mantle
US /ˈmæn.təl/
UK /ˈmæn.təl/
1.
manto, capa
a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women over dresses
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She wrapped herself in a warm wool mantle.
Ela se envolveu em um quente manto de lã.
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The queen wore a ceremonial mantle during the coronation.
A rainha usava um manto cerimonial durante a coroação.
2.
responsabilidade, papel
an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another
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He took on the mantle of leadership after his predecessor retired.
Ele assumiu o manto da liderança após a aposentadoria de seu predecessor.
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The young scientist inherited the mantle of his mentor's groundbreaking research.
O jovem cientista herdou o manto da pesquisa inovadora de seu mentor.
3.
manto terrestre, manto
the part of the Earth's interior between the crust and the outer core
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The Earth's mantle is mostly solid rock.
O manto da Terra é principalmente rocha sólida.
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Convection currents in the mantle drive plate tectonics.
Correntes de convecção no manto impulsionam a tectônica de placas.
4.
lareira, manto da lareira
a fireplace surround, including the shelf above it
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She placed the antique clock on the fireplace mantle.
Ela colocou o relógio antigo na lareira.
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The mantle was decorated with festive garlands.
A lareira estava decorada com guirlandas festivas.
1.
cobrir, envolver
to cover or envelop (something) with or as if with a mantle
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A thick fog mantled the entire city.
Uma névoa espessa cobriu toda a cidade.
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Snow mantled the trees and rooftops, creating a picturesque scene.
A neve cobriu as árvores e os telhados, criando uma cena pitoresca.