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to attack
01
atacar, agredir
to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them
Exemplos
The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd.
Os predadores na natureza frequentemente atacam os membros mais fracos do rebanho.
He was attacked while walking home late at night.
Ele foi atacado enquanto caminhava para casa tarde da noite.
02
atacar, agredir
to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war
Transitive: to attack an enemy or position
Exemplos
The military decided to attack the enemy stronghold under the cover of darkness.
Right now, the special forces are actively attacking enemy positions in the mountainous region.
03
atacar
(in sports) to go forward and make an attempt to score a goal or point against an opponent
Dialect
British
British
Intransitive
Exemplos
The coach emphasized the importance of attacking with speed to catch the defense off guard.
O treinador enfatizou a importância de atacar com velocidade para pegar a defesa desprevenida.
The team attacked relentlessly, searching for the opening goal.
A equipe atacou incansavelmente, procurando o gol de abertura.
Exemplos
The politician was attacked by the media for his controversial remarks.
O político foi atacado pela mídia por suas observações controversas.
She attacked her colleague ’s proposal during the meeting, calling it poorly thought out.
Ela atacou a proposta do colega durante a reunião, chamando-a de mal pensada.
05
atacar, agredir
to cause damage or negative effects
Transitive: to attack an organism or substance
Exemplos
The flu virus attacks the respiratory system, making breathing difficult.
O vírus da gripe ataca o sistema respiratório, dificultando a respiração.
The bacteria can attack the body ’s immune system, weakening its defenses.
As bactérias podem atacar o sistema imunológico do corpo, enfraquecendo suas defesas.
06
atacar, encarar
to begin dealing with a problem or task in a focused and energetic manner
Transitive: to attack an issue or problem
Exemplos
The team decided to attack the issue head-on and find a solution quickly.
A equipe decidiu atacar o problema de frente e encontrar uma solução rapidamente.
She attacked the math problem with confidence, solving it in just a few minutes.
Ela atacou o problema de matemática com confiança, resolvendo-o em apenas alguns minutos.
Attack
01
ataque, assalto
an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person
Exemplos
The city was devastated by a sudden terrorist attack.
A cidade foi devastada por um repentino ataque terrorista.
The military launched an air attack on the enemy's position.
O militar lançou um ataque aéreo à posição do inimigo.
02
ataque
an attempt to injure or destroy forces or buildings of the enemy in a war
Exemplos
The military launched a surprise attack on the enemy's base under the cover of darkness.
O militar lançou um ataque surpresa à base inimiga sob o manto da escuridão.
Air raids were conducted to weaken the enemy's defenses before launching a ground attack.
Ataques aéreos foram conduzidos para enfraquecer as defesas do inimigo antes de lançar um ataque terrestre.
03
ataque, ofensiva
an offensive move in a sport or game
04
ataque, crítica
intense adverse criticism
05
ataque, início energético
a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
06
ataque, ofensiva
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
07
ataque, crítica
strong criticism
08
ataque, corrosão
the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)
09
crise, ataque
a sudden, severe, and often brief appearance of a health problem that is hard to control
Exemplos
He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a severe asthma attack.
Ele foi levado às pressas para o hospital após sofrer um grave ataque de asma.
The loud noises triggered a panic attack, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and breathless.
Os barulhos altos desencadearam um ataque de pânico, deixando-a se sentindo sobrecarregada e sem fôlego.
10
ataque, ofensiva
a player's action of threatening to capture an opponent's piece, control key squares, or put the opponent's king in checkmate
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