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Traduzione e definizione
to grow: crescere, far crescere, aumentare, accrescersi
Babies grow very quickly. They get big very fast! I bambini crescono molto in fretta. Diventano grandi molto velocemente!
Flowers grow at the bottom of my garden in spring. I fiori crescono in fondo al mio giardino in primavera.
The profits have grown by 20%. It's a big increase on last year's figures. I profitti sono cresciuti del 20%. È un grande aumento rispetto ai dati dell'anno scorso.
To grow può avere altri significati:
He's growing impatient. Sta diventando impaziente.
Questo è un verbo irregolare:
I grow / I grew / I have grown
to grow up: crescere (fino all'età adulta)
You've grown up. Sei cresciuto/a, ora sei più grande.
I grew up in Brooklyn. Ho trascorso gli anni della mia infanzia a Brooklyn.
Questo è un verbo irregolare:
I grow up / I grew up / I have grown up
growing: crescente, in crescita
Pronunciation examples
UK: My grandfather grows lettuce in the garden.
US: Your grandfather grows cannabis in the garden.
Esempi
- "Tomatoes grown in Spain and transported to the UK have much less of an impact than the same tomatoes grown in greenhouses in the UK, which require electricity to light and heat them."
- "Dad : Oh believe me, I grew up with grandpa Xavier, and plenty of people think he's weird."
- "Scientists in the future will probably be able to grow you a new body."
- "Since its foundation, the Delavigne Corporation has grown slowly but surely."
- "Delavigne's tribute to his grandfather, “La Potion de Papi” grew popular."
- "It's a lot smaller than Delavigne, but with the right man in charge, it has the chance to grow, and grow, and grow..."
- "Two years ago, our gross revenue was big, but still growing."
- "Bruno's reputation as a talented perfumer was growing every day."
- "Nothing good can grow in this place."
- "Make it grow."
- "We haven't grown you one yet."
- "A new report published by the BNB (Bad News Bearers) shows that obesity among Americans is not slowing down, as naive idealists continue to suggest, but rather growing at a nearly exponential rate."
- "I could grow one if you like?"
- "Yes, the business has grown, but where is the human touch, Bruno?"
- "The money you contribute doesn't go to today's old people, no: it's placed into a pension fund where it will grow until you collect it when you retire."
- "Scientists estimate that the web's carbon footprint (the CO2 it produces) is growing at around 10% per year, which could be bad news for internet giants such as Moogle, Microtosh, and YouLube."
- "In the last 25 years, our GDP has grown nearly 10 percent each year and exports nearly 30 percent."
Esercizio 1
Susie talks about the European "borders expanding at a rapid rate".
This means that the of Europe is/are at .
This means that the of Europe is/are at .
Susie talks about the European "borders expanding at a rapid rate".
This means that the perimeters 1 of Europe is/are growing 2 at a fast pace 3.
This means that the perimeters 1 of Europe is/are growing 2 at a fast pace 3.
1 perimeters: A "border" is the line or boundary which separates two or more countries (in this case). When Susie says "European borders are expanding", she means that the continent of Europe is growing by incorporating more countries into the union.
1 power: A "border" does not share a similar meaning with "power", which refers to the military or political strength of a country in this context.
1 influence: A "border" does not share a similar meaning with "influence".
2 growing: "To expand" means "to grow bigger" (or simply to get bigger). We can speak of something physically expanding, (such as the universe growing bigger and bigger) or something figuratively expanding (such as the influence of the government). In this case, when Susie speaks of the European borders expanding she means that the European boundaries are "extending" or growing bigger.
2 shrinking: "To shrink" actually expresses the opposite meaning of "to expand". Clothes often "shrink" in the laundry if they are washed improperly.
2 rising: A border cannot "rise" or "fall", however it can "grow, shrink or expand". Although in a different context the verb "to rise" may share a similar sense of "growth" or "expansion", in English, a "border" cannot "rise". To rise means to ascend or elevate.
2 falling: A border cannot "rise" or "fall", however it can "grow, shrink or expand". "To fall" is to descend or drop.
3 a fast pace: The expression "at a rapid rate" indicates that a process is occurring "quickly". Susie is saying the frontiers of the European Union are growing bigger "quickly". A "rate" is the measure of this expansion (in this context). The term "pace" refers to the speed at which an action occurs. For example: At his current pace, John will finish the marathon in 3 hours.
3 an exponential rhythm: The expression "at a rapid rate" does not express the same idea as "exponential" growth. In English, the term "rhythm" is not frequently used to refer to the speed or rate that borders expand (for example).
3 long last: The expression "at a rapid rate" simply means "quickly" and not "at last" or at "long last". The phrase "at last" is synonymous with the term "finally".
3 a surprising speed: Although "a rate" can in fact be a rhythm, pace or speed, it is not accurate to say that the phrase "at a rapid rate" shares a similar meaning with "a surprising speed". The term "rapid" indicates a fast or quick action, and not a surprising one.
Esercizio 2
"Bruno's reputation as a talented perfumer was growing every day."
The verb to grow has several meanings.
From the list below, choose the sentences which use the verb "to grow" CORRECTLY.
The verb to grow has several meanings.
From the list below, choose the sentences which use the verb "to grow" CORRECTLY.
"Bruno's reputation as a talented perfumer was growing every day."
The verb to grow has several meanings.
From the list below, choose the sentences which use the verb "to grow" CORRECTLY.
The verb to grow has several meanings.
From the list below, choose the sentences which use the verb "to grow" CORRECTLY.
This sentence uses "to grow" incorrectly. Although in certain contexts, "to grow" does describe an "increase" or "augmentation" in size or quantity, one cannot actively "grow" their "knowledge". A better choice would be: The best way to "increase" or "expand" your knowledge is to read lots of books.
This sentence uses the verb "to grow" correctly. To "grow up (in San Francisco)" means to spend the formative years of one's life there. Another example: I grew up in Paris, but left at the age of thirteen to join the circus. The verb "to grow" is irregular: grow/grew/grown. In the text, we read that Bruno's reputation has grown, meaning that it Bruno's reputation has improved or that he has become more famous.
This sentence uses the verb "to grow" correctly, in the same sense as it is used in the text. If sales have "grown", then they have "increased" or "improved". Another example: The population of the city has grown significantly in the last five years. The verb "to grow" is irregular: grow/grew/grown. In the text, we read that Bruno's reputation has grown, meaning that it Bruno's reputation has improved or that he has become more famous.
This sentence uses the verb "to grow" correctly. "To grow (a plant)" is to cultivate or take care of it. Another example: He decided to grow a cactus in his refrigerator. The verb "to grow" is irregular: grow/grew/grown. In the text, we read that Bruno's reputation has grown, meaning that it Bruno's reputation has improved or that he has become more famous.
This sentence uses "to grow" incorrectly. Although in certain contexts, "to grow" does describe an "increase" or "augmentation" in size or quantity, one cannot actively "grow" their "a budget". A budget can "grow" however it can't be "grown". A better choice would be: We've decided to increase the marketing budget this year.
Esercizio 3
Select the preterit form of the following verbs.
"British visitors to the US have grown used to..." --> "Last year, sales by 10%"
"The market has been driven by..." --> "Yesterday, Icarus his mother to the park." (use the active form of the verb)
"The pound has risen 34 per cent..." --> "This morning, Horatio from his bed at 11.48am: a new record."
"British visitors to the US have grown used to..." --> "Last year, sales by 10%"
"The market has been driven by..." --> "Yesterday, Icarus his mother to the park." (use the active form of the verb)
"The pound has risen 34 per cent..." --> "This morning, Horatio from his bed at 11.48am: a new record."
Select the preterit form of the following verbs.
"British visitors to the US have grown used to..." --> "Last year, sales [not done] grew 1 by 10%"
"The market has been driven by..." --> "Yesterday, Icarus [not done] drove 2 his mother to the park." (use the active form of the verb)
"The pound has risen 34 per cent..." --> "This morning, Horatio [not done] rose 3 from his bed at 11.48am: a new record."
"British visitors to the US have grown used to..." --> "Last year, sales [not done] grew 1 by 10%"
"The market has been driven by..." --> "Yesterday, Icarus [not done] drove 2 his mother to the park." (use the active form of the verb)
"The pound has risen 34 per cent..." --> "This morning, Horatio [not done] rose 3 from his bed at 11.48am: a new record."
1 grew: "Grew" is the correct irregular past form of the verb "to grow". In the article we read that British visitors "have grown used to the strange sensation", meaning that they have "become accustomed" to the strange sensation. Another example: I grow angry every time I hear his name mentioned.
2 drove: "Drove" is the correct irregular past form of the verb "to drive". In the article we read that "the market has been driven by an exchange rate", meaning that the exchange rate has "pushed" or "propelled" the market, and made it rise. Another example: The general drove his men into battle.
3 rose: "Rose" is the correct irregular past form of the verb "to rise". In the article we read that the "exchange rate that has risen above two dollars to the pound", meaning that the exchange rate has increased to two dollars to the pound. Another example: Last year, gun crime in San Francisco rose by 5%.
Esercizio 4
Select the TRUE statements(s), according to the conversation you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements(s), according to the conversation you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a right choice. Hannah says, "the internet represents a growing part of our overall retail sales". In this context, "to grow" has the same meaning as "to increase". The gerund "grow-ING" is used as an adjective: "a growing part" (similar to a "growing boy", a "growing problem"). Even if this statement looks positive, it is clear from Hannah's tone of voice that internet sales have not reached their full potential.
This is a correct choice. When talking about Delavigne's online presence, Caroline says, "not a lot of perfume companies choose to do this" (sell direct from their website). This means that Delavigne's approach to selling online is different to most perfume companies.
This is an incorrect choice. There is no indication that Delavigne is considering selling its products uniquely or exclusively online (=not selling anywhere except the internet).
This is a true statement. Caroline proposes to discuss her proposal in further detail with Hannah in the Delavigne offices. A "follow-up (meeting)" decribes a meeting where actions can be discussed in more detail, as a continuation or addition to the original conversation.
This is an incorrect choice. Caroline describes Delavigne's online presence as "exclusive" and says that Delavigne sells "direct" from their website. This strongly suggests that Delavigne does not allow other websites to sell their products. This position is confirmed by Hannah when she says, "we can't afford to sacrifice quality by letting just any site sell our products".
Esercizio 5
Choose the TRUE statements about the dialogue you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements about the dialogue you just heard.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Luna tells Jean "I just have to have a chat with my boss". To "have a chat" or simply "to chat" means to have an informal conversation or to speak briefly. We can assume that Luna's boss is Bruno Delavigne.
This is the only false statement here. Luna asks Jean: "Did you have any questions for me?". Jean replies "I did have one question". Jean then asks Luna about her poster.
This statement is true. Luna tells Jean that "Delavigne is a growing corporation" which expresses that the company is getting bigger and bigger, or "expanding".
This statement is true. Luna is very enthusiastic during her interview with Mr. Marron. At one point, she says to him: "I think it's safe to say that you would be perfect for this position," which is the best indication that there is a strong possibility that Jean will be hired. To hire (an employee)' is to engage or solicit their services, usually for a fee.
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