Glossary entry (derived from question below)
português term or phrase:
engrenagem
inglês translation:
mechanism
Added to glossary by
Michael Powers (PhD)
Mar 23, 2009 01:53
15 yrs ago
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português term
Brasil
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Native in: português 
Works in: português para inglês, inglês para português
engrenagem
português para inglês
Arte/Literatura
Poesia e literatura
Esoterismo e simbolismo
IMPORTANT: I have already tried "gear" and "gearing system" (see example below) but I think the text needs something more subjective, poetic, and "symbolic".
Texto original:
"O ventre, como área de choque, sempre recebeu o primeiro impacto de qualquer alteração na dinâmica habitual do funcionamento do meu corpo. Os ovários, nessa perspectiva, foram o convite para o desvendar das terras do ventre. Sua sofisticada *engrenagem* se comprometia a cada ciclo menstrual pela presença do tecido endometrial, sujeito a perda das suas funções diante do Mar Vermelho de sangue."
Texto traduzido:
"In the same fashion, my ovaries have signaled me with an invitation to discover the territory of the womb. As each menstrual cycle arrived, the ovaries' sophisticated *gearing system* was compromised on account of the presence of endometrial tissue. In addition, it was subject to failure due to the Red Sea of blood."
Texto original:
"O ventre, como área de choque, sempre recebeu o primeiro impacto de qualquer alteração na dinâmica habitual do funcionamento do meu corpo. Os ovários, nessa perspectiva, foram o convite para o desvendar das terras do ventre. Sua sofisticada *engrenagem* se comprometia a cada ciclo menstrual pela presença do tecido endometrial, sujeito a perda das suas funções diante do Mar Vermelho de sangue."
Texto traduzido:
"In the same fashion, my ovaries have signaled me with an invitation to discover the territory of the womb. As each menstrual cycle arrived, the ovaries' sophisticated *gearing system* was compromised on account of the presence of endometrial tissue. In addition, it was subject to failure due to the Red Sea of blood."
Proposed translations
(inglês)
| 4 +8 | mechanism |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 4 | workings |
jack_speak
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| 4 | This sophisticated apparatus |
Beta Cummins
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| 4 | organization |
Leniel Maccaferri
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Change log
Mar 24, 2009 23:20: Michael Powers (PhD) changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/1023377">Gustavo Ban's</a> old entry - "engrenagem"" to ""mechanism""
Proposed translations
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2 minutos
Michael Powers (PhD)
Estados Unidos
Estados Unidos
Native in inglês
Estados Unidos
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: inglês
Works in: espanhol para inglês, português para inglês, inglês para espanhol, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
23
Selected
mechanism
no sentido figurado
Mike :)
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Note added at 5 mins (2009-03-23 01:58:11 GMT)
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Oogenesis in cultures derived from adult human ovaries
Jun 7, 2005 ... Cells were scrapped from the surface of ovaries and cultured for 5 to ... adult human ovaries possibly represents a sophisticated mechanism ...
www.vetscite.org/publish/items/002244/index.html - 15k - Cached - Similar pages -
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Note added at 1 day21 hrs (2009-03-24 23:21:18 GMT) Post-grading
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My pleasure, Gustavo. And thanks for taking the time to write such nice words. - Mike :)
Mike :)
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Note added at 5 mins (2009-03-23 01:58:11 GMT)
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Oogenesis in cultures derived from adult human ovaries
Jun 7, 2005 ... Cells were scrapped from the surface of ovaries and cultured for 5 to ... adult human ovaries possibly represents a sophisticated mechanism ...
www.vetscite.org/publish/items/002244/index.html - 15k - Cached - Similar pages -
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Note added at 1 day21 hrs (2009-03-24 23:21:18 GMT) Post-grading
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My pleasure, Gustavo. And thanks for taking the time to write such nice words. - Mike :)
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Nice job again, Mike!
Thank you for being so helpful and precise.
Ban"
9 minutos
jack_speak
Native in inglês
Competent, diligent, thorough, complete.
Native in: inglês 
Works in: inglês para português, português para inglês
Related KudoZ points
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4
workings
"...but surgery can do so if the endometriosis is interfering with the normal workings of the womb and ovaries. ..."
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/endometriosis.html?p...
Also:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&e...
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/endometriosis.html?p...
Also:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&e...
Note from asker:
| Thank you, Jack! This suggestion didn't really fit with my text but I appreciate your help! Ban |
9 minutos
Beta Cummins
Estados Unidos
Estados Unidos
Native in português
Specializes in field
Estados Unidos
Spreading the Word in Three Languages
Native in: português
Works in: inglês para português, espanhol para inglês, português para inglês, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
12
This sophisticated apparatus
Another suggestion.
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Note added at 10 mins (2009-03-23 02:03:33 GMT)
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According to our good old Merriam-Webster:
ap·pa·ra·tus Listen to the pronunciation of apparatus Listen to the pronunciation of apparatus
Pronunciation:
\ˌa-pə-ˈra-təs, -ˈrā-\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ap·pa·ra·tus·es or ap·pa·ra·tus
Etymology:
Latin, from apparare to prepare, from ad- + parare to prepare — more at pare
Date:
circa 1628
1 a: a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use b: a group of anatomical or cytological parts functioning together <mitotic apparatus> c: an instrument or appliance designed for a specific operation2: the functional processes by means of which a systematized activity is carried out <the apparatus of society>: as a: the machinery of government b: the organization of a political party or an underground movement .
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Note added at 10 mins (2009-03-23 02:03:33 GMT)
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According to our good old Merriam-Webster:
ap·pa·ra·tus Listen to the pronunciation of apparatus Listen to the pronunciation of apparatus
Pronunciation:
\ˌa-pə-ˈra-təs, -ˈrā-\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ap·pa·ra·tus·es or ap·pa·ra·tus
Etymology:
Latin, from apparare to prepare, from ad- + parare to prepare — more at pare
Date:
circa 1628
1 a: a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use b: a group of anatomical or cytological parts functioning together <mitotic apparatus> c: an instrument or appliance designed for a specific operation2: the functional processes by means of which a systematized activity is carried out <the apparatus of society>: as a: the machinery of government b: the organization of a political party or an underground movement .
Note from asker:
| Hi, Beta! Unfortunately, this suggestion sounds a bit too formal for the style of the text. It's more on the symbolic level, you know. I chose "mechanism", which is not so symbolic but it keeps the idea simple and straightforward. Thanks anyway! Ban |
11 minutos
Leniel Maccaferri
Brasil
Brasil
Native in português
Brasil
Computer Engineer expert @ Soft/Hardware
Native in: português (Variant: Brazilian)
Works in: inglês para português, português para inglês
organization
Michaelis Moderno Dicionário Português-Inglês (Portuguese-English)
en.gre.na.gem
[ẽgren'aẽj] sf (pl engrenagens) 1 gear, gearing, set of gears, works, cogwheel. 2 fig organization.
en.gre.na.gem
[ẽgren'aẽj] sf (pl engrenagens) 1 gear, gearing, set of gears, works, cogwheel. 2 fig organization.
Note from asker:
| Dear Leniel, Your answer was almost there. Pretty good option you gave me and I almost took it. Thank you for your help! Ban |
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