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Fire
01
fogo, chama
the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke
Exemplos
We used a lighter to start the fire in the fireplace.
Usamos um isqueiro para acender o fogo na lareira.
02
fogo, incêndio
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
03
tiro, fogo
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
04
lareira, fogueira
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
05
fogo, ardor
feelings of great warmth and intensity
06
fogo
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
07
fogo, crítica severa
intense adverse criticism
08
prova, tribulação
a severe trial
09
fogo, chama
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
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01
disparar, atirar
to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon
Transitive: to fire a bullet or projectile
Exemplos
The sniper fired a single shot, silently propelling the bullet across the field.
O atirador disparou um único tiro, impulsionando silenciosamente a bala através do campo.
02
demitir, despedir
to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment
Transitive: to fire sb
Exemplos
The team decided to fire the coach after several losses.
A equipe decidiu demitir o treinador após várias derrotas.
03
acender, incendiar
to ignite or start a fire in something
Transitive: to fire sth
Exemplos
The lightning struck and fired the forest, causing widespread damage.
O raio caiu e incendiou a floresta, causando danos generalizados.
04
disparar, atirar
to release or shoot a projectile from a gun or other weapon
Transitive: to fire a weapon
Exemplos
The gunfire echoed through the valley as they fired the cannons.
Os tiros ecoaram pelo vale enquanto eles disparavam os canhões.
05
cozinhar, assar
to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln
Transitive: to fire clay objects
Exemplos
They fired the tiles before glazing them for the mosaic.
Eles queimaram os azulejos antes de esmaltá-los para o mosaico.
06
disparar, atirar
(of a weapon) to be discharged or to release a bullet when the trigger is pulled
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the officer drew his weapon, the gun fired automatically.
Enquanto o oficial sacava sua arma, a arma disparou automaticamente.
07
incendiar, inspirar
to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination
Transitive: to fire an emotion
Exemplos
The story of overcoming adversity fired the audience's emotions.
A história de superar a adversidade incendiou as emoções do público.
08
lançar, atirar
to throw, launch, or direct something with force and speed
Transitive: to fire sth somewhere
Exemplos
The driver fired the flare into the night sky for help.
O motorista disparou o sinalizador no céu noturno por ajuda.
09
acender, arrancar
(of the fuel in an engine) to ignite, causing the engine to start running
Intransitive
Exemplos
It took several attempts before the engine finally fired.
Foram necessárias várias tentativas antes que o motor finalmente pegasse.
10
disparar, ativar
to produce an electrical impulse or contraction in a nerve or muscle cell
Intransitive
Exemplos
His reflexes were quick because the nerves fired almost instantly.
Seus reflexos eram rápidos porque os nervos disparavam quase instantaneamente.
11
alimentar, carregar
to provide a furnace, engine, etc. with fuel to keep it operating
Transitive: to fire an engine or device
Exemplos
The workers carefully fired the furnace to maintain the temperature.
Os trabalhadores alimentaram cuidadosamente o forno para manter a temperatura.
fire
01
Fogo !, Disparar !
used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon
Exemplos
Director giving instructions for a battle scene: " On my mark, fire! "
O diretor dando instruções para uma cena de batalha: "Ao meu sinal, fogo!"
Árvore Lexical
misfire
fire
