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B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B2 · Pensamento e opiniões (1)
presumir, supor
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
I assume you have already heard the news about the merger.
Presumo que você já tenha ouvido a notícia sobre a fusão.
Sinônimospresumesupposetake for grantedundertakeshoulderacceptbelieveimagineAntônimosrejectrefusedenydisprovedisclaimignorecircunstância
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
Dadas as atuais circunstâncias econômicas, eles não poderão comprar a propriedade.
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
SinônimossituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrenceAntônimoscauseoriginsourceabordagem, método, enfoque
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.
Precisamos de uma abordagem completamente nova para resolver este problema.
Sinônimosnearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodwayAntônimosretreatrecedeavoiddepartdistancecrítica, censura
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
O governo enfrentou fortes críticas pela decisão de fechar o hospital.
SinônimoscritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysisAntônimospraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsementavaliar, analisar
to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
Teachers assess each student's progress at the end of every term.
Os professores avaliam o progresso de cada aluno no final de cada período.
SinônimosevaluatejudgeappraiseestimatedeterminecalculatevalueAntônimosignoreneglectdisregardaspecto
a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
Ela sentiu que tinha olhado para o problema de todos os aspectos.
SinônimosfacetangledimensionviewpointsidefeatureelementcharacteristicAntônimoswholeentiretytotalityconceito
an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
o conceito de que todos deveriam ter igualdade de oportunidades
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
SinônimosideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperceptionAntônimosfactrealityactualitytangibilitycriticar
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
Tudo o que você faz é criticar!
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
Sinônimoscondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensureAntônimospraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorseaprovar, concordar com
to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable
My parents don't approve of my staying out late at night.
Meus pais não aprovam que eu fique na rua até tarde da noite.
SinônimosauthorizeratifyendorsesanctionvalidateconfirmAntônimosrejectdenydisapproverefusevetoassociar
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
Normalmente você não associaria esses dois escritores—seus estilos são completamente diferentes.
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
SinônimosconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateallyAntônimosseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetachconcentração
the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
Este livro exige muita concentração.
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
SinônimosfocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentnessAntônimosdistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligencecompromisso
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
O compromisso da empresa em fornecer qualidade a um preço razoável tem sido vital para o seu sucesso.
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
SinônimosdedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyaltyAntônimosindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonmentaprovação
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
Ela sempre se esforçou para conquistar a aprovação do pai.
SinônimosendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorizationAntônimosrejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusalcrítico
saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
O supervisor é sempre muito crítico.
a critical comment/report
Sinônimosfault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportantAntônimoscomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificantcritério
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
Que critérios são usados para avaliar a capacidade de um aluno?
The main criterion is value for money.
SinônimosstandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegaugeAntônimosguesschancerandomnesssubjectivityconsciente
aware of something; noticing something
I became conscious of someone watching me.
Tornei-me consciente de que alguém estava me observando.
I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.
SinônimosawareknowingcognizantmindfulsentientawakealertAntônimosunconsciousunawareobliviousinsensibleasleepconsideração
the act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
uma consideração das questões legais envolvidas
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
SinônimosdeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexaminationAntônimosdisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessnessavaliação, parecer
an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully
The teacher's assessment of my essay was fair and very helpful.
A avaliação da professora sobre a minha redação foi justa e muito útil.
SinônimosevaluationappraisalreviewtestanalysisAntônimosdisregardneglectignorance
