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1 work-basket
(etc nouns a basket, box etc for holding thread, needlework etc.) koszyk/pudełko z przyborami do szycia -
2 work-box
(etc nouns a basket, box etc for holding thread, needlework etc.) koszyk/pudełko z przyborami do szycia -
3 work
[wəːk] 1. n 2. vi 3. vtto go/get or set to work — zabierać się (zabrać się perf) do pracy
to work a mine/an oil well — pracować przy wydobyciu węgla/ropy
to work loose — screw etc obluzowywać się (obluzować się perf); knot rozluźniać się (rozluźnić się perf)
to work on the principle that … — działać przy założeniu, że …
to work miracles/wonders — czynić cuda
Phrasal Verbs:- work on- work out- work up* * *[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) praca, robota2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) praca, zajęcie3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) praca4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) dzieło5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) praca6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) praca2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) pracować2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) pracować, być zajętym3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) działać, obsługiwać4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) sprawdzić się5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) posuwać się powoli, przedostać się itd.6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) stopniowo stawać się7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) wykonać, wykuć•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mechanizm2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) uczynek•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders -
4 work of art
(a painting, sculpture etc.) dzieło sztuki -
5 work off
(to get rid of (something unwanted or unpleasant) by taking physical exercise etc: He worked off his anger by running round the garden six times.) pozbyć się -
6 it serves you etc right
(you etc deserve your misfortune etc: He has done no work so it will serve him right if he fails his exam.) -
7 social work
npraca f w opiece społecznej* * *work which deals with the care of people in a community, especially of the poor, under-privileged etc (noun social worker) praca, działalność socjalna -
8 team-work
noun (cooperation between those who are working together on a task etc.) praca zespołowa -
9 labour
['leɪbə(r)] 1. (US labor) n( hard work) ciężka praca f; ( work force) siła f robocza; ( work done by work force) praca f; ( MED)2. vi 3. vtLabour, the Labour Party ( BRIT) — Partia Pracy
hard labour — ( toil) harówka (inf); ( punishment) ciężkie roboty
* * *['leibə] 1. noun1) (hard work: The building of the cathedral involved considerable labour over two centuries; People engaged in manual labour are often badly paid.) (ciężka) praca2) (workmen on a job: The firm is having difficulty hiring labour.) siła robocza3) ((in a pregnant woman etc) the process of childbirth: She was in labour for several hours before the baby was born.) poród4) (used (with capital) as a name for the Socialist party in the United Kingdom.) Partia Pracy2. verb1) (to be employed to do hard and unskilled work: He spends the summer labouring on a building site.) harować2) (to move or work etc slowly or with difficulty: They laboured through the deep undergrowth in the jungle; the car engine labours a bit on steep hills.) poruszać się z trudem, pracować z mozołem•- laboriously
- laboriousness
- labourer
- labour court
- labour dispute
- labour-saving -
10 mark
[mɑːk] 1. n( sign) znak m; (of friendship, respect) oznaka f; ( trace) ślad m; ( stain) plama f; ( point) punkt m; ( level) poziom m; ( BRIT, SCOL) ( grade) stopień m, ocena f; ( BRIT, TECH) wersja f; ( currency)2. vtthe German Mark — marka f niemiecka
( label) znakować (oznakować perf), oznaczać (oznaczyć perf); ( stain) plamić (poplamiǠ perf); ( characterise) cechować; (with shoes, tyres) zostawiać (zostawić perf) ślad(y) na +loc; passage, page in book zaznaczać (zaznaczyć perf); place, time wyznaczać (wyznaczyć perf); event, occasion upamiętniać (upamiętnić perf); ( BRIT, SCOL) oceniać (ocenić perf); (SPORT) player kryćto mark time ( MIL) — maszerować w miejscu; ( fig) dreptać w miejscu
Phrasal Verbs:- mark off- mark out- mark up* * *1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.)2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.)3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.)4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.)5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.)6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.)2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.)2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.)3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.)4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.)5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.)•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time -
11 presentation
[prɛzn'teɪʃən]n( of plan etc) przedstawienie nt, prezentacja f; ( appearance) wygląd m; ( lecture) wystąpienie nton presentation of — za okazaniem +gen
* * *[pre-]1) (the act of presenting: the presentation of the prizes; the presentation of a new play; ( also adjective) a presentation ceremony; a presentation gold watch.) przedstawienie, podarowanie2) (the manner in which written work etc is presented or set out: Try to improve the presentation of your work.) sposób przedstawienia, układ3) (a performance, or set of repeated performances, of a play, opera etc: This is the best presentation of `Macbeth' that I've ever seen.) inscenizacja -
12 report
[rɪ'pɔːt] 1. n( account) sprawozdanie nt, raport m; (PRESS, TV etc) doniesienie nt, relacja f; ( BRIT) (also: school report) świadectwo nt (szkolne); ( of gun) huk m2. vt( state) komunikować (zakomunikować perf); (PRESS, TV etc) relacjonować (zrelacjonować perf); casualties, damage etc donosić (donieść perf) o +loc, odnotowywać (odnotować perf); ( bring to notice) theft, accident zgłaszać (zgłosić perf); person donosić (donieść perf) na +acc3. visporządzać (sporządzić perf) raportto report to sb — (present o.s. to) zgłaszać się (zgłosić się perf) do kogoś; ( be responsible to) podlegać komuś
to report on sth — składać (złożyć perf) raport z czegoś
to report sick — zgłaszać (zgłosić perf) niezdolność do pracy z powodu choroby
it is reported that … — mówi się, że …
* * *[rə'po:t] 1. noun1) (a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: a child's school report; a police report on the accident.) sprawozdanie, meldunek2) (rumour; general talk: According to report, the manager is going to resign.) pogłoski3) (a loud noise, especially of a gun being fired.) huk2. verb1) (to give a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: A serious accident has just been reported; He reported on the results of the conference; Our spies report that troops are being moved to the border; His speech was reported in the newspaper.) meldować, zgłaszać, relacjonować2) (to make a complaint about; to give information about the misbehaviour etc of: The boy was reported to the headmaster for being rude to a teacher.) złożyć skargę na3) (to tell someone in authority about: He reported the theft to the police.) zameldować o, zgłosić4) (to go (to a place or a person) and announce that one is there, ready for work etc: The boys were ordered to report to the police-station every Saturday afternoon; Report to me when you return; How many policemen reported for duty?) zgłosić się•- reporter- reported speech
- report back -
13 strain
[streɪn] 1. n( pressure) obciążenie nt; ( MED) ( physical) nadwerężenie nt; ( mental) stres m; ( of virus) szczep m; ( breed) odmiana f- strains2. vt 3. vito strain to hear/see — wytężać (wytężyć perf) słuch/wzrok
* * *I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) wysilać się2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) nadwyrężać3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) wyczerpywać4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) odcedzać2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) naprężenie2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) wysiłek, przemęczenie3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) naciągnięcie4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) nadużywanie•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) rasa2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) skłonność3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) dźwięki -
14 take on
vtwork, responsibility, employee przyjmować (przyjąć perf); competitor stawać (stanąć perf) do współzawodnictwa z +instr* * *1) (to agree to do (work etc); to undertake: He took on the job.) podjąć się2) (to employ: They are taking on five hundred more men at the factory.) przyjmować, zatrudniać3) ((with at) to challenge (someone) to a game etc: I'll take you on at tennis.) zagrać przeciw (komuś)4) (to get; to assume: His writing took on a completely new meaning.) przybierać, nabierać5) (to allow (passengers) to get on or in: The bus only stops here to take on passengers.) zabierać6) (to be upset: Don't take on so!) martwić się -
15 most
[məust] 1. adj1) people, things większość f ( +gen)2) interest, money etc najwięcej +gen2. pron3. advmost of it/them — większość (tego)/z nich
(+verb) spend, eat, work etc najwięcej; (+adjective)the most expensive — najbardziej kosztowny, najkosztowniejszy; (+adverb) (carefully, easily etc) najbardziej; ( very) polite, interesting etc wysoce, wielce
* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) najwięcej2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) większość2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) naj2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) bardzo, wyjątkowo3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) najbardziej4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) prawie3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) najwięcej2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) większość•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
16 preserve
[prɪ'zəːv] 1. vtcustoms, independence etc zachowywać (zachować perf); building, manuscript, food konserwować (zakonserwować perf)2. n(often pl) ( jam etc) zaprawy pl; (for game, fish) rezerwat ma male/working class preserve ( fig) — dziedzina zdominowana przez mężczyzn/klasę robotniczą
* * *[pri'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to keep safe from harm: (May) Heaven preserve us from danger!) chronić2) (to keep in existence: They have managed to preserve many old documents.) przechować3) (to treat (food), eg by cooking it with sugar, so that it will not go bad: What is the best method of preserving raspberries?) konserwować2. noun1) (an activity, kind of work etc in which only certain people are allowed to take part.) zastrzeżona sfera2) (a place where game animals, birds etc are protected: a game preserve.) rezerwat3) (jam: blackberry jam and other preserves.) konfitura, konserwa•- preservative -
17 get through
1. vi ( TEL)uzyskiwać (uzyskać perf) połączenie2. vt fus* * *1) (to finish (work etc): We got through a lot of work today.) zrobić2) (to pass (an examination).) zdać3) (to arrive, usually with some difficulty: The food got through to the fort despite the enemy's attempts to stop it.) przedostać się4) (to make oneself understood: I just can't get through to her any more.) trafić -
18 outside
[aut'saɪd] 1. n 2. adj 3. adv 4. prepat the outside — ( at the most) najwyżej; ( at the latest) najdalej
* * *1. noun(the outer surface: The outside of the house was painted white.) zewnętrzna strona2. adjective1) (of, on, or near the outer part of anything: the outside door.) zewnętrzny2) (not part of (a group, one's work etc): We shall need outside help; She has a lot of outside interests.) z zewnątrz3) ((of a chance etc) very small.) znikomy3. adverb1) (out of, not in a building etc: He went outside; He stayed outside.) na zewnątrz2) (on the outside: The house looked beautiful outside.) z zewnątrz4. preposition(on the outer part or side of; not inside or within: He stood outside the house; He did that outside working hours.) na zewnątrz, poza- outsider- at the outside
- outside in -
19 pay
[peɪ] 1. npłaca f2. vt 3. vi; pt, pp paidto pay one's way — płacić (zapłacić perf) za siebie
to pay a high price for sth ( fig) — płacić (zapłacić perf) za coś wysoką cenę
to pay the penalty for sth — ponosić (ponieść perf) karę za coś
to pay sb a compliment — powiedzieć ( perf) komuś komplement
to pay attention (to) — zwracać (zwrócić perf) uwagę (na +acc)
to pay sb a visit — składać (złożyć perf) komuś wizytę
to pay one's respects to sb — składać (złożyć perf) komuś wyrazy szacunku
Phrasal Verbs:- pay back- pay for- pay in- pay off- pay out- pay up* * *[pei] 1. past tense, past participle - paid; verb1) (to give (money) to (someone) in exchange for goods, services etc: He paid $5 for the book.) płacić2) (to return (money that is owed): It's time you paid your debts.) spłacić3) (to suffer punishment (for): You'll pay for that remark!) zapłacić4) (to be useful or profitable (to): Crime doesn't pay.) opłacać się5) (to give (attention, homage, respect etc): Pay attention!; to pay one's respects.) zwracać (uwagę), złożyć (uszanowanie)2. noun(money given or received for work etc; wages: How much pay do you get?) zapłata- payable- payee
- payment
- pay-packet
- pay-roll
- pay back
- pay off
- pay up
- put paid to -
20 stale
[steɪl]adj* * *[steil]1) ((of food etc) not fresh and therefore dry and tasteless: stale bread.) zestarzały, czerstwy2) (no longer interesting: His ideas are stale and dull.) przestarzały3) (no longer able to work etc well because of too much study etc: If she practises the piano for more than two hours a day, she will grow stale.) przetrenowany
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