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Brood
01
ninhada, prole
all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together
Exemplos
The birdwatchers were thrilled to spot an owl with her brood of fledglings perched high in the treetops.
Os observadores de pássaros ficaram emocionados ao avistar uma coruja com sua ninhada de filhotes empoleirados no alto das copas das árvores.
to brood
01
remoer, obcecar-se
to dwell on one’s troubles or worries in a depressed way
Intransitive
Exemplos
Instead of enjoying the party, he spent the evening brooding about his upcoming exams.
Em vez de aproveitar a festa, ele passou a noite remoendo seus exames próximos.
02
chocar, incubar
to sit on an egg until it hatches
Transitive: to brood bird eggs
Exemplos
The mother bird brooded the eggs, keeping them safe from predators.
A ave mãe chocou os ovos, mantendo-os a salvo de predadores.
03
pairar, ameaçar
to stay close or hang over something in a heavy or threatening way
Intransitive
Exemplos
The dark shadows brooded over the forest at dusk.
As sombras escuras pairaram sobre a floresta ao anoitecer.
04
remoer, estar emburrado
to stay quiet and upset, showing anger or annoyance without saying much
Intransitive
Exemplos
She brooded through dinner, clearly annoyed about something.
Ela refletiu durante o jantar, claramente aborrecida com algo.
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