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a type of edible shellfish, a nocturnal freshwater crustacean that resembles a small lobster and inhabits streams and rivers start learning
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rak, langusta rodzaj jadalnych skorupiaków, nocny skorupiak słodkowodny przypominający małego homara, zamieszkujący strumienie i rzeki
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a long, thin piece of land that has water around most of it (almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water) start learning
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półwysep the Korean/Arabian/Florida Peninsula
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a quick noise you make in your throat when a muscle in your chest moves suddenly / a small, temporary problem start learning
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czkawka / drobne problemy I got hiccups from drinking too quickly. We've had one or two slight hiccups, but progress has generally been quite steady.
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a place where births, deaths, and marriages are officially recorded and where you can get married start learning
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urząd stanu cywilnego a place where births, deaths, and marriages are officially recorded and where you can get officially married, without a religious ceremony
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having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority (treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them) start learning
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protekcjonalny I hate the way he's so condescending to his staff! I don't appreciate it when people speak to me in a condescending way, as though I don't know what's going on.
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(of a person) wanting to do/have sth very much start learning
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chętny, ochoczy, skory She was eager to start her new job and meet her coworkers.
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a building in which horses are kept start learning
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stajnia She keeps her horses in a spacious stable on her farm.
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to force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult, or to be brave in a difficult situation start learning
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zacisnąć zęby He knew the job was tough, but he decided to bite the bullet and get it done.
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achieve or complete successfully start learning
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osiągnąć She worked hard to accomplish her goal of becoming a doctor.
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try to do; If you ... a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time start learning
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dążyć do Despite setbacks, she continues to pursue her goal of opening her own bakery.
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whatever you prefer, whatever you like or are interested in - do it start learning
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whatever floats your boat, revs your engine, tickles your pickle, sizzles your bacon, ruffles your truffles co kto woli, co kto lubi If knitting helps you relax, then go for it—whatever ruffles your truffles
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a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin start learning
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dorsz, nabić w butelkę
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uczestniczyć w konferencjach start learning
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Jakie jedzenie lubisz? Które z tych dań wolisz? start learning
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What food do you like? Which of these dishes do you prefer?
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a work where you are paid for completed projects start learning
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praca zadaniowa As a freelancer, I have a task-based job, so I'm paid for the projects I complete rather than by the hour.
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a way of dealing with sth / an act of speaking to someone for the first time about sth, typically a proposal or request start learning
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podejście do czegoś The team's approach to the project emphasized collaboration and open communication.
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the part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits start learning
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sala, aula The conference will be held in the main auditorium.
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easily persuaded to believe something; credulous start learning
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łatwowierny He fell for the scam because he was too gullible to think anyone would try to trick him.
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the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened start learning
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z perspektywy czasu In hindsight, I should have taken that job offer instead of waiting for something better.
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an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a set of rules start learning
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luka w prawie The company found a loophole in the tax law.
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(of income, profit, or interest) without tax or other contributions having been deducted start learning
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brutto After working all summer, I made $5,000 gross, but after taxes and spending, I had much less to save.
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the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible for start learning
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wyrzuty sumienia After lying to his friend, he couldn't shake the feeling of a guilty conscience.
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to stop keeping a record of time, or stop being certain that you know or remember what has happened start learning
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stracić rachubę czasu I was so focused on my work that I completely lost track of time and missed the meeting.
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... can be used to show that sth happens soon after, and often because of, sth else start learning
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po (zrobieniu czegoś) On arrival at the hotel, guests are greeted by the staff.
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in accordance with the rules and regulations start learning
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zgodnie z prawem, w ramach prawa As long as we stay within the law, we can pursue our goals without fear of legal repercussions.
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a situation that someone cannot change or control start learning
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poza czyjąś kontrolą I’m sorry for the delay; it was due to circumstances beyond my control.
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different from; not similar to. dissimilar or different from each other. start learning
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w przeciwieństwie do Unlike previous models, this car has improved fuel efficiency.
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wystrzelić, oszustwo, a szumowiny, tor, ciężarówka (wymowa) start learning
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launch, scam, scum, track, truck
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Mogli zapobiec katastrofie. Mogli zbudować więcej zbiorników retencyjnych przeciwpowodziowych. start learning
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They could have prevented the disaster. They could have built more flood retention reservoirs.
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(person or place) is friendly, pleasant, and welcomes visitors, showing kindness to guests start learning
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gościnny The hosts were incredibly hospitable, offering us food, drinks, and a warm place to stay during the storm.
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good at finding ways to solve problems, difficulties start learning
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zaradny, przedsiębiorczy, pomysłowy She was incredibly resourceful, finding creative solutions to problems even when she had limited tools and time.
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to make a short sound with car's part you press to make a warning noise start learning
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zatrąbić (klaksonem) He honked the horn to get the attention of the pedestrian crossing the street without looking.
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sth that is fashionable to do, wear, say, etc for a short period of time; a temporary fashion; a craze, interest or activity that (some) people follow enthusiastically, but lasts for a short period of time start learning
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szybko mijająca (przelotna) moda na coś, kaprys The new diet became a huge fad, but most people stopped following it after just a few months.
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the speed at which someone or something moves or does sth start learning
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tempo The pace of the meeting was too slow for my liking.
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a device containing a mechanical fan that hangs above the stove or cooktop in the kitchen start learning
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okap kuchenny Commercial vent hoods may also be combined with a fresh air fan that draws in exterior air, circulating it with the cooking fumes, which is then drawn out by the hood.
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not made or working correctly start learning
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wadliwy The phone stopped working because of a faulty battery that wouldn’t hold a charge.
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when you want to say that sth is a person's approval of and liking for particular things' recognize what is good or suitable, especially relating to such matters as art, style, beauty, and behaviour: start learning
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kwestia gustu This suggests that his theory is less important in his own practice, and in the practice of others, than unspoken and unverified matters of taste.
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niewiarygodny He proved to be untrustworthy after breaking several promises and sharing confidential information.
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without difficulty, readily start learning
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z łatwością, bez trudu She solved the complex math problems with ease.
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z dużym prawdopodobieństwem, najprawdopodobniej In all likelihood, the project will be completed ahead of schedule.
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singing or playing notes that are at the wrong pitch (= level) or that do not agree with others being sung or played start learning
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fałszować (śpiew) The choir was supposed to sound harmonious, but several members were singing out of tune.
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to think that sth is true, especially when it is not start learning
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to be under the impression mieć wrażenie I was under the impression (that) you didn't get on too well.
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in every case, or for certain; used to tell someone that they must do sth; If you do sth ..., you always do it start learning
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niezawodnie, bez wątpienia She takes a walk every morning without fail.
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very near to doing or experiencing sth; If you are on the ... of sth or come to the ... of something, you are very close to experiencing it start learning
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on the verge of sth (eg. disaster) na skraju (np. katastrofy) The country is on the verge of economic collapse if drastic measures aren't taken.
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for a long time, in details start learning
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(to talk) at length (about sth) mówić bardzo obszernie o czymś After discussing the issue at length, they finally reached a consensus
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used when describing someone's character, job, etc. start learning
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z natury, sam w sobie She is, by nature, a sunny, positive kind of person.
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If something happens ..., it happens without most people knowing about it, especially when something else is happening publicly start learning
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za kulisami A lot of hard work has been going on behind the scenes.
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to make someone or yourself familiar with sth start learning
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to get acquainted with sth zaznajomić się z czymś, zapoznać się z czymś Before starting the project, it's important to get acquainted with the guidelines and requirements.
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to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of achieving sth; to do or use something because it is the only thing available turn to and adopt (a strategy or course of action, especially a disagreeable or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation)) start learning
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uciekać się do czegoś When the negotiations broke down, they resorted to legal action to resolve the dispute.
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dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of sth start learning
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targować się At the flea market, it’s common to haggle over the prices of antiques
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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of start learning
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dogadzać sobie, folgować sobie, oddawać się przyjemnościom After a long week of work, I like to indulge in a relaxing spa day.
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force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place start learning
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narzucać coś
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lacking something that is needed to live the way most people live; not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions start learning
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pozbawiony czegoś The children were deprived of basic education due to the ongoing conflict in their region.
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worry (someone); make anxious start learning
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zamartwiać się o coś The roof of the barn concerns me because eventually it will fall in.
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dotyczyć czegoś The story concerns a friend of mine.
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stop oneself from doing sth start learning
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powstrzymać kogoś przed czymś During the meeting, please refrain from using your phones to avoid distractions.
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more than a particular amount or level (idiom) start learning
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poza to co jest wymagane, więcej niż jest potrzebne She went above and beyond to ensure that her students understood the material.
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happening or existing only some of the time (idiom) start learning
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sporadycznie, od czasu do czasu They’ve been friends on and off since high school.
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na wskroś, bardzo dokładnie She’s a musician through and through, always playing her guitar and writing songs.
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when everything about a situation is considered together (idiom) start learning
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ogólnie rzecz biorąc There are a few small things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's very enjoyable. By and large, the project was a success, despite a few minor setbacks.
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moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one (idiom) start learning
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tam i z powrotem She swayed gently back and forth to the music.
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active; doing the things you usually do (idiom) start learning
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The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be out and about in a few days' time.
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dodatkowo They receive extra money over and above the usual welfare payments.
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to become unconscious for a short time, for example when ill, badly hurt, or drunk start learning
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stracić przytomność, zemdleć Be careful in the heat—you don’t want to pass out.
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a car with the engine that produces energy by burning fuel within itself start learning
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an ICE car (internal combustion engine) samochód spalinowy
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to fill a vehicle's fuel container with fuel; to put fuel in a vehicle start learning
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zatankować He stopped at the station to fill up before heading to work.
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a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short period of time start learning
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chwilowa moda The latest diet craze is just a passing fad; many experts recommend a balanced approach instead.
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a place through which you have to go to get to a particular area; a way of achieving sth start learning
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brama do czegoś Learning a new language can be a gateway to travel and cultural experiences. the gateway to success.
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to force someone or something to go somewhere or do sth start learning
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napędzać, doprowadzić The project was driven by a desire to improve community health.
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to decide that a particular person or thing will not be useful, important, or successful: start learning
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spisać na straty Don’t write off her ideas just because they seem unconventional.
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(of a plan or machine) so simple and easy to understand that it is unable to go wrong or be used wrongly start learning
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niezawodny, idioto-odporny The new software has a foolproof installation process that anyone can follow.
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to keep asking for help when you do not need it, with the result that people think you do not need help when you really need it start learning
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podnieść fałszywy alarm After he kept crying wolf about minor issues, no one believed him when he finally reported a serious problem.
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a person who puts in, checks, and repairs electrical wires and electrical equipment start learning
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to bring your eyebrows together so that there are lines on your face above your eyes, often while turning the corners of your mouth downwards, showing that you are annoyed, worried, sad, or thinking hard start learning
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marszczyć brwi She frowned when she heard the bad news.
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the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in rock for a very long period start learning
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skamieniałość Scientists discovered fossils of a dinosaur in the rock layers.
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to do or be better or more than something else start learning
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przewyższyć, przekraczać Her achievements in the field have surpassed all expectations.
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the colored, circular part of an eye surrounding the black pupil (= central part) start learning
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the circular black area in the centre of an eye, through which light enters start learning
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źrenica In bright sunlight, his pupils became very small.
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the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected start learning
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nadzór, monitoring, inwigilacja The bank is under constant surveillance to prevent robberies.
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ostry, wyraźny (obraz) The new camera produces crisp images, even in low light.
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having or seeming to have unlimited knowledge start learning
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wszechwiedzący In many religions, God is considered omniscient, knowing past, present, and future.
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blurred, low-resolution, pixelated nieostry (obraz) The photo looked pixelated when enlarged on the big screen.
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a person whose job is to arrange the sale, renting or management of homes, land and buildings for the owners, and who is a member of the National Association of Realtors start learning
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agent nieruchomości The realtor showed us several properties that fit our budget and needs.
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to say that sth is not true start learning
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zaprzeczać She denied having any knowledge of the missing documents.
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to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say: start learning
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nalegać She insisted on paying for dinner, even though we tried to argue.
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a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control start learning
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nawoływać, ponaglać The doctor urged him to quit smoking for the sake of his health.
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ostrzegać, przestrzegać would caution against making any major decisions without considering all the facts.
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Dzwonię do niego od czerwca. start learning
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I’ve been calling him since June.
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a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other jeden gatunek, dwa gatunki start learning
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Jestem tu od dwóch miesięcy. start learning
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I’ve been here for two months.
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to stop doing something or leave a job or a place: start learning
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to persuade someone or make someone certain start learning
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to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say start learning
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to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement start learning
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to congratulate sb on doing sth
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to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind start learning
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to accuse sb of doing sth
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to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider start learning
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to suggest doing sth/that sb should do sth
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to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done start learning
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to say that something is not true; to refuse to permit or allow someone to do something start learning
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much too large (about prices, demands) start learning
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z kosmosu (o cenach) The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a simple room.
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otępiający The presentation was so mind-numbing that half the audience fell asleep
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to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth start learning
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ślinić się The baby started to drool while teething.
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pressing lips together to avoid showing anger, or is refusing to speak about something start learning
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nabrać wody w usta He remained tight-lipped about the details of the new project.
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nagle, zaraz po All of a sudden, the power went out, and the room went dark.
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to listen to someone's private conversation from close by without them knowing start learning
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podsłuchiwać It’s rude to eavesdrop on people when they’re talking privately.
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very similar, especially in appearance start learning
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jak dwie krople wody She and her twin brother are like two peas in a pod; they look and act exactly the same.
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Anxiety, worry vs Sadness, frustration vs Annoyance, anger start learning
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nervous vs. upset vs. irritated
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a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done start learning
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kozioł ofiarny The company needed to find a scapegoat to avoid bad publicity after the scandal.
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someone who does not live in their own country start learning
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osoba pracująca za granicą There is a large expat community in Dubai, with people from all over the world.
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very unpleasant or serious or of low quality (4 words) start learning
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dreadful, appalling, horrendous, terrible okropny
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amazing, awesome, terrific, wonderful świetny, wspaniały
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causing extreme physical or mental pain start learning
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bolesny It was an agonizing decision to choose between the two job offers.
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extremely or unpleasantly dirty start learning
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obleśnie brudny The bathroom was filthy, with dirty towels and trash all over the floor.
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looks as if it will taste good start learning
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apetyczny, ślinka cieknie I couldn't resist the mouthwatering chocolate cake.
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bez pieniędzy, biedny She arrived in the city penniless, with no place to stay or money for food.
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nieskazitelnie czysty The kitchen was spotless after hours of cleaning.
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wniebowzięty The crowd was ecstatic after the team won the championship.
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dying because of not having enough food start learning
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padać z głodu I haven’t had anything to eat all day –I’m starving.
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weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness start learning
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półprzytomny, otumaniony I felt groggy after only a few hours of sleep.
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n, of, or like the countryside start learning
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wiejski Rural communities often have limited access to healthcare and education.
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to reach a particular level and then stay the same start learning
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wyrównać się, ustabilizować się After an initial increase in cell growth, the rate began to plateau.
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a sudden and great increase start learning
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wzrost, skok, raptownie wzrosnąć The graph illustrates how CO₂ levels surged during the industrial revolution. The graph shows a surge in electricity demand during the evening hours.
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to become gradually narrower at one end; to become gradually smaller or weaker, or happen less often start learning
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stopniowo maleć, wygasać, powoli zmniejszać się The growth rate of the bacteria tapered off as the nutrients in the medium were depleted.
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to have reached the lowest point in a continuously changing situation and to be about to improve start learning
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osiągnąć najniższy punkt After a sharpdecline, the temperature finally bottomed out at -10°C.
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to go down to a lower level start learning
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spadać, obniżyć się, zanurzyć się Temperatures dipped to below freezing during the night. The data shows a dip in enzyme activity at higher temperatures.
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in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way start learning
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nagle, gwałtownie The graph shows how the reaction rate increased abruptly after the catalyst was added.
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in a way that becomes quicker and quicker as something that increases becomes larger start learning
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wykładniczo, skokowo The bacterial population grew exponentially during the initial phase of the experiment.
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znacznie, istotnie The treatment group showed a substantially greater improvement compared to the control group.
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in a way that does not happen regularly or continuously; in a way that stops and starts repeatedly or with periods in between start learning
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okresowo, przerywanie The graph shows that rainfall occurred intermittently throughout the observation period.
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the ability of something to produce the intended result: start learning
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The study is a serious attempt to understand the efficacy of cash incentives as a way of promoting learning.
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having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion start learning
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świąteczny, uroczysty
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a person who has the power to cure ill people without using ordinary medicines start learning
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uzdrowiciel
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a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge; to make the usual sound of a duck start learning
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konował, szarlatan
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of bad quality or in bad taste: start learning
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tandetny, kiczowaty
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a special container that keeps drinks hot or cold start learning
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termos, piersiówka, kolba laboratoryjna
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to end an official organization or a legal arrangement; (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid start learning
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rozwiązać (organizację)
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to show no sign of surprise or worry when something unexpected happens start learning
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nawet nie mrugnąć okiem
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przejmy, uważny na potrzeby innych
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a person's husband or wife start learning
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współmałżonek
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If a suggestion or warning ..., no one listens to it: start learning
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jak grochem o ścianę; trafić w próżnię
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the main reason why something happens start learning
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główna przyczyna
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to decide or say officially that something is impossible or will not happen, or that something or someone is not suitable; to stop considering something as a possibility start learning
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wykluczyć
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to discover why something does not work effectively and help to improve it start learning
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rozwiązywać problemy, usuwać usterki
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sth that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing: start learning
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przeszkoda, niepowodzenie
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a small safety part in an electrical device or piece of machinery that causes it to stop working if the electric current is too high, and so prevents fires or other dangers start learning
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bezpiecznik
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the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition start learning
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konserwacja
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earning more money than you spend start learning
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na plusie After years of struggling, the company is finally in the black. I try to keep my finances in the black by saving and budgeting wisely.
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spending more money than you earn start learning
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na minusie The company has been in the red for the past three months.
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used to mean that if you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is very difficult start learning
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where there’s a will, there’s a way dla chcącego, nic trudnego She wanted to study abroad but had no money. She applied for scholarships and made it happen—where there's a will, there's a way
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to become extremely angry or to lose control of yourself from surprise or shock start learning
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wściec się, dostać szału He flipped out when he found out his car was towed.
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too serious and full of importance start learning
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pompatyczny, nadęty He always speaks in such a pompous way, as if he knows everything.
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I can't understand it, it doesn't fit in my head start learning
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can’t wrap my head around sth nie mogę tego pojąć, nie mieści mi się to w głowie She quit her job to travel the world? I can't wrap my head around that.
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from the knowledge you have in your memory start learning
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z głowy, na szybko Off the top of my head, I’d say the project will cost around $5,000.
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to divide something into smaller parts start learning
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rozłożyć na czynniki pierwsze, wytłumaczyć krok po kroku Let me break this down for you so it’s easier to understand. Can you break down the instructions step by step?
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Kto zjadł jego kanapkę? (pytanie o podmiot) Co on zjadł? (pytanie o przedmiot) start learning
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Who ate his sandwich? (NO did) What did he eat? (question about the object)
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