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1 paw
[pɔː] 1. nłapa f2. vt* * *[po:] 1. noun(the foot of an animal with claws or nails: The dog had a thorn in its paw.) łapa2. verb1) ((of an animal) to touch, hit etc (usually several times) with a paw or paws: The cat was pawing (at) the dead mouse.) uderzać łapą2) ((of an animal) to hit (the ground, usually several times) with a hoof, usually a front hoof: The horse pawed (at) the ground.) grzebać nogą -
2 home
[həum] 1. ndom m2. cpdthe home of free enterprise/jazz — kolebka wolnej przedsiębiorczości/jazzu
employment chałupniczy; ( ECON, POL) wewnętrzny, krajowy; (SPORT) team miejscowy; game, win na własnym boisku post, u siebie post3. advbe w domu; go, travel do domu; press, push do środka, na swoje miejsceat home — ( in house) w domu; ( in country) w kraju; ( comfortable) swojsko, jak u siebie
to make one's home somewhere — zamieszkać ( perf) gdzieś
4. vito bring sth home to sb — uświadamiać (uświadomić perf) coś komuś
Phrasal Verbs:* * *[həum] 1. noun1) (the house, town, country etc where a person etc usually lives: I work in London but my home is in Bournemouth; When I retire, I'll make my home in Bournemouth; Africa is the home of the lion; We'll have to find a home for the kitten.) dom, miejsce zamieszkania2) (the place from which a person, thing etc comes originally: America is the home of jazz.) kolebka, ojczyzna3) (a place where children without parents, old people, people who are ill etc live and are looked after: an old folk's home; a nursing home.) dom (starców, sierot itp.)4) (a place where people stay while they are working: a nurses' home.) dom, hotel5) (a house: Crumpy Construction build fine homes for fine people; He invited me round to his home.) dom2. adjective1) (of a person's home or family: home comforts.) domowy2) (of the country etc where a person lives: home produce.) lokalny, krajowy3) ((in football) playing or played on a team's own ground: the home team; a home game.) miejscowy3. adverb1) (to a person's home: I'm going home now; Hallo - I'm home!) do domu, w domu2) (completely; to the place, position etc a thing is intended to be: He drove the nail home; Few of his punches went home; These photographs of the war brought home to me the suffering of the soldiers.) prosto do celu•- homeless- homely
- homeliness
- homing
- home-coming
- home-grown
- homeland
- home-made
- home rule
- homesick
- homesickness
- homestead
- home truth
- homeward
- homewards
- homeward
- homework
- at home
- be/feel at home
- home in on
- leave home
- make oneself at home
- nothing to write home about -
3 quarter
['kwɔːtə(r)] 1. n( fourth part) ćwierć f; (US) ( coin) ćwierć f dolara; ( of year) kwartał m; ( of city) dzielnica fit's a quarter to 3, (US) it's a quarter of 3 — jest za kwadrans trzecia
it's a quarter past 3, (US) it's a quarter after 3 — jest kwadrans po trzeciej
- quarters2. vt* * *['kwo:tə] 1. noun1) (one of four equal parts of something which together form the whole (amount) of the thing: There are four of us, so we'll cut the cake into quarters; It's (a) quarter past / (American) after four; In the first quarter of the year his firm made a profit; The shop is about a quarter of a mile away; an hour and a quarter; two and a quarter hours.) ćwiartka, kwadrans, kwartał2) (in the United States and Canada, (a coin worth) twenty-five cents, the fourth part of a dollar.) ćwierć dolara3) (a district or part of a town especially where a particular group of people live: He lives in the Polish quarter of the town.) dzielnica4) (a direction: People were coming at me from all quarters.) strona (świata)5) (mercy shown to an enemy.) łaska6) (the leg of a usually large animal, or a joint of meat which includes a leg: a quarter of beef; a bull's hindquarters.) ćwiartka7) (the shape of the moon at the end of the first and third weeks of its cycle; the first or fourth week of the cycle itself.) kwadra8) (one of four equal periods of play in some games.) kwarta9) (a period of study at a college etc usually 10 to 12 weeks in length.) trymestr2. verb1) (to cut into four equal parts: We'll quarter the cake and then we'll all have an equal share.) pokroić na cztery części2) (to divide by four: If we each do the work at the same time, we could quarter the time it would take to finish the job.) podzielić na cztery części3) (to give (especially a soldier) somewhere to stay: The soldiers were quartered all over the town.) zakwaterować•3. adverb(once every three months: We pay our electricity bill quarterly.) kwartalnie4. noun(a magazine etc which is published once every three months.) kwartalnik- quarters- quarter-deck
- quarter-final
- quarter-finalist
- quartermaster
- at close quarters -
4 post
[pəust] 1. n ( BRIT)poczta f; ( pole) słup m, pal m; ( job) stanowisko nt; ( MIL) posterunek m; (also: trading post) faktoria f; (also: goalpost) słupek m2. vt ( BRIT)to post sb to — oddelegowywać (oddelegować perf) kogoś do +gen
Phrasal Verbs:- post up* * *I [pəust] noun(a long piece of wood, metal etc, usually fixed upright in the ground: The notice was nailed to a post; a gate-post; the winning-post.) słup- keep somebody posted
- keep posted II 1. [pəust] noun((the system of collecting, transporting and delivering) letters, parcels etc: I sent the book by post; Has the post arrived yet?; Is there any post for me?) poczta2. verb(to send (a letter etc) by post: He posted the parcel yesterday.) nadawać- postage- postal
- postage stamp
- postal order
- postbox
- postcard
- postcode
- post-free
- post-haste
- posthaste
- postman
- postmark
- postmaster
- post office III 1. [pəust] noun1) (a job: He has a post in the government; a teaching post.) posada2) (a place of duty: The soldier remained at his post.) posterunek3) (a settlement, camp etc especially in a distant or unpopulated area: a trading-post.) placówka2. verb(to send somewhere on duty: He was posted abroad.) skierować do pracy, wysłać na placówkęIV [pəust] -
5 execute
['ɛksɪkjuːt]vtperson wykonywać (wykonać perf) egzekucję na +loc, stracić ( perf) ( literary); order, movement, manouvre wykonywać (wykonać perf); plan przeprowadzać (przeprowadzić perf), wprowadzać (wprowadzić perf) w życie* * *['eksikju:t] 1. verb1) (to put to death by order of the law: After the war many traitors were executed.) stracić2) (to carry out (instructions etc).) wypełniać3) (to perform (a movement etc usually requiring skill).) wykonywać•- executioner
- executive 2. noun1) (the branch of the government that puts the laws into effect.) władza wykonawcza, organ2) (a person or body of people in an organization etc that has power to direct or manage: He is an executive in an insurance company.) pracownik na samodzielnym stanowisku•- executor -
6 pet
[pɛt] 1. nzwierzę nt domowe2. adj 3. vt 4. vi ( inf)( sexually) pieścić sięteacher's pet — pupilek(-lka) m(f) nauczyciela
* * *[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) zwierzę domowe2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) kochanie, aniołek2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) kochany, wymarzony3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) pieścić2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) macać/pieścić się•- pet name -
7 pick
[pɪk] 1. nkilof m, oskard m2. vt( select) wybierać (wybrać perf); fruit, flowers zrywać (zerwać perf); mushrooms zbierać (zebrać perf); book from shelf etc zdejmować (zdjąć perf); lock otwierać (otworzyć perf); spot wyciskać (wycisnąć perf); scab zrywać (zerwać perf)the pick of — najlepsza część +gen
to pick one's nose/teeth — dłubać w nosie/zębach
to pick sb's pocket — dobierać się (dobrać się perf) komuś do kieszeni
to pick a quarrel (with sb) — wywoływać (wywołać perf) kłótnię (z kimś)
Phrasal Verbs:- pick at- pick off- pick on- pick out- pick up* * *I 1. [pik] verb1) (to choose or select: Pick the one you like best.) wybierać2) (to take (flowers from a plant, fruit from a tree etc), usually by hand: The little girl sat on the grass and picked flowers.) zbierać, zrywać3) (to lift (someone or something): He picked up the child.) podnosić4) (to unlock (a lock) with a tool other than a key: When she found that she had lost her key, she picked the lock with a hair-pin.) otworzyć (np. wytrychem), sforsować2. noun1) (whatever or whichever a person wants or chooses: Take your pick of these prizes.) wybór2) (the best one(s) from or the best part of something: These grapes are the pick of the bunch.) najlepsza część, wyselekcjonowana część•- pick-up
- pick and choose
- pick at
- pick someone's brains
- pick holes in
- pick off
- pick on
- pick out
- pick someone's pocket
- pick a quarrel/fight with someone
- pick a quarrel/fight with
- pick up
- pick up speed
- pick one's way II [pik] noun((also (British) pickaxe, (American) pickax - plural pickaxes) a tool with a heavy metal head pointed at one or both ends, used for breaking hard surfaces eg walls, roads, rocks etc.) kilof -
8 win
[wɪn] 1. nzwycięstwo nt, wygrana f2. vtgame, competition, election wygrywać (wygrać perf), zwyciężać (zwyciężyć perf) w +loc; prize, support, popularity zdobywać (zdobyć perf)3. vi; pt, pp wonwygrywać (wygrać perf), zwyciężać (zwyciężyć perf)Phrasal Verbs:- win over* * *[win] 1. present participle - winning; verb1) (to obtain (a victory) in a contest; to succeed in coming first in (a contest), usually by one's own efforts: He won a fine victory in the election; Who won the war/match?; He won the bet; He won (the race) in a fast time / by a clear five metres.) zwyciężyć, wygrać2) (to obtain (a prize) in a competition etc, usually by luck: to win first prize; I won $5 in the crossword competition.) wygrać3) (to obtain by one's own efforts: He won her respect over a number of years.) zdobyć2. noun(a victory or success: She's had two wins in four races.) zwycięstwo- winner- winning
- winning-post
- win over
- win the day
- win through -
9 grand finale
(the final act or scene in a show etc, usually with all the actors, singers etc on the stage.) wielki finał -
10 high street
( BRIT) n* * *((with capital when used as a name) the main street of a town etc, usually with shops etc.) główna ulica -
11 language
['læŋgwɪdʒ]njęzyk m* * *['læŋɡwi‹]1) (human speech: the development of language in children.) mowa2) (the speech of a particular nation: She is very good at (learning) languages; Russian is a difficult language.) język3) (the words and way of speaking, writing etc usually connected with a particular group of people etc: the language of journalists; medical language.) język• -
12 negotiate
[nɪ'gəuʃɪeɪt] 1. vi 2. vt* * *[ni'ɡəuʃieit]1) (to bargain or discuss a subject in order to agree.) pertraktować2) (to arrange (a treaty, payment etc), usually after a long discussion.) wynegocjować3) (to get past (an obstacle or difficulty).) przezwyciężyć•- negotiation -
13 qualify
['kwɔlɪfaɪ] 1. vt 2. vizdobywać (zdobyć perf) dyplomto qualify for — ( be eligible) móc ubiegać się o +acc; ( in competition) kwalifikować się (zakwalifikować się perf) do +gen
to qualify as an engineer — zdobywać (zdobyć perf) dyplom inżyniera
* * *1) (to cause to be or to become able or suitable for: A degree in English does not qualify you to teach English; She is too young to qualify for a place in the team.) uprawniać, kwalifikować się2) ((with as) to show that one is suitable for a profession or job etc, especially by passing a test or examination: I hope to qualify as a doctor.) zdobyć uprawnienia3) ((with for) to allow, or be allowed, to take part in a competition etc, usually by reaching a satisfactory standard in an earlier test or competition: She failed to qualify for the long jump.) zakwalifikować się4) ((of an adjective) to describe, or add to the meaning of: In `red books', the adjective `red' qualifies the noun `books'.) określać•- qualified
- qualifying -
14 trim
[trɪm] 1. adjhouse, garden starannie utrzymany; figure, person szczupły2. n( haircut) podstrzyżenie nt, podcięcie nt; ( on clothes) lamówka f, wykończenie nt; ( on car) elementy pl ozdobne karoserii3. vtto trim (with) — ozdabiać (ozdobić perf) ( +instr); ( NAUT) ( sail) ustawiać (ustawić perf)
to keep in (good) trim — utrzymywać (dobrą) formę, dobrze się trzymać (inf)
* * *[trim] 1. past tense, past participle - trimmed; verb1) (to cut the edges or ends of (something) in order to make it shorter and/or neat: He's trimming the hedge; She had her hair trimmed.) przycinać2) (to decorate (a dress, hat etc, usually round the edges): She trimmed the sleeves with lace.) obszyć3) (to arrange (the sails of a boat etc) suitably for the weather conditions.) wybierać2. noun(a haircut: She went to the hairdresser's for a trim.) strzyżenie3. adjective(neat and tidy: a trim appearance.) schludny- trimly- trimness
- trimming
- in good trim
- in trim -
15 alley
['ælɪ]naleja f* * *['æli]1) ((often alleyway) a narrow street in a city etc (usually not wide enough for vehicles).) uliczka2) (a long narrow area used for the games of bowling or skittles: a bowling alley.) tor -
16 appease
[ə'piːz]vt* * *[ə'pi:z](to calm or satisfy (a person, desire etc) usually by giving what was asked for or is needed: She appeased his curiosity by explaining the situation to him.) uspokajać, zaspokajać -
17 bay
[beɪ]nzatoka f; ( BRIT) ( for parking) zatoczka f; ( for loading) podjazd m; ( horse) gniadosz m* * *[bei] I noun(a wide inward bend of a coastline: anchored in the bay; Botany Bay.) zatokaII noun(a separate compartment, area or room etc (usually one of several) set aside for a special purpose: a bay in a library.) wnękaIII 1. adjective((of horses) reddish-brown in colour.) gniady2. noun((also bay tree) the laurel tree, the leaves of which are used for seasoning and in victory wreaths.) wawrzyn3. verb((especially of large dogs) to bark: The hounds bayed at the fox.) ujadać -
18 beneficiary
[bɛnɪ'fɪʃərɪ]n ( JUR)* * *[-ʃəri, ]( American[) -ʃieri]- plural beneficiaries - noun (a person who receives a gift etc (usually in a will).) obdarowany, spadkobierca -
19 catapult
['kætəpʌlt] 1. n ( BRIT) 2. vi 3. vt* * *1. noun((American slingshot) a small forked stick with an elastic string fixed to the two prongs for firing small stones etc, usually used by children.) proca2. verb(to throw violently: The driver was catapulted through the windscreen when his car hit the wall.) rzucać -
20 fête
[feɪt]n* * *[feit](an entertainment, especially in the open air, with competitions, displays, the selling of goods etc usually to raise money, especially for charity: We are holding a summer fete in aid of charity.) festyn
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