Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 4

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

Causa perdida

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

situação em que alguém não pode mais tolerar algo

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

questão não resolvida

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

nivelar o campo de jogo

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

encosta escorregadia

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

chamada de despertar

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

distinção clara

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

ter um forte desejo de viajar

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

tentativa cujo sucesso é incerto

a treatment that is not fair or equal

tratamento injusto

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

local dorido

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensamento positivo

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

conclusão precipitada

a thing that is only chosen when every other option or alternative has failed

última opção disponível

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

depois de considerar algo cuidadosamente

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

graça salvadora

a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental

bênção mista

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

estar com medo ou incerto

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

fisgado

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

clamor

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

espiritualismo

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

embuste

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

acamado

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

algemar

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

muito grave (doença)

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

desmaiar

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

desfavorável

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

atencioso

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excêntrico

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

incomum

the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion

dedução

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

incrédulo