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extremly beautiful or attractive; shocking or very impressive
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stunning
tracić ważność
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expire
to give freedom or free movement to someone or sth
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release
the situation in which there is more than enough of sth
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abundance
to show or experience great surprise or admiration
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marvel
A person related to you who lived a long time ago
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ancestor
wishing you had what another person has
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envious
arranged or decided already and not able to be changed
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fixed
stały, niezmienny, ustalony
Do you pay your mortgage on a fixed or variable rate?
used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more
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merely
jedynie
I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.
responsible for sth or someone
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in charge of (sth/someone)
odpowiedzialny za
The teacher put me in charge of organizing the project.
in a strange and sometimes unpleasant way
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peculiarly
osobliwie, dziwnie
He looked at me most peculiarly.
to discover or describe the exact facts about sth
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pinpoint
sprecyzować
Emergency workers are still unable to pinpoint the cause of the explosion
seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed
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plausible
wiarygodny
a plausible excuse
pod pewnymi względami
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in certain respects
to care for a child until he or she is an adult, often giving him or her particular beliefs
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bring sb up
wychowywać
to move into a higer social position, or to improve your position at work
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climb up the career lader
to give sth in order to provide or achieve sth together with other people
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contribute
przyczynić się
Her family has contributed $50, 000 to the fund.
to make someone able to do sth, or to make sth possible
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enable
umożliwiać
Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
pójść krok dalej
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take things a step further
zdecydowana większość ludzi
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the vast majority of people
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less
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maintain
utrzymać, zachować
We have standards to maintain.
to act according to what you have been asked by someone in authority
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obey
być posłusznym
The soldiers refused to obey.
pod względem
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in term of sth
having a lot of money or owning a lot of things
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affluent
rich
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wealthy
With their natural resources they are potentially a very wealthy country.
successful, usually by earning a lot of money
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prosperous
dostatni
especially of a business, job or activity) producing a lot of money
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lucrative
dochodowy
The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies.
popularny wśród
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popular with
to attack someone
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set on/upon sb
He was set upon by a vicious dog.
to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living
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impose
nakładać, narzucać, dyktować
I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
to improve the quality, amount or strenght of sth
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enhance
wzmacniać, zwiększać
These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.
to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like
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resent
oburzać się; czuć się urażony czymś
She bitterly resented her father's new wife.
the act of changing or making something change to its opposite
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reversal
odwrócenie, obalenie; porażka
He demanded a reversal of the previous decision; in a suprising reversal of reaction
to admit that you have done something wrong or something that you feel guilty or bad about
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confess
wyznać, spowiadać
She confessed to her husband that she had sold her wedding ring.
consisting of parts or things that are very different from each other
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heterogeneous
różnorodny, niejednolity
Switzerland is a heterogeneous confederation of 26 self-governing cantons.
to delay an event and plan or to decide that it should happen at a later date or time
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postpone
przełożyć na inny termin
They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
a long talk in which someone advises other people how they should behave in order to be better people
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sermon
kazanie
I really don't think it's a politician's job to go delivering sermons on public morality.
existing as a natural or basic part of sth
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inherent
nieodłączny
I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
wychodzić na jaw
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come out
When the truth came out, there was public outrage.
A shocking, morally unacceptable, and usually violent action
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outrage
pogwałcenie prawa
The bomb, which killed 15 people, was the worst of a series of terrorist outrages.
to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone (informal)
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hang out
spędzać wolny czas
I've been hanging out backstage with the band.
borykać się; walka
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struggle
borykać się
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
extremly funny and causing a lot of laughter
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hilarious
still determined and enthusiastic, despite problems or no success
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undaunted
nieposkromiony
Undaunted by the cold and the rain, people danced until 2 a.m.
niemniej jednak; pomimo tego
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nevertheless
to finish
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run out
wyczerpać się
I've run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.
to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations
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fulfill
spełnić, pełnić
She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.
to consider or have an opinion about sth or someone
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regard
uważać, traktować, wzgląd
Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.
niepełnosprawny
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disabled
pomimo
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in spite of sth
to give money or goods to help a person or organization
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donate
An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to the charity.
to use something in a way that helps you
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exploit
wyzyskać, wykorzystać
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
namawiać; nakłaniać
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persuade
If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.
to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something
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assess
oszacować
They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.
całkowicie; ogólny
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overall
The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.
altruistyczny
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altruistic
to make someone familiar with new conditions
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accustom
przyzwyczaić
It takes awhile to accustom yourself to working at night.
on
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upon
Upon her head she wore a black velvet hat.
sumienie
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conscience
You didn't do anything wrong - you should have a clear conscience (= not feel guilty).
the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something
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diversity
There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament.
to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury
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heal
uzdrowić; zagoić się
The wounds were gradually healing (up).
to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died
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inherit
dziedziczyć
All her children will inherit equally.
poświęcić
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devote
poświęcić
He left the Senate to devote more time to his family.
to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed
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preserve
The agreement preserved our right to limit trade in endangered species.
limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc
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restricted
Building in this area of town is restricted.
showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering
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humane
humanitarny
the humane way of dealing with
left behind, or left without care and protection
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abandoned
opuszczony
Shelters are full of abandoned pets.
przepracowanie
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overwork
He got sick through overwork.
dążyć do celu; ścigać, gonić
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pursue
The car was pursued by helicopters.
He decided to pursue a career in television.
expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time
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due to
What time is the next bus due?
zgodny
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coherent
When she calmed down, she was more coherent
calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you
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dignity
dostojeństwo, godność
He is a man of dignity and calm determination.
belief and confidence in your own ability and value
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self-esteem
She suffers from low self-esteem and it prevents her from pursuing her goals.
worth a lot of money
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valuable
drogocenny, wartościowy
These antiques are extremely valuable.
woleć
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prefer
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant
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thrill
It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.
odrzucać
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refuse
to collect several things, often from different places or people
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gather
I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.
podatny; odpowiedzialny za
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liable
The areas of town near the river are liable to flooding
zwierzchnik, przełożony
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superior
samouk
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self-taught
to direct attention toward something
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point out
wytknąć, zwrócić uwagę
Angela pointed out some spelling errorsin my paper.
to need something or make something necessary
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require
wymagać
Bringing up children often requires you to put their needs first.
radzić sobie z
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deal with
zatwierdzić
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submit
You must submit your application before 1 January.
more than enough
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ample
You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.
to represent or show something in a picture or story
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depict
przedstawić, opisać
Her paintings depict the lives of ordinary people in the last century.
very surprised
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astonished
They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant.
to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit
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exceed
przekraczać; przewyższać
The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations.
to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly
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denounce
potępiać
The government's economic policy has been denounced on all sides.
interesować się czymś
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to be keen on sth
to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility
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neglect
zaniedbać
She's been neglecting her studies this semester.
to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it
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pursue
ścigać, tropić, iść czyimś śladem
The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.
to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of
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handle
obchodzić się, traktować, kierować się
Who handles the marketing in your company?
intentionally
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deliberately
celowo
I'm sure he says these things deliberately to annoy me.
the process of getting something
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acquisition
nabycie; nabytek
Language acquisition (= learning a language without being taught) starts at a very young age.
to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something
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affect
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
małżonek; małżonka
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spouse
powołanie
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vocation
I feel I've found/missed my true vocation.
spokojny
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tranquil
The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting.
w najlepszym razie
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at best
If he drops the course now, at best he’ll get an incomplete, and he could fail.
upełnomocniać; upoważniać
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empower
The first step in empowering the poorest sections of society is making sure they vote
zwolennik
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proponent
He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment.
przyśpieszyć
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accelerate
They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.
chodzić, uczęszczać
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attend
I attended the classes/seminars/lectures for a month or two.
działać; grać na scenie
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act
Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!
nabyć
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acquire
He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with.
rozwiązać, pojąć, wyliczać
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figure out
It takes most people some time to figure out new software.
przeszkoda
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obstacle
The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
zakładnik
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hostage
The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met.
konsekwentny
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consistent
There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude.
zasypiać, zmiażdzyć, przygniatać
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overwhelm
They were overwhelmed with/by grief when their baby died.
smutek, żal, szczególnie po śmierci kogoś
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grief
newspaper pictures of grief-stricken relatives
wątpliwy, niepewny
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doubtful
The teacher is doubtful about having parents working as classroom assistants.
przedsięwzięcie zawierające ryzyko
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venture
She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.
powstrzymać
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hold back
zaszczepić pomysł, który ma silny wpływ na Ciebie
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instill
My parents instilled in me a love of reading.
przynależeć do grupy
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fit in
It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.
pokonać odległość
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to cover a distance
przezwyciężyć
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overcome
Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game.
przerażenie, bać się, straszliwy
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dread
He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail.
to behave in a way that makes people believe that you have a particular characteristic
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come across
She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television.
natrętny
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pushy
oburzać się
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resent
uprzedzony
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prejudiced
The campaign is designed to make people less prejudiced about AIDS.
pieszy; przyziemny
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pedestrian
zasługiwać
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deserve
have responsibility for, or be in charge of, obchodzić się z
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handle
uzyskać, zdobyć
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gain
What do you hope to gain from the course?
wyłaniać się, pojawiać się, wynikać
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emerge
The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually.
ogromny
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immense
zapisać
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enroll
We have enrolled eighty children in this day-care program.
pracownik
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employee
A zatem
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thus
They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.
pozostawać
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remain
popierać
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advocate
niezaprzeczalny
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undeniable
poprzedzać; mieć pierwszeństwo
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precede
It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.
wpadać na kogoś nieplanowo
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bump into sb
We bumped into Amy when we were in town last week.
zauważyć, dostrzec
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to spot
I've just spotted Mark - he's over there, near the entrance.
wymyślanie
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come up with sth
She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.
wolny czas
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spare, leisure time
prosperujący, kwitnący biznes
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a thriving business
starać się z całych sił
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strive for
In her writing she strove for a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms.
udowodniony
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proven
It’s already a proven entity with a proven market.
wprowadzić w życie
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implement
The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
uzyskać poprzez kupienie, wytworzenie
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obtain
First editions of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.
dryg do robienia czegoś
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a knack
She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.
wyruszać w drogę
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set off
What time do we set off tomorrow?
cofać, opóźniać
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set back
Then I needed a second operation, which really set me back.
napisać, wydrukować słowa, informacje, pomysły
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set down sth
It’s often a lot of work to set your thoughts down on paper.
oddany, zobowiązany
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committed
a committed socialist/Christian/teacher
całkowicie
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entirely
I admit it was entirely my fault.
wsiadać, starzeć się, mieć dobre relacje, radzić sobie
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get on
We're getting on quite well with the decorating
zasmucać, zmartwić, włożyć wkład w zrobienie czegoś
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bother
You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.
stworzone przez człowieka jako kopia czegoś
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artificial
an artificial lake
powierzchowny (o osobie)
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superficial
He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.
wykonać, osiągnąć, zrealizować
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accomplish
I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.
prosperować; być u szczytu, być w rozkwicie
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flourish
My tomatoes are flourishing this summer - it must be the warm weather.
dowiedzieć się, dopytać się
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find out
How did you find out about the party?
zaprzeczyć
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deny
Neil denies breaking the window.
zarzut
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allegation
Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.
długowieczność
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longevity
jelito, kiszka
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gut
odebrać telefon, zwiększyć
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pick up
The number of applicants will pick up during the autumn.
powtarzać
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reiterate
The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
Say to me, talk to me
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.
sławny
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renowned
Marco Polo is a renowned explorer/is renowned as an explorer.
spowodować cierpienie
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disaster, tragedy strike
They predict that a large earthquake will strike the west coast before the end of the decade.
chory psychicznie; szalony, obłąkany
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insane
It would be insane not to take advantage of this opportunity.
opuścić na krótki okres czasu
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step out
Mr. Taylor just stepped out of the office to get the mail.
Interesuję się
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I'm intrested in
odważyć się, ośmielić się, podpuścić, dać wyzwanie
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dare
I dare you to ask him to dance.
nucić, wydawać odgłos
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to hum
What's that strange humming sound?
The computers were humming in the background.
szczęście, satysfakcja, zadowolenie
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contentment
More people were finding that material things do not bring contentment.
nierozwikłany, nierozłączny
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inextricable
In the case of King Arthur, legend and truth are often inextricable.
wykorzystać
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utilise
The vitamins come in a form that is easily utilized by the body.
odnosić się do, dotyczyć
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relate to
We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.
potknąć się
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stumble
Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand.
przyzwoity
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decent
Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.
pasjonujący
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passionate
Joe is passionate about baseball (= he likes it very much).
usilna prośba
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plea
He made a plea for help/mercy.
odkryć coś
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uncover
The biography is an attempt to uncover the inner man.
wrodzony
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inborn
wytyczna
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guideline
The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers.
wydać oficjalnie
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to issue
The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
odbić się; wrócić do normy
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bounce back
Children often seem to bounce back from illness more quickly than adults do.
pozbyć się kogoś, czegoś
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get rid of
I used weedkiller to get rid of the weeds in the garden.
do not spare any expense in the name of comfort and enjoyment
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:)
a detailed plan or route of a journey
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itinerary
The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.
współczucie
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sympathy
to use information or your knowledge of something to help you do something
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draw on sth
Avoid trying to draw on sympathy when appealing to your boss.
deklaracja; deklarować, zobowiązywać się do
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pledge
Thousands of people made pledges (= promised to give money) to the charity campaign.
to happen at or near the same time
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coincide
If the heavy rain had coincided with an extreme high tide, serious flooding would have resulted.
not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
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vague
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
real and not imaginary
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tangible
We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
namacalny
existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time
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prior
the weeks prior to her death
doświadczać, odczuwać, doznawać
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undergo
Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity.
to be the same or similar
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coincide
Our views coincide on a range of subjects.
to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant
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to bear
znosić, cierpieć
It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong.
the situation of being alone without other people
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solitude
It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
large in quantity and expensive or impressive
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lavish
lavish gifts/promises/praise
an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising
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coincidence
a series of strange/amazing coincidences
badanie, lustracja, przestudiowanie
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scrutiny
Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?
a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
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drawback
One of the drawbacks of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.
niezręczny
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awkward
Some of the questions were rather awkward.
central and important
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pivotal
a pivotal figure/role/idea
very much better than usual; excellent
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outstanding
You’ve done an outstanding job.
mieć dobre realcje
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get along
I don't really get along with my sister's husband.
causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious:
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severe
This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.
to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death
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mourn
Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert/Prince Albert's death for 40 years.
behaving in a way, or describing behaviour, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage
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mischievous
złośliwy, psotny
She has a mischievous sense of humour.
very great in amount or level, or extremely good
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tremendous
You won? That's tremendous
being one only; single
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sole
My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.
most important or best; leading
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foremost
She's one of the foremost experts on child psychology.
a movement from a higher to a lower level or position
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descent
The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.
to become or make something become greater or more serious
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escalate
His financial problems escalated after he became unemployed.
something that causes delay or stops progress
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setback
There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.
to fight against something or someone that is attacking you
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resist
opierać się, przeciwstawiać się
too painful or unpleasant for you to continue to experience
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unbearable
The atmosphere at work at the moment is almost unbearable.
likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic
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be prone to sth/do sth
I've always been prone to headaches.
to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is
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exaggerate
Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.
to make someone very tired
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drain
The long journey completely drained me.
a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids
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drain
a pipe or channel that carries away waste water or other liquids
to allow or cause liquid to flow away from something
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drain
Drain the lettuce and then pat it dry with paper towels.
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
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delightful
Our new neighbours are delightful.
the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment
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bias
stronniczość
Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias.
entertaining and funny
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amusing
an amusing story/person/situation
used in negative sentences instead of "also" or "too"
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either
I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't either.
not either of two things or people
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neither
Neither of my parents likes my boyfriend.
used when you want to say that two or more things are not true
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neither ... nor
Neither my mother nor my father went to university.
a sudden forceful expression of emotion, especially anger
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outburst
Her comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.
a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law
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villain
łotr, łajdak, czarny charakter
He's either a hero or a villain, depending on your point of view.
to become or cause someone to become extremely emotional
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freak sb out
This song just freaks me out whenever I hear it.
to say something or to make a sound with your voice
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utter
She sat through the whole meeting without uttering a word.
to stop something
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cease
The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.
making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual
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flattering
pochlebny
He's always making flattering remarks.
to (cause to) start burning or explode
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ignite
podpalać, zapalać
zachęcać do
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prompt sb to do sth
What prompted you to say that?
decorative or complicated
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fancy
I wanted a simple black dress, nothing fancy.
to change something
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alter
Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle.
the act of pushing someone or something gently
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nudge
szturchać
I gave him a nudge to wake him up.
wholly developed
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ripe, adj
The tomatoes aren’t ripe.
to try to deal with something or someone
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tackle
I tackled him about his careless work.
the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened
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resilience
Trauma researchers emphasize the resilience of the human psyche.
to fight against something or someone that is attacking you
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resist
The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.
the act of fighting against or refusing to accept something
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resistance
opór, oporność, odponość
resistance to disease
reasonable and acceptable; allowed by law
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legitimate
He claimed that the restaurant bill was a legitimate business expense.
a feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done
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remorse
wyrzuty sumienia
After the argument, she was filled with remorse.
in a way that is very clear, powerful, and detailed in your mind
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vividly
Research suggested that people can vividly recall events that never happened.
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
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endorse
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
someone who helps and supports someone else
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ally
sojusznik
He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.
not very good
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mediocre
przeciętny, mierny
Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.
unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning
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remarkable
Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence.
the act of paying back money to someone who has spent it for you
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reimbursement
Employees can apply for reimbursement of travel expenses.
very great in amount or level, or extremely good
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tremendous
She's been a tremendous (= very great) help to me over the last few months.
oniemiały lub głupi
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dumb
She was struck dumb by what she had seen.
to accept something enthusiastically
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embrace
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
to arrive or appear at a place
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come along
Go now and I'll come along later.
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing
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intrinsic
Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum.
to represent a quality or an idea exactly
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embody
She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field.
able to be used for many different purposes
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versatile
wszechstronny
A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons.
worrying, without hope
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grim
The future looks grim.
mierzyć; miernik; wskaźnik
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gauge
Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.
extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
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hilarious
He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious.
to want something, especially strongly
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desire
The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.
a strong feeling of wanting something
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craving
pragnienie, żądza
I have a craving for chocolate.
away from the correct path or correct way of doing something
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astray
I was led astray by an out-of-date map.
to disagree
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be at odds
They're at odds over the funding of the project.
especially great
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spectacular
We've had spectacular success with the product.
able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked
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vulnerable
Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areas of the city to avoid.
intended to be thrown away after use
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disposable
jednorazowy
unnecessary because it is more than is needed
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redundant
enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest
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zest
It's wonderful to see the children's zest for life.
not working or being used
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idle
bezczynny
Half these factories now stand idle.
gniazdo
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nest
a close connection joining two or more people
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bond
więź
There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.
easy to recognize because it is different from other things
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distinctive
charakterystyczny, wyróżniający się
She's got a very distinctive voice.
to prevent something from being seen or known about
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conceal
ukryć
responsible for and having to explain your actions
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accountable
odpowiedzialny
Politicians should be accountable to the public who elected them.
a sudden wish or idea
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whim
kaprys, fanaberia
We booked the trip on a whim.
in a strange or surprising way
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oddly
dziwacznie, osobliwie
Didn't you think she was behaving very oddly at the party yesterday?
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance
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diminish
umniejszać
I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
nalegać
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insist
nalegać
Please go first - I insist!
shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened
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timid
nieśmiały
My dog is a little timid - especially around other dogs.
roztropność
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prudence
roztropność
Everyone agreed that panic wasn't called for, prudence was.
chciwy, zachłanny
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greedy
He's greedy for power/success.
the quality of being new and unusual
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novelty
In Britain in the 1950s, television still had novelty value.
from the beginning, without using anything that already exists
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from scratch
Ben built the shed from scratch.
a border between two countries
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frontier
Nepal has frontiers with both India and China.
to grow, develop, or be successful
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thrive
prosperować, dobrze się rozwijać
His business thrived in the years before the war.
the state of being near in space or time
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proximity
The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.
a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good
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virtue
cnota
Patience is a virtue.
you stop thinking about the subject and start thinking about other matters
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wander
Halfway through the meeting my mind started to wander.
seeming to exist or be true
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apparent
pozorny
She has this apparent innocence which, I suspect, she uses to her advantage.
rozbieżność
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discrepancy
The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.
ogromna chęć; namawiać, nalegać
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urge
popęd, pociąg do czegoś
The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges.
umiarkowany
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moderate
Imposing sanctions is a moderate action when you consider that the alternative is military intervention.
to take something quickly and keep or hold it
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seize
chwycić
I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.
attractive or interesting
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appealing
pociągający
The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).
too much
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excessive
nadmierny
Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.
bezcelowy, daremny
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vain, adj
It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed.
not drunk or affected by alcohol
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sober
trzeźwy
I'd had no wine all evening so I was stone cold (= completely) sober.
not easy to find or get
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scarce
deficytowy, rzadki
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark
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courtesy
kurtuazja, uprzejmość
The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies.
to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong
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commit
popełnić
He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.
no longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long
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stale
nieświeży, czerstwy
The bread/biscuits/cake had gone stale.
a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something
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paradigm
Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.
involving a lot of different but related part
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complex
The company has a complex organizational structure.
niemniej jednak
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nonetheless
There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.
too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities
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conceited
zarozumiały, pyszałkowaty
Without wishing to sound conceited, I am the best salesperson in the company.
a young person
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juvenile
noun, adj
juvenile behaviour
the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe
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chief
A new chief of the security forces has just been appointed.
most important or main
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chief
The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.
a skilled and trained cook
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chef
He is one of the top chefs in Britain.
breath
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breath
She was dizzy and short of breath (= unable to breathe in enough air).
przede wszystkim
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first and foremost
In spite of her recent success as a novelist, she remains first and foremost a poet.
pobłażliwość
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indulgence
His health suffered from over-indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink.
uprząż
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harness
a baby harness
to experience something, especially something unpleasant; również spotkanie
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encounter
When did you first encounter these difficulties?
najwyższy
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utmost
The situation needs to be handled with the utmost care.
to do something again
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redo
These new measurements mean that I'll have to redo the calculations.
nieszczęśliwy
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miserable
She's miserable living on her own.
sprzyjać, wychowywać
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foster
I try to foster an appreciation for classical music in my students.
to prevent something from being seen or known about
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conceal
ukryć
I tried to conceal my surprise when she told me her age.
przewaga, zwierzchnictwo
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supremacy
The allies have established air supremacy (= military control of the sky).
able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous
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lethal
Three minutes after the fire started, the house was full of lethal fumes.
extremely attractive or exciting
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dazzling
dazzling good looks/ a dazzling smile/ a dazzling performance/display
pokora
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humility
He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.
przymusić
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coerce
The court heard that the six defendants had been coerced into making a confession.
miejski
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municipal
This is the municipal swimming pool.
wysypisko, przysypać, zwalać
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dump
Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.
przestępstwo
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felony
He was convicted of a felony.
skazany przez sąd
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convicted
Being a convicted criminal, I couldn't really get a job.
zrealizować
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execute
The whole play was executed with great precision.
to make the same journey regularly between work and home
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commute
It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day.
przesunąć, zmieniać
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shift
Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues.
spust, wyzwalacz
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trigger
It's not clear who actually pulled the trigger.
zgoda, zgodzić się, przyzwolić
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consent
Her latest novel, by common consent, is her best yet.
wyszukany, dopracowany, dopracować
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elaborate
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
bluźnierstwo
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profanity
The film contains profanity and violence.
konsekwentny, zgodny, logiczny
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consistent
Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent.
zgiełk, krzątanina, gwar (o miejscu)
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bustling
The house, usually bustling with activity, was strangely silent.
dziewiczy, nowy
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pristine
Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in pristine condition.
dzięki uprzejmości, za zgodą
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(by) courtesy of
Footage courtesy of the BBC.
wszechstronność, uniwersalność
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versatility
He wanted to challenge the actors and demonstrate their versatility.
na próżno
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in vain
I tried in vain to start a conversation.
to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger; łamać
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snap
She snapped the carrot in two.
completely unnecessary, adj
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needless
needless worrying
nierozłączny
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inseparable
When we were kids Zoe and I were inseparable.
najbliższy, natychmiastowy
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immediate
There are few facilities in the immediate area.
to find and bring back something
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retrieve
odzyskać
Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
zamknięty w sobie
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withdrawn
Following her son's death, she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out.
wycofać się
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withdraw
Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare.
podjęcie pieniędzy z konta, wycofanie
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withdrawal
Doctors demanded the withdrawal of the drug (from the market) after several cases of dangerous side-effects were reported.
oddalić, odwołać, zbyć
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dismiss
Let's not just dismiss the idea before we've even thought about it.
bez względu na
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regardless
This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.
krawężnik
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curb
on the curb
to control or limit something that is not wanted
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curb
okiełznać, ukrócić
The government should act to curb tax evasion.
extremely good
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marvellous UK (US marvelous)
He was a truly marvellous storyteller.
chodnik
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pavement (US sidewalk)
wydajność
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performance
High-performance cars (= those that are fast, powerful, and easy to control) are the most expensive.
wykonać
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perform
The operation will be performed next week.
zakończyć
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wrap up sth
It’s getting late – let’s wrap it up.
dogadzać sobie; pobłażać; rozkapryszać
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indulge
I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.
celowe; przemyślane
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deliberate
We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.
deliberować; rozważać
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deliberate
The jury took five days to deliberate on the case.
to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing
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combat
sprzeciwiać się
The government is spending millions of dollars in its attempt to combat drug abuse.
praktyczna zasada: na oko
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rule of thumb
As a rule of thumb, the ice on the lake should be at least two inches thick to support one person.
nagły wzrost, nagły wzrost (v)
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surge
An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.
rondo ulczne
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roundabout
przeciążenie
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congestion
Major airports will need new runways to relieve congestion.
oprzeć się pokusie
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resist the urge
wspomagać
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aid
His excuse for drinking brandy is that it's said to aid digestion.
potępiać, piętnować
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condemn
The film was condemned for its sexism.
very powerful, forceful, or effective
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potent
Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.
to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have
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yearn
Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval.
to produce
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yield
Favourable weather yielded a good crop.
nadchodzący
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imminent
imminent disaster/danger
to start something big or important
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embark on/upon
We’ve embarked on an exciting new project.
rozedrzeć, rozdarcie
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tear
I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.
rude and offensive, simple
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crude
a crude remark/comment
ogarnięty
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savvy
Teenagers are savvier about handling their digital information than adults.
niegodziwy, nikczemny, grzeszny
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wicked
It was a wicked thing to do.
wznowić, podjąć na nowo
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resume
Normal services will be resumed in the spring.
spód ciasta, wyroby cukiernicze
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pastry
Ann makes delicious pastry - you should try her apple pie.
uwodzić, kusić
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seduce
They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight.
wykonalny, realny, prawdopodobny
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feasible
It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical?
dotkliwy, uporczywy, very serious
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severe
This is a school for children with severe learning difficulties.
wynik, rezultat
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outcome
It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
go hard or go home
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go hard or go home:)
popierać
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advocate
He advocates the return of capital punishment.
podniebienie
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palate
nieunikniony
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inevitable
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
powstrzymać się, zaprzestać
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refrain
The sign on the wall said "Please refrain from smoking."
skrupulatny, pedantyczny, drobiazgowy
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meticulous
Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
optować za
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opt for
Mike opted for early retirement.
zauroczenie
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crush
She has a crush on one of her teachers at school.
przeszkoda, bariera
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bar
A lack of formal education is no bar to becoming rich.
przywołać
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evoke
That smell always evokes memories of my old school.
brzemię; ciężar
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burden
Buying a house often places a large financial burden on young couples.
słuszność
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validity
This research seems to give/lend some validity to the theory that the drug might cause cancer.
pragnąć, pożądać
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crave
Many young children crave attention.
niewielki
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slight
I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about.
wypierać; przesiedlać
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displace
The blow displaced the woman's eardrum and left her partially deaf.
równoległy
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parallel
niebezpieczeństwo/zagrożenie
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hazard
The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians.
trudność, kłopot
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hassle
My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week.
gęsty
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dense
a dense forest
osłabienie
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impairment
take caution
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take precautions
zbiornik wodny; zapas
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reservoir
The universities constitute a reservoir of expert knowledge.
potężny, mocarny
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mighty
the mighty River Po
pobudzać, stymulować
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spur
Rising consumer sales have the effect of spurring the economy to faster growth.
wtrącać się
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interfere
It's their problem and I'm not going to interfere.
spodziewać się, przewidywać
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anticipate
We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate.
wrogi, nieprzyjazny
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hostile
The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning.
poruszony, zmartwiony, zły
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agitated
She became very agitated when her son failed to return home.
wyłączyć się (zamyślić się)
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zone out
When the men start talking about football, I just zone out.
odzyskać
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retrieve
Computers are used to store and retrieve information efficiently.
scenario
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scenario
There are several possible scenarios.
udupiony; certain to fail, die, or be destroyed
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doomed
This is a doomed city.
potępiać, piętnować
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condemn
The terrorist action has been condemned as an act of barbarism and cowardice.
wspaniały, znakomity
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superb
He is a superb dancer.
strzeż się
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beware
Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.
dziwaczny
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bizarre
a bizarre situation
łatwo psujący się
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perishable
It's important to store perishable food in a cool place.
zapomnienie
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obscurity
He was briefly famous in his twenties but then sank into obscurity.
obszar zainteresowań, również królestwo
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realm
Her interests are in the realm of practical politics.
wysokiej jakości
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fine
This building is the finest example of its type.
gęstość zaludnienia
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density
We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.
różnicować
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differentiate
We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.
zakłócać, przerwać
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disrupt
Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning.
pogrążać się, chlusnąć
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plunge
Cook the peas by plunging them into boiling water.
sprowadzać
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fetch
I have to fetch my mother from the station.
starcie, w znaczeniu walka lub kłótnia
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clash
Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities.
przewidzieć
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foresee
I don't foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget.
to be allowed to do something
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be at liberty to do sth
I'm not at liberty to reveal any names.
sztywny, niewzruszony, nieugięty
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rigid
I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear.
puenta
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punch line
odosobniony, zaciszny, ustronny
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secluded
a secluded beach
przeciw
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versus
written abbreviation vs, vs., UK also v
private education versus state education
riposta
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one-liner
There are some very witty one-liners in the play.
błyskotliwy
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witty
He was witty and very charming.
prawie
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virtually
That wine stain on my shirt has virtually disappeared.
bezzwłocznie, natychmiast
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promptly
We try to answer readers' letters as promptly (= quickly) as we can.
trwać, utrzymywać się, kontynuować
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persist
If the pain persists, consult a doctor.
chichotać
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chuckle
nieuchwytny
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elusive
elusive memories
zamierzać coś zrobić lada moment
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be about to do sth
I was about to leave when Mark arrived.
zapewne
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assuredly
These problems might not be solved by money alone, but they will assuredly not be solved without it.
empatyczny
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empathic, empathetic
a kind and empathetic friend
również, podobnie
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likewise
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
to make matters worse
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to make matters worse
Don't say anything - you'll only make matters worse.
ostatecznie, w końcu
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ultimately
Ultimately, he'll have to decide.
szumowina 😂
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scum
His boss treats him like scum (= very badly).
have/get your shit together
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have/get your shit together
One of these days I'll get my shit together.
wcielać
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incorporate
Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.
wahać się
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hesitate
She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question.
zawahanie
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hesitation
Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness.
wystawiać na pokaz, ukazywać
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exhibit
He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness.
zdumiewający
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astounding
an astounding fact/decision/revelation
zerkać
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peek
The film peeks behind the scenes of a multinational corporation.
trochę straszny, trochę tajemniczy i dziwny
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eerie
She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees.
niespokojny, zażenowany, krępujący
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uneasy
I feel a little uneasy about asking her to do me such a big favour.
plama trudna do usunięcia, również verb
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stain
Tomato sauce stains terribly - it's really difficult to get it out of clothes.
utrzymywać się przez długi czas
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linger
The smell from the fire still lingered days later.
godny uwagi
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notable
This attractive building is particularly notable for its woodland setting.
przedobrzyć
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overdo
After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly).
uprzejmy, grzeczny
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courteous
Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.
awaria, niepowodzenie, załamanie nerwowe
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breakdown
I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the middle of the road.
niezawodny
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foolproof
This new recipe is supposed to be foolproof.
uważać że, liczyć
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reckon
How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost?
mruczeć
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mutter
Stop muttering and speak up!
sad
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orchard
an apple/cherry orchard
wybitny, widoczny
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prominent
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
powaga sytuacji
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magnitude
They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem.
skrupulatny
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meticulous
Many hours of meticulous preparation have gone into writing the book.
grad
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hail
konkludować, zakończyć
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conclude
She concluded the speech by reminding us of our responsibility.
rzadki, deficytowy
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scarce
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
żałosny
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pitiful
The amount of time and money being spent on researching this disease is pitiful.
przeważający, dominujący
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predominant
Dancers have a predominant role in this performance.
niebezpośredni, zależny, uboczny
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indirect
Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages.
wściekłość
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rage
I was frightened because I had never seen him in such a rage before.
wyróżniać się
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stand out
We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.
stłumić
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suppress
The Hungarian uprising in 1956 was suppressed by the Soviet Union.
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pertain to
regulations pertaining to high-tech industries
wykonalny, realny
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viable
I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.
kratka wentylacyjna
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vent
zrelaksować się, odwinąć
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unwind
A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.
pogoń za czymś, dążenie do czegoś
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quest
Nothing will stop them in their quest for truth.
lubić
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be fond of sb/sth
She was very fond of horses.
of food- very high quality
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gourmet
gourmet coffee
nieco, nieznacznie
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slightly
I'm slightly worried that she'll get lost on the way.
dawniej, niegdyś, poprzednio
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formerly
The European Union was formerly called the European Community.
mieć do czynienia z czyś potężnym
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reckon with
If you harm her, you're going to have the police to reckon with.
zbawienie, odkupienie
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redemption
spokojny
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serene
She has a lovely serene face.
skandaliczny, oburzający
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outrageous
These prices are just outrageous.
mieć kontrolę nad czymś, panować
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prevail
And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?
przysięga, ślubowanie; przysięgać
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vow
She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again.
tym samym
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thereby
Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
brudny, paskudny
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filthy
I've never smoked - it's a filthy habit.
objąć, zawierać
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encompass
The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.
pośredniczyć
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mediate
Negotiators were called in to mediate between the two sides.
zasada, reguła, prawo
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principle
The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights.
zeznanie
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testimony
Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.
zgromadzenie, montaż
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assembly
She has been tipped as a future member of the Welsh Assembly.
wiązać, powiązać, łączyć
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bind
They bound the packages with brightly coloured ribbon.
odcień
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tinge
His hair is starting to show tinges of grey.
zdolność do zrobienia czegoś
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capability
These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old.
pojemność, ładowność, przepustowość
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capacity
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
podatny na wpływ
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susceptible
She isn't very susceptible to flattery.
przeklinać, zaklinać, klątwa, przekleństwo
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curse
She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.
czujny
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vigilant
Security personnel need to be more vigilant in checking bags and packages.
gadka motywacyjna
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pep talk
The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.
zgniły, zepsuty
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rotten
The room smelled of rotten vegetables.
rozkładający się
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decay
environmental/industrial/moral/urban decay
trawnik
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lawn
Will you mow the lawn at the weekend?
kosić trawę lub zboże
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mow
I love the smell of new-mown hay.
najważniejszy
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paramount
There are many priorities, but reducing the budget deficit is paramount/is of paramount importance.
wątpliwy
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dubious
These claims are dubious and not scientifically proven.
próżność
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vanity
He wants the job purely for reasons of vanity and ambition.
sąsiedztwo
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vicinity
There are several hotels in the immediate vicinity of the station.
trwający
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ongoing
No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still ongoing.
wśród/między
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amid
On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes.
zysk, korzyść
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gain
The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain.
znaczny, istotny
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substantial
The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women.
nieugięty, bezkompromisowy
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adamant
I've told her she should stay at home and rest but she's adamant that she's coming.
zastanawiać się, rozważać
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ponder
She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.
uczta
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feast
His food is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.
dowieść czegoś
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assert
She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.
niepokonany, nieodparty
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irresistible
She gave me one of those irresistible smiles and I just had to agree.
to act in the way mentioned
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to do so
Parents must take responsibility for their children. Failure to do so could mean a fine or a jail sentence.
dobrobyt
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prosperity
A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people.
uzależniony od czegoś, infml
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hooked
to be hooked on cocaine
delikatny, łagodny
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tender
a tender look/smile
przestarzały
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obsolete
Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
bezskutecznie
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to no avail
The students asked the school to help them raise the money, but to no avail.
specjalizacja na uczelni
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major in sth
She majored in earth sciences at Arizona State.
wada, skaza
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flaw
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
wadliwy
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flawed
Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed.
skala, zakres, zasięg
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scope
I'm afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.
wykryć
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detect
Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve.
osłabiać, uszkodzić
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impair
A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament.
for the sake of sb/for sb's sake
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dla dobra kogoś
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
łagodzić
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alleviate
The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
ogólnie mówiąc
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by and large
There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable.
w rzeczy samej, rzeczywiście, istotnie
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indeed
Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century.
w skrócie
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in short
He's disorganized, inefficient, never there when you want him - in short, the man's a pain.
upozorować, maskować, ucharakteryzować
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disguise
I couldn't disguise my disappointment.
zapalenie
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inflammation
an inflammation of the eye/toe/ear
nieokiełznany
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untamed
the image of the West as an untamed wilderness
threw
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throw
threw - past
przeciwność losu
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adversity
The road to happiness is paved with adversities.
potomek
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descendant
They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
osobliwy, oryginalny
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quaint
a quaint old cottage
zmienny, niestały
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variable
a variable interest rate
zawierający wszystko, kompletny
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exhaustive
an exhaustive study/report
wskrzesić / ożywiać
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revive
A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.
a serious problem
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fuck-up
It's been one fuck-up after another since she took charge.
zastosować się
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comply with
I confirm that my stay complies with applicable law.
dopływ
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tributary
the Indre, a lesser tributary of the Loire
wychowanie dziecka
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upbringing
Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?
spóźniony
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belated
a belated apology
zwalić kogoś z nóg (z zachwytu)
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sweep sb off their feet
The first time he met her, he was completely swept off his feet.
wyznawać, że coś złego się wydarzyło ale nie ma na to dowodów
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allege
She is alleged to have been at the centre of an international drug ring.
w zasięgu wzroku
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in plain sight
Don't leave expensive items out in plain sight.
pretekst, wymówka, wytłumaczenie
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excuse
He'd better have a good excuse for being late.
sugestia
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implication
She accused the party and, by implication, its leader too.
męczennik
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martyr
She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause.
płytki, powierzchowny
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shallow
She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool).
dopracować coś
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work out sth
Committee members met today to work out a compromise.
wymyśleć, wynaleźć
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devise
He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.
odwołać, unieważnić
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revoke
The authorities have revoked their original decision to allow development of this rural area.
goodbye
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farewell
We said our sad farewells and got on the bus.
złowieszczy, złowrogi
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omnious
There was an ominous silence when I asked whether my contract was going to be renewed.
komplement
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compliment
He complained that his husband never paid him any compliments anymore.
dziedzictwo, spuścizna
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legacy
The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature.
nienawiść
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hatred
The motive for this shocking attack seems to be racial hatred.
związek logiczny
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coherence
There was no coherence between the first and the second half of the movie.
pociągać za sobą
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entail
Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.
nieuchronnie
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inevitably
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
wsiadać na statek, rozpocząć
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embark
We embarked at Miami for our Caribbean cruise.
mieć szansę coś zrobić
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to stand a chance of doing sth
She stands a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.
znawstwo, wiedza
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expertise
I have no expertise in sewing/sewing expertise.
przyłożyć się do czegoś
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apply yourself
You can solve any problem if you apply yourself.
sprawca, przestępca
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perpetrator
The perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals.
unikanie podatku
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tax evasion
tax evasion (= illegally not paying tax)
odpowiedzialność, ciężar finansowy
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liablity
After a certain age, a car's just a liability.
długi (finance)
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liabilities (plural)
The business has liabilities of 2 million euros.
niedozwolony, bezprawny
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illicit
illicit sale/profit/trade
incydent, zdarzenie, wypadek
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incident
A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night.
przelać pieniądze
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remit
Please remit payment by the 15th of the month.
podrobić, fałszować
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forge
a forged signature
czujny
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vigilant
Following the bomb scare at the airport, the staff have been warned to be extra vigilant.
kontrahent
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counterparty
The counterparty to the option buyer is the option writer.
rozporządzenie, zarządzenie
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ordinance
City Ordinance 126 forbids the parking of cars in this area.
konkubent/ka
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cohabitant
Is Mr Jones one of the cohabitants at this address?
zmienność, niestałość
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volatility
the volatility of the political situation
sprzedawca złomu
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scrap dealer
jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza
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sole proprietorship
I finished my studies and started a small sole proprietor company.
drobne wykroczenie
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petty crime
petty crime such as shoplifting
drobny, mało ważny, drugorzędny
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petty
C2
Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.
próg, poziom
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threshold
a low threshold for pain
zagraniczny
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offshore
offshore banking/funds
łagodzić, osłabiać, uśmierzać
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mitigate
It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.
przeciwdziałać
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counter
Extra police have been moved into the area to counter the risk of violence.
posiłkowy, pomocniczy, uzupełniający
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subsidiary
All the major record companies had subsidiary labels under their control.
zaradzić, też lekarstwo
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remedy
The best remedy for grief is hard work.
wytrwałość
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perseverance
Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top.
powstrzymać, okiełznać, hamować
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restrain
You should try to restrain your ambitions and be more realistic.
pohulanka
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binge
a drinking/eating/spending binge
podrobiony, nieprawdziwy
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bogus
On investigation, his claim was found to be bogus.
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deem
It is deemed bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
gardzić
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despise
She despised him for the way he treated her sister.
należyta staranność
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due diligence
People have to exercise due diligence and watch what's being bought on their credit cards.
pracowitość, staranność
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diligence
She hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work.
skraj, krawędź, brzeg
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brink
Extreme stress had driven him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.
nadzór policyjny, inwigilacja
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surveillance
The police have kept the nightclub under surveillance because of suspected illegal drug activity.
okup
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ransom
The gang held the racehorse to/for ransom.
postawa
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stance
The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.
żądza
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lust
her lust for power
wezwać, zwołać
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summon
We were summoned to the headmaster's office.
wzajemność, obopólność
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reciprocity
fikcyjny, nierzeczywisty
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fictitious
Characters in this novel are entirely fictitious.
przechytrzyć
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circumvent
Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
sąsiedztwo
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vicinity
We could see that there were several open Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity.

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