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to get at
[phrase form: get]
01
incomodar, irritar
to cause irritation or annoyance to someone
Transitive: to get at sb
Exemplos
The constant noise from the construction site next door really gets at me.
O barulho constante do canteiro de obras ao lado realmente me irrita.
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during meetings gets at everyone in the room.
Seu hábito de bater a caneta na mesa durante as reuniões irrita todos na sala.
02
entender, compreender
to reach an understanding of something through questioning, investigation, or analysis
Transitive: to get at sth
Exemplos
I ca n't quite get at what the author is trying to say in this book.
Não consigo bem entender o que o autor está tentando dizer neste livro.
She 's always so secretive; it 's hard to get at her true feelings.
Ela é sempre tão reservada; é difícil chegar a seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
03
acessar, alcançar
to be able to have access to or reach something
Transitive: to get at sth
Exemplos
The key to the safe was lost, so they could n't get at the valuable documents inside.
A chave do cofre foi perdida, então eles não conseguiram acessar os documentos valiosos dentro.
I ca n't seem to get at the back of the cupboard; it's too cluttered.
Não consigo chegar ao fundo do armário; está muito cheio.
04
subornar, corromper
to try to bribe or corrupt someone in power
Transitive: to get at someone in power
Exemplos
The company executives tried to get at the politicians by offering bribes for favorable legislation.
Os executivos da empresa tentaram influenciar os políticos oferecendo subornos para legislação favorável.
Corrupt officials often get at law enforcement agencies to avoid prosecution.
Funcionários corruptos frequentemente subornam agências de aplicação da lei para evitar processos.
05
contatar, alcançar
to contact or reach someone, especially when this is difficult or requires some effort
Transitive: to get at sb
Exemplos
I 've been trying to get at my old friend from college, but his phone number has changed.
Eu tenho tentado entrar em contato com meu velho amigo da faculdade, mas o número de telefone dele mudou.
She 's in a remote area, and it 's hard to get at her through conventional means of communication.
Ela está em uma área remota, e é difícil entrar em contato com ela através de meios convencionais de comunicação.
06
criticar, atacar indiretamente
to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner
Transitive: to get at someone's shortcoming or mistake
Exemplos
He started to get at his opponent's weaknesses during the debate.
Ele começou a atacar as fraquezas do seu oponente durante o debate.
The critics did n't hesitate to get at the flaws in the movie.
Os críticos não hesitaram em atacar as falhas do filme.
