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B2 · Communication & media (1)

B2 · Comunicação e mídia (1)

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appeal(noun)
/əˈpiːl/
apelo, pedido urgente
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
A instituição de caridade lançou um apelo urgente por comida e água potável para os refugiados.
Sinônimosattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascination
Antônimosrepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnance
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demand(noun)
/dɪˈmænd/
demanda, procura, exigência
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
A demanda por eletricidade aumenta bastante durante os meses quentes de verão.
Sinônimosrequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorder
Antônimosoffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaive
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emphasize(verb)
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
enfatizar
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
A enfermeira enfatizou a importância de seguir uma dieta equilibrada.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Sinônimosstresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint out
Antônimosdownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasize
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declare(verb)
/dɪˈkler/
declarar
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
O governo declarou guerra ao analfabetismo.
The area has been declared a national park.
Sinônimosannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake known
Antônimosconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecant
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excuse(noun)
/ɪkˈskjuːs/
desculpa, pretexto
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
Ele sempre inventa desculpas para chegar atrasado à aula.
Sinônimosforgivepardonabsolvejustifycondone
Antônimoscondemnaccuseblamepunish
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debate(noun)
/dɪˈbeɪt/
debate
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Houve um debate animado sobre uniformes escolares na TV ontem à noite.
Sinônimosargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemic
Antônimosagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlement
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emphasis(noun)
/ˈemfəsɪs/
ênfase
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
Está sendo dada maior ênfase agora à imagem corporativa.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
Sinônimosstressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforce
Antônimosunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatement
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edition(noun)
/ɪˈdɪʃn/
edição
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
A sétima edição do dicionário é vendida em todo o mundo.
a paperback/hardback edition
Sinônimosversionissueimpressionprintingrelease
Antônimosoriginalprototypefirst edition
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draft(noun)
/dræft/
rascunho
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
Eu fiz um rascunho da carta.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Sinônimosoutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary version
Antônimosfinal versionfinished productperfectioncertainty
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deny(verb)
/dɪˈnaɪ/
negar
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
Ele nega ter tentado assassinar a esposa.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
Sinônimoscontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavow
Antônimosadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccept
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command(noun)
/kəˈmænd/
comando
an order given to a person or an animal
Begin when I give the command.
Comece quando eu der a ordem.
You must obey the captain's commands.
Sinônimosorderinstructiondirectiveedictdecreeimperative
Antônimosrequestpleasuggestionentreaty
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broadcast(verb)
/ˈbrɔːdkæst/
transmitir, difundir
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
O show será transmitido ao vivo pela televisão nacional.
Sinônimostransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastair
Antônimosprivateconfidentialunpublicized
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enquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
consulta, pedido de informação
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
O escritório recebeu centenas de consultas sobre o novo curso de inglês.
Sinônimosinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreview
Antônimosanswersolutionignoranceneglect
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inform(verb)
/ɪnˈfɔːrm/
informar
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Lamentamos informar que sua conta foi suspensa.
Sinônimosnotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounce
Antônimosconcealhidewithholdsuppress
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edit(verb)
/ˈedɪt/
editar, revisar
to prepare a piece of writing, data, etc. by correcting mistakes and making changes
The script needs to be edited.
O roteiro precisa ser editado.
Sinônimosrevisemodifycorrectamendrewritepolishadapt
Antônimospreservemaintainkeepignoreneglect
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inquiry(noun)
/ˈɪnkwəri/
consulta, pedido de informação
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
A secretária escreveu ontem uma carta de consulta para a empresa ABC.
Sinônimosquestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutiny
Antônimosanswerresponsereplystatementdeclaration
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beg(verb)
/beɡ/
implorar
to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
I had to beg my boss for a raise.
Tive que implorar ao meu chefe por um aumento.
Sinônimospleadimploreentreatbeseechsupplicate
Antônimosdemandcommandinsistofferrefuse
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cite(verb)
/saɪt/
citar
to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
The author had to cite his sources.
O autor teve que citar suas fontes.
Sinônimosquotereferencementionrefer toname
Antônimosignoreomitplagiarizedisregard
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feedback(noun)
/ˈfiːdbæk/
Feedback
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
O gerente forneceu feedback sobre o desempenho do funcionário.
SinônimosResponseInputCommentReviewAssessment
AntônimosSilenceCriticism