Concetti Chiave
- The phrasal verb "to put something down to" means to attribute or assign a cause to something.
- "To pick up" is used to mean understanding or comprehending something.
- The section on "Empathy and Communication" emphasizes expressing empathy and hope in difficult conversations.
- Examples of phrasal verbs include "to put something off" (to delay) and "to put someone through" (to connect someone).
- Communicating challenging news requires sensitivity, with phrases like "I'm sorry to have to tell you that" demonstrating empathy.
Phrasal verbs
• to pick up: comprendere, capire;
• to put something down to: attribuire, assegnare
Attributing and Assigning
Put (irregular verb) something down to: to
attribute, to assign, to be caused by
“He put these surprising data down to imperfect
technique.”
“Although the patient’s recovery was put down to a
miracle, I think it is more likely that the cancer was
successfully removed during surgery.” Anche se la guarigione è stata attribuita a un miracolo, è oiù probabile sia guarito per l’intervento;
• to put something off/off something: ritardare, posticipare;
• to put someone through: to connect to, mettere in contatto;
• to reel something off/off something: parlare, ascoltare o ripetere molto velocemnente e facilmente;
• to round something off/off something: calcolare un numero senza decimali o con pochi decimali oppure abbreviare, finire qualcosa.
Empathy and Communication
I’m sorry to have to tell you that;
This can’t be easy for you;
This must be really difficult
Bisogna anche dare Speranza: there’e still a lot we can do, we still have some options
I am afraid the news is not good
Unfortunately, the situation has taken a turn for the worse
Speigare cosa è_ it is a case of, I believe it is
Essere empatico
I know it’s not easy to hear this
Domande da interrogazione
- What does the phrasal verb "to put something down to" mean, and how is it used in context?
- How can empathy be effectively communicated according to the text?
- What is the significance of using phrasal verbs in communication?
The phrasal verb "to put something down to" means to attribute or assign a cause to something. It is used to explain the reason behind an event or situation, as in the example, "He put these surprising data down to imperfect technique."
Empathy can be communicated by acknowledging the difficulty of a situation and offering hope. Phrases like "This must be really difficult" and "there’s still a lot we can do" are suggested to convey understanding and support.
Phrasal verbs like "to put something off" or "to reel something off" add nuance and specificity to communication, allowing speakers to express actions and intentions more vividly and accurately.
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