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topping

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cobertura

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clinch

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conquistar

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pitch

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campo, passo, tom, arremesso, lançamento, afinação

jogar, lançar, armar, arremessar, atirar

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to shrink the state and replace the peso with the dollar

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encolher o estado e substituir o peso pelo dólar

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debunk

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desmascarar

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borrowing

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empréstimo

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brink

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beira

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bailout

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resgate, salvamento

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runoff

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escoamento

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freak drought had wiped out Argentina’s dollar export earnings

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A terrível seca destruiu as receitas de exportação em dólares da Argentina

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the presidential runoff with Mr Milei

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o segundo turno presidencial com o Sr. Milei

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freefall

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queda livre

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splurge

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fazer alarde, gastar, ostentar
ostentação, luxo, extravagância

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seems to be paying lip service to the lender’s conditions.

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parece estar a defender da boca para fora as condições do credor.

pay lip service to

express approval of or support for (something) without taking any significant action.

“they pay lip service to equality but they don’t want to do anything about it”

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Instead of reining in spending, he has turned on the taps

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Em vez de controlar os gastos, ele abriu as torneiras

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is coming undone

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está se desfazendo
meaning

(colloquial)To become disintegrated, to break into parts or pieces. synonym ▲quotations ▼ Synonym: fall apart. (figurative) To come to ruin, to fail. To lose (a person’s) composture or self-control quotations ▼ He came undone when his wife refused to support him.

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The basis for that division was laid when Néstor…

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A base para essa divisão foi lançada quando Néstor…

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acts as a real eye-opener,

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atua como uma verdadeira revelação,

If you describe something as an eye-opener, you mean that it surprises you and that you learn something new from it. This summer’s tour was an eye-opener for her. For the first time ever, the halls were not fully booked.

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set the context

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definir o contexto

The term “set” has various meanings, and its usage can depend on the context. Here are examples of phrases using “set” in different contexts:

  1. Arrangement/Collection:
    • “She arranged a beautiful set of flowers for the centerpiece.”
    • “The museum displayed an impressive set of ancient artifacts.”
  2. Group of Items:
    • “He purchased a new set of kitchen utensils.”
    • “The chess player carefully arranged the chess pieces on the set.”
  3. Ready/Prepared:
    • “She got all set for the long journey ahead.”
    • “The chef had the ingredients set out for the evening’s special dish.”
  4. Establish/Fix:
    • “The team set a new record for the fastest sprint.”
    • “Let’s set a date for the meeting.”
  5. Film/Stage Production:
    • “The crew worked on the set design for the upcoming movie.”
    • “The actors rehearsed on the set for the final scene.”
  6. Direction/Fixing:
    • “The compass needle pointed to the north, indicating the set direction.”
    • “He set the telescope to focus on the distant planet.”
  7. Ready/Placed:
    • “The sun set behind the mountains, creating a beautiful evening sky.”
    • “She set the book down on the table.”
  8. Fixed Mindset/Attitude:
    • “It’s important to have a positive set of mind when facing challenges.”
    • “He has a determined set to achieve his goals.”
  9. Jewelry:
    • “She received a stunning set of earrings and a necklace for her birthday.”
  10. Mathematics:
    • “The solution set of the equation was calculated to be {x = 2, y = 4}.”
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general overview

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Visao geral

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briefly

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brevemente

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intermingle

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misturar

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where it was borrowed from

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de onde foi emprestado

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worth mentioning

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Vale a pena mencionar

Other Ways to Say “It Is Worth Mentioning”

It is important to note
It should be pointed out
It should be noted
It is noteworthy
It is worth noting
It must be noted
It should be mentioned
Kindly note
Please note
It is relevant to note
It must be mentioned
It’s pertinent to note
Mention must be made

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slasher

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destruidor

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cheerful

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alegre

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slump

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queda, recessão, crise

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Paris-Berlin relations slump is holding up key EU decisions,

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A crise nas relações Paris-Berlim está a atrasar decisões importantes da UE,

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hold up

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resistir
The phrase “hold up” has various meanings and can be used in different contexts. Here are examples of phrases using “hold up”:

  1. Delay/Wait:
    • “Sorry, I’ll be there soon. Something unexpected is causing me to hold up.”
    • “The traffic jam held up our arrival at the airport.”
  2. Robbery/Heist:
    • “There was an attempt to hold up the bank, but the security system thwarted the thieves.”
    • “He was held up at gunpoint while walking home late at night.”
  3. Support/Stabilize:
    • “Make sure to hold up the shelf as I secure it to the wall.”
    • “The sturdy pillars helped to hold up the ancient structure.”
  4. Remain Strong/Endure:
    • “Despite the challenges, she managed to hold up and stay positive.”
    • “The old bridge surprisingly held up under the weight of the heavy truck.”
  5. Present/Show:
    • “Can you hold up the document so everyone can see the details?”
    • “The witness was asked to hold up the evidence during the trial.”
  6. Sustain:
    • “His health started to hold up after following a strict fitness routine.”
    • “The car’s performance continued to hold up even after years of use.”
  7. Protest/Resistance:
    • “The workers decided to hold up signs to protest against unfair labor practices.”
    • “Citizens gathered to hold up banners advocating for environmental conservation.”
  8. Interrupt/Stop:
    • “Please don’t hold up the meeting with unnecessary discussions.”
    • “The unexpected technical issue held up the live broadcast.”
  9. Informal Check:
    • “I need to hold up my schedule to see if I can attend the event.”
    • “Let me hold up my calendar to confirm our meeting time.”
  10. Clothing/Fashion:
    • “This jacket should hold up well in cold weather conditions.”
    • “The new shoes are designed to hold up against wear and tear.”
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bankroll

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bancar, financiar

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gridlock

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impasse, engarrafamento, congestionamento, bloqueio

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Congress is gridlocked on a bill that…

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O Congresso está paralisado com um projeto de lei que…

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avert

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evitar, desviar, impedir, prevenir

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oversee

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vigiar

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derange

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perturbar

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jeopardy

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perigo

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languish

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definhar

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she fell into a comatose state (desease)

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ela entrou em estado de coma (doença)

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swelling

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inchaço

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Largely on the basis of that evidence

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Em grande parte com base nessas evidências

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intervening years

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anos intermediários

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reliability

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confiabilidade

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have been exonerated from crimes

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foram exonerados por crimes

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Amid mounting concern

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Em meio à crescente preocupação

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sneak out of the fridge or the pantry

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sair furtivamente da geladeira ou da despensa

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outlandish

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estranho

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outlook

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panorama, perspectiva, visão

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lean left

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inclinar-se para a esquerda

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appointee

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nomeado

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alike

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parecido

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it is predicted to further increase in popularity in the future.

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prevê-se que sua popularidade aumente ainda mais no futuro.

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veer off

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desviar

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overpass

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ultrapassar, viaduto

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crashed off an overpass

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caiu de um viaduto

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campsite

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acampamento

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disparaging

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depreciativo, pejorativa

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ousted

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deposto

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ragged

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esfarrapado, irregular

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worshipper

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adorador

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flurry

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agitação enxurrada turbilhão

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hobble

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mancar

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maverick

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independente
dissidente
rebelde

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sheer

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puro

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prone

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propenso

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aloof

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indiferente

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hastily

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precipitadamente

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atone

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expiar

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ad-libbed

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improvisado

This concerns a contract that you cannot rewrite or ad-lib.

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disentangle

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separar desvencilhar desembaraçar

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to break free from

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libertar-se de

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cryptic

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enigmático

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baffling

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desconcertante

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beachside

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à beira-mar

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treats

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guloseimas

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harsh

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severo

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waver

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vacilar

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resume

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retomar

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perils

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perigos

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noughties

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anos noventa

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neat

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organizado

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capsize

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virar

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heartening

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animador

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compelling

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atraente convincente

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sway

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balançar

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strand

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fio

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shut out

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calar a boca

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vilified by outlets

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difamado pelos meios de comunicação

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put through

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passar

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mess with

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mexer com

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you’re just hung out to dry

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você está pendurado para secar

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rehearsal
dress rehearsal.

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ensaio
ensaio geral

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dull

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chato

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overdone

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exagerado

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campy

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exagerado

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berate

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repreender

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tightly controlled

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rigidamente controlado

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scourge

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flagelo

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assuage

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amenizar

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stoking fears

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alimentando medos

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uptick

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aumento
There’s already been a sharp uptick in underworld activities.

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inquiries

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inquéritos

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carriage

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transporte

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bracing

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reforço
órtese
suporte

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disbelief

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descrença

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uproar

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alvoroço

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106
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buckled

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afivelado
cedido

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cadging a lift

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pedindo carona

The term “cadging a lift” meansto ask someone for a free ride somewhere in their car. It implies that you are not offering to pay for the ride and are instead hoping to get it as a favor.

Here are some other ways to say “cadging a lift”:

Hitching a ride

Scrounging a lift

Bumming a ride(informal)

Asking for a lift(more polite)

The term “cadging” can also be used more generally to meangetting something from someone without paying for itorasking for something in a persistent or annoying way.

Here are some examples of how to use the term “cadging a lift”:

“I’m running late for work. Do you think I could cadge a lift with you?”

“She’s always cadging cigarettes from me.”

“He’s a real freeloader, always cadging free meals and drinks.”

It is important to note that while “cadging a lift” is a common term, it is not always considered polite. It is always best to ask for a lift in a polite and respectful way, and to offer to pay for the gas or to do something else in return for the favor.

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sighting

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avistamento

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turnover

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volume de negócios

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crawling

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rastejando

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wily

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astuto

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evolve

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evoluir

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streetwise

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esperto

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114
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rode in

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entrou

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bedbound

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acamado

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linens

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roupa de cama

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they are drawn out by the promise of a night-time feast

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eles são atraídos pela promessa de um banquete noturno

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overly

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excessivamente

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put their minds at ease

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deixar suas mentes à vontade

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hitchhikers

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caronas

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121
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abound

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abundam

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122
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literacy

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alfabetização

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rootedness

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enraizamento

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grovel

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rastejar, humilhar-se, rebaixar-se, bajular

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churn

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agitar
rotatividade, agitação

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overlook

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negligenciar

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drunkard

A

bêbado

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relish

A

Apreciar, saborear, desfrutar
prazer, gosto, molho

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outlying

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periférico

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longing

A

anseio

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waste away

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definhar

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yearn

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ansiar

133
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smitten

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apaixonado

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amenable, compliant, pliable

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receptivo, complacente, maleável

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doomed

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condenado

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unparalleled

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inigualável

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Valentine’s Day

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Dia dos Namorados

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ludicrous

A

ridículo

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checkered tux

A

smoking xadrez

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unwittingly

A

involuntariamente

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pitched battles

A

batalhas campais

A pitched battle is a large fight or battle where both sides remain in the same place. It can also refer to a fierce encounter, especially one with a large number of people.
In a pitched battle, opposing forces anticipate the battle’s setting and choose to commit to it. Either side may have the option to disengage before the battle starts or shortly after.

Here are some examples of pitched battles:
* A pitched battle between the two sets of fans developed on the terraces after the match was over.
* The dispute evolved into a pitched battle between management and labor.
* The demonstration escalated into a pitched battle with the police.
* Police fought a pitched battle against demonstrators.
* The two armies fought a pitched battle on the plain.

Synonyms of pitched battle include:
Brawl, Fierce contest, Fight, Intense battle, Melee, Riot, Rumble.

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repel

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repelir

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rule out

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descartar
excluir
eliminar
afastar
despistar
ordenar para fora

descosindere

144
Q

might

A

poder

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unforeseen consequences

A

consequências imprevistas

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sizable

A

considerável, grande, significativa, substancial

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putative treaty

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suposto tratado

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muster

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reunir

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brazenly

A

descaradamente, insolentemente

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disarray

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desordem

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dire

A

terrível

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midst

A

meio

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explanation

A

explicação

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emboldened

A

encorajado

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outweigh

A

superar

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sway

A

balançar

influência, balanço, oscilação, domínio, poder, ascendência

balançar, influenciar, convencer, oscilar, vacilar, agitar

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gulp

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gole

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deplete

A

esgotar

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batch

A

lote

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you eat every single last one of them.

A

você come cada um deles.

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foolishly

A

tolamente

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abounding

A

abundante

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pervasive

A

difundido

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clumsily

A

desajeitadamente

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willing

A

disposto

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to send the message that terrorism doesn’t pay,

A

para enviar a mensagem de que o terrorismo não compensa,

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dearth

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escassez

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scatter carelessly

A

espalhar descuidadamente

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childish display

A

exibição infantil

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throwing tantrums

A

fazendo birras

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dodger

A

trapaceiro

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drowsiness

A

sonolência

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shrouded

A

envolto

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derive

A

derivar

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ambush

A

emboscada

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awkwardness

A

estranheza

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falter

A

vacilar

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stride

A

passo

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forestall

A

evitar, prevenir. Impedir, antecipar

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turn aside

A

desviar, perverter

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utter

A

total

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swiftly

A

rapidamente

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Q

haunt

A

assombro

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wit

A

sagacidade

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Proper maintenance is essential to keep the wear and tear of machinery at bay.”

A

A manutenção adequada é essencial para evitar o desgaste das máquinas.”

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gaze

A

olhar

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imbalance

A

desequilíbrio

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boisterous

A

barulhento

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whim

A

capricho

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pre-emptive

A

preventivo

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slaughter

A

abate

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Q

ail

A

tudo bem

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furry

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peludo

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at a heightened pitch

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em um tom elevado

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it called off the event

A

cancelou o evento

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bigots

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intolerantes

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young men who had grown up most of their lives under siege and systematic warfare who we had not been given a shred of hope

A

jovens que cresceram a maior parte de suas vidas sob cerco e guerra sistemática, aos quais não tivemos um pingo de esperança

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glimmer of hope

A

brilho de esperança

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misheard

A

ouvido mal

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mendacious

A

mentiroso

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Choppy

A

Agitada

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depression on and off since I was a kid,

A

depressão intermitente desde que eu era criança,

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tailor

A

adaptar, personalizar, adequar, ajustar

alfaiate

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Q

flawed strategies

A

estratégias falhas

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Q

The muddy trail made it difficult to drag the equipment to the campsite

A

A trilha lamacenta dificultou o arrastamento do equipamento até o acampamento

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Q

reassure

A

tranquilizar

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Q

outing

A

passeio

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lays out the reasons

A

expõe os motivos

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Q

a way of blowing people’s minds

A

uma maneira de impressionar as pessoas

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Q

Nobody forced me inside at gunpoint

A

Ninguém me forçou a entrar sob a mira de uma arma

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Q

overpowering

A

avassalador

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upbringing

A

Educação

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chance meeting

A

encontro casual

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Q

dizzying

A

vertiginoso

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dismay

A

desânimo

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oversigh

A

supervisionar

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with regard to the horrific attacks

A

no que diz respeito aos ataques horríveis

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while on a visit to London

A

durante uma visita a Londres

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recklessness

A

imprudência

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issued the day after the attacks

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emitido no dia seguinte aos ataques

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which said it held “the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence

A

que afirmou considerar “o regime israelense inteiramente responsável por toda a violência que se desenrolou

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Q

in pursuit

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em perseguição

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trifling

A

insignificante

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The tenor of the response

A

O teor da resposta

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which called on the BBC and “everyone in public life to call out Hamas for what it is: a terrorist organisation

A

que apelou à BBC e a “todos na vida pública para denunciarem o Hamas pelo que ele é: uma organização terrorista

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concede

A

conceder

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Q

entrust

A

confiar

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obliterate

A

destruir, eliminar, apagar, aniquilar, obliterar

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Q

mind-bending

A

alucinante

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Q

riddles, brain teasers

A

enigmas, quebra-cabeças

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nonetheless

A

apesar disso

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Q

bewildering

A

desconcertante

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sets out

A

estabelece

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knowledgable

A

qualificado

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crammed

A

abarrotado

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bestow

A

conceder

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staggering

A

impressionante

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Q

outlaw

A

bandido

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misrepresentation

A

deturpação

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Crisis worsening by the hour

A

Crise piora a cada hora

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is nothing short of horrific

A

é nada menos que horrível

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obliging

A

prestativo

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loan sharking

A

agiotagem

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entitle

A

autorizar

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wage

A

remuneração

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backlash

A

retaliação

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At times, Hamas has had no one there manning the border station

A

Às vezes, o Hamas não tinha ninguém lá para comandar a estação fronteiriça

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Relief

A

Alívio

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Winding down relief would eliminate a “lifeline” for civilians

A

A redução da ajuda eliminaria uma “tábua de salvação” para os civis

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Q

Pliable

A

Flexível

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ironclad

A

blindado

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Q

put forward

A

apresentar

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Q

setback

A

revés

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Q

dread

A

temor

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Q

eerie

A

estranho

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skyline

A

Horizonte

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exhilarate

A

animar

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barely trickling

A

mal escorrendo

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trickle

A

gotejar

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the US would “not be spared from this fire”.

A

os EUA “não seriam poupados deste incêndio”.

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unsettling

A

perturbador

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from across the globe

A

de todo o mundo

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to draw the line at

A

para traçar a linha em

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pound

A

libra

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wield

A

manejar

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tussle

A

briga

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libel

A

difamação

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An immense institution affords the man at its head very limited power

A

Uma instituição imensa confere ao homem que a dirige um poder muito limitado

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afford

A

dispor

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blunt

A

cego

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underscore

A

sublinhado

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a trickle of aid is getting through

A

um fio de ajuda está passando

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Mr Guterres cannot do his job when member states tear him down.

A

Guterres não pode fazer o seu trabalho quando os Estados-membros o derrubam.

273
Q

draft

A

rascunho

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Q

cliff

A

penhasco

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flattering

A

lisonjeiro

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outcast

A

exilado

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Q

raid

A

ataque

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Q

five-storey buildings

A

edifícios de cinco andares

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Q

rampage

A

tumulto

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Q

wastelands

A

terrenos baldios

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Q

almost around the clock

A

quase o tempo todo

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Q

flatten

A

achatar

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Q

shellshocked

A

em estado de choque

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Q

wayward

A

rebelde

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Q

cunning

A

ardiloso

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Q

outsmart

A

Ser mais esperto que

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Q

unhindered

A

desimpedido

288
Q

frantic

A

frenético

289
Q

disclose

A

divulgar

290
Q

thrill

A

emoção

291
Q

stance

A

posição

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owe

A

dever

293
Q

revenants

A

regressivos

294
Q

sidewalk

A

calçada

295
Q

irretrievably

A

irremediavelmente

296
Q

Tombstones

A

Lápides

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Q

impair

A

prejudicar

298
Q

standalone

A

estar sozinho

299
Q

stamina

A

energia

300
Q

teeter

A

oscilar

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Q

wilderness

A

região selvagem

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Q

when you least expect it

A

Quando você menos espera

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Q

booby-trap

A

armadilha

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Q

warehouses

A

armazéns

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pitching

A

lançando

306
Q

witty

A

inteligente

307
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wry

A

irônico

308
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maze

A

Labirinto

309
Q

overpass

A

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