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1 retirement
[rɪ'taɪəmənt]n* * *1) (the act of retiring from work: It is not long till his retirement.) odejście na emeryturę2) (a person's life after retiring from work: He's enjoying his retirement.) życie na emeryturze, emerytura -
2 uneven
[ʌn'iːvn]adj* * *1) (not even: The road surface here is very uneven.) nierówny2) ((of work etc) not all of the same quality: His work is very uneven.) nierówny•- unevenly -
3 warrant
['wɔrnt] 1. n( for arrest) nakaz m; (also: search warrant) nakaz m rewizji2. vtdawać (dać perf) podstawy do +gen* * *['worənt] 1. verb1) (to justify: A slight cold does not warrant your staying off work.) usprawiedliwiać2) (an old word to state confidently or (be willing to) bet that: I'll warrant he's gone riding instead of doing his work.) ręczyć2. noun(something that gives authority, especially a legal document giving the police the authority for searching someone's house, arresting someone etc: The police have a warrant for his arrest.) nakaz -
4 average
['ævərɪdʒ] 1. nśrednia f2. adj 3. vtosiągać (osiągnąć perf) średnioon average — średnio, przeciętnie
above/below (the) average — powyżej/poniżej średniej
Phrasal Verbs:* * *['ævəri‹] 1. noun(the result of adding several amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts: The average of 3, 7, 9 and 13 is 8 (= 32:4).) średnia2. adjective1) (obtained by finding the average of amounts etc: average price; the average temperature for the week.) średni2) (ordinary; not exceptional: The average person is not wealthy; His work is average.) przeciętny3. verb(to form an average: His expenses averaged (out at) 15 dollars a day.) osiągać średnio -
5 open
['əupn] 1. adjotwarty; vacancy wolny2. vt 3. vito be open to — ( suggestions) być otwartym na +acc; ( criticism) być narażonym na +acc
the film/play has recently opened in New York — niedawno odbyła się premiera filmu/sztuki w Nowym Jorku
Phrasal Verbs:- open up* * *['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) otwarty2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) otwarty3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) otwarty4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) jawny5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) szczery6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) otwarty7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) otwarty2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) otworzyć (się)2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) otworzyć•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms -
6 positive
['pɔzɪtɪv]adj( certain) pewny; (hopeful, confident, affirmative) pozytywny; ( decisive) stanowczy; ( MATH, ELEC) dodatni* * *['pozətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) pozytywny2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) jednoznaczny3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) przekonany4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) całkowity5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) optymistyczny6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) równy7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) dodatni8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) dodatni2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) pozytyw2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) stopień równy•- positively -
7 inconsistent
[ɪnkən'sɪstnt]adjinconsistent with — niezgodny z +instr
* * *[inkən'sistənt]1) ((often with with) contradictory in some way; not in agreement: What you're saying today is quite inconsistent with the statement you made yesterday.) sprzeczny2) (changeable, eg in standard: His work is inconsistent.) niekonsekwentny• -
8 behind
[bɪ'haɪnd] 1. prep( at the back of) za +instr, z tyłu +gen; ( supporting) za +instr, po stronie +gen; ( lower in rank etc) za +instr2. advz tyłu, w tyle3. npupa f (inf), tyłek m (inf)she asked me to stay behind — poprosiła, żebym został
to leave sth behind — zapominać (zapomnieć perf) czegoś, zostawiać (zostawić perf) coś
we're behind them in technology — jesteśmy za nimi w tyle, jeśli idzie o technikę
* * *1. preposition1) (at or towards the back of: behind the door.) za2) (remaining after: The tourists left their litter behind them.) po sobie, za sobą3) (in support: We're right behind him on this point.) za2. adverb1) (at the back: following behind.) z tyłu2) ((also behindhand [-hænd]) not up to date: behind with his work.) zapóźniony3) (remaining: He left his book behind; We stayed behind after the party.) za3. noun(the buttocks: a smack on the behind.) tyłek -
9 poor
[puə(r)] 1. adj 2. npl* * *[puə] 1. adjective1) (having little money or property: She is too poor to buy clothes for the children; the poor nations of the world.) biedny2) (not good; of bad quality: His work is very poor; a poor effort.) słaby3) (deserving pity: Poor fellow!) biedny•- poorness- poorly 2. adjective(ill: He is very poorly.) chory -
10 neglect
[nɪ'glɛkt] 1. vt( leave undone) zaniedbywać (zaniedbać perf); ( ignore) nie dostrzegać (nie dostrzec perf) +gen, lekceważyć (zlekceważyć perf)2. nzaniedbanie nt* * *[ni'ɡlekt] 1. verb1) (to treat carelessly or not give enough attention to: He neglected his work.) zaniedbywać2) (to fail (to do something): He neglected to answer the letter.) zapomnieć, zaniedbać2. noun(lack of care and attention: The garden is suffering from neglect.) zaniedbanie -
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12 fail
[feɪl] 1. vtperson exam nie zdawać (nie zdać perf) +gen, oblewać (oblać perf); examiner candidate oblewać (oblać perf); leader, memory zawodzić (zawieść perf); courage opuszczać (opuścić perf)2. vicandidate nie zdawać (nie zdać perf), oblewać (oblać perf); attempt nie powieść się ( perf); brakes zawodzić (zawieść perf); eyesight, health pogarszać się (pogorszyć się perf); light gasnąć (zgasnąć perf)to fail to do sth — ( not succeed) nie zdołać ( perf) czegoś zrobić; ( neglect) nie zrobić ( perf) czegoś
without fail — (always, religiously) obowiązkowo; ( definitely) na pewno
* * *[feil] 1. verb1) (to be unsuccessful (in); not to manage (to do something): They failed in their attempt; I failed my exam; I failed to post the letter.) nie spełnić, doznać niepowodzenia w2) (to break down or cease to work: The brakes failed.) zepsuć się3) (to be insufficient or not enough: His courage failed (him).) zabraknąć4) ((in a test, examination etc) to reject (a candidate): The examiner failed half the class.) oblać egzamin5) (to disappoint: They did not fail him in their support.) zawieść•- failing2. preposition(if (something) fails or is lacking: Failing his help, we shall have to try something else.) jeśli zabraknie- failure- without fail -
13 at
[æt]prep1) (referring to position, place)at home/school — w domu/szkole
2) ( referring to direction)to look at sth — patrzeć (popatrzeć perf) na coś
to throw sth at sb — rzucać (rzucić perf) czymś w kogoś
3) ( referring to time)at times — czasami, czasem
4) ( referring to rates) po +acc5) ( referring to speed)at 50 km/h — z prędkością 50 km na godzinę
6) ( referring to activity)7) ( referring to cause)shocked/surprised/annoyed at sth — wstrząśnięty/zdziwiony/rozdrażniony czymś
8)not at all — ( in answer to question) wcale nie; ( in answer to thanks) nie ma za co
* * *[æt]( showing)1) (position: They are not at home; She lives at 33 Forest Road) w, przy2) (direction: He looked at her; She shouted at the boys.) na3) (time: He arrived at ten o'clock; The children came at the sound of the bell.) w, na4) (state or occupation: The countries are at war; She is at work.) w (stanie)5) (pace or speed: He drove at 120 kilometres per hour.) z prędkością6) (cost: bread at $1.20 a loaf.) po•- at all -
14 up
[ʌp] 1. prep2. advto go up the stairs — wchodzić (wejść perf) po schodach
1) (upwards, higher)up in the sky/the mountains — wysoko na niebie/w górach
2)to be up — ( out of bed) być na nogach; (prices, level) wzrosnąć ( perf); (building, tent) stać
3)I've read up to page 60 — przeczytałem do strony 60.
4)to be up to — ( depend on) zależeć od +gen
5)to be up to — ( equal to) ( person) podołać ( perf) or sprostać ( perf) +dat; ( work etc) spełniać (spełnić perf) +acc, odpowiadać +dat
6)to be up to ( inf) — ( be doing) porabiać
3. nwhat is he up to? — co on porabia? (showing disapproval, suspicion) co on kombinuje? (inf)
ups and downs — wzloty pl i upadki pl
* * *(to become covered (as if) with mist: The mirror misted over; The windscreen misted up.) zaparować -
15 free
[friː] 1. adjwolny; meal, ticket bezpłatny2. vtprisoner, colony uwalniać (uwolnić perf); jammed object zwalniać (zwolnić perf); person (from responsibility, duty) zwalniać (zwolnić perf)to give sb a free hand — dawać (dać perf) komuś wolną rękę
"admission free", "free admission" — "wstęp wolny"
free (of charge), for free — za darmo
* * *[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) wolny, swobodny2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) wolny3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) hojny4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) swobodny5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) bezpłatny6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) wolny7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) wolny8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) wolny2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) uwolnić2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) uwolnić•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) pracować niezależnie- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free -
16 bad
[bæd]adjzły; ( naughty) niedobry, niegrzeczny; ( poor) work, health etc słaby; mistake, accident, injury poważnyto be bad for — szkodzić +dat
* * *[bæd]comparative - worse; adjective1) (not good; not efficient: He is a bad driver; His eyesight is bad; They are bad at tennis (= they play tennis badly).) niedobry2) (wicked; immoral: a bad man; He has done some bad things.) zły, nikczemny3) (unpleasant: bad news.) zły, nieprzyjemny4) (rotten: This meat is bad.) zepsuty5) (causing harm or injury: Smoking is bad for your health.) szkodliwy6) ((of a part of the body) painful, or in a weak state: She has a bad heart; I have a bad head (= headache) today.) chory7) (unwell: I am feeling quite bad today.) chory8) (serious or severe: a bad accident; a bad mistake.) poważny9) ((of a debt) not likely to be paid: The firm loses money every year from bad debts.) nieściągalny•- badly- badness
- badly off
- feel bad about something
- feel bad
- go from bad to worse
- not bad
- too bad -
17 rest
[rɛst] 1. n 2. vi 3. vtto rest sth on/against sth — opierać (oprzeć perf) coś na czymś/o coś
to rest on sth ( lit, fig) — opierać się (oprzeć się perf) na czymś
to put/set sb's mind at rest — uspokoić ( perf) kogoś
to come to rest — zatrzymać się ( perf), znieruchomieć ( perf)
to lay sb to rest — składać (złożyć perf) kogoś na wieczny spoczynek
to rest one's eyes/gaze on sth — zatrzymywać (zatrzymać perf) wzrok na czymś
to let the matter rest — dawać (dać perf) sprawie spokój
rest assured that … — bądź pewny or spokojny, że…
I won't rest until … — nie spocznę, dopóki…
may he/she rest in peace — niech spoczywa w pokoju
* * *I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) odpoczynek2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) spoczynek3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) podpórka4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) spoczynek2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) odpoczywać2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) odpoczywać, dać odpocząć3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) opierać (się), spoczywać4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) spocząć5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) opierać się6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) należeć•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
18 unprofessional
[ʌnprə'fɛʃənl]adj* * *1) ((of a person's conduct) not according to the (usually moral) standards required in his profession: The doctor was dismissed from his post for unprofessional conduct.) sprzeczny z etyką zawodową2) ((of a piece of work etc) not done with the skill of a trained person: This repair looks a bit unprofessional.) nieprofesjonalny, amatorski, niefachowy -
19 dead
[dɛd] 1. adjperson zmarły; animal zdechły, nieżywy; plant zwiędły; city wymarły; language martwy; ( body part) zdrętwiały, ścierpnięty; engine zepsuty; telephone głuchy; battery wyładowany; silence zupełny2. adv( completely) całkowicie, zupełnie; (directly, exactly) akurat, dokładnie3. nplto shoot sb dead — zastrzelić ( perf) kogoś
in the dead centre, dead in the centre — w samym środku
* * *[ded] 1. adjective1) (without life; not living: a dead body; Throw out those dead flowers.) martwy2) (not working and not giving any sign of being about to work: The phone/engine is dead.) zepsuty3) (absolute or complete: There was dead silence at his words; He came to a dead stop.) kompletny, całkowity2. adverb(completely: dead drunk.) kompletnie- deaden- deadly 3. adverb(extremely: deadly dull; deadly serious.) nieludzko, śmiertelnie- dead end- dead-end
- dead heat
- dead language
- deadline
- deadlock -
20 sound
[saund] 1. adj( healthy) zdrowy; ( not damaged) nietknięty; (reliable, thorough) solidny, dogłębny; investment pewny, bezpieczny; advice rozsądny; argument, policy słuszny2. adv 3. n 4. vtalarm, horn włączać (włączyć perf)5. vithat sounds like them returning — wygląda na to, że wracają
it sounds as if … — wygląda na to, że …
Phrasal Verbs:* * *I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) solidny, zdrowy2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) głęboki3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) wszechstronny4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) trafny, poprawny5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) rozsądny•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) dźwięk2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) dźwięk3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) to, co słyszę (na temat)2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) dzwonić, rozlegać się2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) ogłaszać, uderzyć na3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) brzmieć4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) wymawiać5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) osłuchiwać•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) wytłumiaćIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) sondować- sounding- sound out
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