pluck

US /plʌk/
UK /plʌk/
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1.

arrancar, puxar

take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place

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She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ela colheu uma flor do jardim.
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He plucked the string of his guitar.
Ele dedilhou a corda de sua guitarra.
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2.

resgatar, tirar

quickly or suddenly remove someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation

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The lifeguard plucked the child from the strong current.
O salva-vidas tirou a criança da corrente forte.
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She was plucked from obscurity and became a star.
Ela foi tirada da obscuridade e se tornou uma estrela.
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1.

coragem, bravura

courage or spirit in the face of difficulties or danger

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It took a lot of pluck to stand up to the bully.
Foi preciso muita coragem para enfrentar o valentão.
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She showed great pluck in completing the marathon despite her injury.
Ela demonstrou grande coragem ao completar a maratona apesar da lesão.
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couragebraverygutsnervespirit
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pluck something out of the air