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to pump
01
bombear, impulsionar
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
Exemplos
He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.
Ele teve que bombear ar nos pneus da bicicleta para garantir uma viagem suave.
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
O frentista ajudou a bombear combustível para o tanque do carro.
02
injetar, bombear
to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation
Transitive: to pump energy or resources into an activity or system
Exemplos
The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services.
O governo decidiu bombear bilhões de dólares para o sistema de saúde para melhorar o acesso aos serviços médicos.
The company pumped significant funds into research and development to innovate new products.
A empresa bombeou fundos significativos em pesquisa e desenvolvimento para inovar novos produtos.
03
interrogar, pressionar
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
Exemplos
He pumped his friend for information about the surprise party.
Ele interrogou o amigo para obter informações sobre a festa surpresa.
She pumped her children for details about their day at school.
Ela interrogou seus filhos para obter detalhes sobre o dia deles na escola.
04
bombear, fluir de maneira pulsante
to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
Exemplos
The oil pumped slowly from the ground as the drilling rig continued its operation.
O petróleo foi bombeado lentamente do solo enquanto a plataforma de perfuração continuava sua operação.
The lava pumped slowly from the volcano's crater, flowing down its slopes.
A lava bombeava lentamente da cratera do vulcão, fluindo pelas suas encostas.
05
bombear, acionar
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
Exemplos
She pumped the handle of the well to draw water to the surface.
Ela bombeou a alavanca do poço para trazer água à superfície.
He pumped the bicycle pedals to gain speed while riding uphill.
Ele bombeou os pedais da bicicleta para ganhar velocidade enquanto subia a colina.
06
bombear, estar no auge
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
SpecializedExemplos
The waves are absolutely pumping today — let ’s hit the water!
As ondas estão absolutamente fortes hoje—vamos para a água!
You know it ’s a good session when the swell keeps pumping like this.
Você sabe que é uma boa sessão quando o swell continua bombando assim.
Pump
01
sapatilha, sapato de ballet
an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialect
British
British
Exemplos
She wore pumps to the dance class.
Ela usou sapatilhas na aula de dança.
Pumps are comfortable for light exercise and casual outings.
As sapatilhas são confortáveis para exercícios leves e passeios casuais.
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
Exemplos
A defective pump can lead to serious health issues.
Exercise strengthens the pump.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
Exemplos
Children wore red canvas pumps for gym class.
She slipped on her pumps before heading to practice.
04
bomba, bomba mecânica
a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
Exemplos
The water pump in the car engine ensures that coolant circulates to prevent overheating.
A bomba de água no motor do carro garante que o refrigerante circule para evitar o superaquecimento.
Industrial processes often rely on pumps to transfer liquids from one part of the production line to another.
Os processos industriais frequentemente dependem de bombas para transferir líquidos de uma parte da linha de produção para outra.
05
a type of shoe, often with a low-cut upper that does not cover the ankle, designed for comfort, sometimes worn as a high heel
DialectAmerican
AmericanExemplos
She bought a pair of black leather pumps for the office.
Evening pumps often feature a modest heel.
06
bombeamento muscular, congestão muscular
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
SlangExemplos
I always chase the pump during arm day.
Eu sempre busco a bomba durante o dia de braços.
That workout gave me an insane chest pump.
Aquele treino me deu uma bomba de peito insana.
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