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1 it is etc high time
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2 high
[haɪ] 1. adjwysoki; speed duży; wind silny; ( inf) ( on drugs) na haju post (inf); ( on drink) pod gazem post (inf); ( CULIN) meat, game skruszały; cheese etc zbyt dojrzały, nadpsuty2. adv 3. nto pay a high price for sth — płacić (zapłacić perf) za coś wysoką cenę
it's high time you learned how to do it — najwyższy czas, żebyś nauczył się to robić
* * *1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) wysoki2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) o wysokości/wzroście...3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) wysoki, wielki4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) wysoki, główny5) (noble; good: high ideals.) szlachetny6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) silny7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) wysoki8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) cienki9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) nadpsuty10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) mocny2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) wysoko- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight 3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) uwydatnić- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech 4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.) zaawansowany technologicznie- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
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3 high tide
nprzypływ m* * *(the time when the tide is farthest up the shore: High tide today is at 15.46; They set sail at high tide.) przypływ -
4 high water
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5 high-to-low level transition time
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6 all-time
['ɔːl'taɪm]adjan all-time record — rekord m wszech czasów
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7 low-to-high level transition time
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8 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 -
9 record
1. ['rɛkɔːd] n( written account) zapis m; ( of meeting) protokół m; ( of attendance) lista f; ( file) akta pl; ( COMPUT, SPORT) rekord m; ( MUS) płyta f; ( history) (of person, company) przeszłość f2. [rɪ'kɔːd] vtevents etc zapisywać (zapisać perf); temperature, speed, time wskazywać; voice, song nagrywać (nagrać perf)3. adjto set/put the record straight ( fig) — prostować (sprostować perf) nieścisłości
he is on record as saying that … — stwierdził publicznie, że…
off the record — statement nieoficjalny; speak nieoficjalnie
* * *1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) zapis, protokół2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) płyta gramofonowa3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) przeszłość, rejestr2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) (za)protokołować2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) nagrać3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) (za)rejestrować4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) zarejestrować•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
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10 fuse
[fjuːz] 1. (US fuze) n(in plug, circuit) bezpiecznik m; ( for bomb etc) zapalnik m2. vt 3. vito fuse the lights ( BRIT) — robić (zrobić perf) zwarcie
the lights have fused ( BRIT) — światło wysiadło (inf)
* * *I 1. [fju:z] verb1) (to melt (together) as a result of great heat: Copper and tin fuse together to make bronze.) stapiać się2) ((of an electric circuit or appliance) to (cause to) stop working because of the melting of a fuse: Suddenly all the lights fused; She fused all the lights.) spalać (się)2. noun(a piece of easily-melted wire included in an electric circuit so that a dangerously high electric current will break the circuit and switch itself off: She mended the fuse.) bezpiecznik- fusionII [fju:z] noun(a piece of material, a mechanical device etc which makes a bomb etc explode at a particular time: He lit the fuse and waited for the explosion.) lont, zapalnik -
11 home-coming
1) (the return home of a person (who has been away for some time): We had a party to celebrate his home-coming.) powrót do domu2) ((American) an annual event held by a college, a university or high school for former students.) spotkanie po latach, zjazd -
12 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
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13 rate
[reɪt] 1. nat a rate of 60 kph — z szybkością 60 km/h
rate of taxation/interest — stopa podatkowa/procentowa
at this/that rate — w tym tempie ( fig) w ten sposób
- rates2. vtto rate sb/sth as — uważać kogoś/coś za +acc
to rate sb/sth among — zaliczać (zaliczyć perf) kogoś/coś do +gen
* * *[reit] 1. noun1) (the number of occasions within a given period of time when something happens or is done: a high (monthly) accident rate in a factory.) przeciętna (liczba)2) (the number or amount of something (in relation to something else); a ratio: There was a failure rate of one pupil in ten in the exam.) stosunek, współczynnik3) (the speed with which something happens or is done: He works at a tremendous rate; the rate of increase/expansion.) tempo4) (the level (of pay), cost etc (of or for something): What is the rate of pay for this job?) stawka5) ((usually in plural) a tax, especially, in United Kingdom, paid by house-owners etc to help with the running of their town etc.) podatek lokalny2. verb(to estimate or be estimated, with regard to worth, merit, value etc: I don't rate this book very highly; He doesn't rate very highly as a dramatist in my estimation.) oceniać, być zaliczonym- rating- at this
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14 run
[rʌn] 1. n(fast pace, race) bieg m; ( in car) przejażdżka f; (of train, bus, for skiing) trasa f; (of victories, defeats) seria f; (in tights, stockings) oczko nt; (CRICKET, BASEBALL) punkt za przebiegnięcie między oznaczonymi miejscami po uderzeniu piłki2. vt; pt ran, pp rundistance biec (przebiec perf); business, shop, hotel prowadzić; competition, course przeprowadzać (przeprowadzić perf); ( COMPUT) program uruchamiać (uruchomić perf); hand, fingers przesuwać (przesunąć perf); water puszczać (puścić perf); (PRESS) article zamieszczać (zamieścić perf)3. vi( move quickly) biec (pobiec perf); (habitually, regularly) biegać; ( flee) uciekać (uciec perf); bus, train ( operate) kursować, jeździć; ( travel) jechać (pojechać perf); play, show być granym, iść (inf); contract być ważnym; river, tears płynąć (popłynąć perf); colours, washing farbować, puszczać; road, railway biec; horse ( in race) ścigać sięto go for a run — iść (pójść perf) pobiegać
to break into a run — zaczynać (zacząć perf) biec
a run of good/bad luck — dobra/zła passa
there was a run on … — był run na +acc
in the long/short run — na dłuższą/krótką metę
to be on the run — ( fugitive) ukrywać się
to run the risk of — narażać się na +acc
the engine/computer is running — silnik/komputer jest włączony
to run for president/in an election — kandydować na prezydenta/w wyborach
unemployment is running at twenty per cent — bezrobocie kształtuje się na poziomie dwudziestu procent
to run a bath — przygotowywać (przygotować perf) kąpiel
Phrasal Verbs:- run away- run down- run in- run into- run off- run out- run over- run up* * *1. present participle - running; verb1) ((of a person or animal) to move quickly, faster than walking: He ran down the road.) biegać2) (to move smoothly: Trains run on rails.) jeździć3) ((of water etc) to flow: Rivers run to the sea; The tap is running.) płynąć, ciec4) ((of a machine etc) to work or operate: The engine is running; He ran the motor to see if it was working.) być na chodzie, działać5) (to organize or manage: He runs the business very efficiently.) prowadzić6) (to race: Is your horse running this afternoon?) biegać7) ((of buses, trains etc) to travel regularly: The buses run every half hour; The train is running late.) kursować8) (to last or continue; to go on: The play ran for six weeks.) trwać, iść9) (to own and use, especially of cars: He runs a Rolls Royce.) jeździć10) ((of colour) to spread: When I washed my new dress the colour ran.) puścić11) (to drive (someone); to give (someone) a lift: He ran me to the station.) podwieźć12) (to move (something): She ran her fingers through his hair; He ran his eyes over the letter.) przebiec13) ((in certain phrases) to be or become: The river ran dry; My blood ran cold (= I was afraid).) stać się2. noun1) (the act of running: He went for a run before breakfast.) bieg(anie)2) (a trip or drive: We went for a run in the country.) wycieczka3) (a length of time (for which something continues): He's had a run of bad luck.) passa, okres4) (a ladder (in a stocking etc): I've got a run in my tights.) oczko5) (the free use (of a place): He gave me the run of his house.) możność korzystania, swobodny dostęp6) (in cricket, a batsman's act of running from one end of the wicket to the other, representing a single score: He scored/made 50 runs for his team.) punkt7) (an enclosure or pen: a chicken-run.) wybieg•- runner- running 3. adverb(one after another; continuously: We travelled for four days running.) jednym ciągiem- runny- runaway
- rundown
- runner-up
- runway
- in
- out of the running
- on the run
- run across
- run after
- run aground
- run along
- run away
- run down
- run for
- run for it
- run in
- run into
- run its course
- run off
- run out
- run over
- run a temperature
- run through
- run to
- run up
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15 stand
[stænd] 1. pt, pp stood, n ( COMM)( stall) stoisko nt, budka f; ( at exhibition) stoisko nt; (SPORT) trybuna f; ( piece of furniture) wieszak m, stojak m2. vi(be on foot, be placed) stać; ( rise) wstawać (wstać perf), powstawać (powstać perf); ( remain) pozostawać (pozostać perf) ważnym, zachowywać (zachować perf) aktualność; ( in election etc) kandydować3. vtto stand at — level, score etc wynosić (wynieść perf)
to make a stand against sth — dawać (dać perf) odpór czemuś
to take a stand on sth — zajmować (zająć perf) stanowisko w jakiejś sprawie
to take the stand (US) — zajmować (zająć perf) miejsce dla świadków
to stand to gain/lose sth — móc coś zyskać/stracić
to stand sb a drink/meal — stawiać (postawić perf) komuś drinka/obiad
to stand trial — stawać (stanąć perf) przed sądem
Phrasal Verbs:- stand by- stand up* * *[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stać2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) wstawać, stać3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stać4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) pozostawać w mocy, obowiązywać5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stać6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stać, wyglądać7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) kandydować8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stawiać9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) wytrzymywać10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) stawiać2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) stanowisko2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stojak, podstawa3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stoisko, wystawa4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) trybuna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) miejsce dla świadka•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) czas trwania2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) pozycja•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) bez rezerwacji5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) bez rezerwacji- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
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16 tea
[tiː]n(drink, plant) herbata f; ( BRIT) (also: high tea) (późny) obiad m, obiadokolacja f; (also: afternoon tea) podwieczorek m* * *[ti:]1) (a type of plant grown in Asia, especially India, Ceylon and China, or its dried and prepared leaves: I bought half a kilo of tea.) herbata2) (a drink made by adding boiling water to these: Have a cup of tea!) herbata3) (a cup etc of tea: Two teas, please!) herbata4) (a small meal in the afternoon (afternoon tea) or a larger one in the early evening, at which tea is often drunk: She invited him to tea.) podwieczorek•- tea-bag- teacup
- tea-party
- teapot
- tearoom
- tea-set
- tea-service
- teaspoon
- teaspoonful
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17 thorough
['θʌrə]adjgruntowny; person sumienny, skrupulatny* * *1) ((of a person) very careful; attending to every detail: a thorough worker.) gruntowny, dogłębny2) ((of a task etc) done with a suitably high level of care, attention to detail etc: His work is very thorough.) dokładny3) (complete; absolute: a thorough waste of time.) kompletny•- thoroughness
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18 valuable
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High time — High High, a. [Compar. {Higher}; superl. {Highest}.] [OE. high, hegh, hey, heh, AS. he[ a]h, h?h; akin to OS. h?h, OFries. hag, hach, D. hoog, OHG. h?h, G. hoch, Icel. h?r, Sw. h[ o]g, Dan. h[ o]i, Goth. hauhs, and to Icel. haugr mound, G. h[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
High Time — may refer to:In film and television: * High Time (film), a film directed by Blake Edwards * High Times (TV series), a Scottish comedy drama seriesIn music: * High Time (album), an album by MC5 * High Time (TMGE album), an album by Thee Michelle… … Wikipedia
high time — n. 1. time beyond the proper time but before it is too late; none too soon ☆ 2. Slang a lively, exciting, enjoyable time: also high old time … English World dictionary
high time — high′ time′ n. the appropriate time or past the appropriate time … From formal English to slang
high time — noun the latest possible moment (Freq. 1) it is high time you went to work • Hypernyms: ↑time * * * the appropriate time or past the appropriate time: It s high time he got out of bed. * * * high time noun 1. Quite time (that something were done) … Useful english dictionary
high time — n. high time to + inf. (it s high time to leave) * * * high time to + inf. (it s high time to leave) … Combinatory dictionary
high time — /haɪ ˈtaɪm / (say huy tuym) noun 1. the right time; the time just before it is too late: it s high time that was done. 2. Colloquial an enjoyable and lively time: a high old time at the party …
high time — the appropriate time or past the appropriate time: It s high time he got out of bed. * * * … Universalium
high time — the time before something should already have been done It is high time that we spent some time cleaning up our house … Idioms and examples
high time — {adj. phr.}, {used predicatively} (stress on time ) Dire, necessary, and sufficient circumstances prompting action. * /It is high time we sold the old house; it will fall apart within a year./ … Dictionary of American idioms
high time — {adj. phr.}, {used predicatively} (stress on time ) Dire, necessary, and sufficient circumstances prompting action. * /It is high time we sold the old house; it will fall apart within a year./ … Dictionary of American idioms