CA3-3 Flashcards

1
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soundly

A

profundamente, tranquilamente

[sleep soundly]

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2
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hammer out

A

elaborar;

- laboriously work out the details of a plan

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3
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backbenchers

A

MP who does not hold office in the government or opposition and who sits behind the front benches in the House of Common;

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4
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ploughs obdurately on

A
  • plough on: continue steadily despite difficulties or warnings to stop
  • obdurately: obstinadamente
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5
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stalemate

A

empate, estagnação

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6
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quarrel

A

discussão, disputa, desavença

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7
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rout

A

goleada, derrota

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8
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budge

A

fazer mexer

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9
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doggedness

A

obstinação, perseverança

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10
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unappealing

A

pouco atraente

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11
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doddery

A

Slow and unsteady in movement because of weakness in old age.

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12
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ominous

A

ameaçador

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13
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stuttering

A

gagueira, gaguejador

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14
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dash

A

traço

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15
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butting up

A

dar uma chifrada/cabeçada

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16
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sideline

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marginalizar, por de lado

17
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on the horns of a dilemma

A

Faced with a decision involving equally unfavourable alternatives.

18
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unalluring

A

não sedutor

19
Q

squeak

A

ranger

20
Q

revamped

A

renovado

21
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recklessly

A

imprudentemente, irresponsavelmente

22
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squabble/squabbling

A

discussão, bate-boca

23
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circumvent

A

contornar, driblar