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B1 · Society, law & politics (1)
B1 · Sociedade, lei e política (1)
candidato
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
O recrutador entrevistará todos os candidatos à vaga.
The president of our company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award
SinônimosapplicantcontendernomineeaspirantentrantAntônimosincumbentemployeerejecttribunal
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
O advogado dela fez uma declaração fora do tribunal.
the civil/criminal courts
Sinônimostribunaljudiciarybarbenchsessionhearingjudgementlegal proceedingsAntônimosnegotiationagreementcompromisesettlementprender, deter
to take a person into police custody because they are believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the warehouse manager on suspicion of theft.
A polícia prendeu o gerente do depósito sob suspeita de furto.
Two officials were arrested for taking bribes from contractors.
Sinônimosapprehenddetaincaptureseizetake into custodybustAntônimosreleasefreeliberatedischargeacquitguarda
a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
border guards
guardas de fronteira
a security guard
SinônimosprotectordefenderwatchmansentinelcustodianwardensecurityAntônimosthreatdangerneglectdisregardvulnerabilitydever
something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls.
Eu vou ter que ir, receio — o dever me chama.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
SinônimosresponsibilityobligationtaskjobfunctionserviceroleAntônimosirresponsibilitynegligencederelictiondisregardbomba
a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
A bomb exploded in the city centre, but luckily nobody was hurt.
Uma bomba explodiu no centro da cidade, mas felizmente ninguém se feriu.
SinônimosexplosivegrenademissiledeviceshellAntônimoscalmpeacetranquilitycampanha
a planned series of activities, such as adverts and events, carried out over a period to achieve a particular goal
The campaign will run on TV and social media for six weeks.
A campanha será veiculada na TV e nas redes sociais por seis semanas.
Our last campaign increased sales by 20% in just two months.
SinônimosdriveeffortmovementcrusadepushoperationinitiativeAntônimosinactionapathycessationretreatautoridade
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
Ela agora tem autoridade sobre as pessoas que costumavam ser seus chefes.
in a position of authority
SinônimospowercontrolcommandinfluencedominionjurisdictionAntônimosweaknesssubordinationpowerlessnessinabilityinferioritycostume
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
No meu país, é costume as mulheres casarem aos 20 anos.
the custom of giving presents at Christmas
SinônimostraditionpracticehabitconventionusageritualmannerAntônimosunconventionalitydeparturedeviationabnormalityirregularityeleição
the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
to win/lose an election
ganhar/perder uma eleição
How many candidates are standing for election?
SinônimosvotereferendumballotpollselectionchoiceAntônimosappointmentdesignationmandatedictatorshipautocracybandeira
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
This is the Vietnamese flag.
Esta é a bandeira vietnamita.
the flag of Italy
SinônimosbannerstandardensignpennantcolorsAntônimosdisregardneglecthidecultural
connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
economic, social and cultural factors
fatores econômicos, sociais e culturais
cultural differences between the two communities
SinônimoscivilizationalethnictraditionalartisticAntônimosnaturalbiologicalphysicalbatalha
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
Quase toda a gente já ouviu falar da batalha de Waterloo.
a gun battle
SinônimosfightcombatconflictengagementskirmishAntônimospeacetrucearmisticeagreementharmonycerimônia
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
The graduation ceremony lasted 4 hours.
A cerimônia de formatura durou 4 horas.
SinônimosriteobservanceformalityservicefunctioncelebrationpageantsolemnityAntônimosinformalityspontaneitycasualness
