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61 stay
[stei] 1. verb1) (to remain (in a place) for a time, eg while travelling, or as a guest etc: We stayed three nights at that hotel / with a friend / in Paris; Aunt Mary is coming to stay (for a fortnight); Would you like to stay for supper?; Stay and watch that television programme.) ficar2) (to remain (in a particular position, place, state or condition): The doctor told her to stay in bed; He never stays long in any job; Stay away from the office till your cold is better; Why won't these socks stay up?; Stay where you are - don't move!; In 1900, people didn't realize that motor cars were here to stay.) ficar2. noun(a period of staying (in a place etc): We had an overnight stay / a two days' stay in London.) estada- stay in - stay out - stay put - stay up -
62 stereophonic
[steriə'fonik]1) ((of recorded or broadcast sound) giving the effect of coming from different directions, and usually requiring two loudspeakers placed apart from each other.) estereofônico2) ((of equipment, apparatus etc) intended for recording or playing such sound.) estereofônico -
63 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) esticar, forçar2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forçar3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) forçar4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrar, coar2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) tensão2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) tensão3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) estiramento, distensão4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) pressão•- strained- strainer - strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) raça2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) tendência3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) melodia -
64 stream
[stri:m] 1. noun1) (a small river or brook: He managed to jump across the stream.) riacho2) (a flow of eg water, air etc: A stream of water was pouring down the gutter; A stream of people was coming out of the cinema; He got into the wrong stream of traffic and uttered a stream of curses.) corrente3) (the current of a river etc: He was swimming against the stream.) corrente4) (in schools, one of the classes into which children of the same age are divided according to ability.) turma2. verb1) (to flow: Tears streamed down her face; Workers streamed out of the factory gates; Her hair streamed out in the wind.) fluir, tremular2) (to divide schoolchildren into classes according to ability: Many people disapprove of streaming (children) in schools.) separar por nível•- streamer- streamlined -
65 subsequent
(following or coming after: His misbehaviour and subsequent dismissal from the firm were reported in the newspaper.) subseqüente- subsequent to -
66 sucker
1) ((slang) a person who is easily fooled or is stupid enough to do something: Who is the sucker who bought your car?) sugador2) (a person or thing that sucks: Are these insects bloodsuckers?) ventosa3) (an organ on an animal, eg an octopus, by which it sticks to objects.) ventosa4) (a curved pad or disc (of rubber etc) that can be pressed on to a surface and stick there.) broto5) (a side shoot coming from the root of a plant.) -
67 take a/the hint
(to understand a hint and act on it: I keep making jokes to my secretary about her coming to work late every day, but she never takes the hint.) enfiar a carapuça -
68 tear
I [tiə] noun(a drop of liquid coming from the eye, as a result of emotion (especially sadness) or because something (eg smoke) has irritated it: tears of joy/laughter/rage.) lágrima- tearful- tearfully - tearfulness - tear gas - tear-stained - in tears II 1. [teə] past tense - tore; verb1) ((sometimes with off etc) to make a split or hole in (something), intentionally or unintentionally, with a sudden or violent pulling action, or to remove (something) from its position by such an action or movement: He tore the photograph into pieces; You've torn a hole in your jacket; I tore the picture out of a magazine.) rasgar, arrancar2) (to become torn: Newspapers tear easily.) rasgar-se3) (to rush: He tore along the road.) correr a toda2. noun(a hole or split made by tearing: There's a tear in my dress.) rasgão- be torn between one thing and another- be torn between - tear oneself away - tear away - tear one's hair - tear up -
69 throaty
adjective ((of a voice) coming from far back in the throat; deep and hoarse.) gutural, rouco -
70 tide
(the regular, twice-a-day ebbing and flowing movement of the sea: It's high/low tide; The tide is coming in / going out.) maré- tidal- tidal wave -
71 unsuspecting
adjective (not aware of (coming) danger: He stole all her money and she was completely unsuspecting.)
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