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Livro English File - Avançado - Lição 2B

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to try to find something or someone

procurar, buscar

procurar, buscar

Ex: He has been looking for a lost family heirloom for years , but he has yet to find it .Ele tem **procurado** por uma herança de família perdida há anos, mas ainda não a encontrou.
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to seek
[verbo]

to try to find a particular thing or person

procurar, buscar

procurar, buscar

Ex: Right now , the search and rescue team is actively seeking survivors in the disaster area .Agora mesmo, a equipe de busca e resgate está ativamente **procurando** sobreviventes na área do desastre.
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full
[adjetivo]

having no space left

cheio, completo

cheio, completo

Ex: The bus was full, so we had to stand in the aisle during the journey .O ônibus estava **cheio**, então tivemos que ficar em pé no corredor durante a viagem.
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complete
[adjetivo]

having all the necessary parts

completo, íntegro

completo, íntegro

Ex: This is the complete collection of her poems .Esta é a coleção **completa** dos seus poemas.
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fast
[adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .O trem **rápido** chegou ao destino em um instante.
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quick
[adjetivo]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rápido, ligeiro

rápido, ligeiro

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .A raposa **rápida** atravessou o campo, desaparecendo na floresta.
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pair
[substantivo]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

par, dupla

par, dupla

Ex: The couple received a beautiful pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .O casal recebeu um lindo **par** de castiçais como presente de casamento.
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couple
[substantivo]

a pair of things or people

par, casal

par, casal

Ex: A couple of students stayed behind to ask questions .**Um par** de alunos ficou para fazer perguntas.
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distant
[adjetivo]

having a great space or extent between two points

distante,  remoto

distante, remoto

Ex: His distant hometown was far beyond the horizon .Sua cidade natal **distante** estava muito além do horizonte.
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far
[advérbio]

to or at a great distance

longe, ao longe

longe, ao longe

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .Ela viajou **longe** para visitar seus avós.
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job
[substantivo]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

emprego, trabalho

emprego, trabalho

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .Ela está procurando um **emprego** de meio período para ganhar dinheiro extra.
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career
[substantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carreira, profissão

carreira, profissão

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ele teve uma **carreira** diversificada, incluindo passagens como músico e designer gráfico.
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to hurt
[verbo]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

ferir, machucar

ferir, machucar

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .Ela estava correndo e **machucou** o músculo da coxa.
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damaged
[adjetivo]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

danificado, avariado

danificado, avariado

Ex: The damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .A reputação **danificada** da empresa levou a uma diminuição nas vendas.
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approximate
[adjetivo]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

aproximado, estimado

aproximado, estimado

Ex: The approximate temperature outside is seventy degrees Fahrenheit .A temperatura **aproximada** lá fora é de setenta graus Fahrenheit.
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rough
[adjetivo]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

aproximado, grosseiro

aproximado, grosseiro

Ex: He gave a rough estimate of the costs involved in the project .Ele deu uma **estimativa aproximada** dos custos envolvidos no projeto.
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strongly
[advérbio]

to a large or significant degree

fortemente, intensamente

fortemente, intensamente

Ex: The industry is strongly dominated by a few major players .
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highly
[advérbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

altamente, extremamente

altamente, extremamente

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .A nova política foi **muito** bem recebida por grupos ambientais.
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under
[preposição]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

sob, debaixo de

sob, debaixo de

Ex: The treasure was buried under a big oak tree .O tesouro foi enterrado **sob** um grande carvalho.
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below
[advérbio]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

abaixo, embaixo

abaixo, embaixo

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.Um som ecoou de **baixo** das tábuas do assoalho.
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(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

circular, difundir-se

circular, difundir-se

Ex: There was a rumor about Jane going around in the office .Havia um boato sobre Jane **circulando** no escritório.
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to put off
[verbo]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

adiar, postergar

adiar, postergar

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Eles já **adiaram** a data do casamento duas vezes.
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

recuperar-se, superar

recuperar-se, superar

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .Ela finalmente **superou** seu medo de falar em público.
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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

propor, elaborar

propor, elaborar

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Nós **elaboramos** uma solução criativa para o problema.
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar, prosseguir

continuar, prosseguir

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .O professor pediu aos alunos que **continuassem** com o experimento durante a próxima aula.
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to make up
[verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar, fabricar

inventar, fabricar

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .A criança **inventou** uma história sobre seu amigo imaginário.
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestir-se elegantemente, arrumar-se para ocasiões especiais

vestir-se elegantemente, arrumar-se para ocasiões especiais

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .Ao comparecer ao casamento, esperava-se que os convidados **se vestissem** com traje semi-formal.
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to emerge as a particular outcome

acabar por, resultar

acabar por, resultar

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.Apesar de suas preocupações iniciais, o projeto **acabou** sendo concluído no prazo e abaixo do orçamento.
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to lay off
[verbo]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

demitir, reduzir o quadro de funcionários

demitir, reduzir o quadro de funcionários

Ex: The restaurant is laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .O restaurante está **demitindo** 20 garçons e garçonetes devido à temporada de verão lenta.
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

realizar, executar

realizar, executar

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Antes de tomar uma decisão, é crucial **realizar** uma análise de custo-benefício das mudanças propostas.
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ill-fated
[adjetivo]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

infeliz, fatal

infeliz, fatal

Ex: The ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .O romance **infeliz** entre os amantes desafortunados terminou em desgosto e desespero.
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brother
[substantivo]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

irmão, mano

irmão, mano

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like a brother to her .Ela não tem nenhum **irmão**, mas tem um amigo próximo que é como um irmão para ela.
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sister
[substantivo]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

irmã, maninha

irmã, maninha

Ex: You should talk to your sister and see if she can help you with your problem .Você deveria falar com sua **irmã** e ver se ela pode te ajudar com o seu problema.
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conversation
[substantivo]

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

conversa,  diálogo

conversa, diálogo

Ex: They had a long conversation about their future plans .Eles tiveram uma longa **conversa** sobre seus planos futuros.
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task
[substantivo]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

tarefa, trabalho

tarefa, trabalho

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .O gerente delegou a **tarefa** ao seu funcionário mais confiável.
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perk
[substantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

benefício, privilégio

benefício, privilégio

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .Os **benefícios** do estágio incluem acesso gratuito a cursos de desenvolvimento profissional e eventos de networking.
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against
[preposição]

in opposition to someone or something

contra

contra

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Devemos proteger o meio ambiente **contra** a poluição.
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to quit
[verbo]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

deixar, abandonar

deixar, abandonar

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose to quit and start her own business .Após dez anos na empresa, ela optou por **sair** e começar seu próprio negócio.
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man
[substantivo]

a person who is a male adult

homem, macho

homem, macho

Ex: My uncle and dad are strong men who can fix things .Meu tio e meu pai são **homens** fortes que podem consertar coisas.
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to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

assemelhar-se

assemelhar-se

Ex: The actor strongly resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .O ator **se parece** muito com a figura histórica que ele retrata no filme.
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to need
[verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

precisar, necessitar

precisar, necessitar

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .A casa **precisa** ser limpa antes dos convidados chegarem.
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benefit
[substantivo]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

benefício, subsídio

benefício, subsídio

Ex: Many citizens rely on social benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .Muitos cidadãos dependem dos **benefícios sociais** para cobrir as despesas básicas de vida durante tempos difíceis.
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to resign
[verbo]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

demitir-se, renunciar

demitir-se, renunciar

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .Eles **renunciaram** ao comitê em protesto contra a decisão.
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sibling
[substantivo]

one's brother or sister

irmão ou irmã, sibling

irmão ou irmã, sibling

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .Os **irmãos** reuniram-se para o aniversário dos seus pais, relembrando a sua infância.
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guy
[substantivo]

a person, typically a male

cara, homem

cara, homem

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Ela conheceu um **cara** legal na cafeteria e eles conversaram por horas.
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to resemble a thing or person in appearance

parecer-se com, assemelhar-se a

parecer-se com, assemelhar-se a

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?Esta casa **parece** com aquela em que você ficou antes?
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unfortunate
[adjetivo]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

infeliz,  lamentável

infeliz, lamentável

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .Acidentes **infelizes** podem acontecer a qualquer momento, por isso é importante sempre priorizar a segurança.
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to require
[verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerer

exigir, requerer

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Para assar o bolo, a receita **exigirá** ovos, farinha, açúcar e manteiga.
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to chat
[verbo]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

conversar

conversar

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .O grupo decidiu **conversar** usando a nova plataforma de mensagens.
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opposed
[adjetivo]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

oposto,  contra

oposto, contra

Ex: Animal rights activists were opposed to the use of animals in cosmetic testing, advocating for cruelty-free alternatives.Os ativistas dos direitos dos animais **opuseram-se** ao uso de animais em testes cosméticos, defendendo alternativas sem crueldade.
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idiom
[substantivo]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idioma, linguagem

idioma, linguagem

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .O **idioma** do comediante era tão reconhecível que os fãs podiam dizer imediatamente quais piadas eram dele.
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white lie
[substantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

mentira inocente, mentira branca

mentira inocente, mentira branca

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Ela contou à avó dela uma **mentirinha**, fingindo gostar do suéter feito à mão que recebeu de presente.
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to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact

Ex: The street performer was juggling and doing tricks to catch passersby's eyes.
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what on earth
[Sentença]

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?
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to the letter
[preposição]

in a very precise and exact way and with great attention to detail

à letra, com grande atenção aos detalhes

à letra, com grande atenção aos detalhes

Ex: She thinks recipes must be followed to the letter.Ela acha que as receitas devem ser seguidas **à risca**.
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the part of the night that is the most quiet and dark

Ex: We buried it in the garden dead of night.
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(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.
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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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