Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Nível e Intensidade

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to die down

[verbo]

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

acalmar, diminuir gradualmente

Ex: The storm raged for hours , but eventually , the wind and rain started to die down.A tempestade rugiu por horas, mas eventualmente, o vento e a chuva começaram a **diminuir**.

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to outnumber

[verbo]

to be greater in number than someone or something else

superar em número, ser mais numeroso que

Ex: The votes in favor of the proposal outnumbered those against it .Os votos a favor da proposta **superaram em número** os contrários.

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to narrow

[verbo]

to make something more limited or restricted in width

estreitar, restringir

Ex: In order to meet safety regulations , the company had to narrow the width of the staircases in the building .Para cumprir as regulamentações de segurança, a empresa teve que **estreitar** a largura das escadas no edifício.

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pace

[substantivo]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

ritmo, velocidade

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .O projeto avançou a um **ritmo** constante, cumprindo todos os prazos.

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abundance

[substantivo]

a large quantity or amount of something

abundância, profusão

Ex: The festival offered an abundance of activities for visitors of all ages .O festival ofereceu uma **abundância** de atividades para visitantes de todas as idades.

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to wear off

[verbo]

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

desvanecer, diminuir gradualmente

Ex: Over the weeks , the sadness from the loss began to wear off, allowing for healing .Ao longo das semanas, a tristeza da perda começou a **desvanecer**, permitindo a cura.

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to swarm

[verbo]

to be filled or crowded with large numbers of people, animals, or things

pulular, formigar

Ex: The old barn swarmed with bats at dusk .O velho celeiro **fervilhava** de morcegos ao anoitecer.

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numerous

[adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numerosos, muitos

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions .A cidade é conhecida pelos seus **numerosos** marcos históricos e atrações turísticas.

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upturn

[substantivo]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

melhoria, recuperação

Ex: Analysts predict an upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .Os analistas preveem uma **recuperação** no mercado de ações até o final do ano.

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deficiency

[substantivo]

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

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to boost

[verbo]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

aumentar, impulsionar

Ex: She boosts her productivity by organizing her tasks efficiently .Ela **aumenta** sua produtividade organizando suas tarefas de forma eficiente.

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frequency

[substantivo]

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

frequência, número de vezes

Ex: She was surprised by the frequency with which the company held meetings .Ela ficou surpresa com a **frequência** com que a empresa realizava reuniões.

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to exacerbate

[verbo]

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: We exacerbated the misunderstanding by not clarifying sooner .**Agravamos** o mal-entendido por não esclarecer mais cedo.

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fluctuation

[substantivo]

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

flutuação, variação

Ex: Currency fluctuations affected the company 's international profits .As **flutuações** cambiais afetaram os lucros internacionais da empresa.

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cascade

[substantivo]

a large, continuous flow or outpouring of something, such as light, hair, or even emotions, falling or spreading downward in abundance

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drop in the ocean

[frase]

a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is required, desired, or expected to have a meaningful impact

Ex: The new policy made some change, but it was a drop in the ocean of systemic issues.

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to crop up

[verbo]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

surgir, aparecer

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .O carro quebrou na estrada, e vários problemas **surgiram**, tornando a viagem mais desafiadora.

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awash

[adjetivo]

filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of something

inundado, sobrecarregado

Ex: He stood there, awash in admiration and pride.Ele ficou lá, **inundado** de admiração e orgulho.

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to brim

[verbo]

to be full of a particular quality or feeling