Livro Insight - Intermediário avançado - Insight de Vocabulário 4

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to [clear] the decks [frase]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Let 's clear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .

saved by the bell [frase]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went off — saved by the bell !

addicted [adjetivo]

viciado

Ex: She felt addicted to social media , checking her accounts constantly throughout the day .

Ela se sentia viciada em mídias sociais, verificando suas contas constantemente ao longo do dia.

addiction [substantivo]

vício

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .

Ela desenvolveu um vício em ler romances de mistério, terminando um por semana.

bald [adjetivo]

careca

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .

O cavalheiro mais velho tinha uma cabeça careca limpa e arrumada, que lhe ficava bem.

baldness [substantivo]

calvície

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .

Ele notou os primeiros sinais de calvície no final dos vinte anos.

deaf [adjetivo]

surdo

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf .

Ele aprendeu a ler lábios para entender melhor as conversas à medida que ficava cada vez mais surdo.

deafness [substantivo]

surdez

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .

A detecção precoce da surdez é essencial para melhores resultados.

disabled [adjetivo]

deficiente

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .

O trabalhador deficiente se destaca em seu trabalho, apesar de enfrentar desafios relacionados à sua condição.

disability [substantivo]

deficiência

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .

A deficiência não deve impedir alguém de alcançar seus objetivos.

imperfect [adjetivo]

imperfeito

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect , with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .

A pintura era cativante mas imperfeita, com pinceladas ligeiramente desiguais.

imperfection [substantivo]

imperfeição

obese [adjetivo]

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .

Crianças obesas têm um risco maior de desenvolver doenças crônicas mais tarde na vida.

obesity [substantivo]

obesidade

Ex: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide , becoming a major public health concern in many countries .

more than meets the eye [frase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance , the painting seemed ordinary , but upon closer inspection , there was more than meets the eye , with hidden symbols and layers of meaning .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Sentença]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

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to [dig] {one's} heels in [frase]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

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to [come] to {one's} senses [frase]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [advérbio]

lamentavelmente

Ex: The project ended dismally , leaving everyone feeling defeated .

O projeto terminou lamentavelmente, deixando todos se sentindo derrotados.

flowing [adjetivo]

fluido

Ex:

O casco fluido do iate melhora a velocidade na água.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [frase]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [frase]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [frase]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

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two heads are better than one [Sentença]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [advérbio]

em vão

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain , and the patient could not be revived .

O médico trabalhou incansavelmente para salvar o paciente, mas infelizmente, todos os esforços provaram ser em vão, e o paciente não pôde ser revivido.

body and soul [frase]

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her all , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [frase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

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weight off {one's} shoulders [frase]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was a weight off my shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Sentença]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [frase]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

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feather in {one's} cap [frase]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

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to [let] the cat out of the bag [frase]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

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lifeless [adjetivo]

inerte

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless .

Após o acidente, os paramédicos encontraram o motorista caído sobre o volante, seu corpo parecendo sem vida.

pearly [adjetivo]

nacarado

shrivelled [adjetivo]

murcho

watery [adjetivo]

aguado

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .

O smoothie estava aguado e sem graça, faltando a cremosidade e doçura das frutas devidamente misturadas.

to head out [verbo]

partir

Ex: He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries.

Ele precisa sair para a loja para pegar alguns mantimentos.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [frase]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: He got the boot from his last job for being consistently late .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [frase]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [frase]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking .

to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [frase]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention , protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [frase]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace .

hard to (swallow|take) [frase]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story rather hard to swallow .

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