Stephen King - Insomnia
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truculent
agresywny, wrogi
During the debate, his truculent remarks made it hard for others to express their opinions.
staggering
oszałamiające
The staggering news about the event shocked the entire community.
a sheen
lśnienie
Her hair had a lovely sheen after she used the new conditioner.
fringed
z frędzlami
The curtains were fringed with beautiful golden threads.
to rasp
skrzypieć (np. drzwi)
The old door rasped as it opened slowly.
In for a penny, in for a pound
Jeśli już, to na całego
Since we’ve already spent so much time on this project, we might as well finish it. In for a penny, in for a pound!
Crafty smile
Przebiegły uśmiech
She gave him a crafty smile, hinting that she had a surprise planned for his birthday.
a spackle of rain
przelotny deszczyk
The garden looked fresh after a spackle of rain in the morning.
a thunderclap
grzmot
The thunderclap startled everyone at the picnic.
peaty
torfowy
He enjoyed the peaty flavor of the whisky, which reminded him of the Scottish Highlands.
subsided
uspokoiło się
The storm finally subsided, allowing us to go outside again.
warily
ostrożnie
She approached the stray dog warily, not wanting to get too close too quickly.
tooting
trąbienie
The car was tooting its horn to get the attention of the pedestrians.
sly
chytry
The sly fox managed to escape from the trap.
Sheetbend
węzeł żaglowy
To secure the two ropes together, he tied a sheetbend to ensure they wouldn't come apart.
dextrous
zręczny
The dextrous pianist played the complex piece effortlessly.
dismayed
zaniepokojony
She was dismayed to find out that her favorite show was canceled.
convoluted
skomplikowany
The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I had trouble keeping up with what was happening.
truculence
agresywność, wrogość
The truculence of the crowd made the police officers nervous.
wheedling
podstępnie miły
He spoke in a wheedling voice, hoping she would change her mind.
complacent
zadowolony z siebie (zarozumiale)
The team became complacent after winning the championship and stopped practicing hard.
perplexed
zakłopotany
The math problem left the students feeling perplexed.
a midriff
środkowa część tułowia
She wore a beautiful dress that showed off her midriff.
throe
konwulsja, cierpienie, agonia
She was in the throes of despair after losing her favorite toy.
hail
grad
The hail fell heavily, covering the ground in white ice.
to peer
podglądać
She was peering through the window to see what was happening outside.
a latch key
klucz do zamka
He forgot his latch key and had to wait outside until his parents got home.
Wincing
Skrzywić się
She was wincing in pain after she stubbed her toe on the table.
Foyer
przedsionek
The guests waited in the foyer before the ceremony started.
Newel
słupek balustrady, poręczy
The newel at the bottom of the stairs was beautifully carved.
the next gear up
następny bieg
After finishing the basic course, I decided to take the next gear up and enroll in the advanced class.
Clammy
Lepki
The clammy air made it hard to breathe during the summer night.
a riser
podwyższenie, podnóżek
The carpenter measured the height of each riser to ensure the stairs were safe.
a milkweed pod
łupina nasienna mlecznika
We learned about the importance of the milkweed pod for the life cycle of butterflies.
Disgorge
wyrzucać, wydalać, wypluwać
The dog began to disgorge its food after eating too quickly.
a thud
walnięcie
The book fell off the shelf with a loud thud.
avid
zachłanny, gorliwy, entuzjastyczny
He is avid for adventure and loves to travel to new places.
to blot out
zacierać, zaciemniać
The thick fog seemed to blot out the entire landscape.
to warble
ćwierkać, świergotać
The little bird began to warble as the sun rose in the morning.
a gulf
zatoka, przepaść
There is a huge gulf between rich and poor in many countries.
Heretofore
Dotychczas
The company has heretofore maintained a strong commitment to sustainability.
vapors
opary
The vapors from the boiling pot filled the kitchen with a warm, steamy atmosphere.
scarce
niedostępny, deficytowy, ubogi, trudno dostępny
Water is scarce in the desert.
Entrenched
Zakorzeniony
The tradition of celebrating the festival has become entrenched in our community.
Afflicted
Dotknięty (czymś negatywnym)
The community was afflicted by a severe drought, causing many crops to fail.
dubious
wątpliwe
The teacher was dubious about the student's excuse for being late.
From the outset
Od samego początku
The team knew from the outset that the project would be challenging.
a brass marching band
orkiestra instrumentów blaszanych
Our school has a talented brass marching band that practices every week.
to scoff at the notion
kpić z pomysłu
She scoffed at the notion that aliens exist.
Certain dismal truths
Niektóre ponure prawdy
stunted by the lack of rain
zahamowany, spowolniony przez brak deszczu
perversely
przewrotnie, opornie
The child perversely decided to play in the mud after being told to stay clean.
Jumbled junkatorium
Zagmatwane śmieciowisko, chaotyczny magazyn
When I opened the closet, I found a jumbled junkatorium of clothes, shoes, and forgotten treasures.
Discontent
Niezadowolenie
The workers expressed their discontent with the new policies at the meeting.
Jangle of doggerel
Brzęczenie nieudolnej poezji, brzęczenie trywialnych wierszy
The children laughed at the jangle of doggerel coming from the backyard as their friend recited silly poems.
Proprietor
Właściciel
The proprietor of the café greeted us with a warm smile.
corncob pipe
fajka z kolby kukurydzy
My grandfather always enjoyed smoking his corncob pipe while sitting on the porch.
Jutted from the corner of his mouth.
Wystawało z kącika jego ust.
He smiled, and a piece of lettuce jutted from the corner of his mouth.
Tomcat
Kocur
My neighbor has a tomcat that loves to roam around the neighborhood.
Woolgathering
rozmyślanie bez celu, bujanie w obłokach
During the lecture, she was woolgathering and missed important information.
regal
królewski, dostojny
The queen wore a regal gown that sparkled in the light.
chortled
chichotał
The children chortled with delight as they played in the park.
wagged his head
potrząsnął głową
When the teacher asked if he had finished his homework, he wagged his head to say no.
to mellow out
wyluzować się, zrelaksować się
After a long day at work, I like to listen to music to mellow out.
to hawk
handlować, promować agresywnie
The street vendor hawked his fresh fruits to passersby.
low-slung
nisko zawieszony
The new sports car has a low-slung body that enhances its aerodynamics.
unobtrusive
dyskretny
The waiter was unobtrusive, making sure we had everything we needed without interrupting our conversation.
utterly
całkowicie
She was utterly amazed by the magic show.
Shrill
przenikliwy, przeraźliwy, piskliwy
The shrill sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
pallid
blady
The pallid light of the early morning made everything look ghostly.
Gloomy
Ponury
She felt gloomy after hearing the bad news.
Vaudeville
kabaret sceniczny, show rozrywkowy
The vaudeville show included jugglers, singers, and comedians all in one evening.
disdainful
pogardliwy
She gave a disdainful look when he suggested a silly idea.
a firebrand
podżegacz, prowokator
The young activist was a real firebrand, rallying the community to fight for their rights.
Broody
Zamyślony, zadumany, niosący jaja (o ptaku)
After the movie, she felt broody and couldn't stop thinking about the ending.
a den of iniquity
legowisko nieprawości, przystań grzechu
Many people warned her not to visit that part of town, calling it a den of iniquity.
iniquitous
niesprawiedliwy
The iniquitous treatment of the workers sparked protests across the city.
a ragged fierceness
dzika agresja, zaciekłość
The storm raged with a ragged fierceness, tearing through the trees and howling in the night.
a rustle
szelest
The leaves made a rustle as the wind blew through the trees.
to trim
przyciąć
She decided to trim her nails before the party.
weary
zmęczony
I am weary after a long day at work.
a chaperone
przyzwoitka
The teacher volunteered to be the chaperone for the school field trip.
Scrub ballfield
boisko pokryte zaroślami
The kids played on the scrub ballfield, dodging the tall weeds and uneven ground.
to wince
wzdrygnąć się
She winced when the doctor gave her the injection.
a hoser
głupek, prostak, niezdara
Don't be such a hoser, just join us for the game!
indignantly
z oburzeniem, gniewnie
She indignantly refused to accept the unfair treatment at work.
Strenuous
Uciążliwy
The hike up the mountain was very strenuous, but the view at the top was worth it.
to mount
montować, przygotowywać
They will mount the new artwork in the gallery next week.
Tear away
rozedrzeć
She had to tear away the wrapping paper to see her gift.
a podiatrist
podolog
Children should see a podiatrist if they have trouble walking or running.
to counter
odeprzeć
She countered his argument with strong evidence.
apt
trafny
The teacher praised her for her apt response to the question.
bizarre
dziwaczny
The movie had a bizarre plot that left everyone confused.
a battered woman
pobita / doświadczona przemocą kobieta
The police treated her as a battered woman who needed protection, not suspicion.
perilously
niebezpiecznie, ryzykownie
The climbers were perilously close to the edge of the cliff.
a spiel
wyuczona gadka, paplanina (często sprzedażowa lub wymijająca)
He gave the jury the same well-rehearsed spiel he’d used before.
undoubtedly
niewątpliwie, bez wątpienia
She is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
an implication
implikacja, sugestia, ukryte znaczenie
The teacher's silence was an implication that the answer was correct.
flash of emotions
nagły przebłysk emocji
A flash of emotions crossed her face before she regained control.
essential
niezbędny, kluczowy
The water is essential for all living things.
cracking
świetny, doskonały / trzaskający
That was a cracking performance by the team!
a breastbone
mostek (kość piersiowa)
The autopsy revealed a fracture of the breastbone.
ribbands
wstążki (forma archaiczna lub literacka)
Her hair was tied back with faded ribbands.
something bound for
coś zmierzającego do / skazanego na
It was a relationship bound for disaster from the start.
I'm apt to start seeing anything.
Mam skłonność widzieć rzeczy / dopatrywać się czegoś wszędzie.
After days without sleep, I’m apt to start seeing anything.
to sweep something across
przeciągnąć / przesunąć coś przez
She swept her gaze across the crowded courtroom.
a bow
ukłon
He acknowledged the audience with a slight bow.
tucked into
schowany w / wetknięty w
The letter was tucked into the inside pocket of his coat.
to pay him much notice
zwracać na niego większą uwagę
No one paid him much notice at first.
to slip an arm around somebody
objąć kogoś ramieniem
He slipped an arm around her shoulders in a protective gesture.
gripped by
ogarnięty przez, pochłonięty przez
The audience was gripped by the thrilling story of the hero's journey.
one hard sugarbun
kobieta pozornie delikatna, ale twarda, zahartowana, nie do złamania (metaforycznie)
She looked soft and harmless, but she was one hard sugarbun, shaped by years of disappointment.
to be snored by
być zagłuszonym czyimś ciężkim oddechem / chrapaniem
The silence of the room was snored by the man sleeping in the corner.
plump
pulchny, krągły
The baby’s cheeks were rosy and plump.
an intersection
skrzyżowanie
The car stopped at the intersection, waiting for the light to turn green.
to zip back
wrócić szybko, pędzić z powrotem
She zipped back to the house when she realized she’d left her keys inside.
to stutter
jąkać się / zacinać się (o mowie lub mechanizmie)
It's okay to stutter sometimes; everyone has moments when they struggle to find the right words.
to wiggle fingers at somebody
poruszać palcami w kierunku kogoś, machać
She wiggled her fingers at him playfully from across the room.
diagonal
ukośny, przekątny
The artist painted a diagonal line across the canvas.
to stream back
napływać z powrotem, wracać w dużej liczbie
After the show, people streamed back to the buses and cars.
shaped nails
paznokcie w określonym kształcie (np. okrągłe, migdałowe)
She had perfectly shaped nails painted a deep red.
contrails
smugi kondensacyjne samolotów
On a clear day, the contrails from the jets created beautiful patterns in the blue sky.
to get a prescription filled
zrealizować receptę, wykupić leki
He went to the pharmacy to get his prescription filled.
a druggist
aptekarz (starsze lub literackie określenie)
The druggist handed him a small bottle of cough syrup.
to trade at somewhere
handlować gdzieś
The shop had been trading at that corner for decades.
be damned
niech to szlag / do diabła z tym
I don't care if I be damned for my choices; I will follow my heart.
testily
niecierpliwie, drażliwie
When asked about his late arrival, he replied testily, "I had a flat tire!"
to shoot somebody a disgusted glance
rzucić komuś zniesmaczone spojrzenie
He shot her a disgusted glance when she suggested lying.
a rakish look
rozpustny, figlarny wygląd / nonszalancki styl
He had a rakish look with his tilted hat and crooked smile.
picturesque
malowniczy
The village is picturesque, with its colorful houses and beautiful gardens.
a headcold
katar / przeziębienie
She stayed home from work because of a bad headcold.
a walkway
chodnik, ścieżka
The garden had a stone walkway lined with flowers.
a haunt
ulubione miejsce / stałe miejsce odwiedzin
The old library became a haunt for students looking for a quiet place to study.
to trespass
wtargnąć, wejść bez pozwolenia / naruszać czyjąś własność
The sign clearly says "No Tresspassing," but he walked right in.
a clump of
kępka, kępa (czegoś zbitego razem)
A clump of grass had grown in the middle of the path.
to haul
holować, ciągnąć, przewozić, taszczyć
The workers had to haul the boxes up the stairs.
to bonk on the head
uderzyć w głowę (lekko, często przypadkowo)
He bonked his head on the low doorframe.
a strip-mall
centrum handlowe (z szeregiem małych sklepów, parkingiem na przodzie)
She parked outside the strip-mall to pick up some groceries.
to sweep somebody into arms
porwać kogoś w ramiona / objąć gwałtownie, namiętnie
He swept her into his arms when he saw her at the station.
it was a reach
było naciągane, trudno w to uwierzyć, przesada
His explanation was a reach, even for the most gullible listener.
grandiose
wielce ambitny, pretensjonalny, pompatyczny
The grandiose palace was a sight to behold.
counterfeit ardor
fałszywy entuzjazm / udawana pasja
Her smile hid a counterfeit ardor that fooled no one.
squealing
piskliwy dźwięk
The children were squealing with joy when they saw the puppy.
to alleviate
łagodzić, ulżyć (np. ból, problem)
The doctor gave her medicine to alleviate the pain in her back.
roughly
mniej więcej, około / szorstko, brutalnie
She handled the box roughly, tearing the paper.
a slide under the microscope
preparat pod mikroskopem
The biologist examined the slide under the microscope carefully.
protozoa
pierwotniaki
Protozoa can be found in almost every freshwater habitat.
sure-fire folk remedies
domowe sposoby leczenia (z pokolenia na pokolenie)
Grandma always had a few sure-fire folk remedies for colds.
to slide into
wsunąć się, wślizgnąć się, wpaść w coś (np. stan, pozycję)
He decided to slide into a new routine after the holidays.
He slid into the chair after a long day of work.
purgatorial
"czyśćcowy", oczyszczający
The long, cold march felt purgatorial.
to drain
odpompować, osuszyć / wyczerpać (fizycznie lub emocjonalnie)
The wet sponge drained all the water from the table.
sublime
wzniosły, znakomity, boski
The view from the mountain was absolutely sublime, leaving everyone speechless.
an example of the latter
przykład drugiej wymienionej opcji
Cats and dogs can be mischievous, but an example of the latter is when a dog hides your shoes.
a medallion
medalion, odznaka, zawieszka
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
to bubble up
wynurzać się, kipieć, pojawiać się (emocje lub myśli)
Excitement bubbled up in the crowd as the concert was about to begin.
to suppress
tłumić, powstrzymywać
The teacher had to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
to regain the safety
odzyskać poczucie bezpieczeństwa
After the storm passed, the villagers slowly regained the safety of their homes.
to thread through the eyelet
przewlec przez dziurkę, oczko (np. sznurek przez dziurkę w bucie)
She threaded the shoelace through the eyelet carefully.
an awe
poczucie podziwu, respekt, zachwyt
The children stood in awe as they watched the fireworks light up the night sky.
inconsiderable
nieznaczny, nieistotny, drobny
She felt that her contribution to the project was inconsiderable compared to others.
a breadth of neck
szerokość szyi
The collar of the shirt measured a breadth of neck large enough to fit comfortably.
atop the litter of paperwork
na stosie dokumentów / papierów
He found the missing form atop the litter of paperwork on his desk.
honeycomb
plaster miodu; struktura przypominająca plaster
The bees worked busily on the honeycomb in the hive.
to swear by something
przysięgać na coś / ufać czemuś całkowicie
My grandmother swears by this herbal tea for a good night's sleep.
to secrete
wydzielać (substancję)
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
sedative
środek uspokajający
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her sleep better at night.
It will put you right out.
To cię uspokoi / od razu uśpi / natychmiast cię zmęczy (potocznie)
This strong tea will put you right out if you drink too much.
an utter crap
całkowite bzdury, totalna głupota
The movie was an utter crap, I couldn’t watch it till the end.
to suffuse
nasycać, przenikać, wypełniać (np. światło, uczucie)
The sunset began to suffuse the sky with shades of orange and pink.
dosage
dawkowanie
The doctor recommended a dosage of 500 milligrams for the pain relief medication.
to be nil
być zerem, nie istnieć
The chances of winning were practically nil.
arthritis
artretyzm, zapalenie stawów
My grandmother suffers from arthritis, which makes it hard for her to walk.
I will never hear the end of it.
Nigdy nie przestaną mi o tym przypominać.
If I spill coffee on my shirt, I will never hear the end of it from my brother.
to get down to
zająć się czymś, zabrać się do czegoś, przejść do rzeczy
After a long discussion, we finally got down to planning the project.
fairly curious
dość ciekawy, całkiem ciekawy
I’m fairly curious about how he solved the puzzle.
storm windows
okna przeciwburzowe, dodatkowe szyby ochronne
The house had storm windows to protect against strong winds.
to counterbalance
równoważyć, przeciwważyć
The sweetness of the dessert counterbalanced the bitterness of the coffee.
formidable
budzący respekt, imponujący, trudny do pokonania
She is a formidable opponent in the competition.
to trudge through
wlec się, brnąć przez (np. przez błoto lub obowiązki)
He trudged through the snow for miles before reaching the cabin.
an insight
wgląd, spostrzeżenie
After reading the book, I had an insight about how to solve my problem.
to howl
wyć
The wolves began to howl as the moon rose.
bluntly
dosadnie, wprost, bez ogródek
She told him bluntly that she didn't love him anymore.
to use up
zużyć, wyczerpać
I used up all the milk when I made pancakes.
a beaut
coś wspaniałego, świetna rzecz/osoba
That new car is a beaut!
a compound
związek chemiczny; zespół budynków, teren ogrodzony
Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
to indicate
wskazywać, oznaczać
The sign indicates the direction to the park.
to hold into
trzymać w sobie, powstrzymywać
He held his anger into the meeting and stayed calm.
at the drop of a hat
w mgnieniu oka, natychmiast, bez wahania
I would help you at the drop of a hat.
to cram something in
wcisnąć coś na siłę, upchnąć coś, wcisnąć w terminarz
I tried to cram all my errands in before lunch.
the tag end of August
koniec sierpnia (dosłownie ostatni moment)
We went on vacation at the tag end of August.
poplars
topole
The poplars along the river provide shade on hot summer days.
to gleam silver
błyszczeć na srebrno
The knife blade gleamed silver in the sunlight.
to slide something back
cofnąć coś, wsunąć z powrotem
He slid the window back to let in fresh air.
to fire up
uruchomić, rozpalić (emocje lub urządzenie)
We need to fire up the grill for the barbecue.
to plow under
zaorać, zniszczyć (np. rośliny)
The frost plowed under the early crops.
to reap
zbierać plony, ponosić konsekwencje
She hopes to reap the benefits of her investment in the new business.
Take it to the bank.
Możesz być pewien, możesz w to wierzyć.
Take it to the bank — he will be late.
to vie for
rywalizować o coś
The students will vie for the top prize in the science fair.
to glimmer in the dusk
migotać w zmierzchu
The lighthouse glimmered in the dusk.
bare instants after something
chwilę po czymś
Bare instants after the explosion, smoke filled the sky.
a wing-chair
fotel bujany lub rozkładany
She sat comfortably in a wing-chair by the fire.
to limp up
podchodzić utykając
He limped up to the stage after the accident.
to pin against
przycisnąć do czegoś
She pinned him against the wall during the game.
a bent hood of the car
wygięta maska samochodu
The accident left a bent hood of the car.
to reassert
ponownie potwierdzić
The president reasserted his commitment to the treaty.
to mutter
mamrotać, mruczeć pod nosem
She muttered under her breath when she heard the bad news.
frizzed up
puszyste, kręcone (np. włosy)
Her hair was frizzed up after the humid day.
fingers laced loosely together
palce splecione luźno
She sat with her fingers laced loosely together.
plausible
wiarygodny, prawdopodobny, możliwy do uwierzenia
It seems plausible that they will arrive on time.
cockeyed
krzywy, przekrzywiony; dziwaczny
He gave me a cockeyed look when I said that.
delighted
zachwycony, uszczęśliwiony
She was delighted with her birthday present.
considerably
znacznie, w dużym stopniu
The weather has improved considerably since last week.
crammed with
wypełniony po brzegi
The attic was crammed with old furniture.
back-slanted handwriting
pochylony do tyłu charakter pisma
His back-slanted handwriting was hard to read.
to crawl around
pełzać, czołgać się; przemieszczać się powoli
The baby loves to crawl around the living room, exploring every corner.
morbid
makabryczny, chorobliwy
She has a morbid fascination with horror movies.
touchy
drażliwy, przewrażliwiony
Be careful what you say around her; she's a bit touchy about her work.
to be fond of
lubić coś, czuć sympatię do
I am fond of playing soccer with my friends.
to rib somebody about somebody
dokuczać komuś w związku z kimś
They ribbed him about his new haircut all day.
a simile
porównanie (literackie)
„Her eyes were like stars” is a common simile.
a nimbus
aureola, aura, świetlisty krąg wokół czegoś (np. świętego lub słońca)
The painting showed a nimbus around the saint’s head.
to pop something open
otworzyć coś szybko, odskakując pokrywą
He popped the soda open and took a sip.
decisively
zdecydowanie
She acted decisively to solve the problem.
tremendously
ogromnie, niesamowicie
I enjoyed the movie tremendously.
gullible
łatwowierny
She is so gullible that she believed the story about the talking dog.
to reassess
ponownie ocenić, przemyśleć
After the meeting, we decided to reassess our project goals.
mudpuddles
kałuże błota
The kids jumped in mudpuddles after the rain.
to shrug
wzruszyć ramionami
He shrugged when asked about the missing keys.
to paddle around
pływać, brodzić (np. w wodzie z wiosłem lub nogami)
The children paddled around in the shallow lake.
sappy
sentymentalny, ckliwy; głupi
The movie was so sappy it made me cry.
the juke
automat do odtwarzania muzyki (jukebox)
We picked a song from the juke in the diner.
to bump up against each other
otrzeć się o siebie; wpaść na siebie
The shoppers bumped up against each other in the crowded aisle.
to squint down the street
mrużyć oczy patrząc wzdłuż ulicy
He squinted down the street to see if anyone was coming.
to hoist his brow
unosić brew
He hoisted his brow in surprise.
starry
gwiaździsty, pełen gwiazd
The starry night was perfect for stargazing.
to whirl
wirować, kręcić się
The leaves began to whirl in the wind.
a clime
klimat, kraina (geograficzna)
People in colder climes wear heavier clothing.
a nickel-dime poker
gra w pokera na małe stawki
He played a nickel-dime poker game with friends.
altitude
wysokość nad poziomem morza
The plane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet.
to link an arm through
przełożyć ramię przez, splatać ramię
She linked an arm through her friend’s as they walked.
goosedown
puch gęsi, pierze gęsie
The jacket was filled with warm goosedown.
emphysema
rozedma płuc
Smoking can lead to emphysema over time.
to keep on giving
ciągle dawać, przynosić korzyści
This book keeps on giving long after you’ve finished it.
a sissy
tchórz, mięczak, delikatna osoba, maminsynek
Don't be such a sissy; just jump into the pool!
to squelch into
wchodzić z chlupotem, grzęznąć w błocie
She squelched into the muddy garden boots first.
like clockwork
jak w zegarku, punktualnie, regularnie
The train arrives on time like clockwork.
seaweed
wodorosty, glony morskie
The sushi was wrapped in a sheet of seaweed.
a wagon
wóz, wagon, przyczepka
The farmer loaded the hay onto the wagon for transport.
a lean face
chuda twarz
His lean face made him look older than he was.
mild
łagodny, umiarkowany
Today’s weather is mild, not too hot or cold.
a dyehouse
farbiarnia
He works in a dyehouse coloring fabrics.
to work the picker
obsługiwać maszynę sortującą, np. w fabryce bawełny
He spent the day working the picker in the textile mill.
anchor
kotwica; kotwiczyć, utrzymywać stabilność
He decided to anchor the tent to the ground to prevent it from blowing away in the wind.
to get down
zejść, opuścić się; wziąć się do pracy
Let’s get down to business.
to make a particularly apropos pun
zrobić szczególnie trafny kalambur, grę słów
He made a particularly apropos pun during the dinner conversation.
companionable
towarzyski, przyjacielski
The dog was very companionable, always wanting to sit by my side.
hopscotch
gra w klasy
The children played hopscotch in the park after school.
straight as a sentry
prostolinijny, bezpośredni
Her explanation was straight as a sentry.
to toss something
rzucić coś, podrzucić
She tossed the keys onto the table.
to stash
schować, ukryć
She decided to stash her birthday money in a secret drawer.
baby-fine hair
delikatne, cienkie włosy
She has soft, baby-fine hair.
a locale
miejsce, lokalizacja
The café is a popular locale for students.
It slipped my mind for the nonce.
Przez chwilę wyleciało mi z głowy.
I was supposed to call you yesterday, but it slipped my mind for the nonce.
to get on in years
starzeć się, podupadać z wiekiem
He’s getting on in years but still very active.
to depart
wyjeżdżać, odchodzić
We will depart at 10 AM.
an eve
wigilia, dzień przed czymś
She felt excited on the eve of her birthday.
eccentricity
dziwactwo, ekscentryczność
Her eccentricity made her stand out in a crowd, as she always wore colorful and mismatched clothes.
thoughtfully
w sposób przemyślany, rozważnie
He nodded thoughtfully before answering the question.
a sentry
strażnik, wartownik
The sentry stood at the gate, watching for any suspicious activity.
a cradle
kołyska
The baby slept peacefully in the cradle.
Let later take care of itself.
Nie martw się o później; zajmij się tym, co teraz.
I’ll finish my homework now and let later take care of itself.
to slouch
garbić się
He tends to slouch in his chair during class.
gaze
wzrok, spojrzenie; wpatrywać się
She stood on the hill and gazed at the beautiful sunset.
rear
tył, tylna część
The car’s rear was damaged in the accident.
a rocker
fotel bujany
She rocked the baby gently in the rocker.
a twilight breeze
"zmierzchowa" bryza
We enjoyed the cool twilight breeze by the lake.
to spring up
wyskakiwać, pojawić się nagle, wyrastać
The flowers began to spring up as soon as the sun came out.
at its whim
według własnego uznania, kaprysu
She changed her travel plans at its whim, choosing to visit the mountains instead of the beach.
a doubletake
zdziwione, drugie spojrzenie
He did a doubletake when he saw the celebrity in the café.
caustic
żrący / uszczypliwy
The caustic nature of the debate led to many hurt feelings.
bons mots
dowcipne powiedzonka, błyskotliwe uwagi
He is known for his clever bons mots at parties.
to march up
przechodzić marszem; podchodzić pewnym krokiem
The soldiers marched up to the front gate.
a faint smile
lekki uśmiech
She gave him a faint smile.
old lags
stare wygi, doświadczeni ludzie (pot.)
The old lags told stories of their youth.
to coax somebody into
namawiać kogoś do czegoś, nakłaniać
She coaxed him into trying the new dish.
a prop
rekwizyt; podpórka
The actor picked up a prop sword to fight the villain.
He was one of life's originals.
Był człowiekiem niepowtarzalnym, oryginałem.
Everyone admired him; he was one of life’s originals.
senile
sędziwy, z demencją, starczy
The senile man often forgot where he placed his glasses.
skewed
skośny, wypaczony, przekrzywiony
The survey results were skewed because only a few people participated.
perception
postrzeganie, percepcja
Her perception of the situation was very different from mine.
a screwy touch
dziwaczny, szalony akcent
The painting had a screwy touch that made it unique.
a coverall
kombinezon roboczy
He wore a coverall while painting the walls.
a tank strapped to a dolly
zbiornik przymocowany do wózka
They moved a tank strapped to a dolly across the warehouse.
a trim
wykończenie (np. domu)
The car had a new trim and looked brand new.
a stoop
schodek przed domem; garb
The children played on the stoop while waiting for their friends.
lithely
zwinnie, gibko
The dancer moved lithely across the stage.
a step-van
samochód dostawczy z platformą
The delivery arrived in a large step-van.
a dolly
wózek transportowy
She pushed the heavy box on a dolly.
She was known as a hot ticket.
Była znana jako osoba bardzo pożądana / popularna / atrakcyjna.
That concert is a hot ticket — everyone wants to go.
snappy
krótki, zwięzły / elegancki, szykowny
He made a snappy comeback that made everyone laugh.
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