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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
B2 · Sociedade, lei e política (1)
associação
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
As empresas de telefonia locais formaram uma associação para servir a objetivos comuns, atender às suas necessidades comuns e melhorar a eficiência.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
SinônimosorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationAntônimosindividualseparationdissociationisolationconservador
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Eleitores mais velhos costumam ter opiniões mais conservadoras sobre questões sociais.
Sinônimostraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingAntônimosliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemoderninterno, nacional, doméstico
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
O governo está tentando impulsionar a demanda interna e apoiar os negócios locais.
SinônimosinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousAntônimosforeigninternationalalienexternalajuda, auxílio
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
O governo enviou ajuda alimentar às áreas atingidas pelas enchentes.
SinônimosassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitAntônimoshindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmconflito
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Quando os conflitos acontecem, trabalhamos juntos para encontrar as soluções.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
SinônimosdisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionAntônimospeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordacusar
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
O governo foi acusado de incompetência.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
SinônimoschargeimpeachindictblameallegeAntônimosexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuseculpar
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Ela não culpa ninguém pela morte do pai dela.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Sinônimosaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultAntônimospraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgiveconselho
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
O conselho municipal é responsável por manter as ruas limpas.
a city/county/borough/district council
SinônimosassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateAntônimosindividualone persondefender
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Como podemos defender nossa pátria se não temos um exército?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
SinônimosprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveAntônimosattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposecapturar, prender
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Os caçadores capturaram a ave rara e a venderam a um zoológico.
SinônimosseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchAntônimosreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfailcrise
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Nós fornecemos ajuda a famílias em situações de crise.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Sinônimosemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheAntônimosstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalitycivil
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
agitação civil (= que é causada por grupos de pessoas dentro de um país)
Turkish
Sinônimospolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryAntônimosrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialcomissão
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
O hotel paga às agências de viagens uma comissão de dez por cento sobre as vendas de quartos.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
SinônimosauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderAntônimosrecalldismissfirerejectcanceldominar
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Uma família poderosa domina a política da região há décadas.
SinônimoscontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateAntônimossubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdefesa
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
As torres foram outrora uma parte importante das defesas da cidade.
SinônimosprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardAntônimosattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultcidadão
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
Ele é um cidadão responsável que sempre vota nas eleições.
SinônimosnationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberAntônimosalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
