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1 smooth
[smuːð] 1. adjgładki; flavour, landing, take-off łagodny; movement płynny; flight spokojny; ( pej) person ugrzeczniony2. vtPhrasal Verbs:* * *[smu:ð] 1. adjective1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) gładki2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) jednolity3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) spokojny, gładki4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) gładki5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) gładki, ugrzeczniony2. verb1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) gładzić2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) trzeć•- smoothen- smoothly
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2 even
['iːvn] 1. adj 2. adv( showing surprise) nawet; ( introducing a comparison) jeszczeeven though — (po)mimo że, chociaż
3. vtto break even — wychodzić (wyjść perf) na czysto or na zero
Phrasal Verbs:- even out* * *I 1. [i:vən] adjective1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) równy2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) gładki3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) regularny4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) parzysty5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) równy6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) spokojny2. verb1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) wyrównywać2) (to make smooth or level.) wygładzać•- evenly- evenness
- be/get even with
- an even chance
- even out
- even up II [i:vən] adverb1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) nawet2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) jeszcze•- even if- even so
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3 sand
[sænd] 1. npiasek m2. vt(also: sand down) wygładzać (wygładzić perf) papierem ściernymSee also:- sands* * *[sænd] 1. noun1) (a large amount of tiny particles of crushed rocks, shells etc, found on beaches etc.) piasek2) (an area of sand, especially on a beach: We lay on the sand.) piasek2. verb(to smooth with eg sand-paper: The floor should be sanded before you varnish it.) wyszlifować- sandy- sandbank
- sandcastle
- sandpaper 3. verb(to make smooth with sandpaper.) szlifować papierem ściernym- sandstone
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4 even out
vi* * *1) (to become level or regular: The road rose steeply and then evened out; His pulse began to even out.) wyrównywać się2) (to make smooth: He raked the soil to even it out.) wyrównywać3) (to make equal: If Jane would do some of Mary's typing, that would even the work out.) zrównoważyć -
5 polish
['pəulɪʃ] 1. adj 2. n(język m) polski* * *['poliʃ] 1. verb1) (to make smooth and shiny by rubbing: She polished her shoes.) polerować, nadawać połysk2) ((especially with up) to improve: Polish up your English!) szlifować2. noun1) (smoothness and shininess: There's a wonderful polish on this old wood.) połysk2) (a kind of liquid, or other substance used to make something shiny: furniture polish; silver polish.) środek do polerowania•- polished- polish off -
6 smoothen
verb (to make smooth.) wygładzić -
7 level
['lɛvl] 1. adj 2. adv3. n ( lit, fig)to draw level with — zrównywać się (zrównać się perf) z +instr
poziom m; (also: spirit level) poziomnica f4. vtzrównywać (zrównać perf) z ziemią5. vito be/keep level with — być/utrzymywać się na tym samym poziomie co +nom
on the level ( fig) — uczciwy
to level a gun at sb — celować (wycelować perf) do kogoś z pistoletu
to level an accusation/a criticism at/against sb — kierować (skierować perf) oskarżenie/krytykę pod czyimś adresem
to do one's level best — dokładać (dołożyć perf) wszelkich starań
‘A’ levels ( BRIT) — egzaminy końcowe z poszczególnych przedmiotów w szkole średniej na poziomie zaawansowanym
‘O’ levels ( BRIT) — egzaminy z poszczególnych przedmiotów na poziomie średniozaawansowanym, do których uczniowie przystępują w wieku 15-16 lat
Phrasal Verbs:* * *['levl] 1. noun1) (height, position, strength, rank etc: The level of the river rose; a high level of intelligence.) poziom2) (a horizontal division or floor: the third level of the multi-storey car park.) poziom, chodnik3) (a kind of instrument for showing whether a surface is level: a spirit level.) poziomica4) (a flat, smooth surface or piece of land: It was difficult running uphill but he could run fast on the level.) równia, płaszczyzna2. adjective1) (flat, even, smooth or horizontal: a level surface; a level spoonful (= an amount which just fills the spoon to the top of the sides).) poziomy, równy, płaski2) (of the same height, standard etc: The top of the kitchen sink is level with the window-sill; The scores of the two teams are level.) równy3) (steady, even and not rising or falling much: a calm, level voice.) zrównoważony3. verb1) (to make flat, smooth or horizontal: He levelled the soil.) wyrównać, zniwelować2) (to make equal: His goal levelled the scores of the two teams.) wyrównać3) ((usually with at) to aim (a gun etc): He levelled his pistol at the target.) wycelować4) (to pull down: The bulldozer levelled the block of flats.) zrównać z ziemią•- level crossing
- level-headed
- do one's level best
- level off
- level out
- on a level with
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8 plane
[pleɪn] 1. n ( AVIAT)samolot m; ( MATH) płaszczyzna f; ( tool) strug m, hebel m; (also: plane tree) platan m; ( fig) poziom m2. vt 3. vi* * *I 1. [plein] noun1) (an aeroplane.) samolot2) (a level or standard: Man is on a higher plane (of development) than the apes.) poziom3) (in geometry, a flat surface.) płaszczyzna2. verb(to move smoothly over the surface (of water etc).) ślizgać sięII 1. [plein] noun(a carpenter's tool for making a level or smooth surface.) strug2. verb(to make (a surface) level, smooth or lower by using a plane.) strugaćIII [plein] noun(a type of tree with broad leaves.) platan -
9 facelift
1) (an operation to smooth and firm the face: She has had a facelift.) operacyjne usuwanie zmarszczek2) (a process intended to make a building etc look better: This village will be given a facelift.) kuracja odmładzająca, zabiegi upiększające -
10 machine
[mə'ʃiːn] 1. n 2. vt ( TECH)* * *[mə'ʃi:n] 1. noun1) (a working arrangement of wheels, levers or other parts, driven eg by human power, electricity etc, or operating electronically, producing power and/or motion for a particular purpose: a sewing-machine.) maszyna2) (a vehicle, especially a motorbike: That's a fine machine you have!) maszyna2. verb1) (to shape, make or finish with a power-driven tool: The articles are machined to a smooth finish.) obrabiać maszynowo2) (to sew with a sewing-machine: You should machine the seams.) zszywać maszynowo•- machinist
- machine-gun 3. verbHe machine-gunned a crowd of defenceless villagers.) strzelać z karabinu maszynowego -
11 plaster
['plɑːstə(r)] 1. n( for walls) tynk m; (also: plaster of Paris) gips m; ( BRIT) (also: sticking plaster) plaster m, przylepiec m2. vtin plaster ( BRIT) — w gipsie
the walls were plastered with posters — ściany były oblepione plakatami.
* * *1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) a substance put on walls, ceilings etc which dries to form a hard smooth surface: He mixed up some plaster to repair the wall; a plaster ceiling.) gips2) (( also adjective) (also plaster of Paris) (of) a similar quick-drying substance used for supporting broken limbs, making models etc: She's got her arm in plaster; a plaster model.) gips, gipsowy3) ((also sticking-plaster; American Band-Aid) (a piece of) sticky tape (sometimes with a dressing) used to cover a wound etc: You should put a plaster on that cut.) plaster2. verb1) (to put plaster on: They plastered the walls.) gipsować, tynkować2) (to spread or apply rather too thickly: She'd look nicer if she didn't plaster so much make-up on her face.) napaćkać•- plastic 3. adjective(easily made into different shapes.) plastyczny -
12 round off
vt* * *1) (to make something smooth etc: He rounded off the sharp corners with a file.) zaokrąglić, wyrównać2) (to complete successfully: He rounded off his career by becoming president.) zakończyć -
13 weather
['wɛðə(r)] 1. npogoda f2. vt 3. viunder the weather ( fig) — chory
* * *['weƟə] 1. noun(conditions in the atmosphere, especially as regards heat or cold, wind, rain, snow etc: The weather is too hot for me; stormy weather; ( also adjective) a weather chart/report, the weather forecast.) pogoda2. verb1) (to affect or be affected by exposure to the air, resulting in drying, change of colour, shape etc: The wind and sea have weathered the rocks quite smooth.) wysuszyć, spatynować, skruszyć2) (to survive safely: The ship weathered the storm although she was badly damaged.) pokonać szczęśliwie•- weathercock
- weathervane
- weatherperson
- make heavy weather of
- under the weather
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Smooth — Smooth, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Smoothed} (sm[=oo]thd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Smoothing}.] [OE. smothen, smethen, AS. sm[=e][eth]ian; cf. LG. sm[ o]den. See {Smooth}, a.] To make smooth; to make even on the surface by any means; as, to smooth a board… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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smooth|en — «SMOO thuhn», transitive verb. to make smooth or smoother. –v.i. to become smooth or smoother … Useful english dictionary
smooth — smoothable, adj. smoother, n. smoothly, adv. smoothness, n. /smoohdh/, adj., smoother, smoothest, adv., v., n. adj. 1. free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a … Universalium
smooth — [[t]smuð[/t]] adj. smooth•er, smooth•est, adv. v. n. 1) free from projections or unevenness of surface 2) generally flat or unruffled, as a calm sea 3) bio free from hairs or a hairy growth: a smooth cheek[/ex] 4) of uniform consistency; free… … From formal English to slang
smooth — /smuð / (say smoohdh) adjective 1. free from projections or irregularities of surface such as would be perceived in touching or stroking. 2. free from hairs or a hairy growth. 3. free from inequalities of surface, ridges or hollows, obstructions …
smooth — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth; akin to Old Saxon smōthi smooth Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) having a continuous even surface (2) of a curve being the representation of a function with a continuous… … New Collegiate Dictionary
smooth — {{11}}smooth (adj.) O.E. smoð free from roughness, not harsh, of unknown origin. Sense of pleasant, polite, sincere first recorded late 14c. Slang meaning superior, classy, clever is attested from 1893. Smooth bore in reference to guns is from… … Etymology dictionary
smooth — I. a. 1. Even, level, flat, plain, polished. 2. Sleek, glossy, polished, soft, plane. 3. Unruffled, undisturbed. 4. Easy, voluble, fluent, even, ready. 5. Bland, mild, soothing, insinuating, soft, suave, oily, flattering, adulatory, courtier like … New dictionary of synonyms
smooth — smuËð n. act of smoothing; part or place that is free from irregularities and roughness v. make smooth, make even, remove irregularities or roughness; remove difficulties; soothe, calm; refine; become smooth adj. level, even, not rough, flat;… … English contemporary dictionary
smooth — 1. adjective /smuːð/ a) Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. We hope for a smooth transition to the new system. b) Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents … Wiktionary
