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Livro Interchange - Intermediário avançado - Unidade 7 - Parte 2

Aqui você encontrará o vocabulário da Unidade 7 - Parte 2 no livro didático Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "vocational", "accountable", "estimate", etc.

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to create
to create
[verbo]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

criar, estabelecer

criar, estabelecer

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reduzir, diminuir

reduzir, diminuir

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas. 
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homeless
homeless
[substantivo]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

sem-teto, desabrigados

sem-teto, desabrigados

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless. 
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to improve
to improve
[verbo]

to make a person or thing better

melhorar, aperfeiçoar

melhorar, aperfeiçoar

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building. 
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to provide
to provide
[verbo]

to give someone what is needed or necessary

fornecer, oferecer

fornecer, oferecer

Ex: The restaurant aims to provide excellent customer service for the patrons. 
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affordable
affordable
[adjetivo]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

acessível, barato

acessível, barato

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories. 

O varejista online é especializado em gadgets eletrônicos e acessórios acessíveis.

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politician
politician
[substantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

político, homem político

político, homem político

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician. 
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accountable
accountable
[adjetivo]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

responsável, prestador de contas

responsável, prestador de contas

Ex: Athletes are held accountable for their actions both on and off the field. 

Os atletas são responsáveis por suas ações dentro e fora de campo.

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vocational
vocational
[adjetivo]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

profissional, vocacional

profissional, vocacional

Ex: Vocational qualifications demonstrate proficiency in specialized fields. 
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to increase

to become larger in amount or size

aumentar,  incrementar

aumentar, incrementar

Ex: As demand for the product rises, prices tend to increase. 
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shelter
shelter
[substantivo]

a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm

abrigo,  refúgio

abrigo, refúgio

Ex: The damaged cabin provided little shelter from the freezing weather. 
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deforestation
deforestation
[substantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

desflorestação, desmatamento

desflorestação, desmatamento

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation. 

Ativistas estão protestando contra empresas responsáveis pela desflorestação em massa.

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crime
crime
[substantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime,  delito

crime, delito

Ex: Crime rates have been steadily declining in the city over the past decade. 
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mobility
mobility
[substantivo]

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily from one place, position, job, or social situation to another

Ex: Transferable skills give workers greater mobility within the labor market. 
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junk food
junk food
[substantivo]

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

comida lixo, comida não saudável

comida lixo, comida não saudável

Ex: The party had a lot of junk food, so it was hard to stick to my diet. 

A festa tinha muita comida não saudável, então foi difícil manter minha dieta.

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invasion
invasion
[substantivo]

the act of entering another country or territory by military force, especially in order to occupy or control it

Ex: The troops encountered heavy resistance during the invasion. 
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destructive
destructive
[adjetivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

devastador, destrutivo

devastador, destrutivo

Ex: Her destructive habits of procrastination hindered her academic success. 

Seus hábitos destrutivos de procrastinação prejudicaram seu sucesso acadêmico.

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planet
planet
[substantivo]

a large, nearly round object in space that moves in an orbit around a star

Ex: The telescope detected a planet about the size of Earth. 
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particularly
particularly
[advérbio]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

particularmente, especialmente

particularmente, especialmente

Ex: I appreciate all forms of art, but I am particularly drawn to abstract paintings. 

Eu aprecio todas as formas de arte, mas sou particularmente atraído por pinturas abstratas.

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serious
serious
[adjetivo]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

grave, sério

grave, sério

Ex: The doctor said his condition is serious and needs immediate attention. 

O médico disse que sua condição é grave e precisa de atenção imediata.

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dramatically
dramatically
[advérbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

dramaticamente, consideravelmente

dramaticamente, consideravelmente

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes. 

O humor dela mudou dramaticamente em minutos.

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a great deal

to a large extent

Ex: She cares a great deal about her family's well-being. 
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ecosystem
ecosystem
[substantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecossistema, sistema ecológico

ecossistema, sistema ecológico

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many fragile ecosystems. 

A mudança climática representa uma grande ameaça para muitos ecossistemas frágeis.

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against
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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species
species
[substantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

espécie, espécies

espécie, espécies

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year. 

A borboleta-monarca é uma espécie de borboleta que migra milhares de milhas a cada ano.

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to dive
to dive
[verbo]

to jump into water headfirst, usually with the arms extended

Ex: Sarah had never dived from such a high platform before. 
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to explore
to explore
[verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar, descobrir

explorar, descobrir

Ex: The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission. 
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extensive
extensive
[adjetivo]

covering a large area

extenso, amplo

extenso, amplo

Ex: The shopping mall offered extensive parking, ensuring convenience for shoppers with vehicles. 

O shopping oferecia estacionamento extenso, garantindo conveniência para os compradores com veículos.

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coral
coral
[substantivo]

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

coral

coral

Ex: She wore a necklace made from polished Mediterranean coral. 

Ela usava um colar feito de coral mediterrâneo polido.

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reef
reef
[substantivo]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

recife, barreira de coral

recife, barreira de coral

Ex: Maps showed a dangerous reef along the coastline. 

Os mapas mostravam um recife perigoso ao longo da costa.

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lionfish
lionfish
[substantivo]

a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans

peixe-leão, escorpião-voador

peixe-leão, escorpião-voador

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to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimar, avaliar

estimar, avaliar

Ex: He estimated the distance to be around five miles. 
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to reproduce

to produce offspring or new individuals of the same kind

reproduzir-se

reproduzir-se

Ex: The researchers studied how the species reproduces in the wild. 
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trap
trap
[substantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

armadilha, alçapão

armadilha, alçapão

Ex: They placed a trap to catch the stray cat. 
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poison
poison
[substantivo]

a substance that can cause illness or death if it enters the body

veneno,  tóxico

veneno, tóxico

Ex: Doctors identified the poison in his bloodstream. 
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poisonous
poisonous
[adjetivo]

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

venenoso, tóxico

venenoso, tóxico

Ex: The wasp uses its poisonous sting to defend itself from predators. 

A vespa usa seu ferrão venenoso para se defender de predadores.

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population
population
[substantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

população

população

Ex: As the population ages, there will be increasing strain on healthcare systems. 
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to hunt
to hunt
[verbo]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

caçar, perseguir

caçar, perseguir

Ex: The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer. 
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sting
sting
[substantivo]

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

picada, ferrão

picada, ferrão

Ex: The sting was so painful that she had to apply a cold compress immediately. 
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unwelcome
unwelcome
[adjetivo]

not receiving a warm or friendly reception

indesejado, mal recebido

indesejado, mal recebido

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unforgettable
unforgettable
[adjetivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inesquecível, memorável

inesquecível, memorável

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever. 

O momento inesquecível quando se conheceram pela primeira vez permaneceu gravado em suas memórias para sempre.

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to treat
to treat
[verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

tratar, curar

tratar, curar

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries. 
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to multiply

to increase greatly in number, amount, or degree, or to cause something to do so

multiplicar,  multiplicar-se

multiplicar, multiplicar-se

Ex: A small error can multiply the risks involved in the procedure. 
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unable
unable
[adjetivo]

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

incapaz, impossibilitado

incapaz, impossibilitado

Ex: She apologized for being unable to fulfill her promise due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Ela pediu desculpas por não conseguir cumprir sua promessa devido a circunstâncias imprevistas.

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to protect
to protect
[verbo]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

proteger, preservar

proteger, preservar

Ex: Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. 
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