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Trap
01
armadilha, alçapão
an object that can be used to catch an animal
Exemplos
The hunter set a trap near the river.
O caçador armou uma armadilha perto do rio.
A mouse was caught in the trap.
Um rato foi pego na armadilha.
02
a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds water to prevent sewer gases from returning
Exemplos
The sink's trap blocked unpleasant odors.
Plumbers replaced the old trap under the bathroom sink.
03
armadilha, emboscada
the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise
Exemplos
The hunter 's trap involved lying in wait for hours before making his move.
A armadilha do caçador envolvia ficar à espreita por horas antes de fazer seu movimento.
He was caught in the trap, unaware that someone was waiting to ambush him.
Ele foi pego na armadilha, sem saber que alguém estava esperando para emboscá-lo.
04
a mechanism that launches clay pigeons into the air for shooting practice
Exemplos
Shooters practiced hitting targets launched from a trap.
The trap flung the clay pigeons into the sky.
05
something, often deceptively attractive, that ensnares, deceives, or causes problems
Exemplos
He fell into a financial trap set by the scammers.
Do n't fall into the trap of procrastination.
06
a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
Exemplos
The couple rode through the park in a trap.
Traps were once popular for quick city travel.
07
a bunker or hazard on a golf course designed to challenge players
Exemplos
His ball landed in the sand trap.
The golfer practiced escaping from traps.
08
boca, bocarra
a person's mouth
SlangExemplos
Shut your trap before you get in trouble.
Cale a boca antes de se meter em problemas.
He stuffed a burger in his trap.
Ele enfiou um hambúrguer na sua armadilha.
09
a subgenre of hip hop characterized by 808 bass, snappy snares, dark melodies, and lyrics often focused on street life and drug culture
Exemplos
He enjoys listening to trap music.
Trap beats dominate the charts.
to trap
01
armadilhar, capturar
to capture an animal using an object called a trap
Transitive: to trap an animal
Exemplos
The wildlife conservation team set up humane traps to catch feral cats and relocate them to safer areas.
A equipe de conservação da vida selvagem montou armadilhas humanas para capturar gatos selvagens e realocá-los para áreas mais seguras.
The farmer trapped a raccoon that had been raiding the chicken coop, using a baited cage near the barn.
O agricultor aprisionou um guaxinim que estava invadindo o galinheiro, usando uma gaiola com isca perto do celeiro.
02
aprisionar, capturar
to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation
Transitive: to trap sb/sth
Exemplos
The deceptive scheme was designed to trap unsuspecting victims.
O esquema enganoso foi projetado para aprisionar vítimas desavisadas.
As the door slammed shut, she realized she was trapped in the dark room.
Quando a porta bateu, ela percebeu que estava presa no quarto escuro.
03
armar uma cilada, colocar em uma situação difícil
to put someone in a situation where they feel stuck or uncomfortable
Transitive: to trap sb | to trap sb in a difficult situation
Exemplos
The tricky question trapped him in an awkward silence.
A pergunta complicada o prendeu em um silêncio constrangedor.
He was trapped in a conversation he could n’t escape.
Ele estava preso em uma conversa da qual não podia escapar.
04
aprisionar, capturar
to stop or hold something in place, preventing it from moving
Transitive: to trap sth
Exemplos
The walls of the canyon trap the sound, echoing loudly.
As paredes do cânion prendem o som, ecoando alto.
The tall trees trap the sunlight, casting shadows on the ground.
As árvores altas prendem a luz do sol, lançando sombras no chão.
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