writing Flashcards
depth
/depθ/
the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something
(profundidade)
- The depth of the children’s pool is only 0.85 meters.
the state of having serious qualities or the ability to think seriously about something
- - Terry lacks depth - he’s a very superficial person
in depth
in a serious and detailed way
(a fundo)
- I’d like to look at this question in some depth.
- i wanna get to know her in depth
chant
/tʃænt/ verb
to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously:
- The crowd were chanting the team’s name.
- stop chanting
noun - a word or phrase that is repeated many times:
- The fans started to sing the familiar football chant, “Here we go, here we go, here we go!”
- i hate the chant part of that song
rift
a large crack in the ground or in rock
(fenda)
- The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock
- there is a rift in the middle of the street
a serious disagreement that separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing
(desentendimento)
- The marriage caused a rift between the brothers and they didn’t speak to each other for ten years.
- i don´t understand what happend cuz´they were soo close but they fell out with each other, probably a rift
perky
/ˈpɝː.ki/
happy and full of energy,showing a lot of energy in a happy, confident way
- You look very perky this morning.
- I do not think that is anything to be perky about.
touch on/upon
/tʌtʃ/
: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly
(tocar no assunto)
- The reports touched on many important points.
- She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.