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Livro Total English - Intermediário - Unidade 8 - Referência

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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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climate change
[substantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

mudança climática, aquecimento global

mudança climática, aquecimento global

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .Os efeitos da **mudança climática** são evidentes em nossos padrões climáticos em mudança.
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political
[adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .A mídia desempenha um papel crucial em informar o público sobre desenvolvimentos **políticos** e em responsabilizar os funcionários eleitos.
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arrangement
[substantivo]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

arranjo, acordo

arranjo, acordo

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .O **arranjo** para a cerimônia de casamento foi muito detalhado.
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hairstyle
[substantivo]

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

penteado, corte de cabelo

penteado, corte de cabelo

Ex: They experimented with different hairstyles until they found the perfect one .Eles experimentaram diferentes **penteados** até encontrar o perfeito.
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tune
[substantivo]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

melodia

melodia

Ex: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .Ele pode tocar quase qualquer **melodia** de ouvido no seu violão.
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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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law
[substantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

lei, direito

lei, direito

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.É importante conhecer os seus direitos sob a **lei**.
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appeal
[substantivo]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

recurso

recurso

Ex: The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal.O Supremo Tribunal concordou em ouvir o **recurso**.
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banned
[adjetivo]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

proibido,  banido

proibido, banido

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to arrest
[verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

prender

prender

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .As autoridades estão atualmente **prendendo** suspeitos no local do crime.
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fine
[substantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa, sanção

multa, sanção

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .O juiz impôs uma **multa** à empresa por violações ambientais.
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illegal
[adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal, proibido por lei

ilegal, proibido por lei

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .Empregadores que discriminam funcionários com base em raça ou gênero estão envolvidos em comportamento **ilegal**.
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architecture
[substantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitetura

arquitetura

Ex: She was drawn to architecture because of its unique blend of creativity , technical skill , and problem-solving in the built environment .Ela foi atraída pela **arquitetura** devido à sua mistura única de criatividade, habilidade técnica e resolução de problemas no ambiente construído.
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building
[substantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edifício, prédio

edifício, prédio

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up .Os trabalhadores constroem o **edifício** desde o início.
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congestion
[substantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestionamento, engarrafamento

congestionamento, engarrafamento

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.O **congestionamento** do trânsito é um grande problema durante os feriados.
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construction
[substantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construção

construção

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.A **construção** de estradas causou atrasos no trânsito.
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to drill
[verbo]

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

perfurar, brocar

perfurar, brocar

Ex: The mechanic drilled holes in the car's chassis to install the new parts.O mecânico **perfurou** buracos no chassi do carro para instalar as novas peças.
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exhaust fumes
[substantivo]

the toxic gases and particles that are released from the exhaust system of a vehicle and other sources

fumaças de escape, gases de escape

fumaças de escape, gases de escape

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heat wave
[substantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

onda de calor, calor intenso

onda de calor, calor intenso

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .Durante uma **onda de calor**, é importante verificar os vizinhos idosos que podem ser mais vulneráveis ​​a temperaturas extremas.
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horn
[substantivo]

a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

buzina, corneta

buzina, corneta

Ex: She tapped the horn to let the driver in front know the light had turned green .Ela bateu na **buzina** para avisar o motorista à frente que o sinal tinha ficado verde.
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to honk
[verbo]

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

buzinar, tocar a buzina

buzinar, tocar a buzina

Ex: She honks to greet her friend waiting on the sidewalk .Ela **buzina** para cumprimentar seu amigo que espera na calçada.
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rush hour
[substantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora do rush, hora de pico

hora do rush, hora de pico

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ela planejou seus afazeres em torno do **horário de pico** para evitar ficar presa no trânsito.
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terribly
[advérbio]

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

terrivelmente, horrivelmente

terrivelmente, horrivelmente

Ex: She was terribly treated by the staff .Ela foi **terrivelmente** maltratada pela equipe.
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tower block
[substantivo]

a very tall building that is divided into several apartments or offices

bloco de torres, arranha-céu residencial

bloco de torres, arranha-céu residencial

Ex: The view from the top of the tower block is breathtaking .A vista do topo do **arranha-céu** é de tirar o fôlego.
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traffic jam
[substantivo]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

engarrafamento, congestionamento

engarrafamento, congestionamento

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .O **engarrafamento** desapareceu depois que o acidente foi removido da estrada.
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conflict
[substantivo]

a state of frustration or anxiety caused by opposing desires or feelings at the same time

conflito, dilema

conflito, dilema

Ex: The conflict within her , torn between forgiveness and resentment , was palpable .O **conflito** dentro dela, dilacerada entre o perdão e o ressentimento, era palpável.
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to cure
[verbo]

to make someone regain their health

curar, sanar

curar, sanar

Ex: If the clinical trial is successful , the treatment will likely cure the disease .Se o ensaio clínico for bem-sucedido, o tratamento provavelmente **curará** a doença.
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debt
[substantivo]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dívida, endividamento

dívida, endividamento

Ex: He repaid his friend , feeling relieved to be free of the personal debt he had owed for so long .Ele pagou o amigo, sentindo-se aliviado por estar livre da **dívida** pessoal que devia há tanto tempo.
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disease
[substantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

doença, enfermidade

doença, enfermidade

Ex: The disease is spreading rapidly through the population .A **doença** está se espalhando rapidamente pela população.
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fair trade
[substantivo]

trading practices that do not put consumers at a disadvantage

comércio justo

comércio justo

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global warming
[substantivo]

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

aquecimento global, mudança climática

aquecimento global, mudança climática

Ex: Global warming threatens ecosystems and wildlife .O **aquecimento global** ameaça ecossistemas e vida selvagem.
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farming
[substantivo]

the activity of working on a farm and growing crops or producing animal products by raising them

agricultura, cultivo

agricultura, cultivo

Ex: Through farming, she learned the importance of patience and hard work .Através da **agricultura**, ela aprendeu a importância da paciência e do trabalho duro.
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mortality rate
[substantivo]

the number of deaths in a particular population over a specific period of time, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage

taxa de mortalidade, índice de mortalidade

taxa de mortalidade, índice de mortalidade

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organic
[adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgânico, ecológico

orgânico, ecológico

Ex: The store has a wide selection of organic snacks and beverages .A loja tem uma grande seleção de lanches e bebidas **orgânicas**.
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peace
[substantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .Ela esperava por um futuro onde a **paz** prevaleceria em todo o mundo.
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pollution
[substantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

poluição, contaminação

poluição, contaminação

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .A **poluição** causada por resíduos plásticos é uma crise ambiental crescente.
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poverty
[substantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.A instituição de caridade se concentra em fornecer comida e abrigo para aqueles que vivem na **pobreza**.
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recycling
[substantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclagem, reprocessamento de resíduos

reciclagem, reprocessamento de resíduos

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .A cidade introduziu um novo programa de **reciclagem**.
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solar power
[substantivo]

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

energia solar, potência solar

energia solar, potência solar

Ex: The company specializes in designing solar power systems for households .A empresa é especializada em projetar sistemas de **energia solar** para residências.
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the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
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war
[substantivo]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

guerra

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .A nação permaneceu em **guerra** até que um acordo de paz foi assinado.
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wealth
[substantivo]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

riqueza, fortuna

riqueza, fortuna

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to promote
[verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

promover, avançar

promover, avançar

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .Após o projeto bem-sucedido, ele foi **promovido** a vice-presidente.
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to offer
[verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

oferecer, propor

oferecer, propor

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Ele generosamente **ofereceu** seu tempo e expertise para mentorar empreendedores aspirantes.
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promotion
[substantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promoção, avanço

promoção, avanço

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .A equipe celebrou sua **promoção** com uma festa surpresa.
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alternative
[substantivo]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternativa,  opção

alternativa, opção

Ex: When the restaurant was full , we had to consider an alternative for dinner .Quando o restaurante estava cheio, tivemos que considerar uma **alternativa** para o jantar.
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to quit
[verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

desistir, sair

desistir, sair

Ex: They 're worried more people will quit if conditions do n't improve .Eles estão preocupados que mais pessoas vão **desistir** se as condições não melhorarem.
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to regret
[verbo]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

lamentar, arrepender-se

lamentar, arrepender-se

Ex: They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been .Eles **lamentaram** não ter aceitado a oferta de emprego e imaginaram o que poderia ter sido.
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to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

Ex: We took the plunge and set up our own business.
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volunteer
[substantivo]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

voluntário,  voluntária

voluntário, voluntária

Ex: The local food bank was grateful for the volunteers who sorted and distributed donations to those in need .O banco alimentar local estava grato pelos **voluntários** que classificaram e distribuíram doações para os necessitados.
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