Pesquisar
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to spike
01
espetar, furar
to poke or pierce something with a sharp point
Transitive: to spike sb/sth
Exemplos
She carefully spiked the potato with a fork before baking it.
Ela espetou cuidadosamente a batata com um garfo antes de assar.
02
adicionar álcool ou droga à bebida, dopar
to add alcohol or a drug to a drink without the knowledge or consent of those who will consume it
Transitive: to spike a drink
Exemplos
The fraternity was suspended after reports of members spiking freshmen's drinks.
A fraternidade foi suspensa após relatos de membros adulterando as bebidas dos calouros.
03
aumentar subitamente, atingir um pico
to experience a sudden increase and reach a peak and then decline rapidly
Intransitive
Exemplos
Energy prices spiked during the heatwave but returned to normal once it passed.
Os preços da energia dispararam durante a onda de calor, mas voltaram ao normal depois que ela passou.
04
prender com pregos grandes, fixar usando projeções de metal
to secure or fasten something using large nails or metal projections
Transitive: to spike sth
Exemplos
He spiked the fence posts into the ground to create a sturdy barrier.
Ele cravou as estacas da cerca no chão para criar uma barreira resistente.
05
suprimir, bloquear
to intentionally suppress, block, or halt spread of something
Transitive: to spike spread of information
Exemplos
They spiked the information about the scandal to protect their reputation.
Eles suprimiram as informações sobre o escândalo para proteger sua reputação.
06
cravar, espetar
(in baseball) to hit someone or something with the sharp points of a player's shoes
Exemplos
The coach said the rookie might spike his teammate accidentally if not careful.
O treinador disse que o novato pode acertar acidentalmente seu companheiro de equipe se não tiver cuidado.
07
lançar a bola com força no chão, spike
(in American football) to throw the ball forcefully into the ground either to stop the clock or to celebrate a touchdown
Exemplos
The quarterback will spike the ball if they need to save time during the game.
O quarterback vai spikar a bola se precisarem economizar tempo durante o jogo.
08
cortar, bater
(in volleyball) to jump near the net and hit the ball forcefully downward into the opponent's court
Exemplos
The player has spiked the ball perfectly in every match this season.
O jogador cortou a bola perfeitamente em todas as partidas desta temporada.
Spike
Exemplos
The data center experienced a current spike, which briefly disrupted operations.
O data center sofreu um pico de corrente, que interrompeu brevemente as operações.
02
tênis com cravos, cravos
a type of athletic shoe that has pointed protrusions on the sole, designed to provide better traction and grip on surfaces such as grass, dirt, or track
Exemplos
Running spikes are essential for professional track events.
Os tacos são essenciais para eventos profissionais de atletismo.
03
prego grande e resistente, ponta
a large stout nail
04
ponta, prego
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
05
ponta, estaca
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
06
uma ponta, um espinho
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
07
salto agulha, salto muito alto e fino
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
08
pico, cravinho
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
09
pico, aumento repentino
a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.
10
espiga, cacho
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
11
espiga, panícula
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
12
cortada, ataque
(in volleyball) a forceful downward hit of the ball into the opponent's court, usually performed near the net
Exemplos
A well-timed spike can completely change the flow of the game.
Um corte bem cronometrado pode mudar completamente o fluxo do jogo.
