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B1 · Society, law & politics (3)
B1 · Sociedade, lei e política (3)
representar
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
She was chosen to represent the company at the international conference.
Ela foi escolhida para representar a empresa na conferência internacional.
Sinônimossymbolizeembodyconstitutedepictstand fortypifyportrayAntônimosmisrepresentdistortfalsifybeliepadre
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
a parish priest
um padre da paróquia
the ordination of women priests
SinônimosclergymanministerreverendfatherpastorchaplainAntônimoslaymanatheistnonbelieverarma
an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
Ele foi acusado de portar uma arma ofensiva.
nuclear weapons
SinônimosarmfirearmgunordnancemissileammunitionAntônimostoolinstrumentimplementvoto
a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
The new law was passed by 250 votes to 100.
A nova lei foi aprovada por 250 votos a 100.
Sinônimoselectchoosecast a ballotpollsuffrageballotAntônimosabstaindeclinerejectvetoreligião
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
O cristianismo, o islã e o judaísmo são conhecidos como religiões abraâmicas.
He went very quiet(= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.
SinônimosfaithbeliefcreeddoctrinedenominationsectworshipspiritualityAntônimosatheismirreligionsecularismagnosticismdisbeliefpunição
an act or a way of punishing somebody
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.
Há pouca evidência de que punições mais severas dissuadam melhor do que as mais brandas.
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment
SinônimospenaltydisciplinecorrectionretributionsentenceAntônimosrewardforgivenesspardonleniencyexonerationdisparar
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting).
Eles atiraram no cadeado para removê-lo.
The police rarely shoot to kill(= try to kill the people they shoot at).
SinônimosfiredischargelaunchblasthitfilmrecordAntônimosprotectdefendguardholdcatchviolento
involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
Este filme é tão violento porque há muitas lutas e cenas sangrentas.
The crowd suddenly turned violent.
SinônimosaggressiveferociousbrutalsavageforcefulintenseAntônimospeacefulgentlecalmmildharmlessreligioso
connected with religion or with a particular religion
The old temple is an important religious building for local people.
O antigo templo é um edifício religioso importante para a população local.
SinônimosdevoutpiousgodlyspiritualbelievingAntônimosirreligioussecularatheisticagnosticunbelievingsegurança
the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
Motorcyclists must wear helmets for their own safety.
Os motociclistas devem usar capacetes para sua própria segurança.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Sinônimossecurityprotectionwell-beingsafeguardsecuritycaredefensepreservationAntônimosdangerriskhazardperilinsecurityprotesto, manifestação
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this
Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
Milhares de pessoas participaram do protesto contra a nova lei.
SinônimosobjectionoppositionchallengedissentdemonstrationcomplaintAntônimosagreementacceptanceapprovalsupportendorsementpunir
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV.
Meus pais costumavam me punir me impedindo de assistir TV.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
SinônimosdisciplinepenalizechastisecorrectdisciplinereprimandAntônimosrewardpraiseforgiveexcusecondoneprisioneiro
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
Eles estão exigindo a libertação de todos os prisioneiros.
SinônimoscaptiveinmatedetaineeconvictAntônimosfree personfreemanliberatedreleasedsegurança
the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Security at the airport was increased after the bomb threat.
A segurança no aeroporto foi reforçada após a ameaça de bomba.
SinônimossafetyprotectionassurancecertaintydefensesafeguardAntônimosdangerriskuncertaintyvulnerabilitythreat
