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to stoop
01
curvar-se, inclinar-se
to bend the upper side of one's body forward
Intransitive
Exemplos
In the cramped attic, the explorer had to stoop to navigate through the narrow space.
No sótão apertado, o explorador teve que se curvar para navegar pelo espaço estreito.
02
curvar-se, inclinar-se
to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
Intransitive
Exemplos
The elderly woman stooped slightly as she pushed her grocery cart through the store.
A idosa inclinou-se ligeiramente enquanto empurrava o carrinho de compras pela loja.
03
mergulhar, lançar-se
(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
Intransitive
Exemplos
The falcon stooped gracefully, its powerful wings tucked close as it closed in on the field mouse.
O falcão mergulhou graciosamente, suas poderosas asas recolhidas enquanto se aproximava do rato do campo.
04
curvar, inclinar
to cause something to bend or incline downward
Transitive: to stoop sth
Exemplos
As the construction worker stooped the beam into place, the structure started to take form.
Enquanto o trabalhador da construção inclinava a viga no lugar, a estrutura começou a tomar forma.
05
rebaixar-se, descer
to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
Transitive: to stoop to an immoral action or behavior
Exemplos
In the face of adversity, she chose not to stoop to revenge but instead to rise above with grace and dignity.
Diante da adversidade, ela escolheu não rebaixar-se à vingança, mas elevar-se com graça e dignidade.
Stoop
01
inclinação, curvar-se
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
02
(New York) the steps in front of a city apartment or brownstone, often used for sitting or socializing
SlangExemplos
He kept his bike chained up right by the stoop.
03
pia de água benta, stoup
basin for holy water
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