B1 · Thinking & opinions (1)

After reading the contract, I was still unable to determine if our company was liable for back wages.

Depois de ler o contrato, ainda não consegui determinar se a nossa empresa era responsável por salários em atraso.

The skill of the union bargainers will determine whether the automotive plant will open next week

He convinced me that he was right.

Ele me convenceu de que estava certo.

As a consequence of not having seen a dentist for several years, Lydia had several cavities.

Como consequência de não ter ido ao dentista por vários anos, Lydia tinha várias cáries.

The consequence of not following the service instructions for your car is that the warranty is invalidated

He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette

Ele ignorou todas as placas de 'Proibido Fumar' e acendeu um cigarro.

When the director is working at the computer, she ignores everything around her

The manager didn't have any basis for firing the employee

O gerente não tinha nenhum fundamento para demitir o funcionário.

On the basis of my ten years of loyalty to this company, I feel that I deserve three weeks vacation

We should concentrate our efforts on the last quarter of the year

Devemos concentrar nossos esforços no último trimestre do ano.

In his quiet, corner office, the manager could finally concentrate and finish his work

After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled

Após longas discussões, o conselho concluiu que o projeto deve ser cancelado.

The committee members concluded the meeting early so that they could finish their budgets

Before marketing a new product, researchers must carefully examine it from every aspect

Antes de comercializar um novo produto, os pesquisadores devem examiná-lo cuidadosamente sob todos os aspectos.

Good researchers have to examine every possible option, including some that seem bizarre

The man claimed to have seen a strange spaceship over the field.

O homem afirmou ter visto uma estranha nave espacial sobre o campo.

My dentist made me aware that I should have an appointment twice a year

O meu dentista me fez ciente de que devo ter uma consulta duas vezes por ano.

I was not aware that flossing my teeth could prevent a buildup of plaque

He finally admitted breaking the window when his mother asked him.

Ele finalmente admitiu ter quebrado a janela quando a mãe perguntou.

Police have found no connection between the two crimes.

A polícia não encontrou nenhuma ligação entre os dois crimes.

They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.

Eles estão almejando reduzir o desemprego em 50%.

They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year.

The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.

O fato de ele não falar nenhuma língua estrangeira o colocava em clara desvantagem.

I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage.

I think I'd advise leaving the company.

Acho que aconselharia sair da empresa.

Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.

They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened.

Eles me confundiram com relatos conflitantes do que aconteceu.

My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.

Ouvi boatos, mas nada definitivo.

That's definite then, is it?

this year's expected earnings

os lucros esperados deste ano

Double the expected number of people came to the meeting.

I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.

Cheguei à conclusão de que ele não é a pessoa certa para o trabalho.

We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.

Vietnamese people have some beliefs about Tet.

Os vietnamitas têm algumas crenças sobre o Tet.

I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.

I have no doubt that she is telling the truth.

Não tenho dúvida de que ela está dizendo a verdade.

There is a striking contrast between the bright colours and the dark background.

Há um contraste marcante entre as cores vivas e o fundo escuro.

He gave me some clues to answer his question.

Ele me deu algumas pistas para responder à pergunta dele.

A comparison of the two cars showed that one was faster.

Uma comparação dos dois carros mostrou que um era mais rápido.