weathering
US /ˈweð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈweð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
1.
intemperismo, erosão
the process of wearing away or changing the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the air
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The ancient ruins showed signs of extensive weathering.
As ruínas antigas mostravam sinais de extensa intemperismo.
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Chemical weathering can break down rocks over time.
O intemperismo químico pode decompor rochas ao longo do tempo.
2.
enfrentar, suportar
the action of enduring a difficult situation or period
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The company is weathering the economic downturn well.
A empresa está enfrentando bem a desaceleração econômica.
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They are weathering the storm of public criticism.
Eles estão enfrentando a tempestade de críticas públicas.