Arcane - Ep. 3 and 4 Flashcards
Feroz, impetuoso, violento a.
Raging a.
Ex.: That’s raging.
All the time that something is happening i.
All the while i.
Ex.: She pretended to be asleep, but all the while she was watching him.
To continue to exist for longer than expected; demorar, arrastar-se, perdurar, ficar, permanecer v.
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.
(Formal) to help somebody by doing what they ask or what you know they want v.
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.
Certain to fail, suffer, die, etc.; condenado a.
Doomed a. /duːmd/
Ex.: The movie tells the story of a doomed love affair.
Ex.2: He thinks the company is utterly doomed.
(Informal) to send somebody to a prison, hospital, etc. where they are made to stay v.
Put away v.
Ex.: I’m not putting you away, Vander.
Something that someone owes you that you take even though it will cause them to suffer i.
Have/get/want/demand etc your pound of flesh i.
Ex.: They signed an agreement and the Republicans now want their pound of flesh.
Morally bad, but in a way that people find attractive a.
Devilish a.
Ex.: He was handsome, with a devilish charm.
To control something such as an organization or institution in a very strict and effective way i.
Run a tight ship i.
Ex.: He runs a tight ship.
Used for asking in an angry way what is happening or who has done something (What the hell)
What/who/how the devil
Ex.: What the devil is going on here?
To move forward on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground; rastejar, engatinhar v.
Crawl v.
Ex.: Our baby is just starting to crawl.
Ex.2: A man was crawling away from the burning wreckage.
To not move forwards, or to not move towards something, usually something dangerous or unpleasant v.
Stay back v.
I warned them to stay back.
To leave a difficult situation or relationship, etc. instead of staying and trying to deal with it v.
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.
To make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong; atenuar, reduzir, diminuir, abrandar v.
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.
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.
Crank n. v.
Ex.v.: (figurative) He has a limited time to crank the reforms into action.
Ex.v.2: To crank an engine.
Equação n.
Equation n. /ɪˈkweɪʒn/
- (Informal) to put somebody in prison (2)
- To put something in a safe place that can be locked (2)
Lock up/away
- All the valuables were safely locked away.
- (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.
Crude a. /kruːd/
- Crude oil/metal.
- Crude jokes/language.
(Formal) having no moral principles or rules a.
Base a. /beɪs/
Ex.: He acted from base motives.
To go to a place, especially when there is something special or unusual about you doing this i.
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.
Imundície n.
Filth n.
To end an argument with somebody, usually by saying you are sorry i.
Make (your) peace with somebody i.
Ex.: He made peace with his brother when their father was dying.
- 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.
Lapdog n.
Exilo n.
Exile n. /ˈeksaɪl/, /ˈeɡzaɪl/
Empreitada, empreendimento n.
Endeavor n.
Que vale a pena, vantajoso, válido a.
Worthwhile a.
Negócio, empreendimento n.
Venture n.
(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.
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!
Taco, bastão n.
Bat n.
A factory where food is put into cans n.
Cannery n. /ˈkænəri/
Ex.: His mother worked in the local tuna cannery.
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.
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.
(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/
(Specialist) of an army: to stop fighting and move away v.
Disengage v.
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.
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.’
Loucura, demência, disparate n.
Lunacy n. /ˈluːnəsi/
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
Alcançar, atingir, executar v.
Accomplish v.
Acender, provocar, inflamar v.
Ignite v.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comércio, negócio, troca n.
Trade n.
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.”
(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.
(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.
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.
