Masterclass proficiency unit 1 page 16

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Question English Answer English
UNDER THE WEATHER
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not very well
COMPLAINT
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A statement that you are not satisfied with sth
ARRANGE
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to make plans and preparations so that sth can happen in the future
PERCEPTIVE
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quick to notice or understand things
HOSPITAL WARD
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a separate part or room in a hospital for patients with the same kind of medical condition the maternity/psychiatric/surgical/hospital ~
VIRTUALLY
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Almost, nearly
The building is ~ finished
ROUND
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Regular series of visits often as part of a Job Dr
Smith is on his daily ~ of the wards.
TO BE AT THE MERCY OF STH
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having no power against sb/sth that is strong
The climbers spent the night on the mountain ~ ~ ~ ~ the wind and rain
BLEEP
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a short, high sound made by a piece of electronic equipment
SHUTTLE
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To move backwards and forwards, like a shuttle
RESENT
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to feel angry about sth because you think it is unfair mieć za złe, czuć się dotkniętym/urażonym
I ~ his criticism. Louise bitterly ~ed being treated differently from the men.
DISTRACT SB FROM STH
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to take sb's attention away from sth
Could you stop talking please? You're ~ing me from my work
DEFENCE AGAINST STH
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something that protects sb/sth from sth, or that is used to fight against attack
He quickly began to think of them as his first line of ~ against them
POP UP
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to appear or happen when you are not expecting it Nobody expected her to ~ ~ at this party.
ARMADA
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A fleet of armed ships ~ sails past
TRY IN VAIN
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To attempt without success The firemen ~ed ~ ~ to put out the fire Na próżno, nadaremnie, bez skutecznie
STH FALLS ON DEAF EARS
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a statement, opinion, or suggestion is ignored Jennifer suggested that Harold should get a job, but of course her advice ~ ~ ~ ~. If you talk to the workers about management’s problems, your message will ~ ~ ~ ~.
TEMPT
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sb (into sth/into doing sth); ~ sb (to do sth) To try to persuade or attract sb to do sth, even if it is wrong His dream of riches had ~ed him into a life of crime
BOLSTER
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~ sb/sth (up) To support or encourage sb/sth; to make sth stronger His remarks did nothing to ~ my confidence. Wzmacniać, podpierać
CIRCULATION
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the movement of blood around the body If you have bad ~, your hands and feet get cold easily
DASH IN AND OUT
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to go somewhere suddenly and quickly We all ~ed for shelter when it started to rain. I must ~ – I'm late biec pędem, dawać susa
CUBICLE
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a small room that is made by separating off part of a larger room There are ~s at the swimming pool for changing your clothes
BARK OUT
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Szczekać, wykrzykiwać The boss came in, ~ed out some orders and left again.
THINLY-VEILED
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Very easily understood, a ~ ~ threat of retaliation
URGENCY
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Sudden need, sth requires immediately reaction a matter of the greatest ~
MACHINE THAT GOES PING
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the most expensive machine in the whole hospital. Or a device that doctors use to determine that the baby they're delivering is alive. Aah! I see you have the machine that ~ ~. This is my favourite one!
FRANKLY
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showing your thoughts and feelings clearly
TO BE DEMENTED
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behaving in a crazy way because you are extremely upset or worried I've been nearly ~ with worry about you
PLAIN BELLIGERENT
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Completely unfriendly and aggressive He is always very ~ towards me
TO CLAM UP (ON SB)
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to stop talking and refuse to speak, especially when sb asks you about sth She always ~s ~ when I ask her about her past. zamykać się w sobie, przestawać mówić
HINT
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something that you suggest in an indirect way If you keep mentioning parties, maybe they'll take the ~ and invite you. Aluzja, napomknięcie, wskazówka
IMPLY
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to suggest sth in an indirect way or without actually saying it He didn't say so – but he ~ed that I was lying.
CONVEY
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~ sth (to sb) To make ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. known to sb The film ~s a lot of information but in an entertaining way. Please ~ my sympathy to her at this sad time.
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
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Medicine which is different to what is usual or traditional
ACUPRESSURE
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treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body
HERBALISM
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the medical use of plants, especially as a form of alternative medicine
ACUPUNCTURE
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a way of treating an illness or stopping pain by putting thin needles into parts of the body
CLEAR-HEADED
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able to think clearly, especially if there is a problem, Rozważny, roztropny
RETAIN
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to keep or continue to have sth; not to lose Despite all her problems, she has managed to retain a sense of humour. These cups retain the heat Zachowywać, zatrzymywać (no ciepło
PUT IN/INTO
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to bring sb/sth into the state or condition mentioned This sort of weather always ~s me ~ a bad mood.
APPREHENSIVE
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worried or afraid that sth unpleasant may happen, pełen obaw
PRUDENT
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sensible and careful when making judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks It would be ~ to get some more advice before you invest your money. Roztropny, rozważny, rozsądny
REASSURE
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to say or do sth in order to stop sb worrying or being afraid
VENUE
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the place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert or a sports event
TO DO STH IN TURN
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As a result, one after the other I spoke to each of the children ~ ~. W rezultacie, z kolei, po kolei
to get sth across
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To succeed in making people understand sth wytłumaczyc
FIRST-AID
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medical help that you give to sb who is hurt or ill before the doctor arrives

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