streak

• Substantivo que designa uma sequência contínua de eventos, um traço marcante de caráter, uma faixa estreita de cor ou textura diferente do fundo, ou um clarão súbito (como o de um relâmpago).

A noun referring to an unbroken series of events, a distinctive characteristic, a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background, or a sudden flash (as of lightning).

1. Unbroken series of eventsB1informal

   A continuous sequence of similar events or outcomes, often used in contexts like games or luck.

   Sequência

   • The team is on a winning streak of ten games.
   • She had a lucky streak at the casino last night.
   • His losing streak finally ended with a victory.

   Sinônimoschainrunsequenceseriesspreestretchstringsuccession

2. Distinctive characteristicB2formal

   A noticeable trait or quality that defines a person's behavior or personality.

   Traço de personalidade

   • He has a stubborn streak that makes him hard to persuade.
   • Her creative streak is evident in her artwork.
   • There is a streak of generosity in his nature.

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3. Narrow markingB1formal

   A long, thin line or mark that differs in color or texture from the surrounding surface.

   Faixa

   • The marble has a white streak running through it.
   • A streak of paint was left on the wall.
   • The animal's fur has a dark streak along its back.

   Sinônimosbanddashlinemarksmudgestripstripestrokethreadvein

4. Sudden flashB2formal

   A brief, sudden occurrence, such as a flash of light or a burst of activity.

   Facho

   • A streak of lightning lit up the sky.
   • He had a streak of inspiration and wrote the poem in minutes.
   • The fireworks left a streak of color across the night.

   Sinônimosboltburstflashspark

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de se mover rapidamente em linha reta ou de correr nu em público como brincadeira ou protesto.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving very quickly in a straight line, or to run naked in a public place as a prank or protest.

1. Move very fastB2informal

   To move at high speed in a straight line.

   Correr muito rápido

   • The cheetah streaked across the savannah.
   • A shooting star streaked through the night sky.
   • The car streaked past us on the highway.

   Sinônimosboltdartdashflyracerushspeedsprinttearwhizzipzoom

2. Run naked in publicB2informal

   To run naked through a public place as a prank or protest.

   Correr pelado em público

   • He was arrested after trying to streak at the football game.
   • A few students decided to streak across the campus at midnight.
   • Streaking is considered a public nuisance in many countries.

3. Mark with streaksB2formal

   To mark or cover with long, thin lines or patches of a different color.

   Marcar com listras

   • The painter streaked the canvas with bold strokes of blue.
   • Rain streaked the windowpane, distorting the view outside.
   • Her hair was streaked with natural highlights from the sun.

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