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Livro Total English - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 9 - Referência

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
crime
[substantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime, delito

crime, delito

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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judge
[substantivo]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

juiz, juíza

juiz, juíza

Ex: She retired after serving as judge for over thirty years .
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robbery
[substantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

roubo, assalto

roubo, assalto

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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thief
[substantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladrão, furto

ladrão, furto

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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fingerprint
[substantivo]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

impressão digital, dedada

impressão digital, dedada

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.
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fine
[substantivo]

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

multa, penalidade

multa, penalidade

Ex: The judge imposed fine on the company for environmental violations .
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victim
[substantivo]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

vítima, lesada

vítima, lesada

Ex: Support groups victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .
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criminal
[substantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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punishment
[substantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

pena, castigo

pena, castigo

Ex: He accepted punishment without complaint .
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community service
[substantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

serviço comunitário, trabalho comunitário

serviço comunitário, trabalho comunitário

Ex: He found fulfillment community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
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to suspect
[verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

suspeitar, desconfiar

suspeitar, desconfiar

Ex: suspect the company may be hiding some important information .
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innocent
[adjetivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

inocente, sem culpa

inocente, sem culpa

Ex: innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
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guilty
[adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpado, responsável

culpado, responsável

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
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witness
[substantivo]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

testemunha, espectador

testemunha, espectador

Ex: The witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
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evidence
[substantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

evidência, prova

evidência, prova

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
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petty
[adjetivo]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

pequeno, menor

pequeno, menor

Ex: The police focused more on serious offenses than petty crimes like jaywalking .
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to suspend
[verbo]

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

suspender, afastar

suspender, afastar

Ex: After the fight , he suspended for three days .
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sentence
[substantivo]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

sentença, pena

sentença, pena

Ex: He received a sentence for robbery .
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prison
[substantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisão, cadeia

prisão, cadeia

Ex: She wrote letters to her family prison, expressing her love and longing for them .
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graffiti
[substantivo]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

grafite, pichação

grafite, pichação

Ex: Many artists graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .
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vandalism
[substantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo, danos ao patrimônio

vandalismo, danos ao patrimônio

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused vandalism in the local park .
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forensic
[adjetivo]

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

forense, de perícia

forense, de perícia

Ex: The detective forensic evidence to solve the case .
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to commit
[verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer, praticar

cometer, praticar

Ex: The hacker was apprehended committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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arson
[substantivo]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

incêndio criminoso, crime de incêndio

incêndio criminoso, crime de incêndio

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
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fraud
[substantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude, enganosidade

fraude, enganosidade

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .
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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, detê-los

prender, detê-los

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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to convict
[verbo]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

condenar, julgar culpado

condenar, julgar culpado

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar, condenar

sentenciar, condenar

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

sair impune, escapar de punição

sair impune, escapar de punição

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
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to sue
[verbo]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

processar, entrar com uma ação contra

processar, entrar com uma ação contra

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
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to insure
[verbo]

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

assegurar, garantir

assegurar, garantir

Ex: The insured their child 's well-being by arranging for a safe trip .
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claim
[substantivo]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

afirmação, declaração

afirmação, declaração

Ex: claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .
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premium
[substantivo]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

prêmio, valor da apólice

prêmio, valor da apólice

Ex: He compared premiums before choosing a policy .
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middle-aged
[adjetivo]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

de meia-idade, média-idade

de meia-idade, média-idade

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.
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well-dressed
[adjetivo]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

elegante, bem-vestido

elegante, bem-vestido

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to well-dressed for any occasion .
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far-fetched
[adjetivo]

not probable and difficult to believe

improvável, descabido

improvável, descabido

Ex: The idea of time travel still far-fetched to most scientists .
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tongue-tied
[adjetivo]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

sem palavras, inibido

sem palavras, inibido

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
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pig-headedly
[advérbio]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

teimosamente, obstinadamente

teimosamente, obstinadamente

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , pig-headedly held onto her belief .
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to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

embalar, envelopear

embalar, envelopear

Ex: She asked the cashier to gift-wrap the package before delivery.
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fireproof
[adjetivo]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

resistente ao fogo, ignífugo

resistente ao fogo, ignífugo

Ex: He fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .
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to aid
[verbo]

to help or support others in doing something

ajudar, auxiliar

ajudar, auxiliar

Ex: aided his friend in preparing for the exam .
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to ax
[verbo]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

cortar, chopar

cortar, chopar

Ex: They axed the old wooden door to break through.
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to back
[verbo]

to support someone or something

apoiar, dar suporte a

apoiar, dar suporte a

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we backing them with emotional support .
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to bid
[verbo]

to try to achieve something

tentar, buscar

tentar, buscar

Ex: Several startups bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .
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blast
[substantivo]

an explosion of something

explosão, detonação

explosão, detonação

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blaze
[substantivo]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

chama, fogo intenso

chama, fogo intenso

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clash
[substantivo]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

conflito, desentendimento

conflito, desentendimento

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to clash among the members about the future direction of the company .
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drama
[substantivo]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

drama, tragédia

drama, tragédia

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to hit
[verbo]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

atingir, afetar

atingir, afetar

Ex: Rural communities have been hit by the lack of healthcare access .
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key
[adjetivo]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

fundamental, essencial

fundamental, essencial

Ex: Building trust key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .
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plea
[substantivo]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

declaração, apelação

declaração, apelação

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.
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to quit
[verbo]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

abandonar, desistir

abandonar, desistir

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose quit and start her own business .
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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