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to whistle
01
assobiar
to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips
Intransitive
Exemplos
He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden.
Ele assobiou suavemente para si mesmo enquanto trabalhava no jardim.
02
assobiar, apitar
to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Exemplos
The children listened intently as the owl whistled in the distance.
As crianças ouviram atentamente enquanto a coruja assobiava à distância.
03
assobiar, apitar
to blow a whistle as a signal to alert or command attention
Intransitive: to whistle for sb
Exemplos
She whistled for her friends to come and join her at the picnic table.
Ela assobiou para que seus amigos viessem e se juntassem a ela na mesa de piquenique.
04
assobiar
to create a melody or song by producing a high-pitched sound through whistling
Transitive: to whistle a melody or tune
Exemplos
She can whistle a cheerful tune that always lifts everyone ’s spirits.
Ela pode assobiar uma melodia alegre que sempre levanta o ânimo de todos.
05
assobiar, soar
to create a sharp, high-pitched sound by moving quickly through a narrow opening or air
Exemplos
The toy train whistled as it chugged along the track.
O trem de brinquedo assobiou enquanto percorria o trilho.
Whistle
01
a small, simple fipple flute or device that produces a high-pitched tone when blown
Exemplos
The whistle produces a sharp, clear sound.
02
the action of producing a sound to signal, summon, or attract attention
Exemplos
I heard a whistle I think.
03
apito, sirene
a device mounted on locomotives and some railcars that emits a loud, high-pitched sound to signal warnings or communicate with personnel and other trains
Exemplos
The conductor blew the whistle twice, signaling the train's emergency stop due to track maintenance ahead.
O condutor soprou o apito duas vezes, sinalizando a parada de emergência do trem devido à manutenção da via à frente.
04
apito, assobio
a small, handheld device used to produce a high-pitched sound when blown into, often used for communication, signaling, or as a toy for play and fun
Exemplos
He always keeps a whistle handy when jogging in the park for safety reasons.
Ele sempre mantém um apito à mão quando corre no parque por motivos de segurança.
05
a high-pitched sound created by rapid movement of air through a narrow opening
Exemplos
Steam escapes with a whistle from the kettle.
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