Traduzione inglese <> italiano di To look forward to
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Traduzione e definizione
to look forward to (something, doing something): non vedere l'ora (di qualcosa, di fare qualcosa)
To look forward to è spesso usato nelle formule di chiusura di una lettera:
I look forward to seeing you again. Non vedo l'ora di rivederti / rivedervi.
Nota: l'espressione to look forward to è sempre seguita dal gerundio (un verbo che termina in -ing).
I look forward to meeting you. Sono felice ed entusiasta/o di incontrarti.
Esempi
- "I look forward to making you obsolete."
- "We look forward to seeing you showcase your talents on the world stage!"
- "Looking forward to spanking you!"
- "It's too bad really, I was looking forward to seeing you in one of those cute orange jumpsuits."
- "Looking forward to working with you!"
- "I'm sure we'll find many other problems. Looking forward to our first session on Monday."
- "I very much look forward to doing business with him as well as with the rest of the Delavigne team in the future."
- "I look forward to it... Not!"
- "Looking forward to telling you all about it!"
- "Then we'll need an education branch to spread our Western propaganda, I'll probably have to wear some local garb to fit in... possibly a burka or sarong... I do look forward to that... Dammit Edward!"
- "I look forward to reading the article."
- "I look forward to meeting the man capable of creating such a painting."
- "I'll be talking to quite a few retailers and prospective clients: I'm particularly looking forward to meeting Cheryl Mackenna of Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate."
- "I look forward to telling you all about our new store on Tuesday."
- "I look forward to coming back to France soon!"
- "I especially look forward to contributions from our Indian colleagues as I know you are a very creative people."
- "Sure Brian, I look forward to drinking with you!"
- "We are so lucky to have clients like you, and we thank you for your loyalty and custom this year and we look forward to working hand in glove with you again in 2016."
- "Philip : I look forward to working with you, Robot."
Esercizio 1
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 2
Choose the TRUE statements about Bruno's letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements about Bruno's letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Excerpt: I sincerely hope that you have fully recovered from your recent colon surgery.
...As one of the majority shareholders in the company and one of our primary investors, your presence is requested.
...Looking forward to golf next Saturday.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct, and is the main purpose of Bruno's letter. Bruno writes that "as one of the majority shareholders in the company and one of our primary investors, (Terrance's) presence is requested." "Your presence is requested" is a polite, formal expression, often found in letters to invite someone to an event (or function). Bruno is asking Terrance to attend the board meeting because he owns a large amount of stock in the Delavigne Corporation.
This is incorrect, since this information is not mentioned in Bruno's letter. Bruno writes that "Icarus Quincy will present a comprehensive financial review", but Bruno never invites Terrance to make any kind of official presentation or speech at the meeting.
This is incorrect. There is no mention that Bruno wants to cancel his game of golf with Terrance. Before he concludes the letter, Bruno writes "Looking forward to golf next Saturday. I hope you've been practicing." This line tells us that Bruno and Terrance will be playing a round of golf in the future, and that Bruno anticipates it with pleasure.
This is correct. At the start of the letter Bruno writes "I sincerely hope that you have fully recovered from your recent colon surgery". Bruno is politely inquiring about Terrance's health, to see if Terrance is feeling better after the recent surgery on his colon.
Excerpt: I sincerely hope that you have fully recovered from your recent colon surgery.
...As one of the majority shareholders in the company and one of our primary investors, your presence is requested.
...Looking forward to golf next Saturday.
Esercizio 3
"I rather look forward to our weekly session actually."
What does Icarus mean by this?
What does Icarus mean by this?
"I rather look forward to our weekly session actually."
What does Icarus mean by this?
What does Icarus mean by this?
This is an incorrect choice. To "plan ahead (for a party)" means to organise and prepare for it in advance. Example: London is planning ahead for the Olympic Games. This is not the meaning of the expression "to look forward to (a party)".
This is the correct choice. To "look forward to something" is to be excited and impatient about it or to anticipate it with pleasure. When Icarus tells Donna that he looks forward to their sessions, he is expressing that he enjoys their sessions and anticipates them with pleasure.
This is an incorrect choice. To "think about something a lot" does not have a similar meaning to "looking forward to something."
This is an incorrect choice. To "expect something to happen" is to know or presume it is going to happen. Example: The sky is full of grey clouds, I expect it is going to rain. This is not the meaning of the expression "to look forward to (a party)".
Esercizio 4
Imagine you work at Delavigne, and have received this email.
From the list below, select any appropriate sentences to include in a reply to Susie's message.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select any appropriate sentences to include in a reply to Susie's message.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Imagine you work at Delavigne, and have received this email.
From the list below, select any appropriate sentences to include in a reply to Susie's message.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select any appropriate sentences to include in a reply to Susie's message.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This response does not make sense in this context. Susie says that the focus group will present her colleagues with "a couple of new products we're considering", but she has not told her colleagues about the products in detail in her email or specified which products will be tested. Therefore, it would not make sense for you to comment on the products, because you don't know what they are!
This response does not make sense in this context. Susie does not offer her colleagues the opportunity to work in the Research and Development department: unfortunately, they won't be able to mix their own perfumes. Rather, Susie's Marketing department is working together with R & D on the focus group project.
This is an appropriate reply to Susie's email, as it responds to Susie's question of availability. The sender is expressing their enthusiasm to take part in the focus group. Example: "Our whole company is looking forward to the day you join our team".
This is a well-suited response, since Susie asks whether the staff will be available on Friday 12th March. The writer is saying that they are unable to attend the focus group, but they think it is a good initiative. To "make it (to an event)" is to be able to go to, or attend an event. Example: "I was able to make it to my grandfather's funeral. It was a very sad day".
Esercizio 5
You want to accept Bob's invitation. Complete the following letter, choosing the most appropriate expressions.
Dear Bob,
I am to the of your baby daughter, and I would like to send my to you and your wife. I wish your child all the in the world.
your invitation, I would love to attend the baptism and I to seeing you on Thursday.
,
Bill (the tall guy with the beard, in Sales)
Dear Bob,
I am to the of your baby daughter, and I would like to send my to you and your wife. I wish your child all the in the world.
your invitation, I would love to attend the baptism and I to seeing you on Thursday.
,
Bill (the tall guy with the beard, in Sales)
You want to accept Bob's invitation. Complete the following letter, choosing the most appropriate expressions.
Dear Bob,
I am delighted 1 to hear about 2 the birth 3 of your baby daughter, and I would like to send my congratulations 4 to you and your lovely 5 wife. I wish your child all the health and happiness 6 in the world.
In reply to 7 your invitation, I would love to attend the baptism and I look forward 8 to seeing you on Thursday.
Best wishes 9,
Bill (the tall guy with the beard, in Sales)
Dear Bob,
I am delighted 1 to hear about 2 the birth 3 of your baby daughter, and I would like to send my congratulations 4 to you and your lovely 5 wife. I wish your child all the health and happiness 6 in the world.
In reply to 7 your invitation, I would love to attend the baptism and I look forward 8 to seeing you on Thursday.
Best wishes 9,
Bill (the tall guy with the beard, in Sales)
1 delighted: This is the best choice for an informal letter. "Delighted" means "enthralled", "very happy" or "greatly pleased": one can be "delighted" by any good news. Example: She was delighted when she saw her neighbour was a young, handsome man.
1 disgusted: This is not correct. To be "disgusted" is to be shocked or sickened. Example: "I am disgusted by your refusal to allow me two hours off work to attend my mother's funeral."
1 ravished: This is not correct. To be "ravished" is literally to be abducted with violence, or raped. Someone who is "ravishing" is very beautiful.
1 encountered: This is not correct. "To encounter" is a literary form of "to meet". "I was on my way to visit grandma when I encountered a large wolf."
2 hear about: This is correct. "To hear about (the news)" is to learn about it. Example: I heard about the assassination of JFK while staying in a Thai prison. This is a useful term to use when discovering new events.
2 listen to: This is not correct. "To listen to (the news)" is to make an active effort to hear it. When information is passed to us from another source without us necessarily seeking it, we have to use the verb "to hear". "Listening" is a voluntary activity; "hearing" is involuntary.
2 inherit: This verb cannot be used here. "To inherit (money)" is to obtain it from someone after their death.
2 perceive: This is not correct. "To perceive" is a formal way of saying "to become aware of", "to notice", "to understand".
3 birth: This is correct. Bob is writing his letter to announce the "birth" of his daughter, so it would make sense to refer to this event. A "birth" refers literally to the beginning of someone's life, and figuratively to the beginning of any event (the birth of an organisation, of a company). Example: My entire family was present at the birth of my son.
3 pregnancy: This is not correct. "Pregnancy" is the state of a woman awaiting the birth of her child. Bob's wife, Sophie, has had her pregnancy, and she is no longer pregnant.
3 anniversary: This is not correct. In English, "anniversaries" mark the dates of significant events, marriages, or deaths. The celebration of your birth is your birthday. "Tomorrow will be the sixth anniversary of my father's death."
3 couch: This is not correct. A "couch" or "sofa" is a long, soft chair, often with cushions, designed to be used by more than one person at once.
4 congratulations: This is correct. "Congratulations" is the standard expression when reacting to good news. To "send someone your congratulations" is to express your pleasure at their success.
4 welcome: This is not correct. "To welcome" is "to accept" or "to admit with enthusiasm". It is common to welcome a baby into the world, but not to send a baby a "welcome".
4 good luck: This is not correct. You wish someone "good luck" before an event; "congratulations" if the outcome is successful.
4 thoughts: This is not correct. "Congratulations" are for good news; "thoughts" are for bad news. The expression "my thoughts are with you" is commonly used to express sympathy at a tragic time. A "thought" is the process of thinking.
5 lovely: This is correct. "Lovely" is a lovely word used to describe things that are lovely. Lovely can mean beautiful, graceful, adorable, wonderful, agreeable... Calling Bob's wife "lovely" would be an appropriate thing to do.
5 sympathetic: This is not correct. In English, the term sympathetic can't be used to compliment the way someone looks or dresses or if they are "nice". The primary sense of the term in English is "understanding" or "compassionate", for example: My wife wasn't very sympathetic when my father died, and she wouldn't let me attend the funeral.
5 idiotic: This is not correct. "Idiotic" means "very stupid". Even if you felt Bob's wife merited such a description, you would hardly put it in a letter like this one.
5 pregnant: This is not correct. A "pregnant" woman is awaiting the birth of her child. Bob's wife has just given birth and is this no longer pregnant.
6 health and happiness: This is the best answer. To wish someone "(all the) health and happiness (in the world)" is a very nice thing to say, after all what more do parents want for their children? Apart from good looks, good grades, a good job, a rich spouse, etc.
6 war and peace : This is not correct. You may want to wish peace for the world, but wishing war on anyone is not very nice.
6 love and marriage: This is not correct. The baby is barely one week old. It shouldn't be thinking about romance yet!
6 diet and exercise: This is not correct. The baby is barely one week old. It probably doesn't need to lose weight.
7 In reply to: This is correct. "In reply to (your letter)" is commonly used at the start of a sentence to refer to a previous letter, and to state your response. Example: In reply to your job advertisement, please find enclosed my CV and cover letter.
7 In reference to: This is not correct. The expression "in reference to" is very formal, and appropriate only in a business letter. "In reference to your letter of June 21, our legal team denies all responsibility in the affair."
7 Please find enclosed: This is not correct. The expression "please find enclosed" is used to draw attention to an item, usually a cheque or a document, attached to a letter. "Please find enclosed a copy of my CV."
7 In addition to: This is not correct. The expression "in addition to" means "as well as". "I've had a tough week. In addition to my job, I've had to look after three five-year-old boys!"
8 look forward: This is correct. To "look forward to (doing something)" is to be excited and impatient about it or to anticipate it with pleasure. "I look forward to seeing you (on Saturday)" is a polite expression of anticipation.
8 wish: This is not correct. "I wish to SEE you" is correct, however this blank is followed by a verb in the gerund (seeing).
8 hope: This is not correct. "I hope to SEE you" is perfectly correct, however this blank is followed by a verb in the gerund (seeing).
8 hate: This is incorrect. To "hate (to do something)" is to detest doing it. The verb is never used to express "looking forward to" an event and can be followed by a verb in the full infinitive or directly by the gerund with little difference in meaning: to hate doing or to do something.
9 Best wishes: This is the best choice. We can close most non-business correspondence in this way. Other examples of closing a letter to friends and acquaintances: warm wishes/best regards/sincerely/with thanks.
9 May the force be with you: This is not correct. "Best wishes" is a standard way of closing non-business correspondence. "May the force be with you" might pass in an informal note between close friends who were Star Wars fanatics.
9 Get well soon: This is not correct. "Get well soon" is used to wish people who are ill a quick recovery, Bob does not say that he (or anyone else) is ill.
9 Tanks you: Ah, the tank. Massive weapon of destruction introduced in the first world war by the British during the battle of Cambrai. An effective killing machine for sure, but not the ideal word to end a letter.
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