Pesquisar
to strike
01
bater, golpear
to hit using hands or weapons
Transitive: to strike sb/sth with sth
Example
The blacksmith struck the hot metal with a hammer to shape it.
In self-defense, she struck the assailant with a swift kick to the abdomen.
The boxer aimed to strike his opponent with a precise combination of punches.
02
atacar, golpear
to launch a planned and forceful attack against an enemy or target
Transitive: to strike an enemy target
Example
The military planned to strike the enemy's base at dawn.
They decided to strike key targets to weaken the opponent ’s defenses.
The troops were ordered to strike the rebel camp with full force.
03
atingir, influenciar
to deeply influence or cause someone to experience a powerful mental or emotional reaction
Transitive: to strike sb with an emotion or impression
Example
The news of her sudden success struck him with pride and joy.
The tragic scene in the movie struck the audience with profound sadness.
The beauty of the sunset struck her with awe, leaving her speechless.
04
golpear, colidir
to come into contact with something in a forceful manner
Intransitive
Example
The waves struck with such force that they damaged the pier.
The arrow struck, finding its mark in the target.
Two ships struck in the middle of the channel, causing significant damage.
05
bater, tocar
to announce or indicate the time by producing a chime or stroke
Transitive: to strike a specific time
Example
The clock struck midnight, and the whole house fell silent.
As we sat in the church, the bells struck the hour.
The grandfather clock struck seven, signaling it was time for dinner.
06
atingir, golpear
to happen abruptly and cause harm, damage, or suffering
Transitive: to strike people or places
Example
The hurricane struck the coastline, leaving widespread devastation.
A severe drought struck the region, ruining the crops.
A financial crisis struck the nation, leading to widespread unemployment.
07
fazer greve, entrar em greve
to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The workers decided to strike for better pay and benefits.
He is planning to strike if their demands are not met.
They will strike if the company does not address their concerns.
08
bater, ignitar
to cause an electric arc to form between the electrodes of an arc lamp
Transitive: to strike an electric arc
Example
The technician carefully struck the electrodes to ignite the arc in the lamp.
When the power was turned on, the electrician struck the arc lamp, lighting up the entire room.
It took several attempts to strike the arc and get the lamp working again.
09
bater, tocar
to play a musical instrument by hitting it, typically with the hand or a stick
Transitive: to strike a musical instrument
Example
He strikes the cymbals with precision during the climax of the song.
She struck the strings of the guitar with her fingertips, producing a melodic riff.
They have been striking the xylophone bars gently to create a soft, tinkling sound.
10
atingir, golpear
to achieve or attain something, often through effort or action
Transitive: to strike an achievement
Example
After years of hard work, she finally struck success in her career.
The team struck victory after a tense and exhausting match.
After months of searching, they struck a solution to the problem.
11
atingir, fazer contacto com
(of light) to fall upon or hit an object or surface
Transitive: to strike a surface or object
Example
The morning sunlight struck the window, filling the room with warmth.
A beam of light struck the surface of the lake, creating a shimmering effect.
As the moon rose, its pale light struck the top of the mountain.
12
riscar, eliminar
to cancel, eliminate, or mark for deletion, often by drawing a line through the text or item
Transitive: to strike a part of a text
Example
Please strike the incorrect sentence from the document.
The editor decided to strike several paragraphs from the manuscript.
He struck the items he had already purchased off his shopping list.
13
bater, produzir uma faísca
to make a fire or spark while two surfaces are rubbed against each other
Transitive: to strike a combustible object | to strike a combustible object against sth
Example
He struck the match against the box to light the candle.
They struck flint against steel to start a campfire.
The survivalist struck his knife against a ferro rod to ignite dry tinder.
14
golpear, encontrar
to find or encounter something unexpectedly or by chance
Transitive: to strike sth
Example
While digging in the garden, they struck a hidden chest filled with old coins.
The explorers struck a rich vein of gold deep in the mountains.
Wandering through the woods, they struck an abandoned cabin.
15
alcançar, firmar um acordo
to successfully reach, achieve, or establish something that requires agreement or compromise
Transitive: to strike an agreement or compromise
Example
The two parties struck a deal after hours of negotiation.
They managed to strike a balance between work and personal life.
After weeks of debate, the committee struck an agreement on the budget.
16
golpear, perfurar
to make a sudden or forceful entry into or through something
Intransitive: to strike into sth | to strike through sth
Example
The sword struck through the knight ’s armor, leaving a gaping wound.
The arrow struck deep into the target, piercing its center.
The needle struck through the fabric, piercing it with precision.
17
nivelar, alisar
to smooth or shape a surface, such as a mold or material, using a tool
Transitive: to strike a malleable material
Example
After pouring the plaster, she struck it with a trowel to level the surface.
He carefully struck the surface of the concrete mold to ensure it was even.
The artisan struck the clay into a smooth, flat base for the pottery.
18
cunhar, bater
to produce a coin or medal by pressing a design onto metal using a die
Transitive: to strike a medal or coin
Example
The mint struck thousands of commemorative coins for the anniversary.
The artist ’s design was carefully engraved onto the die used to strike the medal.
Each coin was struck with precision to ensure the details were sharp and clear.
19
desmontar, retirar
to dismantle or take down a tent or a group of tents from an encampment
Transitive: to strike tents or a camp
Example
After the festival, the crew began to strike the tents and clear the grounds.
The soldiers were ordered to strike camp and move out by dawn.
It took several hours to strike all the tents after the event had ended.
20
bater, colidir
to hit something accidentally, usually with part of one's body
Transitive: to strike a body part against sth | to strike a body part on sth
Example
He struck his foot against the doorframe while walking.
She struck her head on the shelf as she stood up.
I accidentally struck my knee on the table leg.
21
assumir, adotar
to take on or assume a particular role, attitude, appearance, or quality
Transitive: to strike an attitude or appearance
Example
She struck a confident pose before stepping onto the stage.
The team struck a defensive formation as soon as the game started.
He struck a thoughtful expression as he considered the proposal.
22
atingir, provocar
to cause someone to suddenly experience a specific emotion.
Transitive: to strike an emotion
Example
The news of the accident struck fear in the hearts of everyone present.
The haunting image struck sorrow deep within me.
The eerie silence struck a sense of dread among the group.
Strike
01
greve, paralisação
a collective action by workers who refuse to work until certain demands are met
02
ataque, golpe
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
03
strike, jogada perfeita
the act of knocking down all ten pins with a single ball
What is a "strike"?
A strike in bowling is when a player knocks down all 10 pins with their first roll in a frame. It is considered one of the best outcomes in the game, as it allows the player to earn the maximum score for that frame. When a player scores a strike, they receive 10 points plus the total number of pins knocked down in their next two rolls. A strike helps build a higher score, and it is a key goal in both recreational and competitive bowling. In ten-pin bowling, scoring a strike is marked with an "X" on the scorecard.
04
golpe, sucesso
a conspicuous success
05
strike, falha
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the umpire calls within the strike zone
What is a "strike"?
A strike in baseball or softball is a pitch that the batter either swings at and misses, or does not swing at but the umpire decides it is within the strike zone. The strike zone is the area over the plate, typically between the batter's knees and chest. If the batter gets three strikes during their turn at bat, they are out. A strike helps the pitcher by counting against the batter and making it more difficult to reach base. A pitch is also called a strike if the batter swings and hits the ball, but the hit does not result in a fair play.
Example
The umpire called a strike on the inside corner of the plate.
He took a strike on the outside part of the plate.
The batter could n't hold back on the swing and got called out on strikes.
06
golpe suave, toque leve
a gentle blow
Palavras Próximas
