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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Warfare

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
armada
[substantivo]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

Ex: During the war , the imperial armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
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arsenal
[substantivo]

the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenal, arsenal militar

arsenal, arsenal militar

Ex: The government allocated funds to modernize its entire arsenal.O governo alocou fundos para modernizar todo o seu **arsenal**.
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to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

equipar, apetrechar

equipar, apetrechar

Ex: He was accoutered for battle , ready to deploy at dawn .Ele foi **apetrechado** para a batalha, pronto para ser implantado ao amanhecer.
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aegis
[substantivo]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

escudo protetor, égide

escudo protetor, égide

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barb
[substantivo]

a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

farpa, gancho

farpa, gancho

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barrage
[substantivo]

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

um fogo de barragem, uma cortina de fogo

um fogo de barragem, uma cortina de fogo

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battalion
[substantivo]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

batalhão, unidade militar

batalhão, unidade militar

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .Cada **batalhão** tinha seu próprio conjunto distinto de responsabilidades durante a operação.
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bivouac
[substantivo]

a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

bivaque, acampamento temporário

bivaque, acampamento temporário

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bludgeon
[substantivo]

a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

cassetete, porrete

cassetete, porrete

Ex: The villain wielded a heavy bludgeon to intimidate his enemies .O vilão brandia um **cassetete** pesado para intimidar seus inimigos.
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bombardment
[substantivo]

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardeio, canhoneio

bombardeio, canhoneio

Ex: Historians studied the effects of aerial bombardment in World War II .Os historiadores estudaram os efeitos do **bombardeio** aéreo na Segunda Guerra Mundial.
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bulwark
[substantivo]

a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

baluarte, muralha

baluarte, muralha

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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

requisitar, confiscar

requisitar, confiscar

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .Em tempos de guerra, as autoridades têm o poder de **requisição** dos recursos necessários para os esforços de defesa.
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cudgel
[substantivo]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

cassetete, porrete

cassetete, porrete

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .O velho mantinha um **cassetete** ao lado da cama para se proteger contra intrusos.
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to cede
[verbo]

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

ceder, entregar

ceder, entregar

Ex: The country is reluctantly ceding control of its key industries .O país está relutantemente **cedendo** o controle de suas indústrias-chave.
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skirmish
[substantivo]

a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

escaramuça, combate

escaramuça, combate

Ex: The historical records describe a skirmish that lasted only a few minutes.Os registros históricos descrevem uma **escaramuça** que durou apenas alguns minutos.
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cession
[substantivo]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cessão

cessão

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .A **cessão** de território após o tratado de paz resultou em uma mudança dramática no poder regional.
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to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capitular, render-se

capitular, render-se

Ex: The general decided to capitulate rather than risk further loss of troops .O reino recusou-se a **capitular** apesar das crescentes perdas.
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concession
[substantivo]

something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

concessão, compromisso

concessão, compromisso

Ex: Their concession on several key issues led to a successful merger .A **concessão** deles em várias questões-chave levou a uma fusão bem-sucedida.
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brunt
[substantivo]

the harshest or most intense part of something

a pior parte, o golpe principal

a pior parte, o golpe principal

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .Os trabalhadores da linha de frente sentiram o **peso** da pandemia.
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