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1 better
['bɛtə(r)] 1. adj 2. adv 3. vt 4. nto get the better of — brać (wziąć perf) górę nad +instr
* * *['betə]comparative; = good -
2 think better of
1) (to think again and decide not to; to reconsider: He was going to ask for more money, but he thought better of it.) rozmyślić się2) (to think that (someone) could not be so bad etc: I thought better of you than to suppose you would do that.) spodziewać się czegoś więcej po -
3 all
[ɔːl] 1. adj( with sing) cały; (with pl) wszystkie (+nvir), wszyscy (+vir)2. pronI ate it all, I ate all of it — zjadłem (to) wszystko
2)above all — przede wszystkim, nade wszystko
after all — przecież, w końcu
3. advall in all — w sumie, ogółem
all the more/the better — tym więcej/lepiej
all but — ( all except for) wszyscy z wyjątkiem or oprócz +gen; ( almost) już prawie
what's the score? — 2 all — jaki jest wynik? — dwa — dwa
* * *[o:l] 1. adjective, pronoun1) (the whole (of): He ate all the cake; He has spent all of his money.) cały2) (every one (of a group) when taken together: They were all present; All men are equal.) wszyscy2. adverb1) (entirely: all alone; dressed all in white.) całkowicie2) ((with the) much; even: Your low pay is all the more reason to find a new job; I feel all the better for a shower.) tym (bardziej/mocniej)•- all-out
- all-round
- all-rounder
- all-terrain vehicle
- all along
- all at once
- all in
- all in all
- all over
- all right
- in all -
4 which
[wɪtʃ] 1. adj1) który2)the train may be late, in which case don't wait up — pociąg może się spóźnić. W takim wypadku nie czekaj na mnie
2. pronwe got there at 8 pm, by which time the cinema was full — dotarliśmy tam o ósmej. Do tego czasu kino było już pełne
1) ( interrogative) który2) ( relative) ( referring to preceding noun) który; ( referring to preceding clause) cothe chair on which you are sitting — krzesło, na którym siedzisz
she said I was late, which was true — powiedziała, że się spóźniłem, co było prawdą
* * *[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) który2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) który3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) który, co- which is which? - which is which -
5 do
[duː] 1. pt did, pp done, aux vbhe didn't seem to care — wydawało się, że go to nie obchodzi
2) ( to form questions)3) ( for emphasis) istotnie, rzeczywiścieshe does seem rather late — istotnie, wydaje się, że się spóźnia
oh do shut up! — och, zamknij się wreszcie! (inf)
4) ( in polite expressions) (bardzo) proszędo sit down/help yourself — (bardzo) proszę usiąść/poczęstować się
do you agree? — yes, I do/no, I don't — zgadzasz się? — tak/nie
who made this mess? — I did — kto tak nabałaganił — ja
6) ( in question tags) prawdayou like him, don't you? — lubisz go, prawda?
2. vtI don't know him, do I? — przecież go nie znam
what do you do (for a living)? — czym się Pan/Pani zajmuje?
we're doing "Othello" at school — ( studying) przerabiamy w szkole "Otella"; ( performing) gramy w szkole "Otella"
2) (AUT etc) ( of distance)3. viwe've done 200 km already — zrobiliśmy już 200 km; ( of speed)
1) (act, behave) robić (zrobić perf)do as I tell you — rób, jak ci każę
you did well to come so quickly — dobrze zrobiłeś, że tak szybko przyszedłeś
2) ( get on) radzić sobiehe's doing well/badly at school — dobrze/źle sobie radzi w szkole
how do you do? — miło mi Pana/Panią poznać
4) ( be sufficient) starczać (starczyć perf), wystarczać (wystarczyć perf)that'll do — ( is sufficient) (to) wystarczy
that'll do! — ( in annoyance) starczy już!
4. n ( inf)to make do with — zadowalać się (zadowolić się perf) +instr
impreza f (inf)* * *[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) robić6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) skończyć, przebyć7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) robić8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) wystarczyć, odpowiadać9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) pracować, uczyć się, robić10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) prosperować11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) układać, robić12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) zachowywać się13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) oddać (cześć)14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) powodować15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) zwiedzać2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) zabawa, impreza- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with -
6 flatter
['flætə(r)]vtI was flattered that… — pochlebiało mi, że…
to flatter o.s. on sth — szczycić się czymś
* * *['flætə]1) (to praise too much or insincerely: Flatter him by complimenting him on his singing.) schlebiać2) (to show, describe etc someone or something as being better than someone etc really is: The photograph flatters him.) schlebiać3) (to be pleased to say about (oneself) (that one can do something): I flatter myself that I can speak French perfectly.) pochlebiać sobie, z dumą stwierdzać•- flattery -
7 now
[nau]n abbr (US)= National Organization for Women* * *1. adverb1) ((at) the present period of time: I am now living in England.) obecnie2) (at once; immediately: I can't do it now - you'll have to wait.) zaraz3) ((at) this moment: He'll be at home now; From now on, I shall be more careful about what I say to her.) teraz4) ((in stories) then; at that time: We were now very close to the city.) wtedy, teraz5) (because of what has happened etc: I now know better than to trust her.) już teraz6) (a word in explanations, warnings, commands, or to show disbelief: Now this is what happened; Stop that, now!; Do be careful, now.) otóż, dalej2. conjunction((often with that) because or since something has happened, is now true etc: Now that you are here, I can leave; Now you have left school, you will have to find a job.) skoro (już)- nowadays- for now
- just now
- every now and then/again
- now and then/again
- now
- now!
- now then -
8 stimulus
['stɪmjuləs]pl stimuli, nbodziec m* * *['stimjuləs]plural - stimuli; noun1) (something that causes a reaction in a living thing: Light is the stimulus that causes a flower to open.) bodziec2) (something that rouses or encourages a person etc to action or greater effort: Many people think that children need the stimulus of competition to make them work better in school.) bodziec, zachęta -
9 ever
['ɛvə(r)] 1. adv( always) zawsze; ( at any time) kiedykolwiekI'd rather not go — why ever not? — wolałabym nie iść — ale dlaczego (nie)?
you cannot do that — why ever not? — nie możesz tego zrobić — (a) dlaczegóż by nie?
2. advever since —
od tego czasu, od tej pory3. conjjuż od +genyours ever ( BRIT) — ( in letter) uściski
* * *['evə] 1. adverb1) (at any time: Nobody ever visits us; She hardly ever writes; Have you ever ridden on an elephant?; If I ever / If ever I see him again I shall get my revenge; better than ever; the brightest star they had ever seen.) kiedykolwiek2) (always; continually: They lived happily ever after; I've known her ever since she was a baby.) cały czas3) (used for emphasis: The new doctor is ever so gentle; What ever shall I do?)•- ever-- evergreen 2. noun(an evergreen tree: Firs and pines are evergreens.) drzewa i krzewy zielone przez cały rok- everlastingly
- evermore
- for ever / forever -
10 the
[ðəˌ ðiː]def art1)the books/children are in the library — książki/dzieci są w bibliotece
2) ( in titles)3) ( in comparisons)the more he works the more he earns — im więcej pracuje, tym więcej zarabia
* * *[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) ten1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)•- the...- the... -
11 cure
[kjuə(r)] 1. vt ( MED)leczyć (wyleczyć perf); ( CULIN) konserwować (zakonserwować perf); problem zaradzać (zaradzić perf) +dat2. nlekarstwo ntto be cured of sth — zostać ( perf) z czegoś wyleczonym
* * *[kjuə] 1. verb1) (to make better: That medicine cured me; That will cure him of his bad habits.) leczyć2) (to get rid of (an illness etc): That pill cured my headache.) wyleczyć z3) (to preserve (bacon etc) by drying, salting etc.) konserwować, peklować2. noun(something which cures: They're trying to find a cure for cancer.) lekarstwo- curable- curative -
12 put right
1) (to repair; to remove faults etc in (something): There is something wrong with this kettle - can you put it right?) naprawić2) (to put an end to or change (something that is wrong): You've made a mistake in that sum - you'd better put it right.) poprawić3) (to put (a watch, clock etc) to the correct time.) nastawić4) (to correct (someone who has made a mistake): I thought the meeting was at 2.30, but he put me right.) wyprowadzić z błędu5) (to make healthy again: That medicine will soon put you right.) postawic na nogi -
13 stay
[steɪ] 1. npobyt m2. vipozostawać (pozostać perf), zostawać (zostać perf)to stay the night — zostawać (zostać perf) na noc
Phrasal Verbs:- stay in- stay on- stay out- stay up* * *[stei] 1. verb1) (to remain (in a place) for a time, eg while travelling, or as a guest etc: We stayed three nights at that hotel / with a friend / in Paris; Aunt Mary is coming to stay (for a fortnight); Would you like to stay for supper?; Stay and watch that television programme.) zostawać, zatrzymywać się2) (to remain (in a particular position, place, state or condition): The doctor told her to stay in bed; He never stays long in any job; Stay away from the office till your cold is better; Why won't these socks stay up?; Stay where you are - don't move!; In 1900, people didn't realize that motor cars were here to stay.) pozostawać2. noun(a period of staying (in a place etc): We had an overnight stay / a two days' stay in London.) pobyt- stay in
- stay out
- stay put
- stay up -
14 arguable
['ɑːgjuəbl]adjit is arguable whether … or not — jest kwestią do dyskusji, czy …, czy nie
it is arguable that … — jest do wykazania, że …
* * *adjective (able to be put forward in argument: It is arguable that he would have been better to go.) sporny, dyskusyjny -
15 contrast
1. ['kɔntrɑːst] nkontrast m2. [kən'trɑːst] vtzestawiać (zestawić perf), porównywać (porównać perf)to contrast sth with sth — przeciwstawiać (przeciwstawić perf) coś czemuś
in contrast to/with — w przeciwieństwie do +gen
* * *1. verb1) (to show marked difference from: His words contrast with his actions.) być w sprzeczności2) (to compare so as to show differences: Contrast fresh and frozen vegetables and you'll find the fresh ones taste better.) porównywać2. noun1) (difference(s) in things or people that are compared: The contrast between their attitudes is very marked.) kontrast2) (a thing or person that shows a marked difference (to another): She's a complete contrast to her sister.) przeciwieństwo -
16 feel
[fiːl] 1. n2. vt; pt, pp feltit has a smooth/prickly feel — to jest gładkie/kłujące w dotyku
to feel that … — uważać, że …
I feel I'm neglecting him — czuję, że go zaniedbuję
she knew how I felt about it — wiedziała, co sądzę na ten temat
I feel cold/hot — jest mi zimno/gorąco
to feel lonely/better — czuć się samotnie/lepiej
Phrasal Verbs:* * *[fi:l]past tense, past participle - felt; verb1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) czuć2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) macać3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) czuć4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) czuć się5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) uważać•- feeler- feeling
- feel as if / as though
- feel like
- feel one's way
- get the feel of -
17 good
[gud] 1. adjdobry; ( valid) ważny; ( well-behaved) grzeczny2. ndobro ntto be good at — być dobrym w +loc
to be good for sth/sb — być dobrym do czegoś/dla kogoś
it's a good thing you were there — dobrze, że tam byłeś
for the common good — dla wspólnego dobra, dla dobra ogółu
would you be good enough to …? — czy zechciałbyś +infin ?
is this any good? — (will it do?) czy to będzie dobre?; (what's it like?) czy to coś dobrego?
a good deal (of) — dużo ( +gen)
to make good — damage naprawiać (naprawić perf); loss rekompensować (zrekompensować perf)
good morning/afternoon! — dzień dobry!
- goods* * *[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) grzeczny2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) dobry3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) dobry4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) dobry, sprawny5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) dobry6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) dobry, korzystny7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) dobry8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) dobry9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) spory10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) odpowiedni11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) dobry12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) sensowny13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) pochlebny14) (thorough: a good clean.) całkowity15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) zdrowy2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) dobro2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) dobro3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) Dobrze!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) Mój Boże!- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good -
18 great
[greɪt]adjwielki; idea świetnythe great thing is that … — najlepsze jest to, że …
* * *[ɡreit]1) (of a better quality than average; important: a great writer; Churchill was a great man.) wielki2) (very large, larger etc than average: a great crowd of people at the football match.) ogromny3) (of a high degree: Take great care of that book.) najwyższy, maksymalny4) (very pleasant: We had a great time at the party.) świetny5) (clever and expert: John's great at football.) znakomity•- greatly- greatness -
19 handicap
['hændɪkæp] 1. n( disability) ułomność f, upośledzenie nt; ( disadvantage) przeszkoda f, utrudnienie nt; (horse racing, golf) handicap m, wyrównanie nt2. vtmentally/physically handicapped — umysłowo/fizycznie niepełnosprawny
people with handicaps, handicapped people — (ludzie) niepełnosprawni
* * *['hændikæp] 1. noun1) (something that makes doing something more difficult: The loss of a finger would be a handicap for a pianist.) przeszkoda, utrudnienie2) ((in a race, competition etc) a disadvantage of some sort (eg having to run a greater distance in a race) given to the best competitors so that others have a better chance of winning.) handicap, utrudnienie3) (a race, competition etc in which this happens.) (typ zawodów)4) ((a form of) physical or mental disability: children with physical handicaps.) upośledzenie2. verb(to make something (more) difficult for: He wanted to be a pianist, but was handicapped by his deafness.) utrudniać, przeszkadzać -
20 make certain
(to act so that, or check that, something is sure: Make certain you arrive early; I think he's dead but you'd better make certain.) upewniać się
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