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41 finesse
[fines](cleverness and skill in dealing with a situation etc: She managed that situation with great finesse.) subtileza* * *fi.nesse[fin'es] n 1 finura, sutileza, astúcia, artifício, estratagema. 2 destreza, habilidade. • vt+vi usar artimanhas. -
42 match
[mæ ] I noun(a short piece of wood or other material tipped with a substance that catches fire when rubbed against a rough or specially-prepared surface: He struck a match.) fósforo- matchboxII 1. noun1) (a contest or game: a football/rugby/chess match.) jogo2) (a thing that is similar to or the same as another in some way(s) eg in colour or pattern: These trousers are not an exact match for my jacket.) combinação3) (a person who is able to equal another: She has finally met her match at arguing.) igual4) (a marriage or an act of marrying: She hoped to arrange a match for her daughter.) casamento2. verb1) (to be equal or similar to something or someone in some way eg in colour or pattern: That dress matches her red hair.) combinar com2) (to set (two things, people etc) to compete: He matched his skill against the champion's.) confrontar•- matched- matchless
- matchmaker* * *match1[mætʃ] n 1 igual, parelha. 2 companheiro. 3 luta, competição, partida, jogo. 4 casamento. 5 partido. • vt+vi 1 igualar, emparelhar. 2 casar, unir. 3 equiparar. 4 competir, medir forças. we cannot match them / não podemos medir forças com eles. 5 casar-se. 6 igualar-se. 7 combinar. an even match competição equilibrada. football match jogo de futebol. to be a match for estar à altura. he is more than a match for you / ele é superior a você (em qualidade, competência). he is not a match for me / ele não está à minha altura. to match a colour to another combinar uma cor com outra. to match coins tirar a sorte com moeda (cara ou coroa).————————match2[mætʃ] n 1 palito de fósforo. 2 mecha, estopim. to light a match acender um fósforo. -
43 notice
['nəutis] 1. noun1) (a written or printed statement to announce something publicly: He stuck a notice on the door, saying that he had gone home; They put a notice in the paper announcing the birth of their daughter.) aviso2) (attention: His skill attracted their notice; I'll bring the problem to his notice as soon as possible.) atenção3) (warning given especially before leaving a job or dismissing someone: Her employer gave her a month's notice; The cook gave in her notice; Please give notice of your intentions.) aviso2. verb(to see, observe, or keep in one's mind: I noticed a book on the table; He noticed her leave the room; Did he say that? I didn't notice.) reparar- noticeably
- noticed
- notice-board
- at short notice
- take notice of* * *no.tice[n'outis] n 1 observação, reparo. 2 atenção. 3 notificação, informação. 4 advertência, sinal. 5 boletim. 6 notícia, comentário. 7 aviso prévio. 8 instrução, ordem, orientação, direção. 9 crítica de um filme, concerto, peça de teatro, etc. • vt 1 notar, perceber, reparar. 2 noticiar. 3 mencionar, citar. 4 notificar. a month’s notice aviso prévio de trinta dias. at a moment’s notice a qualquer momento. at a week’s notice dentro de uma semana. eviction notice notificação de despejo. it escaped my notice não percebi. notice of engagement participação de noivado. on short notice sem aviso, em cima da hora, de repente. period of notice prazo de rescisão (de um contrato). term for giving notice (ou warning) prazo para notificar a cessação. the notice to quit o aviso prévio. till/ until further notice a) até novo aviso. b) até uma próxima mudança. to bring to his notice levar ao seu conhecimento. to come into notice tornar-se notório. to come under one’s notice chegar ao conhecimento de. to give notice informar, notificar. to give someone a month’s notice a) despedir alguém com notificação prévia de trinta dias. b) avisar alguém (inquilino) que tem de desocupar o imóvel dentro de trinta dias. to serve notice advertir. to take no notice of não tomar conhecimento de. -
44 praise
[preiz] 1. verb1) (to express admiration or approval of; to commend: He praised her singing.) louvar2) (to glorify (God) by singing hymns etc: Praise the Lord!) louvar2. noun(the expression of approval or honour: He has received a lot of praise for his musical skill.) elogio* * *[preiz] n 1 louvor, aplauso, elogio. 2 glorificação, exaltação. • vt+vi 1 louvar, aplaudir, elogiar. he praised him to the sky / ele o elogiou sobejamente. 2 glorificar, exaltar. he praised himself on his practice / ele vangloriou-se da sua experiência. praise be to God! louvado seja Deus! say it in his praise diga-o em seu louvor. they are loud in his praises eles o elogiam sobremaneira. -
45 puzzle
1. verb1) (to perplex, baffle or bewilder: The question puzzled them; What puzzles me is how he got here so soon.) desorientar2) (to think long and carefully about a problem etc: I puzzled over the sum for hours.) quebrar a cabeça sobre2. noun1) (a problem that causes a lot of thought: Her behaviour was a puzzle to him.) enigma2) (a kind of game or toy to test one's thinking, knowledge or skill: a jig-saw puzzle; a crossword puzzle.) quebra-cabeças•- puzzling- puzzle out* * *puz.zle[p'∧zəl] n 1 quebra-cabeça, enigma. 2 perplexidade, embaraço. 3 jogo de quebra-cabeça. • vt+vi 1 confundir, embaraçar, desconcertar. that puzzles me / isto me confunde. 2 complicar, intricar, enredar. 3 puzzle out resolver, deslindar, solver. he puzzled it out / ele o resolveu, ele deslindou. he puzzled his brain over it / ele quebrou a cabeça para resolvê-lo. -
46 unable
(without enough strength, power, skill, opportunity, information etc to be able (to do something): I am unable to get out of bed; I shall be unable to meet you for lunch today.) incapaz* * *un.a.ble[∧n'eibəl] adj incapaz. are you unable to do it? / você não é capaz de fazer isto? -
47 unprofessional
1) ((of a person's conduct) not according to the (usually moral) standards required in his profession: The doctor was dismissed from his post for unprofessional conduct.) indigno2) ((of a piece of work etc) not done with the skill of a trained person: This repair looks a bit unprofessional.) mal amanhado* * *un.pro.fes.sion.al[∧nprəf'eʃənəl] adj 1 não profissional. 2 indigno de uma profissão. 3 que não é perito ou especialista, leigo. 4 contrário à ética profissional, antiético, impróprio. -
48 virtuosity
[-'o-]noun (great skill in one of the fine arts: I am impressed by the virtuosity of that musician.) virtuosidade* * *vir.tu.os.i.ty[və:tju'ɔsiti] n 1 virtuosidade, virtuosismo. 2 gostos pelas coisas artísticas, raridades, etc. -
49 pride oneself on
(to take pride in, or feel satisfaction with (something one has done, achieved etc): He prides himself on his driving skill.) orgulhar-se de -
50 ability
[ə'biləti]plural - abilities; noun1) (the power, knowledge etc to do something: I shall do the job to the best of my ability.) capacidade2) (a skill: a man of many abilities.) habilidade -
51 aim
[eim] 1. verb1) ((usually with at, for) to point or direct something at; to try to hit or reach etc: He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.) apontar2) ((with to, at) to plan, intend or to have as one's purpose: He aims at finishing tomorrow; We aim to please our customers.) tencionar2. noun1) (the act of or skill at aiming: His aim is excellent.) pontaria2) (what a person intends to do: My aim is to become prime minister.) objetivo•- aimless- aimlessly - aimlessness - take aim -
52 artistic
1) (liking or skilled in painting, music etc: She draws and paints - she's very artistic.) artístico2) (created or done with skill and good taste: That flower-arrangement looks very artistic.) artístico -
53 degree
[di'ɡri:]1) ((an) amount or extent: There is still a degree of uncertainty; The degree of skill varies considerably from person to person.) grau2) (a unit of temperature: 20° (= 20 degrees) Celsius.) grau3) (a unit by which angles are measured: at an angle of 90° (= 90 degrees).) grau4) (a title or certificate given by a university etc: He took a degree in chemistry.) grau•- to a degree -
54 experience
[ik'spiəriəns] 1. noun1) ((knowledge, skill or wisdom gained through) practice in some activity, or the doing of something: Learn by experience - don't make the same mistake again; Has she had experience in teaching?) experiência2) (an event that affects or involves a person etc: The earthquake was a terrible experience.) experiência2. verb(to have experience of; to feel: I have never before experienced such rudeness!) experimentar -
55 finesse
[fines](cleverness and skill in dealing with a situation etc: She managed that situation with great finesse.) finura -
56 match
[mæ ] I noun(a short piece of wood or other material tipped with a substance that catches fire when rubbed against a rough or specially-prepared surface: He struck a match.) fósforo- matchboxII 1. noun1) (a contest or game: a football/rugby/chess match.) partida2) (a thing that is similar to or the same as another in some way(s) eg in colour or pattern: These trousers are not an exact match for my jacket.) combinação3) (a person who is able to equal another: She has finally met her match at arguing.) rival4) (a marriage or an act of marrying: She hoped to arrange a match for her daughter.) casamento2. verb1) (to be equal or similar to something or someone in some way eg in colour or pattern: That dress matches her red hair.) combinar com2) (to set (two things, people etc) to compete: He matched his skill against the champion's.) confrontar•- matched- matchless - matchmaker -
57 praise
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58 pride oneself on
(to take pride in, or feel satisfaction with (something one has done, achieved etc): He prides himself on his driving skill.) orgulhar-se de -
59 puzzle
1. verb1) (to perplex, baffle or bewilder: The question puzzled them; What puzzles me is how he got here so soon.) confundir2) (to think long and carefully about a problem etc: I puzzled over the sum for hours.) tentar resolver2. noun1) (a problem that causes a lot of thought: Her behaviour was a puzzle to him.) enigma2) (a kind of game or toy to test one's thinking, knowledge or skill: a jig-saw puzzle; a crossword puzzle.) quebra-cabeça•- puzzling- puzzle out -
60 to
1. [tə,tu] preposition1) (towards; in the direction of: I cycled to the station; The book fell to the floor; I went to the concert/lecture/play.) para, a, em2) (as far as: His story is a lie from beginning to end.) até3) (until: Did you stay to the end of the concert?) até4) (sometimes used to introduce the indirect object of a verb: He sent it to us; You're the only person I can talk to.) para5) (used in expressing various relations: Listen to me!; Did you reply to his letter?; Where's the key to this door?; He sang to (the accompaniment of) his guitar.) de6) (into a particular state or condition: She tore the letter to pieces.) em7) (used in expressing comparison or proportion: He's junior to me; Your skill is superior to mine; We won the match by 5 goals to 2.) a8) (showing the purpose or result of an action etc: He came quickly to my assistance; To my horror, he took a gun out of his pocket.) a9) ([tə] used before an infinitive eg after various verbs and adjectives, or in other constructions: I want to go!; He asked me to come; He worked hard to (= in order to) earn a lot of money; These buildings were designed to (= so as to) resist earthquakes; She opened her eyes to find him standing beside her; I arrived too late to see him.) para10) (used instead of a complete infinitive: He asked her to stay but she didn't want to.)2. [tu:] adverb1) (into a closed or almost closed position: He pulled/pushed the door to.)2) (used in phrasal verbs and compounds: He came to (= regained consciousness).)•
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