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Stem
01
caule
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
Exemplos
The scientist examined the stem under a microscope to study its structure and how it conducts nutrients.
O cientista examinou o caule sob um microscópio para estudar sua estrutura e como ele conduz nutrientes.
After picking the herbs, she removed the stems and used the leaves for cooking.
Depois de colher as ervas, ela removeu os caules e usou as folhas para cozinhar.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
Exemplos
In " unhappiness, " the stem is " happy. "
Linguists analyze stems to understand word formation.
03
a long, narrow, or cylindrical part of an object or mechanism
Exemplos
He replaced the broken stem of his wine glass.
The stem of the watch connected the crown to the gears.
04
a type of turn in skiing made by angling one ski outward while the other remains straight
Exemplos
He practiced the stem to control his speed on steep slopes.
Beginners learn the stem before moving to parallel turns.
05
the forwardmost part of a ship or aircraft, forming its leading edge or prow
Exemplos
The ship 's stem cut cleanly through the waves.
The aircraft 's stem showed minor damage after landing.
06
the hollow shaft of a smoking pipe connecting the bowl to the mouthpiece
Exemplos
He cleaned the pipe 's stem after every use.
Smoke curled through the stem as he exhaled.
07
perninhas, pernas
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangExemplos
She has long, toned stems that look amazing in those shorts.
Ela tem pernas longas e tonificadas que ficam incríveis nesses shorts.
He kicked the ball with both stems.
Ele chutou a bola com as duas pernas.
to stem
Exemplos
The rise in inflation can often stem from increased demand for goods and services without a corresponding increase in supply.
O aumento da inflação pode frequentemente decorrer de um aumento na demanda por bens e serviços sem um aumento correspondente na oferta.
The environmental degradation in the area stems from unsustainable logging practices and deforestation.
A degradação ambiental na área decorre de práticas de exploração madeireira insustentáveis e desmatamento.
02
conter, impedir
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
Exemplos
Quick action to quarantine affected individuals helped stem the spread of the contagious disease in the community.
A ação rápida para colocar em quarentena os indivíduos afetados ajudou a conter a propagação da doença contagiosa na comunidade.
The timely intervention of firefighters helped stem the wildfire.
A intervenção oportuna dos bombeiros ajudou a conter o incêndio florestal.
03
conter, deter
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
Exemplos
The plumber worked quickly to stem the flow of water from the burst pipe.
O encanador trabalhou rapidamente para conter o fluxo de água do cano estourado.
Emergency crews used sandbags to stem the rising floodwaters and protect homes in the low-lying areas.
As equipes de emergência usaram sacos de areia para conter as águas das cheias e proteger as casas nas áreas baixas.
04
retirar o cabinho, remover o núcleo duro
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
Exemplos
Before making a fruit salad, it 's necessary to stem the strawberries to remove the tough central core.
Antes de fazer uma salada de frutas, é necessário retirar o cabinho dos morangos para remover o núcleo central duro.
In wine production, grapes are stemmed to separate the juicy berries from the woody stems before the crushing process.
Na produção de vinho, as uvas são desengaceadas para separar as bagas suculentas dos caules lenhosos antes do processo de esmagamento.
STEM
01
STEM, áreas de estudo e carreiras que se concentram em ciência
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Exemplos
She is pursuing a degree in STEM to become an engineer.
Ela está cursando um diploma em STEM para se tornar engenheira.
Many schools offer special programs to encourage students to explore STEM subjects.
Muitas escolas oferecem programas especiais para incentivar os alunos a explorar as disciplinas STEM.
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