Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
empurrados
English translation:
jostled (around)
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Oliver Simões
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Continuou a correr, apenas preocupado em chegar ao barco antes de os blocos soltos começarem a bater uns contra os outros empurrados pelo vento forte.
I've seen both "impelled by the wind" and "compelled by the wind". Which one is more appropriate? Any other suggestions?
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I've seen both "impelled by the wind" and "compelled by the wind". Which one is more appropriate? Any other suggestions?
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | jostled (around) by |
Barbara Cochran, MFA
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| 4 | displaced by the strong wind |
Nick Taylor
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Proposed translations
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
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jostled (around) by
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I think it's best to use "jostled" in this case, because the loose blocks of whatever (ice?) were crashing against, or colliding with one another.
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Note added at 15 mins (2022-03-26 16:38:57 GMT)
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https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/jostled around
I think it's best to use "jostled" in this case, because the loose blocks of whatever (ice?) were crashing against, or colliding with one another.
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Note added at 15 mins (2022-03-26 16:38:57 GMT)
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https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/jostled around
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Barbara."
3 hrs
Nick Taylor
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displaced by the strong wind
displaced by the strong wind
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