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making something less severe
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to mitigate
łagodzący
There were mitigating circumstances. The company is mitigating risks.
not paying attention
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inattentive
nieuważny
The student was inattentive in class. Inattentive driving can cause accidents.
not discouraged by difficulties
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undeterred
niezniechęcony
She remained undeterred despite criticism. Undeterred, he continued his work.
to create or invent (often a story or plan)
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to concoct
wymyślić (często coś dziwnego), spreparować
He concocted a strange excuse. They concocted a plan to escape.
calculating or reaching an average
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to average
uśrednianie
The system is averaging the results. He is averaging 20 points per game.
continued effort despite difficulties
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perseverance
wytrwałość
Success requires perseverance. Her perseverance paid off.
speaking wildly OR expressing great enthusiasm
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to rave
majaczący / zachwycony (zależnie od kontekstu)
He was raving about the new movie. She sounded like a raving lunatic.
persuading someone not to do something
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to dissuade
zniechęcanie
She is dissuading him from quitting his job. Nothing is dissuading them from their plan.
people who commit illegal or immoral acts
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wrongdoers
przestępcy, osoby czyniące źle
The police are searching for the wrongdoers. Wrongdoers must face consequences.
a building and the land around it used for a particular purpose
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premises
lokal, teren, posesja
No smoking is allowed on these premises. The company moved to larger premises last year.

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