Livro Headway - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 11

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 11 no livro didático Headway Upper Intermediate, como "groggy", "inconsistência", "entediante", etc.

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to sink or swim [frase]

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided to sink or swim her on the first project .

to wait and see [frase]

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Do n’t rush to conclusions ; just wait and see how things unfold .

far and wide [advérbio]

longe e largo

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .

Eles estudaram longe e amplamente para reunir informações para o projeto.

to [give] and [take] [frase]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required a lot of give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .

ifs, ands, or buts [frase]

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex:

once and for all [frase]

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They resolved their differences once and for all during the meeting .

hit-and-miss [adjetivo]

inconsistente

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss , with no clear solution yet .

Suas tentativas de resolver o problema têm sido inconsistentes, sem uma solução clara ainda.

short and sweet [frase]

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her was short and sweet , expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .

the ins and outs of {sth} [frase]

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she knows the ins and outs of company policies .

by and large [advérbio]

no geral

Ex: By and large , the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .

De modo geral, o evento foi bem organizado e contou com a presença de um grupo diversificado de participantes.

to tense [verbo]

tensionar

groggy [adjetivo]

aturdido

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .

O barulho alto a acordou de um sono groggy, deixando-a momentaneamente confusa.

inconsistency [substantivo]

inconsistência

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .

Houve uma inconsistência perceptível na forma como as regras foram aplicadas durante a competição.

to slip [verbo]

escorregar

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .

Os alunos travessos tentaram escapulir da sala de aula sem que o professor percebesse.

to do up [verbo]

abotoar

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .

O ator rapidamente precisou abotoar os colarinhos de sua camisa antes de subir ao palco.

mind-boggling [adjetivo]

alucinante

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .

Ela enfrentou uma variedade alucinante de opções ao escolher seu caminho de carreira.

to munch [verbo]

mastigar

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .

Durante a reunião, ele discretamente mastigou seu caminho através de um saco de amêndoas.

random [adjetivo]

aleatório

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .

O vencedor do concurso foi selecionado através de um sorteio aleatório de nomes.

worst-case scenario [substantivo]

pior cenário

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .

Se a tempestade atingir com mais força do que o esperado, o pior cenário seria inundações generalizadas.

recurring [adjetivo]

recorrente

Ex:

A equipe se reuniu para o seu check-in semanal recorrente para discutir o progresso do projeto.

painstakingly [advérbio]

meticulosamente

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .

O modelo foi meticulosamente montado ao longo de várias semanas.

tedious [adjetivo]

entediante

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .

Organizar a bagunça no sótão provou ser uma tarefa entediante e demorada.

stroke [substantivo]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Ex: She felt a soothing stroke on her shoulder .

bizarre [adjetivo]

bizarro

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .

Sua bizarra coleção de equipamentos médicos vintage, exibida de forma proeminente em sua sala de estar, deixava os convidados desconfortáveis.

vividly [advérbio]

vividamente

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .

Ela conseguia lembrar vividamente o som das ondas quebrando na praia.

to struggle [verbo]

lutar

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .

Agora, os escaladores estão lutando para alcançar o cume.

contest [substantivo]

concurso

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .

O concurso de xadrez entre os dois grandes mestres durou horas.

vision [substantivo]

visão

monstrous [adjetivo]

monstruoso

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .

A sombra monstruosa projetada pela montanha imponente obscureceu a paisagem abaixo.

melody [substantivo]

melodia

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody , showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .

O pianista de jazz improvisou uma nova melodia, mostrando suas habilidades de improvisação durante a performance.

ready-made [adjetivo]

pronto para uso

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .

Ela escolheu uma roupa pronta para o evento, não querendo gastar muito tempo fazendo compras.

round [substantivo]

rodada

ups and downs [frase]

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also go through ups and downs , but true friends stick together through thick and thin .

sooner or later [frase]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams , sooner or later , hard work and determination pay off .

pros and cons [frase]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined the pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

(every|) now and then [frase]

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then , I like to watch old movies from my childhood .

sick and tired [frase]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're all sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .

more or less [frase]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will cost more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .

touch and go [frase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex:

peace and quiet [frase]

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up .

safe and sound [frase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' house safe and sound .

slowly but surely [frase]

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team is slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .

come rain or come shine [Sentença]

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mail , come rain or come shine , ensuring it reaches its recipients .

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