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to sharpen
01
afiar, aguçar
to make an object pointed or sharper
Transitive: to sharpen a pointed object
Exemplos
The barber regularly sharpens the scissors to provide precise haircuts.
O barbeiro afia regularmente as tesouras para fornecer cortes de cabelo precisos.
02
afiar, aguçar
to become more pointed or sharper
Intransitive
Exemplos
With every stroke of the file, the saw teeth sharpened, making the saw more effective at cutting through wood.
A cada golpe da lima, os dentes da serra afiavam-se, tornando a serra mais eficaz no corte da madeira.
03
afiar, aperfeiçoar
to increase the clarity and definition of details in a picture
Transitive: to sharpen details in a picture
Exemplos
After adjusting the exposure, she sharpened the image to make the architectural details pop.
Depois de ajustar a exposição, ela nitidificou a imagem para destacar os detalhes arquitetônicos.
04
aumentar, elevar
to increase the pitch of a note, usually by a semitone
Transitive: to sharpen a musical note
Exemplos
The violinist carefully sharpened the note to create a more harmonious sound.
O violinista cuidadosamente aumentou a nota para criar um som mais harmonioso.
05
aguçar, afiar
(of sensory and intellectual perception) to enhance or intensify
Intransitive
Exemplos
With practice, his palate sharpened, discerning subtle flavors and textures in the complex dishes he prepared.
Com a prática, seu paladar aprimorou-se, discernindo sabores e texturas sutis nos pratos complexos que preparava.
06
acentuar, reforçar
to accentuate certain frequencies or elements in a sound
Transitive: to sharpen a sound
Exemplos
The producer sharpened the snare drum in the mix to cut through the dense arrangement and provide rhythmic drive.
O produtor afiou o tambor na mixagem para cortar o arranjo denso e fornecer impulso rítmico.
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