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Sentences for Anki EN-PT | Lesson 18
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Men, I am sure you will carry out this task with the bravery and fearlessness that I have
come to associate with you.
BACK
Homens, eu tenho certeza que vocs iro realizar esta tarefa com a braveza e coragem que eu
vim a associar a vocs.
carry out = to execute/to do
The commander is sure that his men will execute the task fearlessly and bravely.
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It is important to carry out a self-evaluation before you try to help others.
BACK
importante realizar uma autoanlise antes de voc tentar a ajudar os outros.
carry out = to execute/to do
In this sentence carry out means to do. It is important to know yourself well before you try to
help others because very often peoples own psychological baggage interferes with an ability to help
others objectively.
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My friend, who is an ecologist, makes sure that environmental plans are carried out in line
with conservation regulations.
BACK
Meu amigo, que um ecologista, se certifica que os planos ambientais sejam realizados de
acordo com as leis de conservao.
carry out = execute or do
In this case the plan that has to be executed is an environmental plan, aimed at protecting and
conserving the environment.
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What happens if a developer does not carry out an authorized environmental plan according

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to regulations?
BACK
O que acontece se um desenvolvedor no executar um plano ambiental autorizado de acordo
com as regulamentaes?
carry out = to execute or do
The answer to the question above is that the developer could be forced to halt the project and could
be fined a huge amount of money.
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They carried out a survey to find out if the people in the old age home were satisfied with
the food.
BACK
Eles realizaram uma pesquisa para descobrir se as pessoas no lar de idosos estavam
satisfeitas com a comida.
carry out = to execute or do
When you carry out a survey, you do a survey. A survey usually contains questions that people have
to answer. The answers are then analyzed statistically.
FRONT
Professor Delgado is carrying out research about sea water desalination.
BACK
O professor Delgado est realizando uma pesquisa sobre a dessalinizao da gua do mar.
carry out = to execute or do
Desalination is a process in which you extract clean, drinkable water from salty or brackish water.
FRONT
A kiln is a large oven in which an artist fires pottery or sculptures. It is important to carry
out the instructions for firing the sculptures correctly.
BACK
Um kiln um forno grande no qual um artista queima cermica ou esculturas.
importante executar as instrues para queimar as esculturas corretamente.
carry out = to follow or obey
In this sentence we are not dealing with a plan but with instructions, which have to be followed.
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usually a methodical process at stake.

FRONT
What happens if the potter does not carry out the sculptors instructions for firing a
sculpture?
BACK
O que acontece se o oleiro no executar as instrues do escultor para queimar uma
escultura?
carry out = to follow or obey
The sculpture may be overfired or underfired. In extreme cases it may explode in the kiln. It is all
about cause and effect.
FRONT
If they do not carry out my instructions, Ill never hire them again.
BACK
Se eles no seguirem minhas instrues, eu nunca irei contrat-los novamente.
carry out = to follow or obey
Ignore the instructions instead of carrying them out and suffer the consequence. In this case the
consequence is losing business.
FRONT
The little girl carried out her grandmothers request without asking any questions.
BACK
A garotinha obedeceu ao pedido de sua me sem fazer qualquer pergunta.
carry out = to follow or obey
The little girl obeyed her grandmother. She did what her grandmother asked.
FRONT
The executor has to carry out all the stipulations in a will meticulously.
BACK
O executor tem que obedecer a todas as estipulaes em um pedido meticulosamente.
carry out = to follow or obey
A persons will is binding. The executor is the person responsible for making sure that the
stipulations (conditions) of the will are obeyed or followed. In this sentence carry out can also
mean execute so the sentence combines both meanings of carry out.

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FRONT
The two of them always seek out restaurants or pubs where they can dance.
BACK
Os dois sempre procuram restaurantes ou pubs onde eles possam danar.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
They specifically look for restaurants that offer a dance floor and music to which they can dance.
FRONT
Our family always seeks out holidays that offer some form of physical activity and a bit of
adventure.
BACK
Nossa famlia sempre busca feriados que ofeream algum tipo de atividade fsica e um pouco
de aventura.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination.
This family wants to be active when they are on holiday. They make an effort to search for such
holidays.
FRONT
When they travel they invariably seek out places of cultural or historic interest.
BACK
Quando eles viajam, eles invariavelmente buscam lugares de interesse cultural ou histrico.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
These people are the kind of people who put the ancient ruins of Angkor Watt in Cambodia or the
remains of the Inca city Machu Picchu in Peru on their bucket list.
FRONT
She sought out friends who shared her passion for long-distance running.
BACK
Ela buscava amigos que compartilhavam sua paixo por corrida de longa distncia.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
People often search for friends who share their interests.
FRONT
That museum is often sought out by scholars interested in ancient Mayan history.
BACK

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Aquele museu frequentemente procurado por estudiosos interessados em histria Maia

antiga.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
The scholars specifically look for a museum that contains artefacts from ancient Mayan culture.
FRONT
In her twenties she sought out her biological parents. She loved her adoptive parents but she
still had the urge to know who her biological parents were.
BACK
Quando tinha seus vinte anos ela procurou seus pais biolgicos. Ela amava seus pais
adotivos, mas ela ainda tinha o forte desejo de saber quem eram seus pais biolgicos.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
This woman determinedly looked for her biological parents. Notice that the past tense of seek out
is sought out.
FRONT
Like-minded people seek one another out.
BACK
Pessoas de mesma opinio buscam umas as outras.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
People often search for other people who are like them. The idiom is: Birds of a feather flock
together.
FRONT
She made an effort to seek out the counsel of wise men and women.
BACK
Ela fez um esforo para buscar o conselho de homens e mulheres sbias.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
She deliberately searched for or looked for wise people so she could learn from them.
FRONT
Every January she seeks out post-Christmas bargains at half-price sales.
BACK
Todo ms de janeiro ela procura por barganhas antes do natal pela metade do preo.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination

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This woman is the ultimate bargain hunter. Perhaps you know someone like this? She determinedly
looks for special deals!
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In winter the cat always seeks out the sunniest spot in the garden.
BACK
No inverno o gato sempre busca o lugar mais ensolarado no quintal.
seek out = to search or look for someone or something with determination
The cat looks for the warmest spot.
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Make me an offer I cannot turn down!
BACK
Faa-me uma oferta que eu no possa recusar!
turn down = to refuse (an offer, a request or an application)
This person wants an offer that he or she cannot refuse. Mmm, maybe a trip to an idyllic island in
French Polynesia?
FRONT
I turned down the offer to ride Frangelica because I prefer riding Ebony Lady. She is a
stronger horse and a better jumper.
BACK
Eu recusei a oferta de andar na Frangelica porque eu prefiro andar na Ebony Lady. Ela uma
gua mais forte e uma saltadora melhor.
turn down = to refuse (an offer, a request or an application)
This person refused the offer to ride one horse because she prefers riding the other horse.
FRONT
I turned down the high-paying job in the city because I prefer the lifestyle in the country.
BACK
Eu recusei o emprego com alto salrio na cidade porque eu prefiro o estilo de vida do campo.
turn down = to refuse (an offer, a request or an application)
This person prefers fresh air and tranquility so he refused a lucrative job offer.
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Most of the companies turned down our request for donations, so our charity is struggling.

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BACK
A maioria das empresas recusou nosso pedido por doaes, ento nossa instituio de
caridade est lutando.
turn down = to refuse (an offer, a request or an application)
This charity approached several companies with a request for donations but their requests were
turned down. Now they do not have enough money.
FRONT
When you turn down a candidate, the following sentence is useful: We regret to inform you
that we have chosen another candidate.
BACK
Quando voc recusar um candidato, a seguinte sentena til: Ns sentimos lhe informar
que ns escolhemos outro candidato.
turn down = to refuse (an offer, a request or an application)
Yes, companies and colleges usually turn down applications as politely as possible.
FRONT
Turn down the music, please. I am trying to concentrate here!
BACK
Abaixe (o volume da) msica, por favor. Eu estou tentando me concentrar aqui!
turn down = to reduce the intensity of things such sound or heat by adjusting a device
This person thinks the music is too loud and states that it interferes with her concentration. She
wants the volume of the music to be reduced.

FRONT
Would you mind turning down the television? It is so loud I cannot sleep.
BACK
Voc se importaria de abaixar (o volume) da televiso? Est to alto que eu no consigo
dormir.
turn down = to reduce the intensity of things such sound or heat by adjusting a device
The speaker requests that the volume of the TV be reduced.
FRONT
Please turn down the heat. It is boiling in here.
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Por favor, diminua (a temperatura do) aquecedor. Est fervendo aqui dentro.
turn down = to reduce the intensity of things such sound or heat by adjusting a device
In this case the room is too hot and the person requests that the heat be reduced. The speaker
prefers a room that is cooler. He wants the central heating or the heater to be turned down.
FRONT
Please turn down the sarcasm. I realize you are upset but there is no need to be so biting.
BACK
Por favor, pare com o sarcasmo. Eu percebo que voc est chateado, mas no h necessidade
de ser to irnico.
turn down = to reduce the intensity of things such sound or heat by adjusting a device
In this sentence turn down is used metaphorically. Using less sarcasm is compared with turning
down heat or sound.
FRONT
Hotels offer a nightly turn-down service in which they turn down the beds and put a
chocolate or a mint on the pillow.
BACK
Hotis oferecem um turn-down service noturno no qual eles arrumam as camas e colocam
um chocolate ou uma bala em cima do travesseiro.
turn down = to prepare a bed
Turning down a bed usually involves folding back the sheet and blanket at an angle to show that
the bed is ready for use, as well as placing a small mint or chocolate on the pillow. The room is
often tidied and freshened up during the turn-down service.

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