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61 seed
[siːd]n* * *[si:d] 1. noun1) (the (part of) the fruit of a tree, plant etc from which a new plant may be grown: sunflower seeds; grass seed.) nasienie2) (the beginning from which anything grows: There was already a seed of doubt in her mind.) ziarnko3) ((in a sporting competition etc) a seeded player.) rozstawiony zawodnik2. verb1) ((of a plant) to produce seed: A plant seeds after it has flowered.) (wy)produkować nasiona2) (in golf, tennis etc, to arrange (good players) in a competition so that they do not compete against each other till the later rounds.) rozstawić•- seeded- seedling
- seedy
- seediness
- seedbed
- go to seed -
62 sideline
['saɪdlaɪn]n (SPORT)to wait/stand on the sidelines ( fig) — stać z boku
* * *1) (a business etc carried on outside one's regular job or activity: He runs a mail-order business as a sideline.) zajęcie uboczne2) (the line marking one of the long edges of a football pitch etc.) linia autowa -
63 split
[splɪt] 1. n 2. vt; pt, pp split( divide) dzielić (podzielić perf); party powodować (spowodować perf) podział or rozłam w +loc; work, profits dzielić (podzielić perf)3. vi; pt, pp split( divide) dzielić się (podzielić się perf); ( crack) pękać (pęknąć perf); ( tear) rozdzierać się (rozedrzeć się perf)let's split the difference — ( with money) podzielmy resztę na połowę; ( fig) ( in argument) pójdźmy na kompromis
to do the splits — robić (zrobić perf) szpagat
Phrasal Verbs:- split up* * *[split] 1. verbpresent participle splitting: past tense, past participle split)1) (to cut or (cause to) break lengthwise: to split firewood; The skirt split all the way down the back seam.) rozłupywać (się), rozdzierać (się)2) (to divide or (cause to) disagree: The dispute split the workers into two opposing groups.) dzielić (się)2. noun(a crack or break: There was a split in one of the sides of the box.) pęknięcie, szczelina- split second
- splitting headache
- the splits -
64 stall
[stɔːl] 1. n ( BRIT)a clothes/flower stall — stoisko or budka z odzieżą/kwiatami
- stalls2. vt ( AUT)3. viI stalled the car — zgasł mi silnik; ( fig) decision etc opóźniać (opóźnić perf), przeciągać (przeciągnąć perf); person zwodzić (zwieść perf), zbywać (zbyć perf)
* * *I [sto:l] noun1) (a compartment in a cowshed etc: cattle stalls.) przegroda, stanowisko2) (a small shop or a counter or table on which goods are displayed for sale: He bought a newspaper at the bookstall on the station; traders' stalls.) stragan, kiosk•- stallsII 1. [sto:l] verb1) ((of a car etc or its engine) to stop suddenly through lack of power, braking too quickly etc: The car stalled when I was halfway up the hill.) blokować się2) ((of an aircraft) to lose speed while flying and so go out of control: The plane stalled just after take-off and crashed on to the runway.) wymykać się spod kontroli3) (to cause (a car etc, or aircraft) to do this: Use the brake gently or you'll stall the engine.) tracić kontrolę nad2. noun(a dangerous loss of flying speed in an aircraft, causing it to drop: The plane went into a stall.) utrata szybkościIII [sto:l] verb(to avoid making a definite decision in order to give oneself more time.) grać na zwłokę -
65 step
[stɛp] 1. nstep by step ( fig) — krok po kroku
to march in/out of step (with) — maszerować w takt/nie w takt ( +gen)
to be in/out of step with ( fig) — być/nie być zgodnym z +instr
- steps2. vi, see stepladderto step forward/back — występować (wystąpić perf) w przód/w tył
Phrasal Verbs:- step in- step off- step on- step up* * *[step] 1. noun1) (one movement of the foot in walking, running, dancing etc: He took a step forward; walking with hurried steps.) krok2) (the distance covered by this: He moved a step or two nearer; The restaurant is only a step (= a short distance) away.) krok3) (the sound made by someone walking etc: I heard (foot) steps.) krok4) (a particular movement with the feet, eg in dancing: The dance has some complicated steps.) krok5) (a flat surface, or one flat surface in a series, eg on a stair or stepladder, on which to place the feet or foot in moving up or down: A flight of steps led down to the cellar; Mind the step!; She was sitting on the doorstep.) stopień6) (a stage in progress, development etc: Mankind made a big step forward with the invention of the wheel; His present job is a step up from his previous one.) krok7) (an action or move (towards accomplishing an aim etc): That would be a foolish/sensible step to take; I shall take steps to prevent this happening again.) krok2. verb(to make a step, or to walk: He opened the door and stepped out; She stepped briskly along the road.) robić krok, iść- steps- stepladder
- stepping-stones
- in
- out of step
- step aside
- step by step
- step in
- step out
- step up
- watch one's step -
66 stir
[stəː(r)] 1. n ( fig)poruszenie nt2. vt 3. vito give sth a stir — zamieszać ( perf) coś
to cause a stir — wywoływać (wywołać perf) poruszenie
Phrasal Verbs:- stir up* * *[stə:] 1. past tense, past participle - stirred; verb1) (to cause (a liquid etc) to be mixed especially by the constant circular movement of a spoon etc, in order to mix it: He put sugar and milk into his tea and stirred it; She stirred the sugar into the mixture.) mieszać2) (to move, either slightly or vigorously: The breeze stirred her hair; He stirred in his sleep; Come on - stir yourselves!) ruszać (się)3) (to arouse or touch (a person or his feelings): He was stirred by her story.) poruszyć, wzruszyć2. noun(a fuss or disturbance: The news caused a stir.) zamieszanie- stirring- stir-fry
- stir up -
67 storm
[stɔːm] 1. n ( lit, fig) 2. vi ( fig)( speak angrily) grzmieć (zagrzmieć perf)3. vtszturmować, przypuszczać (przypuścić perf) szturm na +accto take by storm — brać (wziąć perf) szturmem
* * *[sto:m] 1. noun1) (a violent disturbance in the air causing wind, rain, thunder etc: a rainstorm; a thunderstorm; a storm at sea; The roof was damaged by the storm.) burza2) (a violent outbreak of feeling etc: A storm of anger greeted his speech; a storm of applause.) atak2. verb1) (to shout very loudly and angrily: He stormed at her.) pieklić się2) (to move or stride in an angry manner: He stormed out of the room.) walić się, wypadać z hałasem3) ((of soldiers etc) to attack with great force, and capture (a building etc): They stormed the castle.) szturmować•- stormy- stormily
- storminess
- stormbound
- stormtrooper
- a storm in a teacup
- take by storm -
68 string
[strɪŋ] 1. n( thin rope) sznurek m; (of beads, cars, islands) sznur m; (of disasters, excuses) seria f; ( COMPUT) ciąg m znaków; ( MUS) struna f2. vt; pt, pp strungto string together — związywać (związać perf) (ze sobą)
* * *1. [striŋ] noun1) ((a piece of) long narrow cord made of threads twisted together, or tape, for tying, fastening etc: a piece of string to tie a parcel; a ball of string; a puppet's strings; apron-strings.) sznur, taśma2) (a fibre etc, eg on a vegetable.) włókno3) (a piece of wire, gut etc on a musical instrument, eg a violin: His A-string broke; ( also adjective) He plays the viola in a string orchestra.) struna4) (a series or group of things threaded on a cord etc: a string of beads.) sznur(ek)2. verb1) (to put (beads etc) on a string etc: The pearls were sent to a jeweller to be strung.) nanizać na sznurek2) (to put a string or strings on (eg a bow or stringed instrument): The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.) naciągać3) (to remove strings from (vegetables etc).) oczyścić z włókien4) (to tie and hang with string etc: The farmer strung up the dead crows on the fence.) zwiesić na sznurku•- strings- stringy
- stringiness
- string bean
- stringed instruments
- have someone on a string
- have on a string
- pull strings
- pull the strings
- string out
- strung up
- stringent
- stringently
- stringency -
69 surface
['səːfɪs] 1. npowierzchnia f; (of lake, pond) tafla f2. vt 3. viwynurzać się (wynurzyć się perf), wypływać (wypłynąć perf) (na powierzchnię); ( fig) news, feeling pojawiać się (pojawić się perf); ( person) ( inf) zwlekać się (zwlec się perf) z łóżka (inf)on the surface ( fig) — na pozór, na pierwszy rzut oka
* * *['sə:fis] 1. noun1) (the outside part (of anything): Two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water; This road has a very uneven surface.) powierzchnia2) (the outward appearance of, or first impression made by, a person or thing: On the surface he seems cold and unfriendly, but he's really a kind person.) wierzch, pozór2. verb1) (to put a surface on (a road etc): The road has been damaged by frost and will have to be surfaced again.) pokrywać nawierzchnią2) ((of a submarine, diver etc) to come to the surface.) wypłynąć, wynurzyć się• -
70 taste
[teɪst] 1. n ( lit, fig) 2. vt( get flavour of) czuć (poczuć perf) smak +gen; ( test) próbować (spróbować perf) or kosztować (skosztować perf) +gen3. vito taste of/like sth — smakować jak coś
to have a taste of sth — próbować (spróbować perf) czegoś ( fig) zakosztować ( perf) czegoś
to acquire a taste for sth — zasmakować ( perf) w czymś
to be in good/bad taste — być w dobrym/złym guście
* * *[teist] 1. verb1) (to be aware of, or recognize, the flavour of something: I can taste ginger in this cake.) czuć (smak)2) (to test or find out the flavour or quality of (food etc) by eating or drinking a little of it: Please taste this and tell me if it is too sweet.) próbować, kosztować3) (to have a particular flavour or other quality that is noticed through the act of tasting: This milk tastes sour; The sauce tastes of garlic.) smakować, mieć smak4) (to eat (food) especially with enjoyment: I haven't tasted such a beautiful curry for ages.) jeść5) (to experience: He tasted the delights of country life.) zaznać, zakosztować2. noun1) (one of the five senses, the sense by which we are aware of flavour: one's sense of taste; bitter to the taste.) smak2) (the quality or flavour of anything that is known through this sense: This wine has an unusual taste.) smak3) (an act of tasting or a small quantity of food etc for tasting: Do have a taste of this cake!) próbowanie, skosztowanie4) (a liking or preference: a taste for music; a queer taste in books; expensive tastes.) smak, gust, upodobanie5) (the ability to judge what is suitable in behaviour, dress etc or what is fine and beautiful: She shows good taste in clothes; a man of taste; That joke was in good/bad taste.) smak, gust•- tasteful- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- - tasting
- tasty
- tastiness -
71 tinge
[tɪndʒ] 1. n( of colour) odcień m; (fig: of emotion) domieszka f2. vttinged with — (fig: emotion etc) zabarwiony +instr
* * *[tin‹](a trace, or slight amount, of a colour: Her hair had a tinge of red.) odcień -
72 torture
['tɔːtʃə(r)] 1. n 2. vttorturować; ( fig) zadręczać* * *['to: ə] 1. verb(to treat (someone) cruelly or painfully, as a punishment, or in order to make him/her confess something, give information etc: He tortured his prisoners; She was tortured by rheumatism/jealousy.) torturować2. noun1) (the act or practice of torturing: The king would not permit torture.) tortury2) ((something causing) great suffering: the torture of waiting to be executed.) męczarnia -
73 track
[træk] 1. n( road) droga f ( gruntowa); ( path) ścieżka f; (of bullet, planet, for train) tor m; (of suspect, animal) ślad m; (on tape, record) utwór m; (SPORT) bieżnia f2. vtto keep track of ( fig) — śledzić +acc
Phrasal Verbs:* * *[træk] 1. noun1) (a mark left, especially a footprint etc: They followed the lion's tracks.) ślad, trop2) (a path or rough road: a mountain track.) szlak3) ((also racetrack) a course on which runners, cyclists etc race: a running track; ( also adjective) the 100 metres sprint and other track events.) tor, bieżnia4) (a railway line.) tor2. verb(to follow (eg an animal) by the marks, footprints etc that it has left: They tracked the wolf to its lair.) tropić- in one's tracks
- keep/lose track of
- make tracks for
- make tracks
- track down
- tracker dog -
74 trap
[træp] 1. n(for mice, rats) pułapka f; ( for larger animals) sidła pl, wnyki pl; ( carriage) dwukółka f; ( fig) pułapka f, zasadzka f2. vtmouse łapać (złapać perf) w pułapkę; hare etc łapać (złapać perf) w sidła or we wnyki; energy pozyskiwać; ( fig) trick łapać (złapać perf) w pułapkęto set/lay a trap (for sb) — zastawiać (zastawić perf) (na kogoś) pułapkę
to be trapped — (in bad marriage, under rubble etc) być uwięzionym
shut your trap! (inf!) — stul gębę! (inf!)
* * *[træp] 1. noun1) (a device for catching animals: He set a trap to catch the bear; a mousetrap.) pułapka2) (a plan or trick for taking a person by surprise: She led him into a trap; He fell straight into the trap.) zasadzka2. verb(to catch in a trap or by a trick: He lives by trapping animals and selling their fur; She trapped him into admitting that he liked her.) złapać w sidła, schwytać w zasadzkę- trapper- trap-door -
75 trump
[trʌmp]karta f atutowato turn up trumps ( fig) — ( help) poratować ( perf) kogoś w potrzebie
* * *1. noun(in some card games, any card of a suit which has been declared to rank higher than the other suits: This time, hearts are trumps; ( also adjective) a trump card.) atu(t)2. verb(to defeat (an ordinary card) by playing a card from the trump suit: He trumped (my king) with a heart.) przebić atutem -
76 twist
[twɪst] 1. n 2. vthead odwracać (odwrócić perf); ankle etc skręcać (skręcić perf); scarf etc owijać (owinąć perf); ( fig) words przekręcać (przekręcić perf); meaning wypaczać (wypaczyć perf)3. viroad, river wić sięto twist sb's arm ( fig) — przyciskać (przycisnąć perf) kogoś
* * *[twist] 1. verb1) (to turn round (and round): He twisted the knob; The road twisted through the mountains.) przekręcić, wić się2) (to wind around or together: He twisted the piece of string (together) to make a rope.) skręcić3) (to force out of the correct shape or position: The heat of the fire twisted the metal; He twisted her arm painfully.) wygiąć, wykręcić2. noun1) (the act of twisting.) zwinięcie, skręcenie2) (a twisted piece of something: He added a twist of lemon to her drink.) zwitek, plasterek3) (a turn, coil etc: There's a twist in the rope.) splot4) (a change in direction (of a story etc): The story had a strange twist at the end.) zwrot•- twisted- twister -
77 veil
[veɪl] 1. n 2. vt ( fig)* * *[veil] 1. noun(a piece of thin cloth worn over the face or head to hide, cover, or protect it: Some women wear veils for religious reasons, to prevent strangers from seeing their faces; a veil of mist over the mountains; a veil of secrecy.) woal(ka), kwef, zasłona2. verb(to cover with a veil.) zasłonić, zawoalować- veiled -
78 add up
1. vt 2. vi -
79 cover up
1. vt 2. vi -
80 muckraking
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