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B1 · Science & technology
B1 · Ciência e tecnologia
software, programa
the programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do
The company bought new accounting software to replace its old spreadsheets.
A empresa comprou um novo software de contabilidade para substituir as antigas planilhas.
Our team develops software for hospitals and clinics.
SinônimosprogramsapplicationscodesystemfirmwareAntônimoshardwareamostra
a small amount of something, or a number of people or things, taken from a larger whole and tested or examined to give information about it
A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
Uma amostra da população que tomava o novo medicamento foi pesquisada para determinar se ele causava efeitos colaterais.
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy medication
SinônimosspecimenexampleinstancemodeltasterexcerptsegmentportionAntônimoswholeentiretytotalcompletetécnico
connected with the practical use of machines, methods, etc. in science and industry
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject)
desenho técnico (= especialmente ensinado como disciplina escolar)
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
SinônimosspecializedscientifictechnologicalmechanicalpreciseAntônimosnontechnicalgeneralbasicunskilledartistictécnica
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
O artista combina diferentes técnicas na mesma pintura.
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students.
SinônimosmethodapproachprocedureskillartcraftstylemannerAntônimosinabilityineptitudeclumsinessignorancelack of skillproduto químico, substância química
a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals.
Os agricultores estão sendo incentivados a reduzir o uso de produtos químicos.
The boat sank beneath the waves.
SinônimoscompoundelementingredientsubstanceAntônimosnaturalorganicsólido
hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.
Estava tão frio que o riacho havia congelado completamente.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
SinônimosfirmharddensecompactsturdysubstantialreliableAntônimosliquidfluidsoftunstableweakhollowinsubstantialteoria
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
Você pode explicar a teoria da evolução de Darwin?
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.
SinônimoshypothesisprincipleconceptideanotionspeculationpremiseAntônimosfactcertaintytruthrealityrefletir
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass
His face was reflected in the mirror.
Seu rosto estava refletido no espelho.
She could see herself reflected in his eyes.
SinônimosmirrorshowdisplayreproducerepresentindicatedemonstrateembodyAntônimosabsorbhideconcealdisregardignoreengenharia
the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
A ponte é um triunfo da engenharia moderna.
Let's go for a drive.
SinônimostechnologyapplicationdesignconstructioncraftscienceAntônimosdestructionineptitudefailureignoranceexplodir
to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
Especialistas em desativação de bombas explodiram o dispositivo sob condições controladas.
The firework exploded in his hand.
Sinônimosdetonatebursteruptdischargeblow upAntônimosimplodedeflatecompressquellsuppresssubstância
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
substâncias proibidas/ilegais (= drogas)
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
SinônimosmaterialmatterelementcomponentstuffessenceAntônimosnothingnessvoidemptinessabsenceanalisar
to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
He tried to analyse his feelings.
Ele tentou analisar seus sentimentos.
The job involves gathering and analysing data.
SinônimosexamineinvestigatestudyscrutinizeevaluateassessinterpretdeconstructAntônimossynthesizeunitecombinegeneralizeignoreoverlookanálise
the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
The analysis of the data revealed a surprising trend.
A análise dos dados revelou uma tendência surpreendente.
SinônimosbreakdownexaminationinvestigationstudyevaluationAntônimossynthesiscombinationwholeignoranceexplosão
the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode
The explosion shattered all the windows.
A explosão estilhaçou todas as janelas.
SinônimosblasteruptiondetonationoutburstAntônimosimplosioncontractionquietcalm
