C1 Expression 中性

Levantar a lebre

Raise a sensitive issue

意思

Bring up a delicate or controversial topic for discussion that might cause discomfort.

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文化背景

In Brazil, 'levantar a lebre' is often a precursor to a 'saia justa' (an awkward situation). Brazilians value social harmony, so the person who 'raises the hare' is often seen as either very brave or a bit of a troublemaker. In Portugal, the expression is frequently used in 'tertúlias' (informal gatherings for intellectual discussion). It is seen as a sign of a sharp mind to be the one who 'raises the hare' in a political debate. In Angolan Portuguese, the phrase maintains its standard meaning but is often used in the context of community issues or 'mambo' (problems/things). Similar to other Lusophone countries, it is used in journalism to highlight social discrepancies that the government might be trying to hide.

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Use 'Uma' for Softness

If you want to be less confrontational, say 'Queria levantar *uma* lebre' instead of '*a* lebre'. It sounds more like a suggestion than an accusation.

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Be Ready for the Chase

Once you 'levantar a lebre', be prepared to defend your point. The idiom implies that a discussion *will* follow.

意思

Bring up a delicate or controversial topic for discussion that might cause discomfort.

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Use 'Uma' for Softness

If you want to be less confrontational, say 'Queria levantar *uma* lebre' instead of '*a* lebre'. It sounds more like a suggestion than an accusation.

⚠️

Be Ready for the Chase

Once you 'levantar a lebre', be prepared to defend your point. The idiom implies that a discussion *will* follow.

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The 'Climão'

In Brazil, raising a hare often creates a 'climão' (heavy atmosphere). Use it sparingly if you want to keep the peace.

自我测试

Complete a frase com a forma correta do verbo 'levantar'.

Ontem, na reunião, eu __________ a lebre sobre os atrasos na entrega.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: levantei

The context 'Ontem' (Yesterday) requires the preterite perfect tense.

Qual é o significado mais próximo de 'levantar a lebre'?

O que significa quando alguém 'levanta a lebre' em uma discussão?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Trazer um assunto polêmico ou delicado para debate.

The idiom specifically refers to initiating a discussion on a tricky topic.

Associe a situação ao uso da expressão.

Em qual destas situações é MAIS apropriado usar 'levantar a lebre'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ao perceber um erro no contrato que ninguém comentou.

It involves a hidden problem/suspicion that needs to be brought to light.

🎉 得分: /3

视觉学习工具

练习题库

3 练习
Complete a frase com a forma correta do verbo 'levantar'. Fill Blank B1

Ontem, na reunião, eu __________ a lebre sobre os atrasos na entrega.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: levantei

The context 'Ontem' (Yesterday) requires the preterite perfect tense.

Qual é o significado mais próximo de 'levantar a lebre'? Choose A2

O que significa quando alguém 'levanta a lebre' em uma discussão?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Trazer um assunto polêmico ou delicado para debate.

The idiom specifically refers to initiating a discussion on a tricky topic.

Associe a situação ao uso da expressão. situation_matching B2

Em qual destas situações é MAIS apropriado usar 'levantar a lebre'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ao perceber um erro no contrato que ninguém comentou.

It involves a hidden problem/suspicion that needs to be brought to light.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

10 个问题

Not necessarily, but it is provocative. It depends on your tone and the context. In a professional setting, it's often seen as being proactive.

Usually no. It's almost always reserved for problems, suspicions, or controversial topics.

'Puxar assunto' just means to start a conversation (small talk). 'Levantar a lebre' means to start a *difficult* or *specific* conversation about a problem.

Yes, it is a universal idiom across the Lusophone world, from Brazil to Timor-Leste.

No, that would sound very strange and literal. Stick to 'lebre'.

It's very common in both. You'll see it in newspaper headlines and hear it in casual bar chats.

Technically yes ('levantar as lebres'), but it's rarely used. We usually focus on one 'hare' (topic) at a time.

No, it's an idiom. It's perfectly acceptable in formal writing and professional speech.

Use 'levantei a lebre' (I raised), 'levantou a lebre' (he/she raised), etc.

You can say 'Foi ele quem levantou a lebre'.

相关表达

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Pôr o dedo na ferida

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To touch on a sensitive or painful point.

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Tocar no assunto

synonym

To bring up a topic.

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Lançar a pulga atrás da orelha

builds on

To make someone suspicious.

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Abrir o jogo

similar

To be honest and reveal everything.

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