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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 gardener trimmed the stem of the rose bush to promote new growth and healthier blooms.
O jardineiro podou o caule do roseiral para promover novo crescimento e flores mais saudáveis.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
Exemplos
Identifying the stem helps in learning related words.
03
a long, narrow, or cylindrical part of an object or mechanism
Exemplos
The stem of the goblet was elegantly twisted.
04
a type of turn in skiing made by angling one ski outward while the other remains straight
Exemplos
Proper weight balance is crucial for an effective stem.
05
the forwardmost part of a ship or aircraft, forming its leading edge or prow
Exemplos
The sleek stem design improved the boat's speed.
06
the hollow shaft of a smoking pipe connecting the bowl to the mouthpiece
Exemplos
The artisan polished the stem until it shone.
07
perninhas, pernas
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangExemplos
He stretched his stems before the race.
Ele esticou suas pernas antes da corrida.
to stem
Exemplos
Social inequalities often stem from systemic biases and historical injustices that persist over time.
As desigualdades sociais frequentemente derivam de vieses sistêmicos e injustiças históricas que persistem ao longo do tempo.
02
conter, impedir
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
Exemplos
Effective border controls are essential to stem the trafficking of illegal substances across international boundaries.
Controles fronteiriços eficazes são essenciais para conter o tráfico de substâncias ilegais através das fronteiras internacionais.
03
conter, deter
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
Exemplos
During the oil spill, booms were deployed to the shoreline to stem the spread of the oil and protect marine life.
Durante o derramamento de óleo, barreiras foram implantadas na costa para conter a propagação do óleo e proteger a vida marinha.
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
In certain recipes, the instructions may specify stemming grapes before adding them to the dish.
Em certas receitas, as instruções podem especificar remover os cabinhos das uvas antes de adicioná-las ao prato.
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
The company hires mostly people with STEM backgrounds.
A empresa contrata principalmente pessoas com formação em STEM.
Árvore Lexical
stemless
stemmatic
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