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to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01
estragar, arruinar
to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
Slang
Exemplos
He did n't want to screw up the important presentation, so he practiced diligently.
Ele não queria estragar a apresentação importante, então praticou diligentemente.
She felt a sinking feeling in her stomach after realizing she had screwed up the project.
Ela sentiu uma sensação de afundamento no estômago depois de perceber que tinha estragado o projeto.
02
piorar, agravar
to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
Exemplos
The cold weather screwed up my arthritis.
O tempo frio piorou minha artrite.
Do n't tell the boss - that will just screw up the situation even more.
Não conte ao chefe - isso só vai piorar a situação ainda mais.
03
contorcer, torcer
to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
Exemplos
She screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon.
Ela contorceu o rosto quando provou o limão azedo.
The actor screwed up his face to imitate a comical expression during the performance.
O ator contorceu o rosto para imitar uma expressão cômica durante a performance.
04
apertar, rosquear
to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
Exemplos
The plumber had to screw the faucet up tightly to prevent any water leaks.
O encanador teve que apertar a torneira firmemente para evitar vazamentos de água.
The technician needed to screw the wires up to connect the electronic components.
O técnico precisou apertar os fios para conectar os componentes eletrônicos.
05
amassar, enrolar firmemente
to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
Exemplos
He screwed up the letter and threw it in the trash in frustration.
Ele amassou a carta e a jogou no lixo com frustração.
She screwed the paper up into a tight ball and tossed it into the recycling bin.
Ela amassou o papel em uma bola apertada e o jogou na lixeira de reciclagem.
06
estragar, perturbar emocionalmente
to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
Exemplos
The harsh criticism from his supervisor really screwed him up emotionally.
As duras críticas de seu supervisor realmente o abalaram emocionalmente.
Failing the exam completely screwed her up for weeks.
Reprovar no exame a desestabilizou completamente por semanas.
