Frase do dia

"Always secure your own mask before assisting others."

You're on an airplane that's about to take off. There's a video explaining what to do in different emergency situations. The video is showing how to use an oxygen mask. The speaker on the video says this.

Always secure your own mask before assisting others.

Palavra do dia

willing      /ˈwɪlɪŋ/   adjective

(disposto)

 

comparative and superlative forms: more willing; most willing

 

 

1 : not refusing to do something : ready — followed by to + verb • I’m perfectly willing to try. • They are always willing and eager to help. • We’re ready and willing to make the trip.

 

2 : quick to act or respond : doing something orready to do something without being persuaded • He was a willing participant in the crime. • willing workers • She’s lending a willing hand.

 

3 : done, made, or given by choice : voluntary • willing obedience • a willing sacrifice

 

— willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adverb • The student acted willingly. • Wewillingly agreed to the proposal.

 

— willingness noun [noncount] • He appreciated her willingness to help.

 

Mais expressões interessantes com “power”

Power of conversation – dom da conversação
Power sharing – divisão do poder
Power up – ligar equipamento na tomada elétrica
Purchasing power – poder aquisitivo
Reasoning power – capacidade de raciocínio

O que significa “will power” em inglês?

Will power (também willpower e will-power) significa força de vontade como em my mother says I just need more will power (minha mãe diz que só preciso de mais força de vontade). Fonte: Dictionary.com

Power

Em inglês, power  é substantivo ou verbo. Como substantivo, power significa poder, autoridade, governo, vigor, alcance, dom, energia, capacidade, domínio, comando, força, ascendência, possibilidade, faculdade, influência, potência ou jurisdição. Fonte:Webster Dictionary

Exemplos:
a) A witch has magic power.
(A bruxa tem poderes mágicos.)

b) How much power does the Queen have?
(Quanto poder a Rainha tem?)

Como verbo, power significa equipar com meio de propulsão mecânica ou prover de energia. Fonte: Longman Dictionary

Exemplos:
a) The gasoline powers the engines.
(A gasolina provê energia aos motores.)

b) It’s powered by a Ferrari V12 engine.
(É movido por um motor V12 da Ferrari.)

Frase do dia

"There were definitely some sparks."

You introduced a single friend of yours to one of your husband's college friends. You think that they liked each other. You're commenting on it to your husband afterwards.

Palavra do dia

path      /ˈpæθ, British ˈpɑ:θ/   noun [count]

(trilha, caminho)

 

plural paths /ˈpæðz, British ˈpɑ:ðz/

 

 

1 a : a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground • We followed a winding path through the woods. • a steep mountain path • The path led down the hill.

 

1 b : a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on • a bike path • a paved path

 

2 : the area in front of someone or something that is moving • The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck. • The fire destroyed everything in its path. • The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance. • He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked hispath.

 

3 : a way of living or proceeding that leads to something • the pathto peace/success • They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war. • Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) path.