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to wring
01
torcer, espremer
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
Exemplos
The farmer wrung the cloth to drain excess water from the harvested vegetables.
O agricultor torceu o pano para drenar o excesso de água dos vegetais colhidos.
02
torcer, afligir
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Exemplos
The harsh criticism from her peers wrung her self-esteem, leaving her feeling worthless.
As duras críticas de seus colegas espremeram sua autoestima, deixando-a se sentindo sem valor.
03
torcer, espremer
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Exemplos
In frustration, he could n't help but wring the paper in his hands.
Na frustração, ele não pôde deixar de torcer o papel em suas mãos.
04
arrancar, extrair com esforço
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Exemplos
The negotiator employed persuasive tactics to wring concessions from the stubborn opponent.
O negociador empregou táticas persuasivas para arrancar concessões do oponente teimoso.
Wring
01
torção, aperto
a twisting squeeze
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