Arcane - Ep. 3 and 4 Flashcards
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Feroz, impetuoso, violento a.
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Raging a.
Ex.: That’s raging.
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All the time that something is happening i.
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All the while i.
Ex.: She pretended to be asleep, but all the while she was watching him.
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To continue to exist for longer than expected; demorar, arrastar-se, perdurar, ficar, permanecer v.
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Linger v.
Ex.: The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
Ex.2: The civil war lingered on well into the 1930s.
Ex.3: This question lingered before me.
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(Formal) to help somebody by doing what they ask or what you know they want v.
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Oblige v. /əˈblaɪdʒ/
Ex.: Call me if you need any help—I’d be happy to oblige.
Ex.2: Would you oblige me with some information?
Ex.3: Oblige me by keeping your suspicions to yourself.
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Certain to fail, suffer, die, etc.; condenado a.
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Doomed a. /duːmd/
Ex.: The movie tells the story of a doomed love affair.
Ex.2: He thinks the company is utterly doomed.
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(Informal) to send somebody to a prison, hospital, etc. where they are made to stay v.
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Put away v.
Ex.: I’m not putting you away, Vander.
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Something that someone owes you that you take even though it will cause them to suffer i.
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Have/get/want/demand etc your pound of flesh i.
Ex.: They signed an agreement and the Republicans now want their pound of flesh.
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Morally bad, but in a way that people find attractive a.
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Devilish a.
Ex.: He was handsome, with a devilish charm.
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To control something such as an organization or institution in a very strict and effective way i.
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Run a tight ship i.
Ex.: He runs a tight ship.
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Used for asking in an angry way what is happening or who has done something (What the hell)
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What/who/how the devil
Ex.: What the devil is going on here?
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To move forward on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground; rastejar, engatinhar v.
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Crawl v.
Ex.: Our baby is just starting to crawl.
Ex.2: A man was crawling away from the burning wreckage.
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To not move forwards, or to not move towards something, usually something dangerous or unpleasant v.
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Stay back v.
I warned them to stay back.
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To leave a difficult situation or relationship, etc. instead of staying and trying to deal with it v.
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Walk away (from somebody/something)
Ex.: He was tempted to walk away from the problem.
Ex.2: You never did know when to walk away.
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To make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong; atenuar, reduzir, diminuir, abrandar v.
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Dampen v. /ˈdæmpən/
Ex.: None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
Ex.2: She wasn’t going to let anything dampen her spirits today.
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A bar and handle in the shape of an L that you pull or turn to produce movement in a machine, etc.; manivela, curva n.
To make something turn or move by using a __________ v.
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Crank n. v.
Ex.v.: (figurative) He has a limited time to crank the reforms into action.
Ex.v.2: To crank an engine.
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Equação n.
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Equation n. /ɪˈkweɪʒn/
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- (Informal) to put somebody in prison (2)
- To put something in a safe place that can be locked (2)
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Lock up/away
- All the valuables were safely locked away.
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- (Of oil and other natural substances) in its natural state, before it has been processed or refined a.
- (Of people or the way they behave) offensive or rude, especially about sex, vulgar a.
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Crude a. /kruːd/
- Crude oil/metal.
- Crude jokes/language.
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(Formal) having no moral principles or rules a.
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Base a. /beɪs/
Ex.: He acted from base motives.
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To go to a place, especially when there is something special or unusual about you doing this i.
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Set foot in/on i.
Ex.: It was the first time she had set foot in the desert.
Ex.2: It was the first time I had set foot on French soil.
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Imundície n.
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Filth n.
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To end an argument with somebody, usually by saying you are sorry i.
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Make (your) peace with somebody i.
Ex.: He made peace with his brother when their father was dying.
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- A pet dog that is small enough to be carried n.
- (Disapproving) a person who is under the control of another person or group n.
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Lapdog n.
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Exilo n.
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Exile n. /ˈeksaɪl/, /ˈeɡzaɪl/
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Empreitada, empreendimento n.
Endeavor n.
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Que vale a pena, vantajoso, válido a.
Worthwhile a.
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Negócio, empreendimento n.
Venture n.
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(Of a bullet, bomb, etc. or a person using them) to reach and touch a person or thing suddenly and with force; atacar v.
Hit v.
Ex.: The town was hit by bombs again last night.
Ex.2: He was hit by a sniper.
Ex.3: Not all the bullets hit their targets.
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To have the rights to something, or the rights to have first choice of something i.
Dibs on i.
Ex.: Hey, I had dibs on being first in line!
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Taco, bastão n.
Bat n.
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A factory where food is put into cans n.
Cannery n. /ˈkænəri/
Ex.: His mother worked in the local tuna cannery.
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A part of a port where ships are repaired, or where goods are put onto or taken off them n.; cais, porto n.
Dock n.
Ex.: Dock workers.
Ex.2: The ship was in dock.
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An increase in the amount of something over a period of time n.
Build-up n.
Ex.: A steady build-up of traffic in the evenings.
Ex.2: Carbon dioxide build-up in the atmosphere.
Ex.3: The leak led to a slow build-up of carbon dioxide.
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(Specialist) the sound or other vibration produced in an object by sound or vibrations of a similar frequency from another object n.
Resonance n. /ˈrezənəns/
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(Specialist) of an army: to stop fighting and move away v.
Disengage v.
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To escape from a place or situation v.
Break out v.
Ex.: Several prisoners broke out of the jail.
Ex.2: We're going to break you out.
Ex.3: She needed to break out of her daily routine and do something exciting.
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Used as a polite way of telling somebody something that is unpleasant or disappointing, or that you are sorry about i.
I'm afraid i.
Ex.: I can't help you, I'm afraid.
Ex.2: I'm afraid we can't come.
Ex.3: I'm afraid that it's not finished yet.
Ex.4: He's no better, I'm afraid to say.
Ex.5: ‘Is there any left?’ ‘I'm afraid not.’
Ex.6: ‘Will it hurt?’ ‘I'm afraid so.’
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Loucura, demência, disparate n.
Lunacy n. /ˈluːnəsi/
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Under your feet; on the ground where you are walking ad.
Underfoot ad.
Ex.: The ground was dry and firm underfoot.
Ex.2: I was nearly trampled underfoot by the crowd of people rushing for the door.
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(Of birds, helicopters, etc.) to stay in the air in one place; flutuar v.
Hover v. /ˈhʌvər/
Ex.: A hawk hovered over the hill.
Ex.2: A full moon hovered in the sky.
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To not go near a particular person or place v.
Stay away v.
Ex.: I want you to stay away from my daughter.
Ex.2: I just couldn't stay away.
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To develop in a particular way, especially in a good way v.
Shape up v.
Ex.: Our plans are shaping up nicely (= showing signs that they will be successful).
Ex.2: It's shaping up to be an amazing day.
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To become unsteady and fall down; to make something do this v.
Topple v.
Ex.: The pile of books toppled over.
Ex.2: He toppled backwards into the river.
Ex.3: He brushed past, toppling her from her stool.
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Alcançar, atingir, executar v.
Accomplish v.
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Acender, provocar, inflamar v.
Ignite v.
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Not long in advance; without warning or time for preparation i.
At short notice / At a moment’s notice (Am. also "On short notice")
Ex.: This was the best room we could get at such short notice.
Ex.2: You must be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
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To do as well as or be as good as other people expect you to v.
Live up to something v.
Ex.: He failed to live up to his parents' expectations.
Ex.2: The team called ‘The No-Hopers’ certainly lived up to its name.
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A young person who is helped in their career and personal development by a more experienced person n.
Protégé n. /ˈprɒtəʒeɪ/, /ˈprəʊtəʒeɪ/
Ex.: A protégé of the great violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
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A light that is placed somewhere to guide vehicles and warn them of danger; farol n.
Beacon n.
Ex.: A navigation beacon.
Ex.2: (figurative) He was a beacon of hope for the younger generation.
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Comércio, negócio, troca n.
Trade n.
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Used to say that someone who has behaved badly deserves a particular punishment, problem, etc. i.
(It) serves (someone) right i.
Ex.: "I hear his wife is divorcing him." "It serves him right after the way he's treated her."
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(Formal) To prevent somebody from doing what they want to do, frustrate; impedir, deter v.
Thwart v. /θwɔːrt/ past: /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
Ex.: To thwart somebody’s plans.
Ex.2: His ambition to be a painter was thwarted by poor eyesight.
Ex.3: She was thwarted in her attempt to take control of the party.
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(Informal) to use your influence in order to get an advantage for somebody (2) v.
(Am.) pull wires; (Br. Am.) pull strings (for somebody) v.
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To be suitable for someone or something; condizer, ser próprio de algo ou alguém v.
Befit v. /bɪˈfɪt/
Ex.: She dressed as befitted the daughter of a millionaire.
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A formal speech that is made in front of an audience n.
Address n.
Ex.: Tonight’s televised presidential address.
Ex.2: I'm giving the big address tonight.
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A situation in a country, an organization, etc. in which there is no government, order or control n.
Anarchy n.
Ex.: The overthrow of the military regime was followed by a period of anarchy.
Ex.2: There was complete anarchy in the classroom when their usual teacher was away.
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To move or make somebody/something move in a particular direction v.
Herd v.
Ex.: We all herded on to the bus.
Ex.2: They were herded together into trucks and driven away.
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(Old-fashioned) a person who gets drunk very often, alcoholic a.
Drunkard n. /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
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For no reason or incentive whatsoever; not for anything i.
Not for the world i.
Ex.: But this watch is a family heirloom—I wouldn't sell it for the world!
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(Br. business) a document or label that shows what is in a package, which goods have been delivered, which jobs have been done, etc.; registro n.
Docket n. /ˈdɑːkɪt/
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1. (Often disapproving) (of a person or their moods) changing easily from one mood to another a.
2. (Of a situation) likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous; unstable a.
Volatile a. /ˈvɒlətaɪl/, /ˈvɑːlətl/
1. Ex.: A highly volatile personality
2. Ex.: This is a highly volatile situation from which riots might develop.
Ex.2: Exporting the product was difficult due to a volatile exchange rate.
Ex.3: A potentially volatile situation.
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A room or building in which things are made or repaired using tools or machines, oficina n.
Workshop n.
Ex.: The craftsmen worked in a freezing cold workshop.
Ex.2: A car repair workshop.
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A wheel with a row of teeth around the edge that connect with the holes of a bicycle chain or with holes in a film, etc. in order to turn it, one of the teeth on such a wheel n.
Sprocket, sprocket wheel n.
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(Specialist) a long deep opening in something, especially in rock or in the earth n.
Fissure n. /ˈfɪʃər/
Ex.: Parched grassland dissected by open dry fissures.
Ex.2: Fissures in the ocean floor.
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A small problem in a plan, system, etc. n.
Kink n.
Ex.: We need to iron out the kinks in the new system.
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To get rid of any problems or difficulties that are affecting something v.
Iron out v.
Ex.: There are still a few details that need ironing out.
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Parafuso n.
Screw n.
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(Informal) to move very quickly or to make something move very quickly in the direction mentioned v.
Zip v.
Ex.: A sports car zipped past us.
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Avanço, inovação, descoberta n.
Breakthrough n.
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Get or do what one wants in spite of opposition i.
Get one's own way i.
Ex.: She's used to having her own way.
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Contrabando, tráfico n.
Smuggling n.
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Cemitério n.
Graveyard n.
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A series of executive positions in order of authority n.
Chain of command n.
Ex.: A military chain of command
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1. A type of entertainment in a field or park at which people can ride on large machines and play games to win prizes n.
2. (Am.) a type of entertainment in a field or park at which farm animals and products are shown and take part in competitions
3. (Br.) an outdoor entertainment at which people can play games to win prizes, buy food and drink, etc., usually arranged to make money for a special purpose n.
Fair n.
1. (British English also funfair) (North American English also carnival)
Ex.: Let's take the kids to the fair.
2. We all went south for the state fair n.
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A small accident or piece of bad luck that does not have serious results n.
Mishap n. /ˈmɪshæp/
Ex.: I'm afraid your son had a slight mishap in the playground.
Ex.2: The group suffered an extraordinary series of minor mishaps.
Ex.3: There were a few minor mishaps, but we got it all done in the end.
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To lash out emotionally (often angrily) i.
Lose someone's shit i.
Ex.: My mom lost her shit when she found out that my sister had taken money from her purse without permission.
Ex.2: I never expected Tom to start crying and kicking chairs when he wasn't elected to student council, but he totally lost his shit!
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(Informal, disapproving) a person, especially a child, who behaves badly; moleque, pirralho n.
Brat n. /bræt/
Ex.: A spoiled/spoilt brat.
Ex.2: Why does that irritating little brat ask so many stupid questions?
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Happening or continuing without any problems a.
Smooth a.
Ex.: They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
Ex.2: A fairly smooth transition to democracy.
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(Especially Am., informal) crazy; not sensible a. n.
Wacko, whacko a. n. /ˈwækəʊ/
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(Slang) an occasion when you do something badly or fail at something n.
Screw-up n. /ˈskruː ʌp/
Ex.: Today's screw-up will set us back weeks.
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To delay the progress of something/somebody by a particular time v.
Set back v.
Ex.: The bad weather set back the building programme by several weeks.
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1. To need or depend on somebody/something v.
2. To trust or have faith in somebody/something v.
Rely on/upon somebody/something v.
1. The charity relies solely on donations from the public.
Ex.2: They had to rely entirely on volunteer workers.
Ex.3: The charity relies heavily on public support and donations.
Ex.4: As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.
2. You should rely on your own judgement.
Ex.2: He's a great athlete who must learn to rely more on his natural instincts.
Ex.3: You can rely on me to keep your secret.
Ex.4: He can't be relied on to tell the truth.
Ex.5: I couldn't rely on John for information.
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(Am., informal) a mass of dust and small pieces of wool, cotton, hair, etc. n.
Dust bunny, dustball n.
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A tool for directing a very hot flame onto part of a surface, for example to remove paint; maçarico n.
Blowtorch, (Br. blowlamp), (Am. torch) n.
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(Formal) (not used in the progressive tenses) to be enough for somebody/something v.
Suffice v. /səˈfaɪs/
Ex.: Generally a brief note or a phone call will suffice.
Ex.2: One example will suffice to illustrate the point.
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[Uncountable] (sometimes disapproving) a collection of modern tools and devices; aparelhos, equipamentos n.
Gadgetry n. /ˈɡædʒɪtri/
Ex.: His desk is covered with electronic gadgetry.
Ex.2: Suburban schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while inner city schools lack basic textbooks.
Ex.3: I don’t understand all the gadgetry in modern cars.
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Anyway, even so ad.
Anyhow ad.
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Campanha de arrecadação de fundos, evento de levantamento de fundos n.
Fundraiser n.
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To move among people and talk to them, especially at a social event, circulate; misturar-se, socializar v.
Mingle v.
Ex.: The princess was not recognized and mingled freely with the crowds.
Ex.2: If you'll excuse me, I must go and mingle (= talk to other guests).
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(Informal) people say speak/talk of the devil when somebody they have been talking about appears unexpectedly i.
Speak/Talk of the devil i.
Ex.: Well, speak of the devil—here's Alice now!
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"A que devo o prazer?"
"To what do I owe the pleasure?"
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A short experience of something that helps you to understand it; vislumbre, amostra n.
Glimpse (of something) n.
Ex.: The programme gives us a rare glimpse of a great artist at work.
Ex.2: Take a glimpse into the future of rail travel.
Ex.3: The exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse at life beneath the waves.
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A person who behaves, dresses, etc. like somebody famous because they want to be like them n.
Wannabe n.
Ex.: A rock star wannabe.
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A person who is close at hand and readily available at all times i.
Johnny-on-the-spot i.
Ex.: She's a Johnny-on-the-spot.
Ex.2: He appears to have become the financial Johnny-on-the-spot for Mr. Meese.
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Porto, cais n.
Port n. /pɔːrt/
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To develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money, thrive v.
Prosper v.
Ex.: The economy prospered under his administration.
Ex.2: She seems to be prospering since she moved out of the city.
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A situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.; dificuldade, sofrimento, dureza n.
Hardship n.
Ex.: Economic/financial, etc. hardship.
Ex.2: People suffered many hardships during that long winter.
Ex.3: The two men endured great hardship during their trek across Antarctica.
Ex.4: It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.
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(Formal or literary) a young member of a family, especially a famous or important one; herdeiro n.
Scion n. /ˈsaɪən/
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A person whose job involves hard physical work that does not need special skills, especially work that is done outdoors; trabalhador, operário n.
(Am.) laborer, (Br.) labourer n. /ˈleɪbərər/
Ex.: An agricultural laborer.
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To make a formal and serious promise to do something or a formal statement that is true v.
Vow v.
Ex.: She vowed never to speak to him again.
Ex.2: He vowed to her (that) he had not hurt anyone.
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Dirigível n.
Blimp n.
Ex.: He launched a blimp.
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Zepelim, balão dirigível rígido de invenção alemã, de formato alongado, muito us. para travessias transatlânticas com passageiros na década de 1930 n.
Airship n.
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The main, bottom part of a ship, that goes in the water; casco n.
Hull n. /hʌl/
Ex.: A wooden/steel hull.
Ex.2: They climbed onto the upturned hull and waited to be rescued.
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(Informal) Certainly, definitely, or absolutely i.
Sure as hell i.
Ex.: I've worked all my life to get to this position, so I'm sure as hell not going to give it up without a fight!
Ex.2: They're sure as hell going to notice all that money missing in the morning.
Ex.3: Tiffany sure as hell started that rumor about you.
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A large group of soldiers that forms a unit of an army n.
Brigade n. /brɪˈɡeɪd/
Ex.: A special army brigade is to be formed.
Ex.2: Units in 1st Commando Brigade.
Ex.3: Get the fire brigade.
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To say that you have done something or caused something to happen, especially something bad i.
Claimed responsibility i.
Ex.: No one has yet claimed responsibility for yesterday's bomb attack.
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A person who lives in and can vote in a constituency; constituinte, componente, integrante n.
Constituent n. /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/
Ex.: She has the full support of her constituents.
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One that digs trenches n.
Trencher n.
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The act of replacing one thing with another, especially something that is newer or better; substituição, aprimoramento n.
Replacement n.
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Criatividade, engenhosidade n.
Ingenuity n.
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Grasp physically or grasp (something) intellectually, understand, obtain v.
Get hold of v.
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(Formal) to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it; abordar, tratar, analisar v.
Address v. /əˈdres/
Ex.: Your essay does not address the real issues.
Ex.2: To address a problem/concern/question.
Ex.3: The policy fails to address the needs of the poor.
Ex.4: We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.
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(Formal) to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something/somebody safe v.
Safeguard v. /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
Ex.: To safeguard a person’s interests.
Ex.2: It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.
Ex.3: The new card will safeguard the company against fraud.
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[No passive] (formal) to be presented to somebody/something for discussion or a decision v.
Come before somebody/something v.
Ex.: The case comes before the court next week.
Ex.2: I have come before you to recommend this idea.
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A factory where a substance such as oil is refined (= made pure) n.
Refinery n. /rɪˈfaɪnəri/
Ex.: An oil refinery.
Ex.2: A sugar refinery.
Ex.3: He works at the town’s oil refinery.
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A route used by ships or aircraft on regular journeys; via, rota n.
Lane n.
Ex.: One of the world’s busiest shipping/sea lanes.
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Renda, rendimento, faturamento n.
Income n.
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Things that are produced to be sold, mercadoria, produtos, artigos n.
Goods n. /ɡʊdz/
Ex.: To produce/buy/sell goods.
Ex.2: Manufactured/Imported goods.
Ex.3: Luxury goods.
Ex.4: Electrical/Sporting goods.
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A load of goods that are sent from one place to another n.
Shipment n.
Ex.: Arms shipments.
Ex.2: A shipment of arms.
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Impasse n.
Impasse n. /ˈɪmpæs/
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(Of a factory, shop, etc. or a machine) to stop opening for business; to stop working v.
Shut down v.
Ex.: The theatre shut down after more than half a century.
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(Formal) a person who does wrong, illegal or very bad things; criminoso n.
Malefactor n. /ˈmælɪfæktər/
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A large project, especially one that is difficult; empreendimento, empreitada n.
Enterprise n.
Ex.: Have you heard about his latest business enterprise?
Ex.2: The music festival is a new enterprise which we hope will become an annual event.
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(Formal) protect from harm, to protect something so that it is safe and difficult to attack or damage v.
Secure v.
Ex.: To secure a property against intruders.
Ex.2: Have you properly secured your computer from viral attack?
Ex.3: (Figurative) A savings plan that will secure your child’s future.
Ex.4: We must all do everything we can to secure our borders.
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(Old use or formal) to give birth to somebody; to produce something v.
Bring forth v.
Ex.: She brought forth a son.
Ex.2: Trees bringing forth fruit.
Ex.3: I propose that a new chair be brought for.
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(Formal) impressive, making you feel respect; sublime, ilustre, solene a.
August a. /ɔːˈɡʌst/
Ex.: An august group of statesmen.
Ex.2: He had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.
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To keep something at the same level, rate, speed, etc.; to stay at the same level, rate, etc. v.
Hold v.
Ex.: Hold your speed at 70.
Ex.2: Interest rates have been held at 8% for a year now.
Ex.3: They are trying to hold public spending to £300 billion.
Ex.4: The company's shares held at £3.47.
Ex.5: In trading today the dollar held steady against the yen.
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To state officially at a meeting that you support another person’s idea, suggestion, etc. so that it can be discussed and/or voted on v.
Second v.
Ex.: Any proposal must be seconded by two other members of the committee.
Ex.2: (Informal) ‘Thank God that's finished.’ ‘I'll second that! (= I agree)’
Ex.3: Davis seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Ex.4: I second the motion.
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(Informal) an opportunity to do something, usually to get something that you want or to achieve success n.
Break n.
Ex.: I got my lucky break when I won a ‘Young Journalist of the Year’ competition.
Ex.2: We've had a few bad breaks (= pieces of bad luck) along the way.
Ex.3: If you just give me a break, you won’t regret it.
Ex.4: He's the director who gave her her first big break.
Ex.5: It's often difficult for talented newcomers to get the break they deserve.
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(Informal) close to catching or finding the person or thing that you have been running after or searching for i.
Hot on somebody’s/something’s tracks/trail i.
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To do something badly, estragar v.
Botch v.
Ex.: He completely botched up the interview.
Ex.2: The work they did on the house was a botched job.
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To go beyond what is normal or allowed; extrapolar, ultrapassar v.
Overstep v.
Ex.: To overstep your authority.
Ex.2: He tends to overstep the boundaries of good taste.
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To find the answer to something, solve v.
Work out v.
Ex.: To work out a problem.
Ex.2: I couldn't work out where the music was coming from.
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Any thick oily substance, especially one that is used to make machines run smoothly; graxa, lubrificante n.
Grease n.
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Chave inglesa n.
Spanner n.
