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1 the Third World
(the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) o terceiro mundo -
2 the Third World
(the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) o Terceiro Mundo -
3 the mass media
(those channels of communication (TV, radio, newspapers etc) that reach large numbers of people.) meios de comunicação -
4 the mass media
(those channels of communication (TV, radio, newspapers etc) that reach large numbers of people.) meios de comunicação de massa -
5 above
1. preposition1) (in a higher position than: a picture above the fireplace.) sobre2) (greater than: The child's intelligence is above average.) acima de3) (too good for: The police must be above suspicion.) acima de2. adverb1) (higher up: seen from above.) de cima2) ((in a book etc) earlier or higher up on the page: See above.) acima•- above all* * *a.bove[əb'∧v] n 1 o alto, céu. 2 o acima mencionado, o acima escrito ou dito. the above is his opinion / o acima escrito é a opinião dele. in addition to all of the above, I must say that... / em acréscimo a todo o acima mencionado, devo dizer que... • adj acima mencionado, anteriormente escrito ou dito. for further information see the above passage / para informações complementares consulte o texto acima. the above remarks are concerned with this item / as observações anteriores dizem respeito a este item. • adv 1 acima, no alto, em cima. the sound was coming from the bedroom above / o som vinha do quarto de cima. our plane flew above the clouds / nosso avião voava acima das nuvens. 2 anteriormente (citado ou dito). the facts mentioned above / os fatos mencionados acima. 3 em lugar mais alto. those are the hills above Rome / aquelas são as colinas no alto de Roma. • prep 1 sobre, acima, por cima. she lived on the first floor above a night club / ela morava no primeiro andar acima de uma boate. the police officer ought to be above suspicion / o policial devia estar acima de suspeita. 2 superior. he is above his brother / ele é superior a seu irmão. 3 mais que. the show is allowed to children above the age of ten years / o espetáculo é permitido para crianças com mais de dez anos. 4 além de. he is above criticism / ele está além da crítica. it is above me / isso está além da minha compreensão. above all sobretudo, mais importante de tudo. above all things antes de tudo. above-board a) claro, franco, honesto, correto. b) francamente, honestamente, corretamente. above-ground a) vivo, na terra. b) acima do solo. above-mentioned supracitado, supradito, acima mencionado. above par Econ acima do valor, com ágio. above praise acima de louvor. above the average acima da média. from above de cima. I am above myself eu estou fora de mim (de alegria, de raiva). over and above além disto. to be above nothing considerar nada indigno demais. -
6 antiquity
[æn'tikwəti]1) (ancient times, especially those of the ancient Greeks and Romans: the gods and heroes of antiquity.) antiguidade2) (great age: a statue of great antiquity.) antiguidade3) ((plural antiquities) something remaining from ancient times (eg a statue, a vase): Roman antiquities.) antiguidade* * *an.tiq.ui.ty[ænt'ikwiti] n 1 antiguidade: a) primórdio, origem da história humana. b) povos da antiguidade (coletivamente). 2 velhice, idade avançada. 3 antiquities a) objetos, relíquias, moedas, manuscritos, etc. dos tempos antigos. b) costumes e vida na antiguidade. -
7 sect
[sekt] 1. noun(a group of people within a larger, especially religious, group, having views different from those of the rest of the group.) seita2. noun(a member of a sect.) sectário* * *sect1[sekt] n 1 seita. 2 partido, facção.————————sect2[sekt] adj cortado, dividido. • vt cortar, dividir. -
8 antiquity
[æn'tikwəti]1) (ancient times, especially those of the ancient Greeks and Romans: the gods and heroes of antiquity.) antiguidade2) (great age: a statue of great antiquity.) antiguidade3) ((plural antiquities) something remaining from ancient times (eg a statue, a vase): Roman antiquities.) antiguidade -
9 sect
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10 that
1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) aquele2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) aquele3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) que4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) que2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) que5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) tão- that's that* * *[ðæt] demonstrative pron (pl those) esse, essa, isso, aquele, aquela, aquilo. how much are those apples? / quanto custam essas maçãs? who is that man? / quem é aquele homem? I prefer that book (those books) / prefiro esse livro (esses livros). what was that cry? / que grito foi esse? that is the girl I saw / essa é a moça que eu tinha visto. that’s all I wanted to know / isso é tudo que eu queria saber. you are responsible for that / você é responsável por isso. in that you are right / nisso você tem razão. I hoped it would come to that / esperava que chegasse a isso. • relative pron que, o que. the book that I gave you / o livro que lhe dei. the day that I met you / no dia em que o encontrei. • conj para que, que, a fim de que, de modo que. not that I have any objection / não que eu tenha alguma objeção. do you remember that she said so? / você se lembra de que ela falou assim? • adv tão, de tal modo, de tal maneira, assim. leave it at that! / deixe-o assim! I did not go that far / não cheguei a tal ponto. she is not that old / ela não é assim tão velha. and that was that! isso está liquidado! at that time naquele tempo. for all that apesar de tudo isso. for the very reason that pela própria razão que. in order that a fim de que. no one that nenhum que. now that agora que. that easily tão facilmente. that far tão longe. that is (abreviatura: i. e., Lat id est) isto é. that one (those ones) aquele (aqueles). this or that? esse ou aquele? so that’s that! portanto é isso aí! -
11 that
1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) aquele, esse2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) aquele, aquilo, isso3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) que4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) que2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) que, se5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) tão- that's that -
12 day
[dei] 1. noun1) (the period from sunrise to sunset: She worked all day; The days are warm but the nights are cold.) dia2) (a part of this period eg that part spent at work: How long is your working day?; The school day ends at 3 o'clock; I see him every day.) dia3) (the period of twenty-four hours from one midnight to the next: How many days are in the month of September?) dia4) ((often in plural) the period of, or of the greatest activity, influence, strength etc of (something or someone): in my grandfather's day; in the days of steam-power.) tempos•- daybreak- day-dream 2. verbShe often day-dreams.) devanear- daylight- day school
- daytime
- call it a day
- day by day
- day in
- day out
- make someone's day
- one day
- some day
- the other day* * *[dei] 1 dia, luz ou claridade do dia, luz, alvorada, o dia (da manhã à noite). 2 tempo, espaço de vinte e quatro horas (dia e noite): também chamado a mean solar day. 3 dia marcado para recepção. 4 época, era. she was a beauty in her day / ela foi uma beleza na sua época. 5 vida, existência, período de atividade, vitalidade ou prosperidade. 6 dia comemorativo. 7 luta, batalha, vitória. 8 qualquer tempo especificado. 9 dia de trabalho. 10 tempo, período. all day long o dia inteiro. All Soul’s Day Dia de Finados. an every day man homem comum. any day qualquer dia. better days período de prosperidade, dias melhores. by day de dia, durante o dia. by the day ao dia, por dia. Christmas Day Dia de Natal. day after day dia a dia, dia por dia, diariamente. day and night dia e noite. day by day, day in day out dia a dia, dia por dia, diariamente. dooms day dia do juízo. every day todos os dias, diariamente. every other day dia sim, dia não. every third day de três em três dias. evil days período de desgraça. for ever and a day para sempre. from this day on de hoje em diante. in bygone days antigamente, em tempos idos. in his younger days em sua infância, sua juventude. in my days nos meus dias, no tempo da minha vida. in the day-time de dia, durante o dia. in the good old days nos bons tempos de antigamente. in these days hoje em dia. let’s call it a day vamos parar com isto! (que estamos fazendo), vamos encerrar o assunto! vamos desistir disto! New Year’s Day Dia de Ano-Novo. one day, one of these days um dia, um dia desses. one of those days um dia em que tudo dá errado. on the following day no dia seguinte. pay-day dia de pagamento. per day, a day ao dia, por dia. some day qualquer dia futuro. the day after no dia seguinte. the day after the fair tarde demais. the day after tomorrow depois de amanhã. the day before yesterday anteontem. the other day há dias. the time of day a hora do dia. this day hoje. this very day ainda hoje. today hoje. to lose the day perder a batalha. to win/ gain the day vencer, conseguir a vitória. up to this day até o dia de hoje. -
13 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) o mais2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) a maioria2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) o mais2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) mais que tudo3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) muitíssimo4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) quase3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mais que todos2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) a maior parte•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[moust] n 1 a maior parte, o maior número. 2 a maioria. 3 máximo. this is the most you can ask for / isto é o máximo que você pode exigir. • adj sup of much and many. 1 o mais, os mais. 2 pela maior parte. • adv 1 o mais, os mais. 2 pela maior parte. 3 muitíssimo. at most quando muito. for the most part a) a maior parte. b) geralmente. to make the most of a thing tirar o máximo proveito. -
14 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) mais2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) a maioria de2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) o/a/os/as mais2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) mais3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) muito4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) quase3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mais2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) a maioria, a maior parte•- mostly- at the most - at most - for the most part - make the most of something - make the most of -
15 examine
[iɡ'zæmin]1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) examinar2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) examinar3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) examinar4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) examinar5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) interrogar•- examiner* * *ex.am.ine[igz'æmin] vt 1 examinar, averiguar, investigar. 2 considerar, ponderar. 3 interrogar, inquirir. 4 inspecionar. -
16 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) honra2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) honra3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) fama4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) honra5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) honra6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) honraria7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Excelência2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) honrar2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) dar a honra3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) distinguir4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) cumprir•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *hon.our['ɔnə] n Brit 1 honra, honradez, dignidade, brio. a man of honour / um homem de honra, um homem de bem. 2 reputação, fama, glória. 3 lealdade, nobreza. 4 estimação, respeito. 5 título ou cargo honorífico, distinção. 6 figura (no jogo de cartas). 7 decoro, pudor, castidade, virtude. 8 reverência, continência. 9 distinção (colegial ou universitária). • vt 1 honrar, respeitar, reverenciar, glorificar. 2 elevar (no cargo), exaltar. 3 aceitar, pagar. 4 favorecer. affair of honour questão de honra. code of honour código de honra. guest of honour convidado de honra. His Honour Sua Reverência. I have the honour of, it is my honour to tenho o prazer de, o privilégio de. in his honour em honra dele. maid of honour dama de honra. point of honour questão de honra. sense of honour sentimento de honra. to be bound in honour ser obrigado pela honra. to do someone the honour honrar alguém. to do the honours fazer as honras da casa. to gain honour by ganhar fama com. Your Honour Vossa Senhoria. -
17 wave
[weiv] 1. noun1) (a moving ridge, larger than a ripple, moving on the surface of water: rolling waves; a boat tossing on the waves.) onda2) (a vibration travelling eg through the air: radio waves; sound waves; light waves.) onda3) (a curve or curves in the hair: Are those waves natural?) onda4) (a (usually temporary) rise or increase: the recent crime wave; a wave of violence; The pain came in waves.) onda5) (an act of waving: She recognized me, and gave me a wave.) aceno de mão2. verb1) (to move backwards and forwards or flutter: The flags waved gently in the breeze.) ondular2) (to (cause hair to) curve first one way then the other: She's had her hair waved; Her hair waves naturally.) ondear(-se)3) (to make a gesture (of greeting etc) with (eg the hand): She waved to me across the street; Everyone was waving handkerchiefs in farewell; They waved goodbye.) acenar•- wavy- waviness
- waveband
- wave
- wavelength
- wave aside* * *[weiv] n 1 onda: a) vaga b) Phys vibração c) Poet água, mar. d) fig explosão (de entusiasmo, etc.). 2 ondulação, ondeado. 3 chamalote (tecido). 4 aceno, gesto, sinal com a mão. 5 agitação, oscilação, tremor. 6 onda, aumento rápido. • vt+vi 1 ondear, ondular. 2 acenar, fazer sinal (com a mão). we waved him farewell / nós lhe acenamos um adeus. they waved me aside / eles me chamaram à parte com um aceno. 3 abanar, agitar. 4 flutuar, tremular. 5 brandir. 6 oscilar, balançar. 7 achamalotar (tecido). 8 dar aspecto ondeado a (superfície metálica). a wave of indignation uma onda de indignação. cold wave onda de frio. heat wave onda de calor. long waves Radio ondas longas. long wave set Radio aparelho de ondas longas. permanent wave permanente (cabelo). short waves Radio ondas curtas. the waves Lit o oceano. to make waves causar problemas. to wave down fazer sinal para o ônibus, o carro parar. to wave someone off dizer adeus para alguém que está partindo. to wave something aside recusar a aceitar alguma coisa por ser irrelevante. they waved my objections aside / eles desprezaram minhas objeções. to wave something goodbye dizer adeus a (aceitar a situação). wave of light onda de luz. -
18 examine
[iɡ'zæmin]1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) examinar2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) examinar3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) examinar4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) examinar5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) interrogar•- examiner -
19 wave
[weiv] 1. noun1) (a moving ridge, larger than a ripple, moving on the surface of water: rolling waves; a boat tossing on the waves.) onda2) (a vibration travelling eg through the air: radio waves; sound waves; light waves.) onda3) (a curve or curves in the hair: Are those waves natural?) onda4) (a (usually temporary) rise or increase: the recent crime wave; a wave of violence; The pain came in waves.) onda5) (an act of waving: She recognized me, and gave me a wave.) aceno2. verb1) (to move backwards and forwards or flutter: The flags waved gently in the breeze.) ondular2) (to (cause hair to) curve first one way then the other: She's had her hair waved; Her hair waves naturally.) ondular3) (to make a gesture (of greeting etc) with (eg the hand): She waved to me across the street; Everyone was waving handkerchiefs in farewell; They waved goodbye.) acenar•- wavy- waviness - waveband - wave - wavelength - wave aside -
20 dead
[ded] 1. adjective1) (without life; not living: a dead body; Throw out those dead flowers.) morto2) (not working and not giving any sign of being about to work: The phone/engine is dead.) morto3) (absolute or complete: There was dead silence at his words; He came to a dead stop.) total2. adverb(completely: dead drunk.) totalmente- deaden- deadly 3. adverb(extremely: deadly dull; deadly serious.) muito- dead end- dead-end
- dead heat
- dead language
- deadline
- deadlock* * *[ded] n morto ou mortos, (precedido de the) os mortos. • adj 1 morto, defunto, falecido. 2 inanimado. 3 cadavérico, muito pálido, descorado. 4 inerte, inativo, sem atividade, apático, morto. 5 silencioso, tranqüilo. 6 desanimado, sem força, amortecido, dormente (falando de pé ou de mão). 7 deslustroso, sem brilho (os olhos). 8 sem movimento, estagnado, paralisado. 9 improdutivo, que não dá lucro. 10 obsoleto, antiquado. 11 coll muito cansado, cansadíssimo, exaurido, exausto, alquebrado. 12 certo, seguro, positivo, infalível. 13 insípido, monótono, chato. • adv 1 absolutamente, completamente, inteiramente. 2 profundamente. a dead bee makes no honey do nada, nada se faz. as dead as a doornail totalmente morto. dead against, dead on end diretamente contra, absolutamente contrário. dead from the neck up coll muito burro, imbecil. dead on the mark no alvo, absolutamente certo. dead to the world inconsciente, profundamente adormecido. over my dead body somente sobre o meu cadáver. the dead of night horas mortas, altas horas da noite em que tudo está em silêncio. to cut someone dead fingir que não conhece. to rise from the dead ressuscitar dos mortos. to stop dead parar de repente. to wear dead man’s shoes herdar posses ou funções de um morto.
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