similar meaning with "easy now" which is a request or suggestion for someone to be more calm and relaxed.
Esercizio 3
Complete the notes that Brian wrote when listening to his messages.
Message 1:
Message 2:
Message 3:
Message 1:
Message 2:
Message 3:
Complete the notes that Brian wrote when listening to his messages.
Message 1: Re-send attachment 1
Message 2: Pay overdue bill 2
Message 3: Send apology email (urgent) 3
Message 1: Re-send attachment 1
Message 2: Pay overdue bill 2
Message 3: Send apology email (urgent) 3
1 Re-send attachment: This is correct. In the first message, Icarus says, "You emailed me Bruno's expenses for this month but I think you forgot to include the spreadsheet". A "spreadsheet" is a document that contains tables of (financial) information. Brian forgot to attach or include this document with his email, therefore has to resend it.
1 Pay overdue bill: This is incorrect. The first message has a financial theme (expense spreadsheet) but it does not mention an overdue (or "late") bill or invoice.
1 Send apology email (urgent): This is incorrect. When Brian re-sends the spreadsheet (as an attachment) he will have to send an email. However, an apology isn't the purpose of the mail, even if he might say "sorry" for the delay.
1 Lend horse to Charlie: This is incorrect. There is no mention of a horse in this message.
2 Pay overdue bill: This is the best choice here. The vet (animal doctor) says that Brian's horse is dead, and that she "won't be able to give it a decent burial until (Brian) settles last month's invoice". A "burial" describes the ritual of placing a dead body in a grave. "To settle an invoice" is to pay a bill. This is the action required for this message.
2 Send apology email (urgent): This is not the best choice here. Writing an email is not the action required for this message.
2 Re-send attachment: This is not the best choice here. Re-sending an attachment is not the action required for this message.
2 Lend horse to Charlie: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of Brian lending or giving the horse to Charlie on the condition that it will be returned. Unfortunately, the horse is dead. Charlie could perhaps give the horse to a conceptual artist like Damian Hirst who would transform it into a work of art? Next correction? I understand...
3 Send apology email (urgent): This is correct. Charlie says he is "expecting a full written apology" because Brian didn't phone him at the Elkie Johns concert. Charlie threatens to tell Brian's family about Brian's "wicked San Francisco lifestyle". This means Charlie would say bad things about Brian's life in San Francisco if he doesn't receive a letter saying "sorry". That's why it's urgent!
3 Pay overdue bill: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of money or financial matters in this message.
3 Re-send attachment: This is not the best choice here. Re-sending an attachment is not the action required for this message.
3 Lend horse to Charlie: This is not the best choice here. There is no mention of a horse in this message.
Esercizio 4
Fill in the sentences below using words from this letter. Use the definitions to help you.
This word describes a recession or bad period, usually in an economic context. "American businesses are suffering from the recent economic ."
The word describes the act of becoming comfortable in a new place, such as a new city or new home. "It took almost two weeks for us to finally get in our new apartment."
This expression is often used in letters and emails. It means "in the name of" or "as a representative of". "I would like to offer you this gift the entire staff for your many years of hard work." (3 words)
This word describes a recession or bad period, usually in an economic context. "American businesses are suffering from the recent economic ."
The word describes the act of becoming comfortable in a new place, such as a new city or new home. "It took almost two weeks for us to finally get in our new apartment."
This expression is often used in letters and emails. It means "in the name of" or "as a representative of". "I would like to offer you this gift the entire staff for your many years of hard work." (3 words)
Fill in the sentences below using words from this letter. Use the definitions to help you.
This word describes a recession or bad period, usually in an economic context. "American businesses are suffering from the recent economic downturn 1."
The word describes the act of becoming comfortable in a new place, such as a new city or new home. "It took almost two weeks for us to finally get settled 2 in our new apartment."
This expression is often used in letters and emails. It means "in the name of" or "as a representative of". "I would like to offer you this gift on behalf of 3 the entire staff for your many years of hard work." (3 words)
This word describes a recession or bad period, usually in an economic context. "American businesses are suffering from the recent economic downturn 1."
The word describes the act of becoming comfortable in a new place, such as a new city or new home. "It took almost two weeks for us to finally get settled 2 in our new apartment."
This expression is often used in letters and emails. It means "in the name of" or "as a representative of". "I would like to offer you this gift on behalf of 3 the entire staff for your many years of hard work." (3 words)
1 downturn: An "economic downturn" refers to a decline in economic activity, or a recession. In this letter, Philip and Luna write that they hope to maintain Delavigne's client base despite the economic downturn. Note that a "downturn" can be used in any context (not exclusively financial) to refer to a decline.
2 settled: To "settle (in)" or to "get settled" (in a new city) means to become comfortable in it, generally after moving there. In this letter, the authors (Luna and Philip) suggest that the HR department may be able to help Lauren, a new Delavigne employee, get "settled" in San Francisco.
3 on behalf of: "On behalf of" is an expression which means "on the part of" or "for" in most contexts. This expression is often found in letters (I am writing on behalf of the citizens of San Francisco), or on the telephone (I am calling on behalf of my client, Bruno Delavigne).
Esercizio 5
Now select the TRUE statements.
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
Now select the TRUE statements.
There may be more than one correct choice!
There may be more than one correct choice!
This is a correct statement. Philip says, "is it ok if I settle my bill tomorrow morning? I'm exhausted and would really like to get some sleep." The receptionist agrees to this request. "To settle (a bill)" is "to pay (a bill)".
This is an incorrect statement. At the end of the conversation, Philip asks for a "wake-up call at 7.30am". A "wake-up call" is when hotel reception phones your room to wake you up at a specified time - they act like an alarm clock! Philip does not want to sleep late (=stay in bed later than normal) - he wants to be woken up!
This is a correct statement. The receptionist finds details about Philip's booking in the computer. This shows that Philip has already reserved a room.
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