Różne (B2-C2) vol.2
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a rant
tyrada, emocjonalna wypowiedź
After the meeting, she went on a rant about the new rules that everyone disliked.
condescending
protekcjonalny (negatywnie)
His condescending tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
disingenuous
nieszczery, udający szczerość
The politician's disingenuous apology did not convince the public.
purview
zakres kompetencji, jurysdykcja
The project is outside the purview of my job responsibilities.
to convene someone
zwołać (kogoś), zebrać (np. ludzi na spotkanie)
They convened a meeting.
a bustling town
tętniące życiem miasto
The market in the bustling town was filled with people buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
to bask in the sun
wygrzewać się na słońcu
On weekends, I love to bask in the sun at the beach.
my nerves are frayed
mam zszargane nerwy / jestem na skraju wytrzymałości
After the long day, my nerves were frayed.
salacious
lubieżny, pikantny
He was known for his salacious jokes that made many people uncomfortable.
heyday
złoty okres, szczyt świetności
In the 1990s, the band was at the height of their heyday, with hit songs topping the charts.
a crew neck
okrągły dekolt
He wears crew necks all the time.
to incur
ponieść (koszty, straty)
The company incurred additional costs due to the delay.
crude
prymitywny / wulgarny / surowy
His crude jokes made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
The sculpture was made from crude materials, giving it a unique charm.
eager to
chętny do
She is eager to meet her friends after the vacation.
an assembly
zgromadzenie, zebranie
The school held an assembly to discuss important announcements.
slats
listwy, szczebelki
The wooden slats of the chair were painted blue.
a carney
pracownik wesołego miasteczka / cyrku objazdowego
He worked as a carney in his youth.
dressed to the nines
wystrojony jak stróż w Boże Ciało
At the wedding, everyone was dressed to the nines, making the event even more beautiful.
quintessential
kwintesencjonalny, najbardziej typowy
Her performance was the quintessential example of talent and hard work.
Summer in the countryside is the quintessential experience for relaxation.
I dig it
podoba mi się / czaję to / kupuję to
He showed me his new skateboard, and I totally dig it!
detrimental
szkodliwy, niekorzystny
The lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on your performance.
to quench
ugasić (pragnienie, ogień), zaspokoić
The cool drink helped to quench my thirst after the long run.
the rapture
zachwyt, uniesienie; (religijne)
The audience was in rapture as the orchestra played the final notes of the symphony.
dysentery
czerwonka (choroba)
The doctor diagnosed him with dysentery after he reported severe stomach cramps.
an undertaker
przedsiębiorca pogrzebowy
After the passing of her grandfather, she met with the undertaker to discuss arrangements.
lead
ołów
Lead pipes can be dangerous.
to scamper around
biegać chaotycznie, krzątać się szybko
Children scampered around the yard.
to be splinted
mieć usztywnioną (np. kończynę)
His arm was splinted after the accident.
notable
znaczący, godny uwagi
There were several notable guests at the event, including famous actors and musicians.
to be a good forager
dobrze zbierać (np. dzikie rośliny/jedzenie)
She’s a good forager and knows edible plants.
rugged
surowy, nierówny; „twardy”, wytrzymały
The rugged terrain made the hike challenging.
putrefaction
gnicie, rozkład
Scientists study putrefaction to understand how organic matter breaks down in ecosystems.
the Shroud of Turin
Całun Turyński
The Shroud of Turin is a controversial artifact.
to crease the paper
zagiąć, złożyć papier
Fold and crease the paper carefully.
a himbo
atrakcyjny, ale niezbyt inteligentny mężczyzna
He’s a total himbo; nice but clueless.
to rebuke
upominać, skarcić, zganić
After the meeting, the manager decided to rebuke the team for missing the deadline.
integer
liczba całkowita (matematyczne)
In math class, we learned that integers can be positive or negative.
stingy
skąpy
The stingy man refused to donate to the charity, even though he had plenty of money.
to mill around
kręcić się wokół
After the concert, fans began to mill around the parking lot, chatting and taking pictures.
figurative
przenośny (nie dosłowny)
In her speech, she made a figurative comparison between life and a journey.
at the helm
u steru, na czele
The new CEO is at the helm of the company, guiding it through changes.
voluptuous
zmysłowy, o pełnych kształtach
The actress wore a voluptuous gown that highlighted her curves.
cul-de-sac
ślepa uliczka
The children played safely in the cul-de-sac, away from busy roads.
dissuade
zniechęcać, odwieść (kogoś od czegoś)
His friends dissuaded him from going to the party.
a porpoise
morświn
A porpoise swam near the boat.
to lean into the gimmick
wejść w konwencję / grać daną rolę
He leaned into the gimmick and exaggerated his persona.
to unravel
rozplątać; rozpaść się (metaforycznie)
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
pallbearers
osoby niosące trumnę
The pallbearers carefully lifted the casket and placed it on the hearse.
no drip
brak stylu, brak „flow” w ubiorze
Bro, no drip today.
it’s a different ballgame
to zupełnie inna sprawa / inna liga
Working here is a different ballgame.
to quash
stłumić, unieważnić, zdusić (np. bunt, decyzję, plotkę)
The judge decided to quash the evidence presented in the trial.
sciatica pain
ból rwy kulszowej
After lifting heavy boxes, I started to feel sciatica pain in my lower back.
to whimper
pochlipywać, skomleć, jęczeć cicho
She tried not to whimper as she hurt her knee while playing outside.
contentious
sporny, kontrowersyjny, skłonny do kłótni
The debate over climate change is a contentious issue among scientists.
to be carried away
dać się ponieść
She got carried away while decorating for the party and ended up spending too much money.
brevity
zwięzłość, krótkość wypowiedzi
In writing, brevity is often more effective than long explanations.
foliage
listowie, roślinność liściasta
The foliage in the park is beautiful during autumn.
steadfast
niezłomny, stały, wierny
She remained steadfast in her decision to help others, no matter the challenges.
to hedge something
unikać jednoznacznej odpowiedzi, zabezpieczać się (np. finansowo lub słownie)
He hedged his answer during the interview.
the hearse
karawan (samochód pogrzebowy)
The hearse arrived at the church to take the deceased to the cemetery.
to beat the dead horse
bić pianę, wałkować temat bez sensu
Stop beating the dead horse - the decision is final.
to be beside oneself
być pełnym emocji
After the surprise party, she was beside herself with excitement.
lackluster
bez wyrazu, nijaki, pozbawiony energii
Her lackluster performance in the competition surprised everyone.
to salvage
uratować, odzyskać, ocalić
After the storm, we worked hard to salvage what we could from the damaged house.
a patty
kotlet
I ordered a cheeseburger with a beef patty.
to have real teeth
mieć realną siłę/znaczenie
None of the defense witnesses seemed to have any real teeth.
financial prowess
finansowa biegłość / zdolności finansowe / smykałka do finansów
She built her company thanks to her financial prowess.
to acquiesce
ulec / przystać (niechętnie)
After much discussion, she decided to acquiesce to her friend's request for help.
a longevity doctor
lekarz specjalizujący się w długowieczności
She consulted a longevity doctor about her diet.
auspicious
pomyślny / wróżący dobrze
They believed that the arrival of the first robin was an auspicious omen for the coming spring.
emaciated
skrajnie wychudzony
The stray dog looked emaciated and in need of help.
to push the envelope
przekraczać granice
The team decided to push the envelope by using new technology in their project.
to peruse
przejrzeć / przeanalizować
He took some time to peruse the contract carefully.
to hustle somebody into the house
zagonić / pospieszyć kogoś do domu
She hustled the kids into the house before the storm.
to whisk somebody away
zabrać kogoś szybko skądś / wyprowadzić
They whisked her away before anyone noticed.
to relegate
zdegradować / zepchnąć na margines
The team was relegated to a lower division after losing many games.
a meeting cadence
częstotliwość spotkań / rytm spotkań
We established a weekly meeting cadence.
to squirm
wiercić się / wić się (ze wstydu lub dyskomfortu)
The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
She felt herself squirm with embarrassment when everyone looked at her.
a crude bed
prymitywne / prowizoryczne łóżko
They slept on a crude bed made of wood.
to be woven
być utkanym / splecionym
Her story is woven into the fabric of the town.
subsidiary
spółka zależna
The large corporation owns several subsidiaries around the world.
vile
podły / obrzydliwy
His vile behavior at the party upset many of the guests.
to embark
wyruszyć, rozpocząć (coś nowego)
She decided to embark on a new career path after finishing school.
to speak off the cuff
mówić bez przygotowania / improwizować / z marszu
During the meeting, she spoke off the cuff and shared her ideas without any notes.
to defer to
ustąpić komuś / podporządkować się czyjejś opinii
In the meeting, I decided to defer to my manager's expertise on the project.
to exert oneself
wysilać się / wytężać siły
They exerted themselves during the group project to get a good grade.
a rim
krawędź / obrzeże
She carefully placed the drink on the table, making sure the rim of the glass was clean.
grouchy
zrzędliwy / marudny
My dad is always grouchy in the morning.
malice
złośliwość / złe zamiary
He acted out of malice when he spread those rumors.
clairsentience
"jasnoczucie" (zdolność odczuwania rzeczy nadnaturalnych)
She claimed to have clairsentience, often feeling the emotions of others around her.
the dissent
sprzeciw / zdanie odrębne (formalne)
In the court ruling, there was a strong dissent from one of the judges.
The dissent among the committee members was evident during the meeting.
to resort to
uciekać się do
When the team couldn't find a solution, they had to resort to asking for help.
exemption
wyłączenie z czegoś / zwolnienie z czegoś
She received an exemption from the exam due to her illness.
disheveled
zdezelowany / rozczochrany / w nieładzie
His disheveled hair made him look like he just woke up.
to be off one's rocker
być niespełna rozumu / stukniętym
You must be off your rocker!
an indignity
upokorzenie / zniewaga
He suffered many indignities.
to hedge
zabezpieczać się / unikać jednoznacznej odpowiedzi
She decided to hedge her bets by applying to several different colleges.
pertinent
istotny / adekwatny
It is important to include only pertinent facts in your essay to keep it focused.
a sedimentary rock
skała osadowa
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
smoldering
tlący się / żarzący się / skrywany (np. gniew)
The campfire was smoldering long after everyone had gone to bed.
cavalier
lekceważący / nonszalancki
His cavalier attitude towards his homework worried his teacher.
to divulge
ujawnić / zdradzić (informację)
The journalist decided to divulge the truth about the scandal.
to hinder
utrudniać / przeszkadzać
His lack of experience may hinder his chances of getting the job.
to sound off
wyrazić swoje zdanie / wypowiedzieć się
After the game, the fans sounded off about the referee's calls.
conversely
odwrotnie / z kolei / przeciwnie
The first team played well; conversely, the second team struggled to keep up.
waffly
rozwlekły / niekonkretny
During the meeting, his waffly answers made it hard to understand his true opinion.
an inference
wniosek (wyciągnięty z przesłanek)
From her smile, I made the inference that she was happy with the surprise party.
The detective made an inference about the suspect's motive based on the evidence found at the scene.
bereaved
pogrążony w żałobie
The bereaved family held a memorial service to honor their loved one.
contemporaneous
współczesny temu samemu okresowi
The two artists were contemporaneous, creating their masterpieces in the same decade.
Historians study contemporaneous documents to understand what life was like during that period.
to rest on one's laurels
osiąść na laurach
After winning the championship, the team decided not to rest on their laurels and trained even harder for the next season.
a vantage point
punkt obserwacyjny (dosłownie) / perspektywa
From her vantage point as a teacher, she could see how students learn differently.
The hill provided a perfect vantage point to see the entire valley.
to be birds of a feather
ciągnie swój do swego
In the school, the students who love sports are birds of a feather, always playing together during recess.
During the book fair, I saw that the readers were birds of a feather, discussing their favorite novels.
a paradigm
paradygmat (przykład, wzór, model)
We need to change our paradigm to solve this problem.
Her approach to teaching is a new paradigm in education.
an obscure motive
niejasny / nieczytelny motyw
His motive remains obscure.
to jump through the hoops
przechodzić przez masę formalności
I had to jump through hoops to get a visa.
murky
mętny / niejasny / podejrzany
The water in the lake was murky and hard to see through.
There are murky details about the agreement that need to be clarified.
to come to fruition
dojść do skutku / zaowocować
After years of hard work, her dream of opening a bakery finally came to fruition.
to be forged
być sfałszowanym / być wykutym
New friendships can be forged through shared experiences.
The sword was said to be forged in the fires of a volcano.
legislature
władza ustawodawcza / parlament
Many citizens attended the meeting to voice their opinions to the legislature.
rebuttal
kontrargument / odpór (formalne)
The lawyer prepared a rebuttal to the accusations against her client.
a windfall
niespodziewany zysk / fortuna
The company experienced a windfall after the successful product launch.
to be dull
być ponurym / nijakim
It was a dull overcast day.
lofty
wzniosły / ambitny / górnolotny
The castle had lofty towers that could be seen from miles away.
extrapolation
prognozowanie, przewidywanie, szacowanie
The scientist used extrapolation to predict the temperature changes over the next decade.
to have a caveat
mieć zastrzeżenie
She loves to travel, but she has a caveat: she doesn't like flying.
unflappable composure
niewzruszony spokój / opanowanie
She maintained unflappable composure.
the infamous flick
niesławne nagranie / filmik
Many people still talk about the infamous flick that shocked audiences when it was released.
unquenchable
nieugaszony / nienasycony
The team's unquenchable spirit kept them fighting until the very end of the game.
to intercept
przechwycić
The player was able to intercept the ball during the game.
abhorrently
odrażająco
The movie depicted violence abhorrently, making it hard to watch.
to be construed
być interpretowanym
His words were construed as a threat.
daft
głupi, absurdalny
He made a daft mistake on his test.
a ravine
wąwóz
The hikers carefully made their way down into the ravine, excited to explore the hidden waterfall.
sheer
czysty / absolutny / stromy (np. klif)
His sheer determination helped him overcome all the challenges he faced.
The climbers faced a sheer cliff that looked impossible to scale.
to hone in on something
skupić się na czymś
During the meeting, we need to hone in on the main issues affecting our project.
angsty
pełen niepokoju
The movie was filled with angsty characters who were searching for their identity.
crustaceans
skorupiaki
Many people enjoy eating crustaceans like shrimp and crab during the summer.
distended
rozszerzony, rozdęty, nabrzmiały
The patient's abdomen was distended, indicating a possible medical issue.
to have a knack for something
mieć dryg / smykałkę do czegoś
She has a knack for painting beautiful landscapes.
cadence
kadencja, rytm, intonacja
The poem had a beautiful cadence that made it enjoyable to read aloud.
As the runners approached the finish line, their cadence quickened with excitement.
tenure
kadencja, okres sprawowania urzędu / etat (stały)
The professor's tenure allows him to conduct research without fear of losing his job.
to maim
okaleczyć, trwale uszkodzić ciało
The explosion could maim many people if it happens in a crowded area.
meticulous
bardzo dokładny, drobiazgowy, skrupulatny
The artist was meticulous about every detail of the painting.
to be contingent on something
zależeć od czegoś, być uzależnionym od czegoś
The project is contingent on funding.
overcast
pochmurny (niebo), zachmurzony
It was an overcast day, so we decided to stay indoors.
latency
opóźnienie (reakcji/przesyłu danych), utajenie
The latency in the video call made it hard to have a smooth conversation.
equilibrium
równowaga
Finding emotional equilibrium is important for mental health.
disparaging
lekceważący, deprecjonujący
His disparaging remarks about her work were hurtful.
a mortar
moździerz (narzędzie lub broń – zależnie od kontekstu)
The soldiers fired a mortar.
aphids
mszyce
The garden was full of aphids, and the plants looked unhealthy.
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