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to pelt
01
apedrejar, bombardear
to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity
Transitive: to pelt sb/sth with sth
Exemplos
In the heat of the battle, soldiers were pelted with arrows from the enemy archers.
No calor da batalha, os soldados foram atingidos por flechas dos arqueiros inimigos.
02
correr a toda velocidade, disparar
to move swiftly and with great speed, often in a hasty or urgent manner
Intransitive: to pelt somewhere
Exemplos
The frightened deer pelted through the woods, leaping over fallen branches in its escape.
O veado assustado disparou pela floresta, saltando sobre galhos caídos em sua fuga.
03
desabar, cair com força
(of rain, snow, or hail) to descend rapidly and forcefully
Transitive: to pelt sth
Exemplos
The hailstorm was so severe that it pelted the crops, causing extensive damage to the harvest.
A tempestade de granizo foi tão severa que atingiu as plantações, causando danos extensos à colheita.
Pelt
01
pele, pelagem
the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it
Exemplos
Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in animal pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity.
Os esforços de conservação visam combater a caça furtiva e regular o comércio de peles de animais para proteger espécies vulneráveis e preservar a biodiversidade.
02
an animal's natural covering of fur, wool, or hair
Exemplos
The seal 's pelt is waterproof and insulating.
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