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pas, talia
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waist
What waist size are your trousers? (/weɪst/)
machać (ręką)
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wave
She waved goodbye sadly to her boyfriend as the train left the station. (/weɪv/)
puszczać do kogoś oczko
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wink
He winked at me to show that he was only joking. (/wɪŋk/)
nadgarstek
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wrist
I can’t play tennis. I’ve hurt my wrist. (/rɪst/)
ziewać
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yawn
It’s rude to yawn without covering your mouth. (/jɔːn/)
popierać
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back up
I have all the evidence to back up my argument. (/ˈbæk ʌp/)
tło, drugi plan
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background
In the background there is a man playing golf. (/ˈbækɡraʊnd/)
oczekiwać (od kogoś, że coś zrobi)
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be supposed to
In Papua New Guinea when a woman is arguing with her husband, he’s supposed to reply to his wife’s insults. (/bi səˈpəʊzd tə/)
botoks
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Botox
Botox should be banned for actors as steroids are for sportsmen. (/ˈbəʊtɒks/)
nie mogłem, nie mogłam
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can’t have
I failed my piano exam. I can’t have practised enough. (/kɑːnt əv/)
być zdolnym do czegoś
Nie sądziłam, że jest zdolna do takiego chamstwa.
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capable
Women are capable of driving cars just as well as men. (/ˈkeɪpəbl/)
zmieniać temat
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change the subject
I don’t want to talk about this anymore. Let’s change the subject. (/tʃeɪndʒ ðə ˈsʌbdʒekt/)
policzek
Od wiatru zarumieniły się jej policzki.
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cheek
His cheeks are really red after running. (/tʃiːk/)
broda, podbródek
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chin
He has got a small beard on his chin. (/tʃɪn/)
składać się na (coś)
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combine
Many things combine to show how we feel about something. (/kəmˈbaɪn/)
złożoność
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complexity
Many things combine to present human experience in all its complexity. (/kəmˈpleksəti/)
brać pod uwagę
Musimy wziąć pod uwagę wszystkie wady i zalety.
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consider
He wasn’t considered a major suspect in the murder case. (/kənˈsɪdə/)
szacować
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estimate
It’s estimated that as much as 80% of our interaction with others is through non-verbal communication. (/ˈestɪmeɪt/)
rzęsy
Zatrzepotała uwodzicielsko swymi długimi rzęsami.
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eyelashes
Her eyelashes are so long. Are they real? (/ˈaɪlæʃɪz/)
powieki
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eyelids
She wears a lot of make-up on her eyelids. (/ˈaɪlɪdz/)
(wyraz) twarzy
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facial
Facial expressions show a lot about how we feel. (/ˈfeɪʃl/)
pierwszy plan
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foreground
In the foreground we see the inside of a room with a glass door leading into a garden. (/ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/)
czoło
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forehead
Most of my wrinkles are on my forehead. (/ˈfɔːhed/)
istota ludzka
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human being
Human beings argue about everything but are there any differences between the sexes in the way that we argue? (/ˌhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ/)
przykry
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hurtful
I’ll say something hurtful to him and he’ll say something back. (/ˈhɜːtfl/)
zalany łzami
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in floods of tears
Is she okay? I saw her in floods of tears. (/ɪn flʌdz ɒv tɪəz/)
wygląda jakby
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look as if
I think she looks as if she has just had some bad news. (/lʊk eɪz ɪf/)
wygląda jak
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look like
I think she looks like a teenage student. (/lʊk laɪk/)
wnikliwy
On wydaje się być najbardziej wnikliwy z nich wszystkich.
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meaningful
Through an understanding of non-verbal behaviour, you will achieve a deeper, more meaningful view of the world around you. (/ˈmiːnɪŋfl/)
mięsień
Napiął mięśnie by zaimponować dziewczynom.
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muscle
I’m too fat. I want more muscle. (/ˈmʌsl/)
musiałeś(aś) (zgubić)
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must have
You must have lost your phone. (/məst əv/)
dzieło
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performance
I don’t think his performance in this series was as good as in the last one. (/pəˈfɔːməns/)
listonosz
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postman
As they were leaving the postman arrived with the mail. (/ˈpəʊstmən/)
wymagać
Ta praca wymaga dużo cierpliwości.
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require
To understand this, and then make a conscious decision that you will do it differently requires a lot of maturity. (/rɪˈkwaɪə/)
opierać
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rest
In the photo there is a girl sitting at the table, resting her head on one hand. (/rest/)
powinienem był, powinnam była
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should have
I’m so tired. I should have gone to bed earlier. (/ʃəd əv/)
znaczenie
Jakie jest znaczenie angielskiego słowa "dachshund"?
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significance
Joe immediately understood the significance of the eyelid movement he had witnessed, and the man became the chief suspect. (/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/)
dostrzegać
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spot
Then there are the non-verbal signs that many have not learnt to spot. (/spɒt/)
technika
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technique
What technique does he use to help convey the feeling of happiness? (/tekˈniːk/)
wolałbym, wolałabym
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would rather
I would rather go to the cinema than to a club. (/wəd ˈrɑːðə/)
asertywny
Eric jest bardzo asertywny. Jeśli będzie czegoś chciał, na pewno ci o tym powie.
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assertive
John Gray says that men are more assertive in arguments than women. (/əˈsɜːtɪv/)
jaskinia
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cave
There are some beautiful caves along the coast. (/keɪv/)
konflikt
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conflict
Conflict is an important part of any relationship. It’s healthy to argue. (/ˈkɒnflɪkt/)
wyrażać
Malowanie pomaga mi wyrazić moje uczucia.
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convey
What two things does he say radio actors use to convey feelings? (/kənˈveɪ/)
terapeuta, psycholog
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counsellor
We argue too much. I think we need to see a counsellor. (/ˈkaʊnsələ/)
kucać
Ursula przykucnęła przy stole, by poszukać kolczyka.
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crouch
My back hurts from crouching down with the children. (/kraʊtʃ/)
śnić na jawie
Śniła na jawie cały dzień, zamiast skupić się na pracy.
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daydream
He often just looks out of the window and starts to daydream. (/ˈdeɪdriːm/)
rozszyfrować
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decipher
It was difficult to decipher what he meant. (/dɪˈsaɪfə/)
wywnioskować
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deduce
I try to deduce many things based on evidence I have. (/dɪˈdjuːs/)
książka elektroniczna
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e-book
I would rather read an e-book than a normal book. (/iː bʊk/)
żaba
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frog
Have you ever tried frogs’ legs? Apparently they taste like chicken. (/frɒɡ/)
wściekłość, furia
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fury
Her fury could be heard by everyone around her. (/ˈfjʊəri/)
płeć
Jakiej płci jest twój chomik?
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gender
Damian Whitworth investigates gender differences when couples argue. (/ˈdʒendə/)
gest
To jest prosty gest do zrobienia.
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gesture
Physical gestures can be quite different from one culture to another. (/ˈdʒestʃə/)
szpikulec do lodu
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ice pick
One of the weapons, the ice pick, had actually been used in the crime. (/ˈaɪs pɪk/)
podnosić
Planujemy podnieść wynagrodzenie naszych pracowników
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lift
Try to lift it off the page and make it sound natural. (/lɪft/)
lingwista, lingwistka
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linguist
She’s a skilled linguist. She understands so much about languages. (/ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/)
ubikacja
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loo
Where’s the men’s loo? (/luː/)
maczeta
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machete
He cut his way through the tall plants with a machete. (/məˈʃeti/)
pośredniczyć, występować jako mediator
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mediate
I often mediate between my parents when they argue. (/ˈmiːdieɪt/)
metro
Stacja metra Baker Street umiejscowiona jest pod skrzyżowaniem ulic Baker i Marylebone.
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metro
You shouldn’t have gone by car. The metro is much faster. (/ˈmetrəʊ/)
naturalistyczny
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naturalistic
It’s as naturalistic as you can make it sound – to lift it off the page, to make it sound as though you’re not reading it. (/ˌnætʃrəˈlɪstɪk/)
niegrzeczny, niesforny
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naughty
Maybe the boy has been naughty because it seems as if he’s looking at the ground. (/ˈnɔːti/)
niewerbalny
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non-verbal
It’s estimated that as much as 80% of our interaction with others is through non-verbal communication. (/nɒn ˈvɜːbl/)
rozstrojony
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out of tune
That guitar sounds completely out of tune. (/aʊt ɒv tjuːn/)
perfumy
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perfume
Your perfume smells like roses. (/ˈpɜːfjuːm/)
kontynuować
Kontynuował koszenie trawnika, mimo że zaczęło padać.
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press on
Even though it was difficult he decided to press on with the marathon. (/pres ɒn/)
róża
Ona ma dwie czerwone róże.
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rose
He gave her a single red rose on their anniversary. (/rəʊz/)
zgniły, zepsuty
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rotten
That apple is rotten. You should throw it out. (/ˈrɒtn/)
szczery
Możesz być ze mną szczery?
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sincere
He sounded sincere when he apologized. (/sɪnˈsɪə/)
miękki
Mój nowy kocyk jest taki miękki!
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soft
Your new jacket feels very soft. (/sɒft/)
spekulować
Nie spekuluj, czy ich związek jest w kryzysie, czy nie. To ich sprawa.
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speculate
I often speculate about changing the past. (/ˈspekjuleɪt/)
rzeczy, sprawy, kwestie
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stuff
We see lots of stereotypical stuff when we are young. (/stʌf/)
trzcina cukrowa
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sugar cane
Sugar cane is one of the main crops in some countries. (/ˈʃʊɡə keɪn/)
dlatego, tak więc
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thus
Body language gives away a lot about someone’s feelings, thus it is important to understand it. (/ðʌs/)
tyrada
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tirade
She launched an angry tirade of insults and swear words. (/taɪˈreɪd/)
temat, zagadnienie
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topic
Men avoid talking about topics that may cause an argument. (/ˈtɒpɪk/)
wychowanie
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upbringing
Our upbringing as children impacts on how we behave. (/ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/)
bezradny
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useless
I’m useless at arguing. My partner always wins. (/ˈjuːsləs/)
wycofywać (się)
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withdraw
Men tend to withdraw from an argument and become silent. (/wɪðˈdrɔː/)
oskarżać
Jak śmiesz oskarżać mnie o kradzież?
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accuse
They were accused of armed robbery and car theft. (/əˈkjuːz/)
uniewinniać
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acquit
He was acquitted and allowed to go free. (/əˈkwɪt/)
aresztować
Policja aresztowała go za prowadzenie pod wypływem alkoholu.
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arrest
They were arrested and taken to a police station. (/əˈrest/)
szantaż
Mówisz, że wyślesz e-mail, jeśli nie dam ci pieniędzy? To szantaż!
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blackmail
Blackmail is often committed when someone has some information another person wants kept secret. (/ˈblækmeɪl/)
łapówka
Sędzia w Teksasie przyjmował łapówki od polityków.
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bribery
They got the contract by using bribery. (/ˈbraɪbəri/)
włamanie
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burglary
The burglary was very upsetting for the people who lived there. (/ˈbɜːɡləri/)
złapać, schwytać kogoś
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catch
Carl and Adam were caught driving to the airport in a stolen car. (/kætʃ/)
oskarżać
Jak śmiesz oskarżać mnie o kradzież?
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charge
Finally they were charged with armed robbery. (/tʃɑːdʒ/)
popełniać
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commit
Carl and Adam committed a crime. They robbed a large supermarket. (/kəˈmɪt/)
sąd
Nie miałem innego wyboru, musiałem wnieść sprawę do sądu.
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court
The defendants appeared in court. (/kɔːt/)
handel narkotykami
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drug dealing
Drug dealing involves selling any illegal drug. (/drʌɡ ˈdiːlɪŋ/)
dowody
Brak jest dowodów, które sugerowałyby, że Billy dopuścił się morderstwa.
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evidence
The jury looked at and heard all the evidence. (/ˈevɪdəns/)
oszustwo
oszustwo przy użyciu karty kredytowej
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fraud
He committed fraud by using other people’s identities. (/frɔːd/)
winny
Uznano go za winnego zbrodni.
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guilty
Carl was found guilty. His fingerprints were on the gun used in the robbery. (/ˈɡɪlti/)
hakerstwo
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hacking
Hacking into computer systems can enable people to steal private information. (/hækɪŋ/)
uprowadzenie (samolotu)
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hijacking
The hijacking of the plane forced the airport to close. (/ˈhaɪdʒækɪŋ/)
prowadzić dochodzenie,śledztwo
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investigate
The police investigated the crime. (/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/)
sędzia
W drugiej połowie sędzia podyktował wątpliwego karnego.
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judge
The judge decided what Carl’s punishment should be. (/dʒʌdʒ/)
ława przysięgłych
Nie wierzę, że ława przysięgłych była bezstronna w tej sprawie.
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jury
The jury looked at and heard all the evidence. (/ˈdʒʊəri/)
porwanie
Wczoraj w nocy w samym Las Vegas doszło do sześciu porwań.
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kidnapping
Kidnapping often happens when a criminal tries to get money from a rich person. (/ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/)
nieumyślne spowodowanie śmierci
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manslaughter
Manslaughter is killing someone by accident. (/ˈmænslɔːtə/)
napad (na ulicy)
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mugging
Mugging is like robbery, but on the street. (/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/)
morderstwo
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murder
He went to prison for the murder of five people. (/ˈmɜːdə/)
dowód
Oto dowód jego niewinności.
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proof
There was no proof that Adam had committed the crime. (/pruːf/)
kara
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punishment
The judge decided what Carl’s punishment should be. (/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/)
przesłuchiwać
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question
The police questioned them for ten hours. (/ˈkwestʃən/)
gwałt
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rape
Rape is often about power and control. (/reɪp/)
napad, rabunek
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robbery
Robbery usually is violent and involves a weapon. (/ˈrɒbəri/)
skazywać (kogoś na coś)
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sentence
He sentenced him to ten years in prison. (/ˈsentəns/)
przemyt
Jeżeli bierzesz udział w przemycaniu ludzi, jesteś bardzo złą osobą.
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smuggling
Smuggling involves taking illegal products from one country to another. (/ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/)
prześladowanie (śledzenie, pogróżki)
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stalking
Stalking can happen physically or on the internet. (/ˈstɔːkɪŋ/)
terroryzm
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terrorism
Terrorism is often political or religious. (/ˈterərɪzəm/)
kradzież
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theft
The theft was very stressful for the victim. (/θeft/)
wandalizm
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vandalism
Some people say graffiti is art; others say it is vandalism. (/ˈvændəlɪzəm/)
werdykt, wyrok
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verdict
After two days the jury reached their verdict. (/ˈvɜːdɪkt/)
świadek
Proszę usiąść na miejscu dla świadka.
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witness
The witness told the court what they had seen or knew. (/ˈwɪtnəs/)
trafny, właściwy
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accurate
The film review was quite accurate. It said the plot was poor but the acting was good, which was true. (/ˈækjərət/)
redaktorka rubryki porad osobistych
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agony aunt
An agony aunt writes in a newspaper or magazine giving advice to people in reply to their letters. (/ˈæɡəni ɑːnt/)
redukować (etaty)
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axe
Thousands of jobs axed by UK firms. (/æks/)
popierać
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back
Prime minister backs his Chancellor in latest scandal. (/bæk/)
tendencyjny, stronniczy
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biased
The news on Channel 12 is really biased. You can’t believe anything you hear on it. (/ˈbaɪəst/)
dążyć do (czegoś)
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bid
Astronaut bids to be first man on Mars. (/bɪd/)
ocenzurowany
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censored
I think the report was censored. The newspaper wasn’t allowed to publish all the details. (/ˈsensəd/)
zetrzeć się, pokłócić
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clash
Ministers clash over new car tax proposal. (/klæʃ/)
komentator
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commentator
A commentator is a person who describes a sports event while it’s happening on TV or radio. (/ˈkɒmənteɪtə/)
krytyk
Krytyk wystawił filmowi tak złą recenzję, że nikt nie chciał go obejrzeć.
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critic
A critic is a person who writes a review about the good / bad qualities of books, concerts, theatre, films, etc. (/ˈkrɪtɪk/)
redaktor, redaktor naczelny
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editor
An editor is a person in charge of a newspaper or magazine, or part of one, and decides what should be in it. (/ˈedɪtə/)
niezależny dziennikarz,
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freelance journalist
A freelance journalist is a person who writes articles for different papers and is not employed by any one paper. (/ˈfriːlɑːns ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/)
uderzać w coś, narażać
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hit
Stock market hit by oil fears. (/hɪt/)
prezenter, prezenterka wiadomości
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newsreader
A newsreader is a person who reads the news on TV or radio. (/ˈnjuːzriːdə/)
obiektywny
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objective
I think The Observer is the most objective. It bases its stories just on facts, not on feelings or beliefs. (/əbˈdʒektɪv/)
paparazzi
Paparazzi zrobili jej kilka zdjęć w klubie.
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paparazzi
The paparazzi are photographers who follow famous people around to get photos of them to sell to newspapers and magazines. (/pæpəˈrætsi/)
prezenter(ka)
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presenter
A presenter is a person who introduces the different sections of a radioor TV programme. (/prɪˈzentə/)
odchodzić (ze stanowiska, z pracy)
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quit
United boss to quit after shock cup defeat. (/kwɪt/)
przesłuchiwać
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quiz
Police quiz witness in murder trial. (/kwɪz/)
reporter(ka)
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reporter
A reporter is a person who collects and reports news for newspapers, radio, or TV. (/rɪˈpɔːtə/)
awanturować się
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row
Famous actress in restaurant bill row. (/raʊ/)
sensacyjny, budzący sensację
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sensational
The reporting in the paper was very sensational. It made the story seem more shocking than it really was. (/senˈseɪʃənl/)
rozstawać się
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split
Footballer and wife split over affair with cleaner. (/splɪt/)
typować
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tip
Tarantino tipped to win best director. (/tɪp/)
przysięgać
Przysięgam, że nie zjadłem twojego ciasta.
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vow
Bayern Munich boss vows to avenge defeat. (/vaʊ/)
poślubić, wziąć ślub
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wed
Prince to wed 18-year-old TV soap star. (/wed/)
bomba
Uwaga, czas na bombę!
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bomb
Sommerville knows it’s not if another bomb goes off, it’s when. (/bɒm/)
premia
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bonus
The Chancellor has warned that the row about paying bonuses threatens to put jobs at risk. (/ˈbəʊnəs/)
znakomity
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brilliant
It’s thrilling and brilliant and useful most of the time, but it’s not a right to be able to use it. (/ˈbrɪliənt/)
prowadzić kampanię
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campaign
People campaign for things they believe in. (/kæmˈpeɪn/)
swobody obywatelskie
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civil liberty
Civil liberties are important for people’s freedom. (/ˌsɪvl ˈlɪbəti/)
kolumna, rubryka
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column
Geoff Lewis, 30, writes a weekly newspaper column on cooking. (/ˈkɒləm/)
odłączenie
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disconnection
When the government proposed punishing illegal downloaders with internet disconnection, people campaigned against it. (/ˌdɪskəˈnekʃn/)
elektryk
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electrician
I need an electrician to fit a new light. (/ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/)
kontakt wzrokowy
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eye contact
If you see that people are watching you in a suspicious way, look straight back at them and make eye contact. (/aɪ ˈkɒntækt/)
fałszywy, podrabiany
Oszust założył dwie fałszywe firmy, by oszukać inwestorów.
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fake
Lots of people buy fake products because they are cheaper than a genuine product. (/feɪk/)
w końcu, wreszcie
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finally
Finally, I do not think that a fine is a suitable punishment for young people. (/ˈfaɪnəli/)
po pierwsze
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firstly
Firstly, community service often persuades a young person not to re-offend. (/ˈfɜːstli/)
na przykład
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for instance
It takes more than luck. For instance, hard work is important. (/fɔː ˈɪnstəns/)
zapłacić
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hand over
A woman in Florida handed over $400 for an iPad which turned out to be fake. (/ˈhændəʊvə/)
horoskop
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horoscope
I never read my horoscope. I think it’s nonsense. (/ˈhɒrəskəʊp/)
ponadto, dodatkowo
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in addition
In addition, in prisons many of the inmates take drugs and this is a terrible example for young offenders. (/ɪn əˈdɪʃn/)
na zakończenie
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in conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that community service has important advantages. (/ɪn kənˈkluːʒn/)
w większości przypadków
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in most cases
In most cases working with sick children or old people makes young offenders realize that there are people who have more difficult lives than they do. (/ɪn məʊst keɪsɪz/)
dochód
Nasze wydatki przekraczają przychód.
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income
There can be big income differences between urban and rural areas. (/ˈɪnkʌm/)
nalegać na, upierać się przy
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insist on
Jamie insisted on paying for the meal. (/ɪnˈsɪst ɒn/)
wstęp, wprowadzenie
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introduction
An introduction is at the start of an essay or article. (/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn/)
więzienie, areszt
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jail
He is being held in Volusia County jail. (/dʒeɪl/)
uzasadnienie, usprawiedliwienie
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justification
There are plenty of justifications for taking things for free on the internet. (/ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/)
karta dań
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menu
He later admitted having seen the dish on the menu at Andrew’s pub. (/ˈmenjuː/)
drobny
Poszedł do więzienia za jakieś drobne wykroczenie.
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minor
Community service is the best punishment for young people who commit a minor offence. (/ˈmaɪnə/)
pobliski; obok, w pobliżu
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nearby
He bought them in a nearby town. (/ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/)
oficjalny
Oficjalne oświadczenie prezydenta zostało opublikowane w każdej gazecie.
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official
Only get taxis that have an official number. (/əˈfɪʃl/)
akapit
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paragraph
A paragraph contains ideas related to one topic. (/ˈpærəɡrɑːf/)
ślad, odcisk
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print
You could see his paw print on the key of the phone. (/prɪnt/)
sięgać po
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reach for
The first thing she reaches for is her BlackBerry. (/riːtʃ fɔː/)
przepis
Mam sprawdzony przepis na szarlotkę.
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recipe
Can I have the recipe for this? It’s delicious! (/ˈresəpi/)
odwrócić, odmienieć (bieg jakichś wydarzeń)
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reverse
Labour have accused him of putting the economy into reverse. (/rɪˈvɜːs/)
po drugie
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secondly
Secondly, spending time in prison results in young people meeting other criminals and learning more about the criminal world. (/ˈsekəndli/)
złodziej sklepowy, złodziejka sklepowa
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shoplifter
A shoplifter is someone who steals something when he / she is in a shop. (/ˈʃɒplɪftə/)
pomijać
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skip
Don’t skip breakfast. You’ll be hungry later. (/skɪp/)
więc
Więc potrzebujesz 10 razy więcej czasu żeby zrobić cokolwiek.
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so
They do not usually have much money themselves, so it is often their parents who pay the fine for them. (/səʊ/)
zapasowy
Zawsze miej pod ręką zapasowe baterie.
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spare
The police got in with the help of a neighbour, Paul Walker, who had a spare key. (/speə/)
streszczenie
Czy możesz mi wysłać streszczenie artykułu?
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summary
A good summary focuses only on the main points. (/ˈsʌməri/)
stukać (w coś)
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tap
Well-manicured fingers tap keys, and she starts looking at her diary. (/tæp/)
garderoba, strój
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wardrobe
In her head Helen is already choosing the wardrobe she needs to wear. (/ˈwɔːdrəʊb/)
z bronią w ręku
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armed
There is nothing polite about armed robbery. (/ɑːmd/)
pancerny
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armoured
Sommerville climbs into a British armoured vehicle. (/ˈɑːməd/)
zaplątać się
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become entangled
He became entangled with the cord of the phone and was choking. (/bɪˈkʌm ɪnˈtæŋɡld/)
rasa
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breed
Some breeds of dog are aggressive. (/briːd/)
taksówka
Jest późno. Zadzwońmy po taksówkę.
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cab
Never ever get into a cab that has another person in the front passenger seat. (/kæb/)
konwój
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convoy
The army convoy moves forward. (/ˈkɒnvɔɪ/)
głupkowaty
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dopey
In fact, he’s really dopey – he just likes to chew socks most of the time. (/ˈdəʊpi/)
wieczny, trwały
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everlasting
Fans who don’t pay their idols are like lovers who promise everlasting love but then sit and watch you as you drown. (/ˌevəˈlɑːstɪŋ/)
idol
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idol
Fans who don’t pay their idols are like lovers who promise everlasting love but then sit and watch you as you drown. (/ˈaɪdl/)
niezwykły, niewiarygodny
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incredible
It was incredible. You could see his paw print on the key of the phone. (/ɪnˈkredəbl/)
więzień
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inmate
In prisons many of the inmates take drugs. (/ˈɪnmeɪt/)
limuzyna
Czarna limuzyna czekała na młode gwiazdy przed klubem.
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limousine
A limousine sweeps along Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. (/ˌlɪməˈziːn/)
dosłownie
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literally
You could see his paw print on the key of the phone. He literally saved his own life. (/ˈlɪtərəli/)
luksus
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luxury
We don’t have a right to listen to the music we want for free. These things are treats, pleasures, luxuries. (/ˈlʌkʃəri/)
wypielęgnowane
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manicured
Well-manicured fingers tap keys, and she starts looking at her diary. (/ˈmænɪkjʊə/)
maska
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mask
He wears a mask and washing-up gloves during robberies. (/mɑːsk/)
matchbox, pudełko od zapałek
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matchbox
She’s got all her complex life locked up in that electronic matchbox. (/ˈmætʃbɒks/)
majonez
Podałabyś mi keczup i majonez?
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mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a popular ingredient in sandwich fillings. (/ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/)
pomnik
Pomnik w środku miasta upamiętnia tych, którzy zginęli podczas II wojny światowej.
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monument
Nelson’s Column is a famous monument in London. (/ˈmɒnjumənt/)
konieczność
Wprowadzenie nowego oprogramowania jest dla nas koniecznością.
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necessity
The internet isn’t a necessity. (/nəˈsesəti/)
sprzeciwiać się
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oppose
I oppose the government’s changes. They should be stopped. (/əˈpəʊz/)
nadopiekuńczy
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overprotective
Sometimes the locals can be overprotective because they want you to see the best side of their town. (/ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv/)
łapy
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paws
The dog touched the key with his paws. (/pɔːz/)
kieszonkowiec
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pickpocket
A pickpocket is someone who steals from you in the street, usually without you noticing. (/ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/)
pozować
Fotograf chciał, by Carla zapozowała do zdjęcia.
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pose
They look up at Big Ben, and then they pose to have their photo taken. (/pəʊz/)
wcześniak
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premature
Dozens of Facebook groups deal with everything, from drugs to abandoned wives, to panic attacks and premature babies. (/ˈpremətʃə/)
licencjonowany
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regulated
If you do have to get a taxi in the street, make sure it looks like a regulated one. (/ˈreɡjuleɪtɪd/)
szanowany, z dobrą reputacją
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reputable
The safest thing to do is to phone a reputable company every time you need a cab. (/ˈrepjətəbl/)
przewijać
Proszę przewinąć do dołu strony.
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scroll
Scroll down and it’s at the bottom. (/skrəʊl/)
kurczyć się
Obawiam się, że twój sweter skurczył się w praniu.
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shrink
The music industry has shrunk 40% since 2000. (/ʃrɪŋk/)
być odsuniętym na bok, odstawionym na boczne tory
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sideline
No one was paying her any attention. She was starting to feel sidelined. (/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/)
mieszkać na dziko
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squat
Squatting in an unoccupied house is illegal. (/skwɒt/)
mknąć, pędzić
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sweep
The car sweeps past people standing alongside the road. (/swiːp/)
etykieta
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tag
An Apple logo had been cut out in the middle, and a Best Buy price tag stuck on the back. (/tæɡ/)
kasa sklepowa
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till
The robber always says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ when he orders shop staff to give him the money in the till. (/tɪl/)
włóczęga
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tramp
You don’t have to look like a tramp, but you should try to look as if you aren’t carrying much of value. (/træmp/)
przyjemność
Cała przyjemność po mojej stronie.
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treat
We don’t have a right to listen to the music we want for free. These things are treats, pleasures, luxuries. (/triːt/)
ostatecznie
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ultimately
Illegally downloading will ultimately harm the people who are committing the crime. (/ˈʌltɪmətli/)
jednogłośnie, jednomyślnie
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unanimously
Newspaper staff tried both dishes and unanimously declared Andrew’s to be the winner. (/juˈnænɪməsli/)
przeciętny, niczym się niewyróżniający
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undistinguished
The undistinguished building would not be noticed by anyone. (/ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/)
niezamieszkały
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unoccupied
The house is unoccupied. No one lives there. (/ˌʌnˈɒkjupaɪd/)
dobrze sytuowany
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well off
His clothes look expensive. He must be well off. (/wel ɒf/)
stać się
Wreszcie to się stało - Marek oświadczył mi się wczoraj.
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become
You will become conscious again after an hour. (/bɪˈkʌm/)
oddział
Szpital jest podzielony na różne oddziały dla ludzi z różnymi problemami.
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branch
A branch is an office or shop that is part of a larger organization. (/brɑːntʃ/)
biznes, firma
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business
A business is an organization which produces or sells goods or provides a service. (/ˈbɪznəs/)
sieć
Internet to największa sieć komputerowa na świecie.
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chain
A chain is a group of shops, hotels, etc. owned by the same person or company. (/tʃeɪn/)
klient(tka)
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client
A client receives a service from a professional person. (/ˈklaɪənt/)
zamykać (firmę), upadać
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close down
Many companies close down in a recession. (/kləʊz daʊn/)
kolega, koleżanka z pracy, współpracownik
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colleague
A colleague is a person who works with you. (/ˈkɒliːɡ/)
firma, przedsiębiorstwo
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company
What company do you work for? (/ˈkʌmpəni/)
klient, kupujący
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customer
A customer is someone who buys goods or services. (/ˈkʌstəmə/)
ubijać interes (= umowa biznesowa)
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do a deal (= business agreement)
I want to do a deal on a new car. (/duː ə diːl/)
wykonać pracę
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do a job
Do a job well and you’ll get promoted. (/duː ə dʒɒb/)
nie radzić sobie (z czymś)
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do badly
If you do badly will you lose your job? (/duː ˈbædli/)
prowadzić interesy
Leszek prowadzi interesy na światową skalę.
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do business (with)
Many companies do business in a variety of countries. (/duː ˈbɪznəs/)
przeprowadzać badania rynkowe
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do market research
Many companies do market research to find out more about their customers. (/duː ˌmɑːkɪt rɪˈsɜːtʃ/)
dobrze sobie radzić, dobrze się spisywać
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do well
If I do well I might make more money. (/duː wel/)
spadać, obniżać się
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drop
Standards of living drop in a recession. (/drɒp/)
pracownik, osoba zatrudniona
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employee
An employee is a person who works for somebody. (/emploɪˈiː/)
rozwijać
W porządku, masz pomysł, teraz jest czas żeby go rozwinąć.
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expand
The company expanded to open shops in other countries. (/ɪkˈspænd/)
eksportować
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export
They export the product around the world. (/ɪkˈspɔːt/)
firma, biznes
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firm
Firm means the same as business. (/fɜːm/)
wzrastać, rosnąć
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grow
An economic boom is a time when a country’s economy grows. (/ɡrəʊ/)
główna siedziba
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head office
The head office is the main office of a company. (/hed ˈɒfɪs/)
importować
Praktycznie wszystko importujemy z Chin.
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import
Our country imports most of its oil. (/ɪmˈpɔːt/)
poprawiać się, podnosić
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improve
Standards of living improve in an economic boom. (/ɪmˈpruːv/)
zwiększać
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increase
I need to increase my income. (/ɪnˈkriːs/)
uruchamiać, rozpoczynać
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launch
Nowadays it is quite a risk to launch a new business. (/lɔːntʃ/)
zwalniać (kogoś) z pracy
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make (someone) redundant
When you make someone redundant it’s important to manage it effectively. (/meɪk rɪˈdʌndənt/)
podejmować decyzję
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make a decision
I have to make a decision before the end of the day. (/meɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒn/)
przynosić stratę
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make a loss
Most businesses make a loss in the first few years. (/meɪk ə lɒs/)
przynosić zysk
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make a profit
I think my business will make a profit this year. (/meɪk ə ˈprɒfɪt/)
zarabiać pieniądze
Zarabianie pieniędzy nie jest celem życia.
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make money
I need to make money quickly. (/meɪk ˈmʌni/)
kierownik, menedżer
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manager
The manager is the person in charge of part of an organization. (/ˈmænɪdʒə/)
produkować, wytwarzać
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manufacture
China manufactures many products for the world. (/mænjʊˈfæktʃə/)
wprowadzać (produkt) na rynek
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market
Companies often use celebrities to help market their products. (/ˈmɑːkɪt/)
połączyć się
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merge
The two companies merged to create one large company. (/mɜːdʒ/)
międzynarodowy
Wprowadzenie nowego produktu na rynek było wielkim międzynarodowym sukcesem.
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multinational
A multinational company has offices or factories in many countries. (/mʌltiˈnæʃn̩əl/)
właściciel(ka)
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owner
The owner is the person who owns a business. (/ˈəʊnə/)
produkować
Ta fabryka codziennie produkuje tony czekolady.
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produce
Saudi Arabia produces more oil than any other country. (/prəˈdjuːs/)
recesja
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recession
In a recession many people worry about their jobs. (/rɪˈseʃn/)
zakładać
Załóż płaszcz, na zewnątrz jest zimno.
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set up
The company was set up in 1990. (/set ʌp/)
personel
Kadra miała dobre relacje z uczniami.
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staff
The staff is the group of people who work for an organization. (/stɑːf/)
przejmować
Jeśli nie zapłacisz rachunków, bank przejmie twoją własność.
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take over
The Royal Bank of Scotland took over NatWest Bank in 2000. (/teɪk ˈəʊvə/)
bezrobotny
Tomek jest w tej chwili bezrobotny.
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unemployed
There are more unemployed people in a recession. (/ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/)
nieobecność
Z powodu twojej dużej liczby nieobecności jestem zmuszona wydalić cię ze szkoły.
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absence
Her absence was noted by the teacher. (/ˈæbsəns/)
zakwaterowanie
Ostatnie miejsce zakwaterowania było dla mnie niedogodne.
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accommodation
Accommodation for tourists can be very expensive in London, especially good hotels. (/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/)
alkoholizm
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alcoholism
Alcoholism is a growing problem as drink becomes cheaper. (/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/)
aspołeczny
Harold był bardzo aspołeczny i nigdy nie wychodził spotykać się z nowymi ludźmi.
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antisocial
Vandalism, especially breaking public property, is very antisocial behaviour. (/ˌæntiˈsəʊʃl/)
zautomatyzowany
Automat zeskanował bilety Penny i życzył jej udanego lotu.
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automated
The Tokyo subway is fully automated. (/ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/)
wierzenie
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belief
Let’s not talk about religious beliefs. (/bɪˈliːf/)
dwujęzyczny
Dwujęzyczne dzieci zazwyczaj nie posługują się obydwoma językami na takim samym poziomie.
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bilingual
Montreal is probably the most bilingual city in the world – most inhabitants speak English and French. (/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/)
braterstwo
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brotherhood
Brotherhood is the friendship and understanding between people. (/ˈbrʌðəhʊd/)
kuloodporny
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bulletproof
The police usually wear bulletproof vests. (/ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/)
ostrożny
Bądź ostrożny, nie chcesz połamać sobie nóg.
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careful
Be careful how you drive! (/ˈkeəfl/)
dzieciństwo
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childhood
I have many fond memories from my childhood. (/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/)
chłód, oziębłość
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coldness
I was treated with such coldness that I never went back to that country. (/ˈkəʊldnəs/)
dania gotowe
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convenience
Convenience foods are popular with people who lead busy lives. (/kənˈviːniəns/)
śmierć
Dlaczego ludzie boją się śmierci?
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death
My uncle’s death was difficult for me. (/deθ/)
dystans, odległość
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distance
The average distance that commuters in the UK travel to work is 8.5 miles. (/ˈdɪstəns/)
zdatny do picia
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drinkable
I don’t think the tap water here is drinkable. (/ˈdrɪŋkəbl/)
rozrywka
E! Online.com jest źródłem wiadomości ze świata rozrywki, plotek o celebrytach i zdjęć.
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entertainment
New York has a huge range of entertainment, from Broadway shows to top sporting events. (/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/)
podekscytowanie, emocje
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excitement
The excitement at the end of the game was amazing. (/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/)
życzliwość, przyjazna atmosfera
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friendliness
I love Rio because of the friendliness of the people. (/ˈfrendlinəs/)
rząd, rządzący
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government
The country has elected a new government. (/ˈɡʌvənmənt/)
upał, gorąco
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heat
The heat was too much for me. I had to go inside. (/hiːt/)
wysokość
Znajdujemy się teraz na dużej wysokości, jako że jesteśmy w połowie drogi na szczyt najwyższej góry w kraju.
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height
The height of modern buildings keeps getting higher. (/haɪt/)
bezdomny
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homeless
There are a lot of homeless people in this city. (/ˈhəʊmləs/)
beznadziejny
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hopeless
The situation is hopeless. (/ˈhəʊpləs/)
głód
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hunger
Hunger is a problem in many poor countries. (/ˈhʌŋɡə/)
ignorancja
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ignorance
I’m surprised by his ignorance on the matter. (/ˈɪɡnərəns/)
poprawa, udoskonalenie
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improvement
The improvement in the system really helped the company. (/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/)
zamiar, intencja
Nie miałem zamiaru cię zranić. Przepraszam.
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intention
It is my intention to leave. (/ɪnˈtenʃn/)
długość
Zmierzyłem długość pokoju.
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length
The length of an Olympic pool is 50 metres. (/leŋθ/)
strata
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loss
The financial loss was a problem for the company. (/lɒs/)
metropolia
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megacity
Tokyo is one of the five megacities. (/ˈmeɡəsɪti/)
źle zrozumieć
Musieliście mnie źle zrozumieć, bo tego nie zamawiałem.
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misunderstand
I misunderstood the directions, and now I’m completely lost. (/ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd/)
kolej jednoszynowa
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monorail
If you want to avoid the traffic jams in Bangkok, get the monorail. (/ˈmɒnəʊreɪl/)
wielokulturowy
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multicultural
London is a very multicultural city, with people of many different races and religions. (/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/)
zatłoczony, przeludniony
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overcrowded
Mumbai is a very overcrowded city. (/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/)
zanieczyszczenie
Studenci słuchali wykładu o zanieczyszczeniu powietrza.
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pollution
Pollution levels have risen in many cities. (/pəˈluːʃn/)
podyplomowy
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postgraduate
He is doing a postgraduate degree in aeronautical engineering. (/ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/)
rasizm
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racism
Racism is a bigger problem when unemployment is high. (/ˈreɪsɪzəm/)
redukcja, obniżka
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reduction
The reduction in price made it cheap. (/rɪˈdʌkʃn/)
siła
Gerald co drugi dzień chodzi na siłownię, więc ma dużo siły.
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strength
The strength of his argument was very persuasive. (/streŋθ/)
metro
Stacja metra Baker Street umiejscowiona jest pod skrzyżowaniem ulic Baker i Marylebone.
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subway
The quickest way to get around New York is on the subway. (/ˈsʌbweɪ/)
sukces
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success
Success is more important to me than money. (/səkˈses/)
myśl, przemyśleni
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thought
What are your thoughts on the subject? (/θɔːt/)
brzydota
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ugliness
The product didn’t do well due to its ugliness. (/ˈʌɡlinəs/)
niezniszczalny
Czołg był niemal niezniszczalny.
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unbreakable
Their new laptops are completely unbreakable. (/ʌnˈbreɪkəbl/)
niezagospodarowany, słabo rozwinięty
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underdeveloped
This part of the city is very poor and underdeveloped. (/ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/)
przydatny
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useful
The instructions were very useful. (/ˈjuːsfl/)
wodoodporny
Moja kurtka jest całkowicie wodoodporna, więc mogę ją nosić podczas ulewy i w ogóle nie zmoknąć!
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waterproof
My watch is waterproof. (/ˈwɔːtəpruːf/)
słabość, słaby punkt
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weakness
His one weakness was his arrogance. (/ˈwiːknəs/)
reklama
To była najlepsza reklama, jaką kiedykolwiek widziałem.
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advert (advertisement / ad)
Can you think of a recent advert which made you not want to ever buy the product? (/ˈædvɜːt, ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt, æd/)
retuszować
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airbrush
A model was so heavily airbrushed that her waist appeared to be smaller than her head. (/ˈeəbrʌʃ/)
aspołeczny
Harold był bardzo aspołeczny i nigdy nie wychodził spotykać się z nowymi ludźmi.
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antisocial
It’s not dangerous where I live but there is a lot of antisocial behaviour. (/ˌæntiˈsəʊʃl/)
rzeczy osobiste, dobytek
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belongings
I packed all my belongings and left. (/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/)
odrzucać
Dlaczego odrzuciłeś zaproszenie na wesele Kate i Willa?
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block
The manager blocked his suggestion because he didn’t like it. (/blɒk/)
marka
Dzisiaj płaci się za markę, a nie za jakość.
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brand
What brand of cigarettes do you prefer? (/brænd/)
rekomendacja znanej osoby
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celebrity endorser
A celebrity endorser can help increase the sales of a product. (/səlebrətɪ ɪnˈdɔːsə/)
reklama
To była najlepsza reklama, jaką kiedykolwiek widziałem.
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commercial
TV and radio commercials cannot make false claims about a product. (/kəˈmɜːʃl/)
składać się z
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consist of
The company consists of four main departments. (/kənˈsɪst ɒv/)
pomimo (czegoś)
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despite prep
He’s decided to carry on working despite being 65. (/dɪˈspaɪt/)
nawet jeśli, mimo że
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even though
Even though the product is expensive, many people will still buy one. (/ˈiːvn ðəʊ/)
dla
To dla ciebie, kochanie.
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for prep
It was probably produced for young men. (/fɔː/)
prezent, podarunek
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gift
Small free gifts are often given with big purchases. (/ɡɪft/)
jakkolwiek, niezależnie od czegoś
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however
I’m going to buy it however expensive it is! (/haʊˈevə/)
obraz, wizerunek
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image
Experts warned of the negative effect these kinds of images might have. (/ˈɪmɪdʒ/)
aby, w celu
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in order to
The photo has been airbrushed in order to make her skin look perfect. (/ɪn ˈɔːdə tə/)
pomimo (czegoś)
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in spite of
In spite of a huge marketing campaign, the product was not successful. (/ɪn spaɪt ɒv/)
składnik
Czy masz wszystkie, niezbędne składniki do upieczenia ciasta?
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ingredient
The product’s ingredients are on the label. (/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/)
coś, co każdy powinien mieć (coś niezbędnego, modnego)
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must-have
Everyone wants one of those products. It’s a must-have. (/məst hæəv/)
sąsiedztwo
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neighbourhood
New York has some very dangerous neighbourhoods. (/ˈneɪbəhʊd/)
zwykły
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ordinary
During the week these men have ordinary jobs and they’re model citizens. (/ˈɔːdnri/)
bieda, ubóstwo
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poverty
Poverty can be a problem in a city that is growing quickly. (/ˈpɒvəti/)
rozwijać się
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progress
The business is going digital to progress further. (/prəˈɡres/)
przyzwoity
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reasonable
Many reasonable-looking restaurants have very expensive wine lists. (/ˈriːznəbl/)
relatywnie
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relatively
There is also relatively low unemployment compared to other big cities in the world. (/ˈrelətɪvli/)
zadowalający, satysfakcjonujący
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satisfactory
Our accommodation isn’t satisfactory. (/ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/)
tak aby, po to by
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so as to
I went to the bank so as to talk to my bank manager (/səʊ əz tə/)
żeby, po to aby
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so that
Dark colours are used so that it makes the product look cool. (/səʊ ðæt/)
twierdzenie, oświadczenie
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statement
This ruling eventually made it illegal for celebrities to make false statements of fact in advertisements. (/ˈsteɪtmənt/)
status, pozycja (społeczna)
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status
Even though Paul Feldman had high status and earned a good salary, he was bored with his job. (/ˈsteɪtəs/)
pozywać
Rodzina zdecydowała się pozwać policję, gdyż nie zajęła się ich sprawą odpowiednio.
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sue
Lauren threatened to sue a blogger who was the first person to publish and comment on the image online. (/suː/)
problem, kłopot
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trouble
I got in a lot of trouble at school. (/ˈtrʌbl/)
cokolwiek
Rób co chcesz.
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whatever
Whatever I give her, it’s always the wrong thing. (/wɒtˈevə/)
gdziekolwiek
Mogę spać gdziekolwiek.
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wherever
Please sit wherever you like. (/weərˈevə/)
w zależności od tego, który (co)
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whichever
I’ll go by bus or train, whichever is cheaper. (/wɪtʃˈevə/)
ktokolwiek
Czy ktoś mnie słyszy?
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whoever
There is a prize for whoever can answer the question first. (/huːˈevə/)
rolniczy
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agricultural
What agricultural products are produced in your country? (/ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/)
bajgiel
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bagel
My daughter likes bagels for breakfast. (/ˈbeɪɡl/)
bitwa, bój
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battle
So began an epic legal battle which the FTC ultimately lost. (/ˈbætl/)
budować, tworzyć
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construct
There are even driving schools constructed on top of buildings. (/kənˈstrʌkt/)
przeciwieństwo
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contrast
As a complete contrast to Tokyo, Marr takes us to Mexico City, a colourful and vibrant city of about 20 million people. (/ˈkɒntrɑːst/)
podział (społeczny)
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divide
There is a huge social divide. On one hillside we see massive, luxurious houses and on the next hill, slums. (/dɪˈvaɪd/)
cały
Chciałabym kupić cały ten stojak na ubrania, ale stać mnie tylko na jedną nową sukienkę.
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entire
By the end of the century three-quarters of the entire planet will be urban. (/ɪnˈtaɪə/)
port, przystań
Poszliśmy do portu kupić świeże ryby.
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harbour
They went down to the harbour to see if they had fresh fish. (/ˈhɑːbə/)
helikopter
Opuszczenie osoby z helikoptera na pokład w ciężkich warunkach pogodowych wymaga dużej precyzji i doświadczenia.
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helicopter
As Marr flew over Tokyo in a helicopter he saw football pitches and playgrounds on top of buildings. (/ˈhelɪkɒptə/)
incydent, wydarzenie
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incident
The incident made him leave his job. (/ˈɪnsɪdənt/)
nietknięty
Jest już bardzo niewiele krain, które pozostają nietknięte.
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intact
These walls are amazing – they’re completely intact even after the war. (/ɪnˈtækt/)
islamski
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Islamic
The Museum of Islamic Art has a whole lot of pieces from Muslim times. (/ɪzˈlæmɪk/)
resztki, pozostałości
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leftovers
I usually eat the leftovers from dinner for lunch the next day. (/ˈleftəʊvəz/)
ogromny, rozległy
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massive
On one hillside we see massive, luxurious houses and on the next hill, slums. (/ˈmæsɪv/)
muzułmański
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Muslim
A mosque is where Muslim people go to worship. (/ˈmʊzləm/)
polityka, zasady
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policy
The manager called a meeting so as to explain the new policy. (/ˈpɒləsi/)
odsetek
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proportion
The biggest proportion of people eat cereal for breakfast. (/prəˈpɔːʃn/)
zwrot pieniędzy
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refund
Sorry, we don’t give refunds. You can’t get your money back. (/ˈriːfʌnd/)
wzmocniony
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reinforced
There are boutiques which sell tops that look normal but are in fact bulletproof, made of reinforced Kevlar. (/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/)
slumsy
Cała jej rodzina mieszka w slumsach.
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slum
Millions of people live in slums without basic facilities. (/slʌm/)
subskrypcja
Subskrypcja się skończyła.
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subscription
I have a subscription to the magazine. (/səbˈskrɪpʃn/)
niechcący, nieumyślnie
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unintentionally
I’m sorry I offended you. I did it unintentionally. (/ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/)
nie do pomyślenia, nieprawdopodobny
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unthinkable
The idea of late trains is almost unthinkable. (/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/)
tętniący życiem
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vibrant
Mexico City is a colourful and vibrant city where people live their lives in the street. (/ˈvaɪbrənt/)
akceptowalny
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acceptable
Do you think it is acceptable for animals to be used in experiments? (/əkˈseptəbl/)
kwas
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acid
A diamond can be destroyed by either intense heat or acid. (/ˈæsɪd/)
powietrze
Idę na zewnątrz zaczerpnąć świeżego powietrza.
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air
When we breathe out, some of that air is oxygen. (/eə/)
środek znieczulający
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anaesthetic
I was given an anaesthetic before my operation. (/ˌænəsˈθetɪk/)
zawczasu, wcześniej
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beforehand
I intended it as a surprise so I didn’t say anything beforehand. (/bɪˈfɔːhænd/)
biolog
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biologist
A biologist studies the structure of living organisms. (/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/)
drobiazgi
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bits and pieces
I didn’t buy much, just a few bits and pieces. (/bɪts ən piːsɪz/)
transfuzja krwi
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blood transfusion
After she lost a lot of blood the doctors performed a blood transfusion. (/ˈblʌd trænsfjuːʒn/)
badanie kliniczne
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clinical trial
People can volunteer to be guinea pigs in clinical trials. (/ˈklɪnɪkl ˈtraɪəl/)
niepełnosprawny
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disabled
He contracted polio at the age of 51 which left him disabled. (/dɪsˈeɪbld/)
odkrycie
W dwudziestym wieku dokonano wielu odkryć.
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discovery
Archimedes made an important discovery in his bath. (/dɪˈskʌvəri/)
dawca
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donor
Hospitals need donors to give blood for operations. (/ˈdəʊnə/)
gaz
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gas
Helium gas can be found in both liquid and solid form. (/ɡæs/)
genetyk
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geneticist
A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics. (/dʒəˈnetɪsɪst/)
kompromis, ustępstwo
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give and take
Every relationship needs a bit of give and take. (/ɡɪv ən teɪk/)
ideał
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ideal
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society. (/aɪˈdiːəl/)
uwięzić, wsadzić do więzienia
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imprison
Several suffragettes had been imprisoned for attacking policeman. (/ɪmˈprɪzn/)
wdychanie
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inhale
To prove its safety he inhaled its vapour for a minute. (/ɪnˈheɪl/)
problem
Mam problem.
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issue
It’s important to know about sensitive local issues. (/ˈɪʃuː/)
laboratorium
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laboratory
Scientists carry out experiments in a laboratory. (/ləˈbɒrətri/)
ład i porządek publiczny
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law and order
The army were called in to restore law and order. (/lɔːr ən ɔːdə/)
sus, skok
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leap
That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. (/liːp/)
malaria
Jeśli jedziesz do południowo-wschodniej Azji, musisz być bardzo ostrożny - przez ugryzienie komara możesz zarazić się malarią.
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malaria
He got malaria after he was bitten by a mosquito. (/məˈleəriə/)
ludzkość
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mankind
Shamanism is the oldest healing method of mankind. (/mænˈkaɪnd/)
co jakiś (pewien) czas
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now and again
I’ve been having headaches now and again. (/naʊ ən əˈɡeɪn/)
nuklearny, jądrowy
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nuclear
Nuclear power is one of the main sources of energy in some countries. (/ˈnjuːkliə/)
fizyk
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physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies physics. (/ˈfɪzɪsɪst/)
polio, choroba Heinego-Medina
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polio
He contracted polio at the age of 51 which left him disabled. (/ˈpəʊliəʊ/)
promieniowanie
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radiation
Nuclear power is associated with exposure to radiation. (/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/)
sznur, lina
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rope
His invention caused his death when he was strangled by the ropes. (/rəʊp/)
cały i zdrowy
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safe and sound
Despite flying through a storm we arrived safe and sound. (/seɪf ən saʊnd/)
mieć czegoś po dziurki w nosie
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sick and tired
I’m sick and tired of hearing you complain. (/sɪk ən ˈtaɪəd/)
efekt uboczny
Jednym z efektów ubocznych moich nowych pigułek jest to, że cały czas chce mi się pić.
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side effect
Scientists have to do lots of research into the possible side effects of new drugs. (/ˈsaɪd ɪfekt/)
w stanie stałym
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solid
Helium gas can be found in both liquid and solid form. (/ˈsɒlɪd/)
udusić się, zostać uduszonym
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strangle
His invention caused his death when he was strangled by the ropes. (/ˈstræŋɡl/)
gruźlica
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tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that affects the lungs. (/tjuːˌbɜːkjuˈləʊsɪs/)
wzloty i upadki
Wszyscy miewamy swoje wzloty i upadki, takie jest życie.
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ups and downs
We’ve had our ups and downs, but now we get on really well. (/ʌps ən daʊnz/)
poczekać i zobaczyć
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wait and see
You’ll have to wait and see what’s for lunch. (/weɪt ən siː/)
aktywista, aktywistka
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activist
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in jail for being an activist in the fight against apartheid. (/ˈæktɪvɪst/)
dodatek
Myślę, że to będzie najcenniejszy dodatek do naszych usług.
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additive
There were several deaths from lead poisoning at the factory where the additive was produced. (/ˈædətɪv/)
wszystkie
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all
All fruit contains sugar. (/ɔːl/)
cały
Chciałabym kupić cały ten stojak na ubrania, ale stać mnie tylko na jedną nową sukienkę.
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all (of) the
I work hard all of the week. (/ɔːl ðə/)
któryś, jakiś
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any
Come any weekend! (/ˈeni/)
apartheid
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apartheid
Apartheid in South Africa gave white people more rights than others. (/əˈpɑːteɪt/)
astronauta
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astronaut
Before Neil Armstrong became an astronaut he worked for the navy. (/ˈæstrənɔːt/)
autograf
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autograph
Many people collect autographs of famous people. (/ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/)
fryzjer męski
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barber
I get my hair cut by the same barber as my brother. (/ˈbɑːbə/)
wyboisty, trudny
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bumpy
He had a bumpy start to his career and was fired from many jobs. (/ˈbʌmpi/)
kosmetyki
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cosmetics
Does it make a difference if the experiments are for medical research or for cosmetics testing? (/kɒzˈmetɪks/)
samorząd, rada
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council
People are complaining because the council have refused to build a new hospital. (/ˈkaʊnsl/)
bronić (się), walczyć
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defend
We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. (/dɪˈfend/)
demokratyczny
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democratic
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. (/ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/)
pustynia
To miasto jest kulturalną pustynią.
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desert
Two passengers made the pilot land in the desert. (/ˈdezət/)
diament
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diamond
A diamond can be destroyed by either intense heat or acid. (/ˈdaɪəmənd/)
rozpraszający
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distracting
There were too many distracting graphics. I couldn’t concentrate. (/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/)
albo... albo
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either
Marie Curie wanted to study either physics or mathematics. (/ˈaɪðə/)
elektron
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electron
In direct current, the electrons move only in one direction. (/ɪˈlektrɒn/)
wszystkie, każde
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every
Every door was closed. (/ˈevri/)
wszyscy
Wszyscy są zaproszeni.
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everybody
Everybody arrived on time. (/ˈevribɒdi/)
wszystko
Wszyscy moi znajomi są fajni.
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everything
Everything is expensive. (/ˈevriθɪŋ/)
całkowicie, wyjątkowo
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exquisitely
We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology. (/ɪkˈskwɪzɪtli/)
wpadać
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flow
The River Danube flows into the Black Sea. (/fləʊ/)
harmonia, zgoda
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harmony
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony. (/ˈhɑːməni/)
nieznośny, nie do zniesienia
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intolerable
It is only people who feel an intolerable sense of oppression who would adopt a means of that kind. (/ɪnˈtɒlərəbl/)
inwalida
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invalid
The accident left him an invalid for the last two decades of his life. (/ˈɪnvəlɪd/)
inwazja
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invasion
A German invasion of Britain was expected at any moment in 1940. (/ɪnˈveɪʒn/)
sprawa, proces (sądowy)
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lawsuit
He filed a lawsuit against his record company. (/ˈlɔːsuːt/)
ołów
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lead
Lead was added to petrol to make car engines less noisy. (/led/)
błyskawica, piorun
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lightning
The tree was hit by lightning in the storm. (/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/)
sposoby
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means
He tries to get what he wants by any means. (/miːnz/)
większość (z)
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most of
She’s right most of the time. (/məʊst ɒv/)
mit
To mit, że imigracja jest zła dla gospodarki. Wręcz przeciwnie - jest dla niej bardzo dobra.
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myth
Do you know any other things that some people think are scientific facts, but are really myths? (/mɪθ/)
marynarka wojenna
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navy
Many countries have an army, air force, and navy. (/ˈneɪvi/)
ani – ani, żadne (z nich)
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neither
Neither Pierre nor Marie were aware of the dangers of radiation. (/ˈnaɪðə/)
azot
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nitrogen
During this time he also permanently damaged his eyes in a nitrogen trichloride explosion. (/ˈnaɪtrədʒən/)
nic, żadne
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none
Is there any food? No, none. (/nʌn/)
przeszkoda
Brak znajomości języka może być przeszkodą w czasie twojej podróży.
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obstacle
We will never give up, no matter what obstacles stand in our way. (/ˈɒbstəkl/)
ogrodzenie
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railing
They were imprisoned for chaining themselves to railings outside the Prime Minister’s house in London. (/ˈreɪlɪŋ/)
sprzeciwiać się, stawiać opór
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resist
However long it takes, we will resist the enemy and we will never give up. (/rɪˈzɪst/)
wytrzymałość
Potrzeba dużej wytrzymałości, by być maratończykiem.
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stamina
My brother has neither the energy nor the stamina to run a marathon. (/ˈstæmɪnə/)
sufrażystka
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suffragette
Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the suffragette movement in 1913. (/ˌsʌfrəˈdʒet/)
poddawać się, kapitulować
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surrender
We shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. (/səˈrendə/)
toksyczny
Szlam, który został wylany do rzeki przez nieodpowiedzialną firmę, może być toksyczny, dlatego ludzie nie powinni tam pływać.
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toxic
Toxic substances cause damage to the environment. (/ˈtɒksɪk/)
opary, wyziewy
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vapour
He inhaled its vapour for a minute. (/ˈveɪpə/)
różny
Mam tę koszulę w dwóch różnych kolorach.
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various
He had various jobs before becoming a chemist. (/ˈveəriəs/)
wulkan
Na Islandii znowu doszło do wybuchu wulkanu.
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volcano
Mount Vesuvius is a volcano in south west Italy. (/vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/)

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