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Livro Headway - Avançado - Unidade 12

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Headway - Advanced
metaphorical
metaphorical
[adjetivo]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metafórico, figurado

metafórico, figurado

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with metaphorical references to the journey of the nation. 
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language
language
[substantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

língua

língua

Ex: He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently. 
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to fuel
to fuel
[verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimentar, estimular

alimentar, estimular

Ex: The coach's speech fueled the team's determination to win. 
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to fire
to fire
[verbo]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

incendiar, inspirar

incendiar, inspirar

Ex: The documentary about climate change fired her passion for environmental activism. 
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shining
shining
[adjetivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brilhante, resplandecente

brilhante, resplandecente

Ex: The shining sun illuminated the entire landscape. 
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to overshadow

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

ofuscar, ensombrar

ofuscar, ensombrar

Ex: His older brother's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family. 
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to spark
to spark
[verbo]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

desencadear, provocar

desencadear, provocar

Ex: The passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd. 
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flash
flash
[substantivo]

a sudden moment of clear understanding

clarão, iluminação

clarão, iluminação

Ex: She felt a flash of insight during the lecture. 
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to dawn
to dawn
[verbo]

to become clear to the mind

amanhecer, revelar-se

amanhecer, revelar-se

Ex: The truth dawned gradually as she read the letter. 
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shady
shady
[adjetivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

suspeito, duvidoso

suspeito, duvidoso

Ex: The shady deal offered by the contractor made everyone skeptical about its legitimacy. 
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bright
bright
[adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente, brilhante

inteligente, brilhante

Ex: The teacher recognized him as a bright student with a natural curiosity for learning. 
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to flood
to flood
[verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundar, alagar

inundar, alagar

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
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bland
bland
[adjetivo]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

insosso, sem graça

insosso, sem graça

Ex: His speech was bland, failing to offer any memorable or engaging points. 
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half-baked
half-baked
[adjetivo]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

meio cozido, pouco pensado

meio cozido, pouco pensado

Ex: Only a half-baked individual would attempt to build a house without a blueprint. 
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food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

algo para refletir, matéria para reflexão

algo para refletir, matéria para reflexão

Ex: The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives. 
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to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

dar um passo maior que a perna, assumir mais do que consegue

dar um passo maior que a perna, assumir mais do que consegue

Ex: He bit off more than he could chew when he agreed to manage three projects at once. 
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hot topic
hot topic
[substantivo]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

tema quente, assunto da moda

tema quente, assunto da moda

Ex: Climate change has become a hot topic in political debates. 
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cloud [hang] over {sb}

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The threat of losing his job hung over him like a dark cloud. 
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peak
peak
[adjetivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

máximo, culminante

máximo, culminante

Ex: During rush hour, traffic congestion reaches its peak level. 
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obsessed
obsessed
[adjetivo]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

obcecado, apaixonado

obcecado, apaixonado

Ex: She was obsessed with cleanliness, constantly cleaning and disinfecting every surface in her home. 
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staggering
staggering
[adjetivo]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

assombroso, estonteante

assombroso, estonteante

Ex: The amount of work required for the project was staggering, but they managed it. 
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to collapse

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

desmaiar, colapsar

desmaiar, colapsar

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
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to pull through

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

recuperar-se, superar

recuperar-se, superar

Ex: Despite the odds, the patient pulled through after a complex surgery and is now in stable condition. 
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to discharge

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

liberar, dar alta

liberar, dar alta

Ex: The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery. 
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priority
priority
[substantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridade, preferência

prioridade, preferência

Ex: Safety is always a top priority in our workplace. 
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to shudder
to shudder
[verbo]

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

estremecer, tremer

estremecer, tremer

Ex: The eerie sound in the haunted house made her shudder with fear. 
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free fall
free fall
[substantivo]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

queda livre, descida em queda livre

queda livre, descida em queda livre

Ex: The rock fell in free fall, picking up speed as it dropped. 
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to stall
to stall
[verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

estagnar, paralisar

estagnar, paralisar

Ex: The project stalled when the team ran out of resources. 
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deranged
deranged
[adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

desvairado, alienado

desvairado, alienado

Ex: His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party. 
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restraint kit
restraint kit
[substantivo]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

kit de contenção, conjunto de restrição

kit de contenção, conjunto de restrição

Ex: The nurse kept the restraint kit nearby in case of an emergency. 
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subdued
subdued
[adjetivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

suavizado, discreto

suavizado, discreto

Ex: The room had a subdued atmosphere, with soft lighting and quiet music. 
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to reel
to reel
[verbo]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

cambalear, tambar

cambalear, tambar

Ex: After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance. 
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ordeal
ordeal
[substantivo]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

prova, calvário

prova, calvário

Ex: Climbing the mountain was an ordeal that tested their physical and mental limits. 
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closure
closure
[substantivo]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

encerramento, resolução

encerramento, resolução

Ex: She needed closure to stop thinking about the past. 
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to [end] on a sour note

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The party ended on a sour note when the guests started arguing. 
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to [have] the foggiest idea

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: I have the foggiest idea where I left my keys. 
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breeze
breeze
[substantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

mamão com açúcar, muito fácil

mamão com açúcar, muito fácil

Ex: The exam was a breeze; I finished it in half the time. 
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whirlwind romance
whirlwind romance
[substantivo]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

um romance intenso e rápido

um romance intenso e rápido

Ex: He thought their whirlwind romance was exciting, but it eventually faded. 
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to [run|walk] through treacle

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: She felt like she was walking through treacle, unable to keep up with the others. 
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emotional wreck
emotional wreck
[substantivo]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

desastre emocional, ruína emocional

desastre emocional, ruína emocional

Ex: After the breakup, she was an emotional wreck, unable to stop crying. 
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