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A2 · Society, law & politics (1)
A2 · Sociedade, lei e política (1)
igreja
a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.
The procession moved into the church.
A procissão entrou na igreja.
church services
Sinônimoschapelcathedralbasilicatemplehouse of worshipplace of worshipAntônimosnone (context dependente.g.secular building)pagan templeatheist gathering placeindependente
having its own government
Mozambique became independent in 1975.
Moçambique tornou-se independente em 1975.
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.
Sinônimosself-sufficientautonomousself-governingfreeseparateunaffiliatedAntônimosdependentreliantsubordinateconnectedcontrolledgoverno
the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
The government is urged to create more jobs.
O governo é instado a criar mais empregos.
government expenditure/intervention
Sinônimosadministrationregimestateauthorityruling bodyAntônimosanarchylawlessnessataque
an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
The soldiers launched an attack on the enemy camp at dawn.
Os soldados lançaram um ataque ao acampamento inimigo ao amanhecer.
SinônimosassaultraidonslaughtaggressionoffensivestrikeinvasionAntônimosdefenseprotectionretreatsurrenderpeaceprova, provas
documents, objects or statements presented to a court to prove or disprove facts in a case
The emails were submitted as evidence that the buyer had accepted the goods.
Os e-mails foram apresentados como prova de que o comprador havia aceitado as mercadorias.
There was not enough evidence to prove the director knew about the loan.
SinônimosprooftestimonyindicationsigncluemanifestationdemonstrationAntônimosdisproofrefutationdenialcontradictionconcealmentcomunidade
all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group
They want to do something useful and meaningful for the community.
Eles querem fazer algo útil e significativo para a comunidade.
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group)
SinônimossocietypublicgrouppopulationneighborhoodfellowshipAntônimosindividualisolationseparationbrigar, lutar
to use physical force against somebody, or to take part in a war or battle
The two boys started to fight in the playground after school.
Os dois meninos começaram a brigar no pátio depois da aula.
SinônimosbrawlscuffleclashconflictstrugglebattlecombataltercationAntônimospeaceharmonyagreementaccordconciliationadvogado
a person trained and licensed to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and represent clients
We asked a lawyer to review the lease before signing it.
Pedimos a um advogado que revisasse o contrato de locação antes de assiná-lo.
She works as a corporate lawyer advising foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City.
SinônimosattorneycounseladvocatesolicitorbarristerAntônimosclientlaymanpro se litigantDeus, deus
the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Many people pray to God for help in difficult times.
Muitas pessoas rezam a Deus por ajuda em tempos difíceis.
Sinônimosdeitydivinitycreatorsupreme beingLordcelestial beingAntônimosatheismnon-beliefhumanitymortalitycaridade
an organization for helping people in need
At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
Na nossa última reunião, decidimos organizar um jogo de futebol para arrecadar dinheiro para a caridade.
The concert will raise money for local charities.
SinônimosbenevolencegenerosityhumanityphilanthropygoodwillAntônimoscrueltymeannessselfishnessgreeddroga
an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
He was charged with pushing drugs.
Ele foi acusado de tráfico de drogas.
drug rehabilitation
SinônimosnarcoticmedicationmedicinesubstancedopeAntônimossobrietyabstinencecurehealthcleanlinessdetetive
a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
The detective found important clues at the crime scene.
O detetive encontrou pistas importantes na cena do crime.
Sinônimosinvestigativecrime-solvingsleuthinginquisitiveanalyticAntônimosuniformedpatrollaw enforcement (general)
