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A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)
A2 · Pensamento e opiniões (2)
estratégia
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems
Um plano de negócios é uma estratégia para gerir um negócio e evitar problemas.
Sinônimosplantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprintAntônimosrandomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganizationfonte
a place, person or thing that you get something from
I can't tell you the source of this information
Não posso te dizer a fonte desta informação.
The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India
SinônimosoriginrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspringAntônimosresultoutcomeeffectconsequenceendresolver
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result
Os pesquisadores descobriram que cada vez que resolvem um problema, surgem mais dois.
One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product
Sinônimosresolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipherAntônimoscreatecauseworsencomplicatefailloseopção
something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
Com o mercado imobiliário tão apertado agora, você não tem muitas opções.
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time
SinônimoschoicealternativepossibilityselectionpreferenceAntônimosnecessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmustsugestão
an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
Can I make a suggestion about what to order?
Posso fazer uma sugestão sobre o que pedir?
We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials
SinônimosrecommendationproposaladvicehintideamotionAntônimosrejectiondemandorderinsistenceprever
to say that something will happen in the future
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right
Eu previ que este restaurante se tornaria popular e eu estava certo.
Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant
SinônimosforecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimateAntônimosdoubtquestiondisbelieveuncertaintymétodo
a particular way of doing something
Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants
Gloria aperfeiçoou um método simples para fazer croissants.
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style
SinônimosapproachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocessAntônimoschaosdisorderrandomnessbom senso, juízo
an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.
Ela teve o bom senso de chamar um médico imediatamente.
SinônimosfeelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogicAntônimosnonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupiditypropósito
the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
O principal propósito da nossa campanha é arrecadar dinheiro.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
SinônimosaimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesignAntônimosaccidentchancerandomnessaimlessnessperceber
to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
Eu não acho que você perceba o quão importante isso é para ela.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
Sinônimosunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware ofAntônimosmisunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware ofapoiar, dar apoio a
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
A maioria dos cidadãos comuns não apoiava a guerra.
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
SinônimosbackaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustainAntônimosopposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapproveoportunidade
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
Esta é a oportunidade perfeita para começar de novo.
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
SinônimoschanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmomentAntônimosclosuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibilityrecomendar
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
Ele recomendou ler o livro antes de ver o filme.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
SinônimosadvisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommendAntônimosdiscouragedissuadewarncriticizeopposesupor
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
Eu não suponho nem por um minuto que ele concordará (= Tenho certeza de que ele não concordará).
She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
SinônimosassumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpectAntônimosknowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelievecompreensão
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
A maioria dos alunos tem uma boa compreensão da gramática inglesa.
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
SinônimoscomprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciationAntônimosmisunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewildermentpossibilidade
a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain
He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.
Ele se recusou a descartar a possibilidade de um aumento de impostos.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
SinônimoschancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobabilityAntônimosimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysuretyrecusar
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
Ele se recusou categoricamente a discutir o assunto.
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
SinônimosdeclinerejectdenywithholddisallowAntônimosacceptagreeallowapproveconsentimportar-se, incomodar-se
to be annoyed, worried or upset by something
I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
Não me importo de sentir frio; o que não gosto é da chuva.
Did she mind about not getting the job?
SinônimoscareobjectbotherdislikeregretAntônimosapprovelikeapprove ofenjoyreconhecer
to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before
I recognized her by her red hair.
Eu a reconheci pelo cabelo ruivo.
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
SinônimosidentifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiverememberAntônimosmisidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget
