Usage examples of "against the background of" in English with translation to Portuguese

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One of the fan blades broke loose and shattered against the wall. Uma das pás do ventilador se soltou e despedaçou-se na parede.
The doctor is fighting against the disease. O médico está lutando contra a enfermidade.
I decided to take his side against the others. Eu decidi tomar partido dele contra os outros.
A majority voted against the bill. A maioria votou contra o projeto de lei.
She was wearing a thick coat against the chill. Ela estava vestindo um casaco grosso contra o frio.
Some doctors are in favor of euthanasia while others believe it goes against the Hippocratic oath. Alguns médicos são a favor da eutanásia, enquanto outros acreditam que vai contra o juramento de Hipócrates.
A lone sailboat is sailing against the wind. Um veleiro solitário está navegando contra o vento.
Farmers rebelled against the government. Os fazendeiros se rebelaram contra o governo.
Iran proclaimed war against the US. O Irã proclamou guerra contra os EUA.
I'm against the marriage. Eu sou contra o casamento.
I was vaccinated against the flu. Eu fui vacinado contra a gripe.
He has had absolutely no part in the conspiracy; it was not he, but his brother, who had an axe to grind against the government. Ele não tomou parte na conspiração. Era o seu irmão, e não ele, que estava contra o governo.
The majority of the committee voted against the bill. A maioria do comitê votou contra o projeto.
I'm against the bill. Estou contra esse projecto de lei.
All the students protested against the war. Todos estudantes protestaram contra a guerra.
I fought against the exploitation of Brazil. Lutei contra a espoliação do Brasil.
Don't lean against the wall. Não se apoie no muro.
Her mind was barricaded against the new idea. A mente dela estava fechada para a nova ideia.
The little bird couldn't defend itself against the eagle. O passarinho não pôde se defender da águia.
The article was an invitation for public protest against the newspaper. O artigo foi um convite ao protesto público contra o jornal.
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