peer
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪr/
1.
par, colega, igual
a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person
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Children are often influenced by their peers.
As crianças são frequentemente influenciadas pelos seus pares.
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She is respected by her peers in the industry.
Ela é respeitada pelos seus pares na indústria.
2.
par, lord
(in the UK) a member of the nobility in Britain or Ireland, comprising dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons
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The House of Peers debated the new legislation.
A Câmara dos Pares debateu a nova legislação.
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He was elevated to the rank of a peer.
Ele foi elevado ao posto de par.
1.
espiar, perscrutar, olhar atentamente
look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something
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She had to peer closely at the small print.
Ela teve que espiar de perto a letra miúda.
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He peered through the fog, trying to see the road ahead.
Ele espiou através da neblina, tentando ver a estrada à frente.