pore
US /pɔːr/
UK /pɔːr/
1.
poro, abertura
a minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or a leaf, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles may pass
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Sweat is released through the pores of the skin.
O suor é liberado através dos poros da pele.
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The plant leaves have tiny pores for gas exchange.
As folhas da planta têm pequenos poros para troca gasosa.
1.
examinar, estudar atentamente
be intensely absorbed in the study of (a book or document)
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She spent hours poring over old family albums.
Ela passou horas examinando álbuns de família antigos.
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He was poring over the map, trying to find the right route.
Ele estava examinando o mapa, tentando encontrar a rota certa.