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Buck
01
cervo, macho (de um cervo
a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Exemplos
The buck stood proudly in the meadow during mating season.
O veado estava orgulhosamente no prado durante a época de acasalamento.
Hunters often track bucks for sport and population control.
Caçadores frequentemente rastreiam veados machos para esporte e controle populacional.
Exemplos
He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket.
Ele encontrou um dólar na calçada e usou-o para comprar um bilhete de loteria.
The coffee shop raised the price of a cup of coffee by a buck.
A cafeteria aumentou o preço de uma xícara de café em um dólar.
03
a vaulting apparatus resembling a pommel-less horse, with one end elongated, used for gymnastic exercises
Exemplos
The gymnast practiced jumps on the buck.
The coach adjusted the buck for the student's height.
04
a frame or support used to hold wood or timber while it is being sawed
Exemplos
The carpenter placed the log on the buck before sawing.
Large beams were cut using a sturdy buck.
to buck
01
resistir, opor-se
to strongly resist or oppose something
Transitive: to buck a decision or development
Exemplos
The company 's employees decided to buck the new policy, expressing concerns about its impact.
Os funcionários da empresa decidiram resistir à nova política, expressando preocupações sobre seu impacto.
The community chose to buck the proposed development project, voicing strong opposition.
A comunidade escolheu resistir ao projeto de desenvolvimento proposto, expressando forte oposição.
02
escorcovear, empinar
(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance
Intransitive
Exemplos
The horse bucked wildly, throwing the rider off balance.
O cavalo empinou-se violentamente, desequilibrando o cavaleiro.
As soon as the cowboy mounted the horse, it began to buck.
Assim que o cowboy montou no cavalo, ele começou a escorar.
03
esforçar-se, lutar
to push or work toward achieving success or advancement
Intransitive
Exemplos
She was willing to buck, using questionable tactics to secure the promotion.
Ela estava disposta a lutar, usando táticas questionáveis para garantir a promoção.
The politician was known to buck, often compromising his values for political gain.
O político era conhecido por buck, frequentemente comprometendo seus valores por ganho político.
04
sacudir, pular
(of a vehicle) to move in an unsteady or jerky manner, often due to mechanical issues
Intransitive
Exemplos
The car began to buck as we drove over the rough road.
O carro começou a sacudir enquanto dirigíamos pela estrada acidentada.
The truck bucked and jolted, making the ride uncomfortable.
O caminhão sacudia e balançava, tornando a viagem desconfortável.
