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to tread
01
pisar, esmagar
to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action
Transitive: to tread on sth
Exemplos
The muddy boots tread on the freshly planted flowers, leaving imprints in the garden.
As botas enlameadas pisam nas flores recém-plantadas, deixando marcas no jardim.
The marching soldiers tread on the soft soil, leaving a pattern of footprints on the training ground.
Os soldados em marcha pisam o solo macio, deixando um padrão de pegadas no campo de treinamento.
02
caminhar, avançar
to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps
Intransitive: to tread somewhere
Exemplos
The hikers tread along the mountain trail, enjoying the breathtaking views.
Os caminhantes avançam pela trilha da montanha, desfrutando das vistas deslumbrantes.
As the procession began, the participants tread slowly down the aisle of the church.
À medida que a procissão começava, os participantes caminhavam lentamente pelo corredor da igreja.
03
reprimir, esmagar
to suppress or control with force, as if trampling down opposition or resistance
Transitive: to tread sth
Exemplos
The authoritarian regime sought to tread any dissent, silencing opposing voices.
O regime autoritário procurou suprimir qualquer dissidência, silenciando vozes opostas.
In times of crisis, the government may attempt to tread resistance by implementing strict measures.
Em tempos de crise, o governo pode tentar reprimir a resistência implementando medidas rigorosas.
04
cobrir, acasalar-se com
(of a male bird) to engage in the mating process
Transitive: to tread a female bird
Exemplos
During the breeding season, the male peacock treads the female to fertilize her eggs.
Durante a época de reprodução, o pavão macho pisa a fêmea para fertilizar seus ovos.
The male swan treads the female gracefully, their synchronized movements a part of their mating ritual.
O cisne macho pisa a fêmea com graça, seus movimentos sincronizados fazem parte de seu ritual de acasalamento.
Tread
01
passo, pisada
a step in walking or running
02
degrau, piso
the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on
03
a banda de rodagem, a sola
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
04
a banda de rodagem, o desenho do pneu
the part of a tire that comes into contact with the road, featuring patterns for grip
Exemplos
She checked the tread depth before the road trip.
Ela verificou a profundidade do piso antes da viagem.
They rotated the tires to ensure even tread wear.
Eles rodaram os pneus para garantir um desgaste uniforme da banda de rodagem.
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