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41 method
['meƟəd]1) (the way in which one does something: I don't like his methods of training workers.) método2) (an orderly or fixed series of actions for doing something: Follow the method set down in the instruction book.) método3) (good sense and a definite plan: Her work seems to lack method.) método•- methodically* * *meth.od[m'eθəd] n método. -
42 smother
1) (to kill or die from lack of air, caused especially by a thick covering over the mouth and nose; to suffocate: He smothered his victim by holding a pillow over her face.) sufocar2) (to prevent (a fire) from burning by covering it thickly: He threw sand on the fire to smother it.) abafar3) (to cover (too) thickly; to overwhelm: When he got home his children smothered him with kisses.) sufocar* * *smoth.er[sm'∧ðə] n 1 fumaceira. 2 poeirada. 3 sufocamento. • vt+vi 1 sufocar, abafar. he smothered the child with kisses / ele cobriu a criança de beijos. 2 cobrir com camada grossa. 3 apagar, extinguir, abafar (fogo). 4 reter, reprimir, suprimir. -
43 suffocate
(to kill, die, cause distress to or feel distress, through lack of air or the prevention of free breathing: A baby may suffocate if it sleeps with a pillow; The smoke was suffocating him; May I open the window? I'm suffocating.) sufocar* * *suf.fo.cate[s'∧fəkeit] vt+vi 1 sufocar, asfixiar, impedir a respiração. 2 morrer ou ficar sufocado. 3 abafar, suprimir, extinguir. -
44 technically
1) (in a technical way; He described the machine in simple terms, then more technically.) tecnicamente2) (as far as skill and technique are concerned: The pianist gave a very good performance technically, although she seemed to lack feeling for the music.) tecnicamente3) (according to strict obedience to laws or rules: Technically, you aren't allowed to do that, but I don't suppose anyone will object.) tecnicamente* * *tech.ni.cal.ly[t'eknikəli] adv tecnicamente. -
45 charm
1. noun1) ((a) pleasant quality or attraction: Her charm made up for her lack of beauty.) encanto2) (a magical spell: The witch recited a charm.) encantamento3) (something believed to have the power of magic or good luck: She wore a lucky charm.) amuleto4) (a small ornament that is worn on a chain or bracelet.)2. verb1) (to attract and delight: He can charm any woman.) encantar2) (to influence by magic: He charmed the snake from its basket.) encantar•- charming- charmingly -
46 disorder
[dis'o:də]1) (lack of order; confusion or disturbance: The strike threw the whole country into disorder; scenes of disorder and rioting.) desordem2) (a disease: a disorder of the lungs.) distúrbio• -
47 method
['meƟəd]1) (the way in which one does something: I don't like his methods of training workers.) método2) (an orderly or fixed series of actions for doing something: Follow the method set down in the instruction book.) método3) (good sense and a definite plan: Her work seems to lack method.) método•- methodically -
48 suffocate
(to kill, die, cause distress to or feel distress, through lack of air or the prevention of free breathing: A baby may suffocate if it sleeps with a pillow; The smoke was suffocating him; May I open the window? I'm suffocating.) sufocar -
49 technically
1) (in a technical way; He described the machine in simple terms, then more technically.) tecnicamente2) (as far as skill and technique are concerned: The pianist gave a very good performance technically, although she seemed to lack feeling for the music.) do ponto de vista técnico3) (according to strict obedience to laws or rules: Technically, you aren't allowed to do that, but I don't suppose anyone will object.) em princípio -
50 cramp
[kræmp] 1. noun((a) painful stiffening of the muscles: The swimmer got cramp and drowned.) câimbra2. verb1) (to put into too small a space: We were all cramped together in a tiny room.) apertar2) (to restrict; Lack of money cramped our efforts.) limitar* * *cramp1[kræmp] n 1 grampo, gancho. 2 sargento: ferramenta de carpinteiro. • vt 1 grampear, segurar com grampo. 2 prender com sargento.————————cramp2[kræmp] n 1 cãibra. he was seized with a cramp / ele foi atacado de cãibra. 2 paralisia de certos músculos. 3 cramps cólicas. • vt provocar cãibras ou espasmos. -
51 discomfort
1) (the state of being uncomfortable; pain: Her broken leg caused her great discomfort.) incómodo2) (something that causes lack of comfort: the discomforts of living in a tent.) desconforto* * *dis.com.fort[disk'∧mfət] n 1 desconforto, incômodo. 2 desconsolo, enfado, mágoa, pesar, aflição, inquietação, preocupação. • vt desconsolar, entristecer, afligir, atormentar, desanimar. -
52 discourage
1) (to take away the confidence, hope etc of: His lack of success discouraged him.) desanimar2) (to try to prevent (by showing disapproval etc): She discouraged all his attempts to get to know her.) desencorajar/desviar, afastar, inibir3) ((with from) to persuade against: The rain discouraged him from going camping.) dissuadir•* * *dis.cour.age[disk'∧ridʒ] vt 1 descoroçoar, desanimar, tirar o ânimo ou a coragem, desalentar. 2 dissuadir, intimidar, acanhar, impedir, desaconselhar. -
53 distress
[di'stres] 1. noun1) (great sorrow, trouble or pain: She was in great distress over his disappearance; Is your leg causing you any distress?; The loss of all their money left the family in acute distress.) sofrimento2) (a cause of sorrow: My inability to draw has always been a distress to me.) pena2. verb(to cause pain or sorrow to: I'm distressed by your lack of interest.) afligir- distressingly* * *dis.tress[distr'es] n 1 aflição, angústia, mágoa, pesar, embaraço. 2 desgraça, infortúnio. 3 pobreza, miséria, necessidade. 4 aperto, perigo, situação difícil ou perigosa. 5 Jur embargo, penhora, seqüestração, seqüestro, coisa penhorada. • vt 1 afligir, angustiar, desolar. 2 enfadar, perseguir, esgotar inteiramente, ser importuno. 3 penhorar, embargar, seqüestrar. in distress em perigo, precisando de socorro. -
54 droop
[dru:p]1) (to (cause to) hang down: The willows drooped over the pond.) pender2) ((of a plant) to flop from lack of water: a vase of drooping flowers.) murchar* * *[dru:p] n 1 inclinação. 2 abatimento, desfalecimento. • vi+vt 1 inclinar(-se), curvar(-se), baixar, abaixar(-se), estar inclinado, pendente ou abaixado. 2 desfalecer, definhar, enlanguescer, desalentar, enfraquecer, estar desfalecido, triste, sombrio, oprimido de tristeza ou desgosto, estar cabisbaixo, murchar-se. -
55 drought
((a period of) lack of rain: The reservoir dried up completely during the drought.) seca* * *[draut] n seca, secura, aridez, falta de chuva, estiagem. -
56 neglect
[ni'ɡlekt] 1. verb1) (to treat carelessly or not give enough attention to: He neglected his work.) desleixar-se2) (to fail (to do something): He neglected to answer the letter.) esquecer-se de2. noun(lack of care and attention: The garden is suffering from neglect.) desleixo* * *ne.glect[nigl'ekt] n 1 negligência, incúria, desleixo, descuido. 2 omissão. • vt 1 negligenciar, descurar, descuidar, desleixar. 2 omitir. -
57 bounce
1. verb1) (to (cause to) spring or jump back from a solid surface.) fazer saltar2) ((of a cheque) to be sent back unpaid, because of lack of money in a bank account.) devolver por falta de fundos2. noun1) ((of a ball etc) an act of springing back: With one bounce the ball went over the net.) pulo2) (energy: She has a lot of bounce.) ímpeto•- bouncing -
58 cramp
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59 discomfort
1) (the state of being uncomfortable; pain: Her broken leg caused her great discomfort.) desconforto2) (something that causes lack of comfort: the discomforts of living in a tent.) desconforto -
60 discourage
1) (to take away the confidence, hope etc of: His lack of success discouraged him.) desestimular2) (to try to prevent (by showing disapproval etc): She discouraged all his attempts to get to know her.) desencorajar3) ((with from) to persuade against: The rain discouraged him from going camping.) desencorajar•
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