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być uzależnionym od czegoś
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to be addicted to
chętny, skory, zapalony, gorący, zagorzały,
(adj) B1 very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:
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keen
(adj) B1 very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:
They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). She's a keen tennis player.
nie mieć czegoś, zabraknąć komuś czegoś,
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be out of sth
We're out of milk and sugar. I have to go shopping. We're nearly out of petrol.
czerpać korzyść z czegoś
(v) to take advantage of something
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benefit from
(v) to take advantage of something
I benefit from her company, she is very wise.
znieść (coś), wytrzymać (coś)
(v) ~ bear; to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult:
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stand
(v) to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult:
I can't stand her voice. Our tent won't stand another storm like the last one. {+ -ing verb} I can't stand hearing her cry.
ścierpieć (coś), znieść (coś)
(v) ~stand; to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant:
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bear
(v) ~stand; to accept, tolerate, or endure something, especially something unpleasant:
The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well. Tell me now! I can't bear the suspense! It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong.
łapać oddech, robić sobie chwilę przerwy
to pause or rest for a short time until you can breathe comfortably or regularly again:
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catch one's breath
to pause or rest for a short time until you can breathe comfortably or regularly again:
I had to stop running to catch my breath.
rekompensować, zrekompensować, równoważyć
C2 [I ] to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:
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compensate
C2 [I ] to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:
Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood. His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.
odważyć się, ośmielić się, mieć czelność,
to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do:
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dare
to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous, or to be rude or silly enough to do something that you have no right to do:
Everyone in the office complains that he smells awful, but nobody dares (to) mention it to him. I wouldn't dare have a party in my flat in case the neighbours complained. Dare you tell him the news?
niszczycielski, destrukcyjny
causing, or able to cause, damage
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destructive
causing, or able to cause, damage
the destructive power of nuclear weapons I worry about the destructive effect that violent films may have on children.
robić wszystko, na co kogoś stać; starać się z całych sił;
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do one's best
I don't want to let you down - I'll do my best. He did his best but he didn't win the race
łatwiej powiedzieć niż zrobić
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easier said than done
dowiadywać się czegoś, odkryć coś
(pv) to get information about something because you want to know more about it, or to learn a fact or piece of information for the first time:
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find sth out
(pv) to get information about something because you want to know more about it, or to learn a fact or piece of information for the first time:
How did you find out about the party? [+ question word ] I'll just go and find out what's going on outside. [+ that ] Too late, she found out that the flight had been cancelled.
skupić się na czymś
(pv) to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject, or thing:
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focus on sth
(pv) to give a lot of attention to one particular person, subject, or thing:
Stop talking. I can't focus on my work. You need to focus on studying now. Exams are coming
powoli, stopniowo
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gradually
We have to gradually introduce the changes. I gradually began to look at it in a new way.
szkodliwy
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harmful
This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma.
wstępny, wprowadzający
(adj) written or said at the beginning:
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introductory
(adj) written or said at the beginning:
an introductory chapter. I'd like to make some introductory remarks before beginning the lecture.

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