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noun [U ] B2 a slow/fast pace | 2. When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace. | 3. For many years this company has set the pace (= has been the most successful company) in the communications industry. start learning
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(SPEED) the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes wolne/szybkie tempo | 2. Kiedy wydawało jej się, że słyszy, jak ktoś ją śledzi, przyspieszyła kroku. | 3. Od wielu lat ta firma wyznacza tempo w branży komunikacyjnej.
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noun [C ] B2 (UK also parcel) The courier has just delivered a package for you. | 2. The package was wrapped in plain brown paper. start learning
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(PAPER OBJECT) an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by mail Kurier właśnie dostarczył dla Ciebie paczkę. | 2. Paczka była owinięta zwykłym brązowym papierem.
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painkiller / pain reliever noun [C ] (pain reliever mainly US) The body produces chemicals that are natural painkillers. | 2. Take pain relievers like aspirin and get lots of rest. start learning
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środek przeciwbólowy, lek przeciwbólowy something, especially a drug, lotion, etc., that reduces or gets rid of pain Organizm wytwarza substancje chemiczne, które są naturalnymi środkami przeciwbólowymi. | 2. Weź leki przeciwbólowe, takie jak aspiryna, i dużo odpoczywaj.
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noun [plural ] B2 US (UK pyjamas) | a pair of pajamas I need a new pair of pajamas. start learning
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soft, loose clothing that is worn in bed and consists of pants and a type of shirt Potrzebuję nowej pary piżam.
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noun [C ] B2 UK The pancakes were delicious, Jane. start learning
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a thin, flat, round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and egg, fried on both sides Naleśniki były pyszne, Jane.
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noun [C ] B2 For whatever reason his parachute failed to open. start learning
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a piece of equipment made of a large piece of special cloth that is fastened to a person or thing that is dropped from an aircraft, in order to make him, her, or it fall slowly and safely to the ground Z jakiegoś powodu jego spadochron się nie otworzył.
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parachute noun [C ] B2 Have you ever tried a parachute jump? start learning
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a piece of equipment made of a large piece of special cloth that is fastened to a person or thing that is dropped from an aircraft, in order to make him, her, or it fall slowly and safely to the ground Próbowałeś kiedyś skoku ze spadochronem?
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parking brake (UK handbrake) noun [C usually singular ] US (UK handbrake) | synonym: emergency brake (US) You're supposed to use the parking brake whenever you stop on a hill. start learning
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hamulec ręczny, hamulec postojowy a device operated by hand that locks into position and prevents a vehicle from moving Powinieneś używać hamulca postojowego za każdym razem, gdy zatrzymujesz się na wzgórzu.
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noun [C or U ] B2 start learning
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in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws for their country
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noun [U ] B2 | opposite: impatience | lose (your) patience with someone/something; have (no/much) patience with someone/something; take/require (a lot of) patience You have to have such a lot of patience when you're dealing with kids. | 2. He's a good teacher, but he doesn't have much patience with the slower students. | 3. Patience - they'll be here soon! start learning
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(QUALITY) the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed Trzeba mieć dużo cierpliwości, kiedy ma się do czynienia z dziećmi. | 2. Jest dobrym nauczycielem, ale nie ma zbyt wiele cierpliwości do wolniejszych uczniów. | 3. Cierpliwości - wkrótce tu będą!
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patience noun [U ] B2 | lose (your) patience with someone/something In the end I lost my patience and shouted at her. start learning
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(QUALITY) the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed W końcu straciłem cierpliwość i krzyknąłem na nią.
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have much patience with someone/something patience noun [U ] B2 | have (no/much) patience with someone/something He's a good teacher, but he doesn't have much patience with the slower students. | 2. I’m afraid I have no patience with people like them. start learning
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mieć dużo cierpliwości do kogoś/czegoś (QUALITY) the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed Jest dobrym nauczycielem, ale nie ma zbyt wiele cierpliwości do wolniejszych uczniów. | 2. Obawiam się, że nie mam cierpliwości do ludzi takich jak oni.
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take a lot of patience / require a lot of patience patience noun [U ] B2 | take/require/need (a lot of) patience Making small-scale models takes/requires a great deal of patience. | 2. Wildlife photography requires a lot of patience. start learning
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wymagać dużo cierpliwości (QUALITY) the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed Wykonywanie modeli w małej skali wymaga dużej cierpliwości. | 2. Fotografia przyrodnicza wymaga dużo cierpliwości.
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noun [C ] B2 A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data. | 2. Many behavior(al) patterns have been identified in the chimp colony. start learning
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(WAY) a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens Z naszej analizy danych dotyczących wypadków zaczyna się wyłaniać pewien wzorzec. | 2. W kolonii szympansów zidentyfikowano wiele wzorców zachowań.
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pediatrician (UK paediatrician) noun [C ] US (UK paediatrician) start learning
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a doctor who has special training in medical care for children
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noun [U ] apple peel | potato peel | 2. The dessert was decorated with strips of lemon peel. | 3. What should I do with the peel? start learning
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skórka (owocu lub warzywa) the skin of fruit and vegetables, especially after it has been removed skórka jabłka | skórka ziemniaka | 2. Deser udekorowano paskami skórki cytryny. | 3. Co mam zrobić ze skórką?
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noun [C ] B2 | a penalty of; the (maximum) penalty for The penalty for being drunk on duty is severe. start learning
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(PUNISHMENT) a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law Kara za pijaństwo na służbie jest sroga.
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noun [C usually singular ] (also penalty box, 18-yard box, area, box) start learning
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in soccer, the area surrounded by white lines in front of the goal
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noun [C ] B2 The twins were living off their grandmother's pension. start learning
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an amount of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work anymore because they are too old or have become sick Bliźniacy żyli z emerytury swojej babci.
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noun [C or U ] B2 He was an experienced player who was always seeking to improve his performance. | 2. High-performance cars (= those that are fast, powerful, and easy to control) are the most expensive. | 3. He evaluated the performance of the company. start learning
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wyniki, osiągi, wydajność (ACTIVITY) how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity Był doświadczonym graczem, który zawsze starał się poprawić swoją grę. | 2. Najdroższe są samochody o wysokich osiągach. | 3. On podsumował wyniki firmy.
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noun [C or U ] B2 What factors influence a child's personality? start learning
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(CHARACTER) the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think Jakie czynniki wpływają na osobowość dziecka?
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noun [C ] (UK also chemist) | synonyms: apothecary, chemist, druggist Rachel is studying to be a pharmacist. | 2. Steve is the best chemist in our town. start learning
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a person who is trained to prepare medicines and who works in a hospital or pharmacy (= special store selling medicines) Rachel studiuje, żeby zostać farmaceutą. | 2. Steve jest najlepszym aptekarzem w mieście.
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noun [C or U ] plural pheasants or pheasant start learning
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a large bird with a rounded body and long tail, that spends a lot of time on the ground and is often shot for sport and food, or the meat of this bird
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noun [C ] B2 Plato was a Greek philosopher. start learning
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someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life Platon był greckim filozofem.
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noun [U ] B2; [C usually singular ] C1 informal | philosophy of life René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. | 2. Live now, pay later - that's my philosophy of life! start learning
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the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment | the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it René Descartes jest uważany za twórcę nowoczesnej filozofii. | 2. Żyj teraz, zapłać później - to moja filozofia życia!
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photo session (also photo shoot) noun [C ] The photographer got out his camera and prepared for the photo-shoot. start learning
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an occasion arranged for photographers to take photographs of a politician or another famous person, for example for a newspaper Fotograf wyjął aparat i przygotowywał się do sesji zdjęciowej.
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a pile of something / piles of something phrase B2 informal with pile noun [C ] B1 I have piles/a pile of things to do today. | 2. It's all right for him, he's got piles of money. start learning
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kupa czegoś (np. do zrobienia) = a lot of something Mam kupę rzeczy do zrobienia dzisiaj. | 2. Dla niego jest wszystko w porządku, ma kupę pieniędzy.
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noun [C ] (also cast) | in a cast (UK also in plaster) = If a part of your body is in a cast, it has a plaster cast around it to protect it while a broken bone repairs itself My leg was in a cast for about six weeks. | 2. Is her leg in a cast? start learning
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gips (unieruchamiający złamaną kończynę) a covering made of plaster of Paris that is put around part of someone's body, forming a hard case to protect them while a broken bone repairs itself Moja noga była w gipsie przez około sześć tygodni. | 2. Czy ona ma nogę w gipsie?
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noun [C ] B2 | plot of something I don't like movies with complicated plots. | 2. The movie has a very simple plot. | 3. The plots of his books are basically all the same. start learning
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(STORY) the story of a book, movie, play, etc. Nie lubię filmów o skomplikowanej fabule. | 2. Film ma bardzo prostą fabułę. | 3. Fabuły jego książek są w zasadzie takie same.
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noun [C ] B2 When is the plumber coming to repair the burst pipe? start learning
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a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc. Kiedy hydraulik przyjdzie naprawić pękniętą rurę?
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noun [U ] get/catch pneumonia People who are bedridden can easily get pneumonia. start learning
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a serious illness in which one or both lungs become red and swollen and filled with liquid Osoby przykute do łóżka mogą łatwo zachorować na zapalenie płuc.
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that's a (good) point phrase B2 with point noun That's a good point, Joe. start learning
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said to show that what someone has just said is true or important:
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that's a (good) point phrase B2 with point noun That's a good point, Joe. start learning
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said to show that what someone has just said is true or important:
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noun [C or U ] B2 | a deadly poison The pest control officer put bowls of rat poison in the attic. | 2. Her drink had been laced with a deadly poison. start learning
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a substance that can make people or animals sick or kill them if they eat or drink it Funkcjonariusz ds. zwalczania szkodników postawił na strychu miski z trutką na szczury. | 2. Jej napój został doprawiony śmiertelną trucizną.
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poison noun [C or U ] B2 | also ratsbane The pest control officer put bowls of rat poison in the attic. start learning
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a substance that can make people or animals sick or kill them if they eat or drink it Funkcjonariusz ds. zwalczania szkodników postawił na strychu miski z trutką na szczury.
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noun [C ] B2 I believe our policy should be as strict as possible. | 2. What is your party's policy on immigration? start learning
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polityka (zasady działania) (PLAN) a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party Uważam, że nasza polityka powinna być tak surowa jak to tylko możliwe. | 2. Jaka jest polityka twojej partii w sprawie imigracji?
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noun [C ] B2 They have a small pond in the garden. | 2. He grabbed me and threw me into the pond. | 3. There aren't as many ducks in the pond as there were last year. start learning
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an area of water smaller than a lake, often artificially made Oni mają mały staw w ogrodzie. | 2. On mnie chwycił i wrzucił do stawu. | 3. W stawie nie ma już tylu kaczek, co zeszłego roku.
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noun [C ] informal mainly humorous | synonyms: bow-wow (child's word), cur (dog literary), dog, doggy (child's word), mutt (mainly US) a pampered pooch | a cuddly/cute little pooch start learning
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a dog rozpieszczony psiak | milutki/słodki mały piesek
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noun [C ] (also pop-up menu) Select the option you want from the pop-up (menu). | 2. software to block pop-ups start learning
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wyskakujące okienko z opcjami (na komputerze) (COMPUTER) a list of choices that is shown on a computer screen when the user requests it | a new window that opens quickly on a computer screen in front of what you are working on Wybierz żądaną opcję z wyskakującego okienka (menu). | 2. oprogramowanie do blokowania wyskakujących okienek
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noun [C ] B2 She's commissioned an artist to paint her portrait/paint a portrait of her. start learning
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a painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people Zleciła artyście namalowanie jej portretu/namalowanie jej portretu.
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noun [C ] B2 to apply for a position in a company | 2. She applied for a position in the firm that I work for. start learning
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(JOB) a job ubiegać się o stanowisko w firmie | 2. Ubiegała się o stanowisko w firmie, w której pracuję.
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noun [C ] B2 Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company. start learning
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(RANK) a rank or level in a company, competition, or society To, czy dostaniesz samochód, zależy od Twojej pozycji w firmie.
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noun [U ] B2 | abject poverty Two million people in the city live in abject (= very great) poverty. start learning
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the condition of being extremely poor Dwa miliony ludzi w mieście żyje w skrajnej (= bardzo wielkiej) biedzie.
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noun [C or U ] apricot preserve | 2. jars of preserves start learning
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konfitura, konfitury, przetwory (FOOD) a food made from fruit or vegetables boiled with sugar and water until it becomes a firm sauce konfitura z moreli | 2. słoiki przetworów
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noun [S ] | be the preserve of someone Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich. | 2. Sports used to be a male preserve. start learning
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(ACTIVITY) an activity that only a particular group of people can do Posiadanie koni wyścigowych jest domeną bogatych. | 2. Sport był niegdyś męskim zajęciem.
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noun [C ] B2 US (also reserve or reservation) I visited a beautiful preserve last week. start learning
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(AREA) an area where wild animals and plants are protected W zeszłym tygodniu odwiedziłem piękny rezerwat przyrody.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | be/come under (increasing) pressure to do something; under pressure from someone; pressure to do something; pressure for someone; put/exert pressure on someone (to do something) public/political pressure | 2. Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours. | 3. Pressure to abandon the new freeway is increasing. start learning
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presja, naciski (aby kogoś do czegoś przekonać) (PERSUADING) the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc. presja publiczna/polityczna | 2. Nauczyciele są pod coraz większą presją, aby pracować dłużej. | 3. Rośnie presja na porzucenie nowej autostrady.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | be/come under (increasing) pressure to do something; under pressure from someone; pressure to do something; pressure for someone; put/exert pressure on someone (to do something) The government is facing pressure from environmental activists. | 2. The Defense Secretary resigned under pressure from the President (= because the President forced him to). | 3. She's putting pressure on him (= trying to persuade him) to get married. start learning
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presja, naciski (aby kogoś do czegoś przekonać) (PERSUADING) the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc. Rząd znajduje się pod presją działaczy ekologicznych. | 2. Sekretarz Obrony zrezygnował pod naciskiem Prezydenta. | 3. Naciska na niego (= próbuje go przekonać), żeby się ożenił.
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put pressure on someone (to do something) / exert pressure on someone (to do something) pressure noun [C or U ] B2 | put pressure on someone (to do something) = exert pressure on someone (to do something) She's putting pressure on him (= trying to persuade him) to get married. | 2. They're putting pressure on me to make a decision. start learning
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wywierać na kogoś presję (aby coś zrobił) = to try to force someone to do something Naciska na niego (= próbuje go przekonać), żeby się ożenił. | 2. Naciskają na mnie, żebym podjął decyzję.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | pressure on someone; under pressure; the pressures of something She has a lot of pressure on her at work right now. | 2. Be nice to him - he's been under a lot of pressure recently. | 3. Can you work well under pressure? | 4. the pressures of work | 5. the pressures of modern life start learning
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presja (np. wymagania innych osób) (PROBLEMS) a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy Ma teraz dużą presję w pracy. | 2. Bądź dla niego miły – ostatnio był pod dużą presją. | 3. Czy potrafisz dobrze pracować pod presją? | 4. presja pracy | 5. presja współczesnego życia
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pressure noun [C or U ] B2 | be/come under (increasing) pressure to do something; under pressure from someone Can you work well under pressure? | 2. I find it difficult to work under pressure. | 3. Under pressure from France, Germany has finally dropped its proposals. | 4. The council is still under pressure to reduce spending. start learning
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(PERSUADING) the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc.; (PROBLEMS) difficult situations that make you feel worried or unhappy Czy potrafisz dobrze pracować pod presją? | 2. Jest mi trudno pracować pod presją. | 3. Pod naciskiem Francji Niemcy ostatecznie zrezygnowały ze swoich propozycji. | 4. Rada nadal jest pod presją ograniczenia wydatków.
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noun [U ] B2 crime prevention | 2. The organization is committed to AIDS prevention and education. start learning
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profilaktyka, zapobieganie the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something zapobieganie przestępczości | 2. Organizacja jest zaangażowana w zapobieganie AIDS i edukację.
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prevention noun [U ] B2 start learning
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zapobieganie przestępczości the act of stopping something from happening or of stopping someone from doing something
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noun [U ] B2 She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. | 2. Pride goes before a fall. start learning
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(SATISFACTION) a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you, or someone connected with you, have achieved something special; (RESPECT FOR YOURSELF) your feelings of your own worth and respect for yourself Poczuła ogromną dumę, gdy obserwowała, jak odbiera nagrodę. | 2. Duma kroczy przed upadkiem.
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noun [U ] disapproving Nobody likes him because of his pride. | 2. Pride was his downfall. start learning
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(FEELING OF IMPORTANCE) the belief that you are better or more important than other people Nikt go nie lubi z powodu jego pychy. | 2. Duma była jego upadkiem.
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noun [C usually singular ] B2 (UK informal abbreviation PM) start learning
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the leader of the government in some countries
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noun [C ] There were pages of computer printout all over the desk. start learning
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information or a document that is printed from a computer Na biurku leżały wydruki komputerowe.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | plural priorities | first/top priority; give priority to something; take/have priority over something He outlined his priorities for the next five years. | 2. Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans (= they deal with them first because they consider them most important). start learning
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something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things On wskazał swoje priorytety na następne pięć lat. | 2. Banki zazwyczaj dają pierwszeństwo dużym firmom przy podejmowaniu decyzji o pożyczkach (= zajmują się nimi w pierwszej kolejności, ponieważ uważają je za najważniejsze).
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noun [U ] B2 The new law is designed to protect people's privacy. | 2. Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy. | 3. I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy. start learning
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someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret; the state of being alone Nowe prawo ma na celu ochronę prywatności ludzi. | 2. Imiona pacjentów zostały zmienione w celu ochrony ich prywatności. | 3. Nienawidzę dzielić sypialni - nigdy nie mam prywatności.
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noun [C ] B2 a Hollywood/movie producer | 2. a record producer | 3. The producer disliked the script and demanded a rewrite. start learning
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producent (np. filmowy, muzyczny) (MOVIE/MUSIC) a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a movie, play, or television or radio program | a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a CD or other recording producent hollywoodzki/filmowy | 2. producent muzyczny | 3. Producentowi nie spodobał się scenariusz i zażądał przepisania.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | make (a) profit She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies. | 2. Any profit made on the sale is taxable. start learning
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money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services Osiąga duże zyski ze sprzedaży odpadów firmom tekstylnym. | 2. Każdy zysk ze sprzedaży podlega opodatkowaniu.
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noun [C ] start learning
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he difference between the total cost of making and selling something and the price it is sold for
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phrase with progress noun [U ] B2 formal | be in progress Repair work is in progress on the south-bound lane of the highway and will continue until June. | 2. The construction work is already in progress. start learning
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happening or being done now Na południowym pasie autostrady trwają prace naprawcze, które potrwają do czerwca. | 2. Prace budowlane już trwają.
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noun [C ] B2 a scientific research project | 2. Her latest project is a movie based on the life of a 19th-century music hall star. | 3. The new building project will cost $45 million. | 4. I'm working on my new project. start learning
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(WORK) a carefully planned piece of work that has a particular purpose projekt naukowo-badawczy | 2. Jej najnowszy projekt to film oparty na życiu dziewiętnastowiecznej gwiazdy music hallu. | 3. Nowy projekt budowlany będzie kosztował 45 milionów dolarów. | 4. Pracuję nad moim nowym projektem.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | get/receive a promotion; be given a promotion Did Steve get the promotion he wanted? = Was Steve given the promotion he wanted? | 2. The job offers excellent promotion prospects. start learning
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(RAISE) the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank Czy Steve otrzymał awans, który chciał? | 2. Praca daje doskonałe perspektywy awansu.
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promotion noun [C or U ] B2 | get/receive a promotion; be given a promotion Did Steve get the promotion he wanted? = Was Steve given the promotion he wanted? | 2. Does working longer hours increase your chances of getting a promotion? | 3. She was given a promotion in her first month with the company. start learning
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(RAISE) the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank Czy Steve otrzymał awans, który chciał? | 2. Czy dłuższe godziny pracy zwiększają Twoje szanse na awans? | 3. Otrzymała awans w pierwszym miesiącu pracy w firmie.
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noun [C or U ] B2 a sales promotion | 2. There was a promotion in the supermarket and they were giving away free glasses of wine. | 3. Obviously as sales manager he'll be very involved in the promotion and marketing of the product. start learning
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(ENCOURAGE) activities to advertise something promocja sprzedaży | 2. W supermarkecie była promocja i rozdawali darmowe kieliszki wina. | 3. Oczywiście jako kierownik sprzedaży będzie bardzo zaangażowany w promocję i marketing produktu.
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noun [C or U ] B2 Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole the goods? start learning
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a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true Czy mają jakiś dowód, że to Hampson ukradł towar?
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noun [C ] the proprietor of; a small business proprietor; a garage/hotel/newspaper proprietor a hotel/newspaper proprietor | 2. Their father was the proprietor of an electrical and furniture store. start learning
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właściciel, posiadacz (firmy, przedsiębiorstwa) a person who owns a particular type of business, especially a hotel or store właściciel hotelu/gazety | 2. Ich ojciec był właścicielem sklepu elektrycznego i meblowego.
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noun [C or U ] B2 | prospect of (doing) something; prospect that... Is there any prospect of the weather improving? | 2. There's not much prospect that this war will be over soon. start learning
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szansa, perspektywa (że coś się zdarzy) (POSSIBILITY) the possibility that something good might happen in the future Czy jest jakaś perspektywa poprawy pogody? | 2. Nie ma wielkich szans, że ta wojna wkrótce się skończy.
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noun [plural ] B2 | prospects of/for (= opportunities for) She's hoping the course will improve her career prospects. | 2. Prospects of/for (= opportunities for) employment remain bleak for most people in the area. start learning
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widoki (na przyszłość), perspektywy the possibility of being successful, especially at work Ma nadzieję, że kurs poprawi jej perspektywy zawodowe. | 2. Perspektywy (= możliwości) zatrudnienia pozostają ponure dla większości ludzi w okolicy.
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noun [C ] disapproving | synonyms: prig (disapproving), puritan start learning
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a person who is easily shocked by rude things, especially those of a sexual type
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noun [C ] B2 She spent 15 years as a clinical psychologist. start learning
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someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behavior, and how different situations have an effect on people Spędziła 15 lat jako psycholog kliniczny.
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noun [U ] B2 She studied psychology at Harvard. | 2. a lecturer in psychology | 3. child psychology start learning
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the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behavior, or the influence of a particular person's character on his or her behavior Studiowała psychologię na Harvardzie. | 2. wykładowca psychologii | 3. Psychologia dziecięca
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public school (UK state school) noun [C ] US (UK state school) ***public school in England - an expensive type of private school (= a school paid for by parents and not by the government)*** start learning
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szkoła państwowa, szkoła publiczna (szkoła finansowana ze środków publicznych) (FREE SCHOOL) in Scotland, Australia, and the U.S., a free school provided by the government
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noun [U ] B2 | adverse/bad publicity He attracted a lot of adverse/bad publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers. | 2. This kind of publicity makes me really uncomfortable. | 3. I can do without such publicity. start learning
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the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity Swoim przemówieniem o niezamężnych matkach przyciągnął wiele nieprzychylnego/złego rozgłosu. | 2. Tego rodzaju rozgłos naprawdę mnie krępuje. | 3. Rozumiem, ale nie dbam o taki rozgłos.
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noun [C or U ] pumpkin pie | 2. At midnight it becomes a pumpkin. start learning
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a large, round vegetable with hard, yellow or orange flesh ciasto dyniowe | 2. O północy zmieni się w dynię.
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noun [C ] B2 give someone a puch in something She gave him a punch in the nose. start learning
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cios pięścią, uderzenie pięścią (HIT) a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand)
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noun [C ] B2 formal | a big/major purchase A car is a major purchase. | 2. Her latest purchase was a long black coat. | 3. How do you wish to pay for your purchases? start learning
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(THING) something that you buy Samochód to duży zakup. | 2. Jej ostatnim zakupem był długi czarny płaszcz. | 3. Jak chcesz zapłacić za zakupy?
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noun [C or U ] B2 formal | make a purchase If you wish to make a purchase, we will require your credit card details. | 2. Similar products are available for purchase in the gift shop. start learning
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(BUYING) the act of buying something Jeśli chcesz dokonać zakupu, będziemy potrzebować danych Twojej karty kredytowej. | 2. Podobne produkty można kupić w sklepie z pamiątkami.
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noun [C usually plural ] | outdoor pursuits I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding. | 2. He enjoys climbing and other outdoor pursuits. start learning
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(ACTIVITY) an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working Lubię zajęcia na świeżym powietrzu, takie jak piesze wędrówki i jazda konna. | 2. Lubi wspinaczkę i inne zajęcia na świeżym powietrzu.
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noun [C or U ] | in pursuit (of someone/something) The police were in pursuit of the criminal. | 2. The police are in pursuit of a 25-year-old murder suspect. | 3. A group of horsemen set off in pursuit. start learning
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(FOLLOWING) the act of following someone or something to try to catch him, her, or it Policja była w trakcie pościgu za przestępcą. | 2. Policja ściga 25-letniego podejrzanego o morderstwo. | 3. Grupa jeźdźców ruszyła w pościg.
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