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Buck
01
cervo, macho (de um cervo
a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Exemplos
In some species, the buck is more territorial than the doe.
Em algumas espécies, o macho é mais territorial do que a fêmea.
Exemplos
He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game.
Ele apostou um dólar com o amigo que seu time favorito venceria o jogo.
03
a vaulting apparatus resembling a pommel-less horse, with one end elongated, used for gymnastic exercises
Exemplos
He performed a handspring over the buck.
04
a frame or support used to hold wood or timber while it is being sawed
Exemplos
The buck made it easier to saw long pieces of lumber.
to buck
01
resistir, opor-se
to strongly resist or oppose something
Transitive: to buck a decision or development
Exemplos
The team decided to buck the decision, advocating for an alternative approach.
A equipe decidiu opor-se à decisão, defendendo uma abordagem alternativa.
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 rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.
O cavaleiro foi jogado fora quando o cavalo de repente empinou.
03
esforçar-se, lutar
to push or work toward achieving success or advancement
Intransitive
Exemplos
In the race for success, some may choose to buck, sacrificing integrity for quick results.
Na corrida pelo sucesso, alguns podem optar por avançar, sacrificando a integridade por resultados rápidos.
04
sacudir, pular
(of a vehicle) to move in an unsteady or jerky manner, often due to mechanical issues
Intransitive
Exemplos
The motorbike bucked as the throttle was pressed too quickly after starting.
A moto empinou quando o acelerador foi pressionado muito rapidamente após a partida.
