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41 eye
1. noun1) (the part of the body with which one sees: Open your eyes; She has blue eyes.) olho2) (anything like or suggesting an eye, eg the hole in a needle, the loop or ring into which a hook connects etc.)3) (a talent for noticing and judging a particular type of thing: She has an eye for detail/colour/beauty.) olho, perspicácia2. verb(to look at, observe: The boys were eyeing the girls at the dance; The thief eyed the policeman warily.) observar- eyeball- eyebrow - eye-catching - eyelash - eyelet - eyelid - eye-opener - eye-piece - eyeshadow - eyesight - eyesore - eye-witness - before/under one's very eyes - be up to the eyes in - close one's eyes to - in the eyes of - keep an eye on - lay/set eyes on - raise one's eyebrows - see eye to eye - with an eye to something - with one's eyes open -
42 in the presence of
(while (someone) is present: This document must be signed in the presence of a witness; Don't talk about it in my mother's presence.) na presença de, diante de -
43 on/under oath
(having sworn an oath to tell the truth in a court of law: The witness is on/under oath.) sob juramento -
44 rule
[ru:l] 1. noun1) (government: under foreign rule.) governo2) (a regulation or order: school rules.) regulamento3) (what usually happens or is done; a general principle: He is an exception to the rule that fat people are usually happy.) regra4) (a general standard that guides one's actions: I make it a rule never to be late for appointments.) regra5) (a marked strip of wood, metal etc for measuring: He measured the windows with a rule.) régua2. verb1) (to govern: The king ruled (the people) wisely.) governar2) (to decide officially: The judge ruled that the witness should be heard.) decretar3) (to draw (a straight line): He ruled a line across the page.) traçar à régua•- ruled- ruler - ruling 3. noun(an official decision: The judge gave his ruling.) decisão- rule off - rule out -
45 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) ficar em pé2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) levantar-se3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) ficar4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) permanecer5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) ficar6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) estar7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) candidatar-se8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) pôr em pé9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) agüentar, submeter-se a10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) oferecer2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) posição2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) suporte3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) estande4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribuna, arquibancada5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) barra•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) duração2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) reputação•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) sem reserva, em lista de espera5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) sem reserva- stand-in- standing-room - make someone's hair stand on end - stand aside - stand back - stand by - stand down - stand fast/firm - stand for - stand in - stand on one's own two feet - stand on one's own feet - stand out - stand over - stand up for - stand up to -
46 support
[sə'po:t] 1. verb1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) sustentar, apoiar2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) apoiar3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) apoiar4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) sustentar2. noun1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) suporte, apoio2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) suporte•- supporting -
47 swear
[sweə]past tense - swore; verb1) (to state, declare, or promise solemnly with an oath, or very definitely and positively: The witness must swear to tell the truth; He swore an oath of loyalty; Swear never to reveal the secret; I could have sworn (= I'm sure) she was here a minute ago.) jurar2) (to use the name of God and other sacred words, or obscene words, for emphasis or abuse; to curse: Don't swear in front of the children!) blasfemar•- sworn- swear-word - swear by - swear in - swear to -
48 swear by
1) (to appeal to (eg God) as a witness of one's words: I swear by Heaven that I'm innocent.) jurar por2) (to put complete trust in (a remedy etc): She swears by aspirin for all the children's illnesses.) confiar em
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