Question

Match the words to their corresponding definitions.(Combine as palavras com as definições correspondentes)
1. Toll ( ) a line or lines of stationary or very slow-moving traffic, caused by roadworks, an accident, or heavy congestion
2. Figures ( ) prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)
3. Traffic jams ( ) a state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure
4. Trials ( ) a process of reaching a steady level after falling or rising
5. To stifle ( ) test (something, especially a new product) to assess its suitability or performance
6. Lockdown ( ) the number of deaths or casualties arising from a natural disaster, conflict, accident, etc
7. Levelling off ( ) a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease
8. Outbreak ( ) a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics

Answer 1

Resposta:

(3)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(4)

(1)

(8)

(2)

Explicação:

1- Toll - nº de mortes

2 - Figures - nºs de estatísticas

3 - Traffic jams - engarrafamento

4 - Trials - tentativas

5 - To stifle - restringir, reprimir

6 - Lockdown - confinamento

7 - Levelling off - nivelar

8 - Outbreak - surto

* Obs.: a explicação está de forma resumida, apenas com associação de algumas palavras às quais podem se referir os conceitos apresentados.