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81 soul
[səul]1) (the spirit; the non-physical part of a person, which is often thought to continue in existence after he or she dies: People often discuss whether animals and plants have souls.) alma2) (a person: She's a wonderful old soul.) alma3) ((of an enterprise etc) the organizer or leader: He is the soul of the whole movement.) alma4) (soul music.) soul•- soulful- soulfully - soulless - soul-destroying - soul music -
82 spirit level
(a tool consisting of a bar containing a glass tube of liquid, for testing whether a surface is level.) nível de bolha -
83 take a bet
( often with on) (to bet: Are you willing to take a bet on whether he'll come or not?) apostar -
84 test
[test] 1. noun1) (a set of questions or exercises intended to find out a person's ability, knowledge etc; a short examination: an arithmetic/driving test.) teste, exame, prova2) (something done to find out whether a thing is good, strong, efficient etc: a blood test.) teste, exame3) (an event, situation etc that shows how good or bad something is: a test of his courage.) teste, prova4) (a way to find out if something exists or is present: a test for radioactivity.) teste5) (a test match.) jogo entre países2. verb(to carry out a test or tests on (someone or something): The students were tested on their French; They tested the new aircraft.) testar, examinar- test pilot - test-tube -
85 toss up
(to toss a coin to decide a matter: We tossed up (to decide) whether to go to the play or the ballet.) jogar cara ou coroa -
86 try
1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) tentar2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) experimentar3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) julgar4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) pôr à prova2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) tentativa2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) ensaio•- trier- trying - try on - try out -
87 vote of confidence
(a vote taken to establish whether the government or other authority still has the majority's support for its policies.) voto de confiança -
88 what about?
1) (used in asking whether the listener would like (to do) something: What about a glass of milk?; What about going to the cinema?) e se...?2) (used in asking for news or advice: What about your new book?; What about the other problem?) e quanto a...? -
89 word
[wə:d] 1. noun1) (the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).) palavra2) (a (brief) conversation: I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.) palavra3) (news: When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.) recado4) (a solemn promise: He gave her his word that it would never happen again.) palavra2. verb(to express in written or spoken language: How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?) exprimir em palavras- wording- word processor - word processing - word-perfect - by word of mouth - get a word in edgeways - in a word - keep - break one's word - take someone at his word - take at his word - take someone's word for it - word for word
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whether — 1. For the choice between if and whether, see if 2. 2. When the alternative to the whether clause is a simple negative, this can take several forms, but whether or not is now more usual than whether or no: • I brooded all the way whether or not I … Modern English usage
Whether — Wheth er, conj. In case; if; used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is sometimes only … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Whether or no — Whether Wheth er, conj. In case; if; used to introduce the first or two or more alternative clauses, the other or others being connected by or, or by or whether. When the second of two alternatives is the simple negative of the first it is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whether — [hweth′ər, weth′ər] conj. [ME < OE hwæther (akin to Ger weder, neither) < IE * kwotero , which (of two) < base * kwo , who (> WHAT) + compar. suffix] 1. if it be the case or fact that: used to introduce an indirect question [ask… … English World dictionary
Whether — Wheth er, pron. [OE. whether, AS. hw[ae]?er; akin to OS. hwe?ar, OFries. hweder, OHG. hwedar, wedar, G. weder, conj., neither, Icel. hv[=a]rr whether, Goth. hwa?ar, Lith. katras, L. uter, Gr. ?, ?, Skr. katara, from the interrogatively pronoun,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whether\ ---\ or — • whether or • whether or whether 1. coord. conj. Used to introduce an indirect question. You must decide whether you should go or stay. I don t know whether Jack or Bill is a better player. Compare: either or 2. Used to show a choice of things,… … Словарь американских идиом
whether — O.E. hwæðer, hweðer which of two, whether, from P.Gmc. *khwatharaz (Cf. O.S. hwedar, O.N. hvarr, Goth. huaþar, O.H.G. hwedar which of the two, Ger. weder neither ), from interrogative base *khwa who (see WHO (Cf … Etymology dictionary
whether — ► CONJUNCTION 1) expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives. 2) expressing an enquiry or investigation. 3) indicating that a statement applies whichever of the alternatives mentioned is the case. USAGE Whether and if are more or less… … English terms dictionary
whether */*/*/ — UK [ˈweðə(r)] / US [ˈweðər] / US [ˈhweðər] conjunction Collocations: Both whether and if can be used to introduce indirect questions of the type that expect a yes/no answer: She asked if/whether I liked jazz. Use whether, but not if, before an… … English dictionary
whether — conjunction 1 used when talking about a choice you have to make or about two different possibilities: He asked me whether she was coming. | The decision whether to see her was mine alone. | whether or not: I coudn t decide whether or not to go to … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
whether — wheth|er [ weðər, hweðər ] conjunction *** 1. ) used when someone does not know which of two possibilities is true: They asked us whether we were married. There is some doubt as to whether the illness is infectious. whether...or: She doesn t even … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
