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to fixate
01
fixar, concentrar o olhar
to focus or concentrate one's gaze on something or someone
Transitive: to fixate one's gaze on a specific point
Intransitive: to fixate on a specific point
Exemplos
The scientist asked the participant to fixate on the cross on the screen
O cientista pediu ao participante para fixar o olhar na cruz na tela.
During the test, the trainer asked him to fixate on the red light for several seconds.
Durante o teste, o treinador pediu-lhe que fixasse a luz vermelha por vários segundos.
02
obcecar, fixar
to excessively focus on one thing, to the point of obsession, making it difficult to think about other things
Intransitive: to fixate on sth
Exemplos
Some individuals fixate on past mistakes, unable to move forward.
Alguns indivíduos se fixam em erros passados, incapazes de seguir em frente.
After the argument, he could n't help but fixate on the harsh words that were said.
Depois da discussão, ele não pôde evitar se fixar nas palavras duras que foram ditas.
03
obcecar, fixar-se
to become overly focused or obsessed with someone, often in an unhealthy way
Intransitive: to fixate on sb
Exemplos
He began to fixate on his colleague, constantly thinking about her during the day.
Ele começou a se fixar em sua colega, pensando nela constantemente durante o dia.
She could n't stop fixating on him during the meeting.
Ela não conseguia parar de se fixar nele durante a reunião.
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