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101 government
1) (the people who rule a country or state: the British Government.) governo2) (the way in which a country or state is ruled: Democracy is one form of government.) governo3) (the act or process of governing.) governo•- governor - governorship -
102 home
[həum] 1. noun1) (the house, town, country etc where a person etc usually lives: I work in London but my home is in Bournemouth; When I retire, I'll make my home in Bournemouth; Africa is the home of the lion; We'll have to find a home for the kitten.) lar, casa2) (the place from which a person, thing etc comes originally: America is the home of jazz.) pátria3) (a place where children without parents, old people, people who are ill etc live and are looked after: an old folk's home; a nursing home.) asilo, abrigo4) (a place where people stay while they are working: a nurses' home.) lar5) (a house: Crumpy Construction build fine homes for fine people; He invited me round to his home.) casa2. adjective1) (of a person's home or family: home comforts.) doméstico2) (of the country etc where a person lives: home produce.) local3) ((in football) playing or played on a team's own ground: the home team; a home game.) da casa3. adverb1) (to a person's home: I'm going home now; Hallo - I'm home!) para casa, em casa2) (completely; to the place, position etc a thing is intended to be: He drove the nail home; Few of his punches went home; These photographs of the war brought home to me the suffering of the soldiers.) diretamente•- homeless- homely - homeliness - homing - home-coming - home-grown - homeland - home-made - home rule - homesick - homesickness - homestead - home truth - homeward - homewards - homeward - homework - at home - be/feel at home - home in on - leave home - make oneself at home - nothing to write home about -
103 home rule
(the government of a country or part of a country by its own citizens.) autonomia -
104 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.) glória4) (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.) Excelência, meritíssimo2. 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.) conferir honraria4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) honrar•- honorary- honourable - honours - in honour bound - honour bound - on one's honour - word of honour -
105 independent
[indi'pendənt]1) (not controlled by other people, countries etc: an independent country; That country is now independent of Britain.) independente2) (not willing to accept help: an independent old lady.) independente3) (having enough money to support oneself: She is completely independent and receives no money from her family; She is now independent of her parents.) independente4) (not relying on, or affected by, something or someone else: an independent observer; to arrive at an independent conclusion.) independente•- independently -
106 legation
[li'ɡeiʃən]((the headquarters of) an official group of people acting on behalf of the government of their own country etc in another country.) legação -
107 martial law
(the ruling of a country by the army in time of war or great national emergency, when ordinary law does not apply: The country is now under martial law.) lei marcial -
108 mercenary
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109 nation
['neiʃən]1) (a group of people living in a particular country, forming a single political and economic unit.) nação2) (a large number of people who share the same history, ancestors, culture etc (whether or not they all live in the same country): the Jewish nation.) povo•- national- nationally - nationalism - nationalist - nationalistic - nationality - nationalize - nationalise - nationalization - nationalisation - national anthem - national service - nation-wide -
110 native
['neitiv] 1. adjective1) (where one was born: my native land.) natal2) (belonging to that place; local: the native customs/art of Brazil; This animal/plant is native to Australia.) natal3) (belonging by race to a country: a native Englishman.) de nascimento4) (belonging to a person naturally: native intelligence.) nato2. noun1) (a person born in a certain place: a native of Scotland; a native of London.) nativo2) (one of the original inhabitants of a country eg before the arrival of explorers, immigrants etc: Columbus thought the natives of America were Indians.) nativo•- native language/tongue - native speaker - native to - the Nativity -
111 resource
[rə'zo:s, ]( American[) 'ri:zo:rs]1) ((usually in plural) something that gives help, support etc when needed; a supply; a means: We have used up all our resources; We haven't the resources at this school for teaching handicapped children.) recurso2) ((usually in plural) the wealth of a country, or the supply of materials etc which bring this wealth: This country is rich in natural resources.) recursos3) (the ability to find ways of solving difficulties: He is full of resource.) expediente•- resourcefully - resourcefulness -
112 rich
[ri ]1) (wealthy; having a lot of money, possessions etc: a rich man/country.) rico2) ((with in) having a lot (of something): This part of the country is rich in coal.) rico3) (valuable: a rich reward; rich materials.) rico4) (containing a lot of fat, eggs, spices etc: a rich sauce.) rico5) ((of clothes, material etc) very beautiful and expensive.) rico•- richly- richness - riches -
113 stretch
[stre ] 1. verb1) (to make or become longer or wider especially by pulling or by being pulled: She stretched the piece of elastic to its fullest extent; His scarf was so long that it could stretch right across the room; This material stretches; The dog yawned and stretched (itself); He stretched (his arm/hand) up as far as he could, but still could not reach the shelf; Ask someone to pass you the jam instead of stretching across the table for it.) esticar-se2) ((of land etc) to extend: The plain stretched ahead of them for miles.) estender-se2. noun1) (an act of stretching or state of being stretched: He got out of bed and had a good stretch.) estiramento2) (a continuous extent, of eg a type of country, or of time: a pretty stretch of country; a stretch of bad road; a stretch of twenty years.) extensão, trecho, período•- stretchy - at a stretch - be at full stretch - stretch one's legs - stretch out -
114 subject
1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) subjugado2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) súdito2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) assunto3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) matéria4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) motivo, tema5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) sujeito3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) subjugar2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) submeter•- subjective - subjectively - subject matter - change the subject - subject to -
115 visa
['vi:zə](a mark or stamp put on a passport by the authorities of a country to show that the bearer may travel to, or in, that country: I have applied for a visa for the United States.) visto -
116 NIC
abbr newly-industrialized country (país recentemente industrializado). -
117 State
I [steit] noun1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) condição2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) estado3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) de cerimónia•- stately- stateliness
- statesman
- statesmanlike
- statesmanship
- get into a state
- lie in state II [steit] verb(to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) declarar* * *Amer abbr state College, State University (faculdade, universidade estadual). -
118 aborigine
[æbə'ri‹ini](an original inhabitant of a country, especially of Australia.) aborígine* * *ab.o.rig.i.ne[æbər'idʒəni] n 1 aborígine, indígena. 2 aborigines a) habitantes primitivos. b) animais e plantas nativas de uma região. -
119 abroad
[ə'bro:d]1) (in or to another country: He lived abroad for many years.) no estrangeiro2) (current; going around: There's a rumour abroad that she is leaving.) por aí* * *a.broad[əbr'ɔ:d] adv 1 fora, no exterior, fora de casa. 2 em um (ou rumo a um) país estrangeiro. 3 em circulação (boato). rumour is abroad / circula o boato. 4 amplamente, largamente. it is all abroad / é de conhecimento público. from abroad do exterior. to live abroad viver no exterior. to spread abroad espalhar. -
120 across
[ə'kros] 1. preposition1) (to the other side (of); from one side to the other side of: He took her across the road.) para o outro lado2) (at the other side (of): The butcher's shop is across the street.) do outro lado2. adverb(to the other side or to the speaker's side: He dived in off the river-bank and swam across.) para lá/cá* * *a.cross[əkr'ɔs] adj cruzado. • adv 1 transversalmente, obliquamente. 2 de lado, ao lado, atravessadamente. 3 do, no ou para o outro lado. • prep 1 através de, de lado a lado. 2 sobre. 3 em cruz. 4 além de, mais adiante de, no outro lado de. across country Hunt, Sport através dos campos. across the road no outro lado da rua. to come across 1 Amer coll a) pagar, entregar. b) admitir, confessar. 2 deparar com, entrar em contato com. the first person I came across / a primeira pessoa que encontrei. to tear across rasgar ao meio. with arms across com os braços cruzados.
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