9, cz 3

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All the visible features of an area of land The general situation or environment of something
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landscape
krajobraz; pejzaż; (też przenośnie: ogólny obraz sytuacji)
The mountain landscape was breathtaking. The political landscape is changing quickly.
To strongly encourage someone to do something A strong desire or impulse
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to urge
namawiać; ponaglać; silna potrzeba / impuls
She urged him to see a doctor. He felt a sudden urge to run away.
To hit lightly To get something from a source To secretly listen to calls
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to tap
stuknął; klepnął; podłączył się (np. do źródła); nagrał podsłuch
She tapped me on the shoulder. The company tapped new energy sources. The police tapped his phone.
To hold tightly A strong hold Control or power over something
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to grip
uchwyt; chwyt; kontrola; mocno trzymać
He gripped the rope tightly. Her grip was very strong. Fear had a grip on him.
Sliding storage compartments in furniture Underwear (old or informal usage)
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drawers
szuflady; bielizna męska (rzadziej, stare użycie)
The keys are in the top drawer. He packed clean drawers for the trip.
Something that interrupts normal activity Public disorder Emotional or mental disruption
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disturbance
zakłócenie; zamieszki; niepokój
There was a disturbance in the street. The signal has some disturbance. The child showed emotional disturbance.
To suffer something difficult To last for a long time
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to endure
znosić; wytrzymać; przetrwać
She endured years of hardship. This material can endure extreme heat.
To make food go down the throat To hide emotions To absorb or engulf
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to swallow
połknął; powstrzymał (np. emocje); pochłonął
He swallowed the pill. She swallowed her anger. The fog swallowed the buildings.
Making a low vibrating sound Full of activity Feeling excitement or nervous energy
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to buzz
brzęczący; tętniący życiem; podekscytowany
The bees were buzzing loudly. The city was buzzing at night. My head was buzzing after the news.
To bend low with knees close to the chest
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to crouch
kucał; przykucnął
The cat crouched before jumping.

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