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Aklat Insight - Itaas na Intermediate - Pananaw sa Bokabularyo 4

Dito mo makikita ang mga salita mula sa Vocabulary Insight 4 sa Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, tulad ng "dismally", "in vain", "addicted", atbp.

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to [clear] the decks

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

linisin ang daan para makakilos, alisin muna ang sagabal

linisin ang daan para makakilos, alisin muna ang sagabal

Ex: Before we start the launch, let's clear the decks and deal with these small issues. 

Bago natin simulan ang launch, alisin muna natin ang maliliit na sagabal na ito.

saved by the bell

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: Just when he was about to start yelling at me, the fire alarm went off and saved me by the bell. 
addicted
addicted
[pang-uri]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

adik, nakadepende

adik, nakadepende

Ex: The addicted gambler couldn't resist the urge to place another bet. 

Ang adik na sugarol ay hindi mapigilan ang pagnanasang tumaya muli.

addiction
addiction
[Pangngalan]

a strong desire to do or have something

pagkagumon, adiksyon

pagkagumon, adiksyon

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork. 

Ang kanyang adiksyon sa mga video game ang pumigil sa kanya na mag-focus sa kanyang schoolwork.

bald
bald
[pang-uri]

having little or no hair on the head

kalbo, panot

kalbo, panot

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 

Gumamit siya ng espesyal na shampoo upang subukang maiwasan ang pagiging ganap na kalbo.

baldness
baldness
[Pangngalan]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

kalbo, pagkakalbo

kalbo, pagkakalbo

Ex: Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions. 

Ang kalbo ay maaaring dulot ng genetics o mga kondisyong medikal.

deaf
deaf
[pang-uri]

partly or completely unable to hear

bingi, may kapansanan sa pandinig

bingi, may kapansanan sa pandinig

Ex: Emma has been deaf since birth. 
deafness
deafness
[Pangngalan]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

kawalan ng pandinig, kalagayan ng pagkabingi

kawalan ng pandinig, kalagayan ng pagkabingi

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life. 

Pagkabingi ay maaaring mangyari sa anumang yugto ng buhay.

disabled
disabled
[pang-uri]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

may kapansanan, balda

may kapansanan, balda

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition. 
disability
disability
[Pangngalan]

a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for a person to do some activities and usually lasts for a long time

kapansanan,  diperensya

kapansanan, diperensya

Ex: The building has been redesigned to improve access for people with disabilities. 
imperfect
imperfect
[pang-uri]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

hindi perpekto, may depekto

hindi perpekto, may depekto

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg. 

Ang lumang upuan ay komportable ngunit hindi perpekto, may kalawang na paa.

imperfection
imperfection
[Pangngalan]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

pagkaimperpekto, depekto

pagkaimperpekto, depekto

obese
obese
[pang-uri]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

mataba, sobra sa timbang

mataba, sobra sa timbang

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 

Dahil sa kanyang sedentaryong pamumuhay at hindi malusog na diyeta, si Tom ay naging obese.

obesity
obesity
[Pangngalan]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesity, sobrepeso

obesity, sobrepeso

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. 

Ang labis na katabaan ay nagpapataas ng panganib na magkaroon ng mga malalang sakit tulad ng diabetes, sakit sa puso, at ilang uri ng kanser.

there [is] more to {sb/sth} than [meets] the eye

used to say that something is more complicated, important, or suspicious than it first appears

may higit pa sa likod nito, hindi lang iyon ang nakikita

may higit pa sa likod nito, hindi lang iyon ang nakikita

Ex: At first the case seemed simple, but there was more to it than met the eye. 
{one's} heart [is]  {not} in  {sth}

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant. 
to [dig] {one's} heels in

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who, by digging their heels in, prevented any last-minute deal. 
to [come] to {one's} senses

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city. 
dismally
dismally
[pang-abay]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

nang malungkot, nang walang pag-asa

nang malungkot, nang walang pag-asa

Ex: The sky was dismally gray, reflecting the mood of the day. 

Ang langit ay malungkot na kulay abo, sumasalamin sa mood ng araw.

flowing
flowing
[pang-uri]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

daloy, aerodynamic

daloy, aerodynamic

Ex: The car’s flowing design reduces air drag. 

Ang umaagos na disenyo ng kotse ay nagbabawas ng air drag.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth}

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

hamak na mas mahusay, kitang-kitang lamang sa iba

hamak na mas mahusay, kitang-kitang lamang sa iba

Ex: In math, Lina is head and shoulders above the rest of the class. 

Sa math, hamak na mas mahusay si Lina kaysa sa iba sa klase.

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

maramdaman sa loob-loob, malakas ang kutob

maramdaman sa loob-loob, malakas ang kutob

Ex: I feel it in my bones that this plan is going to work. 

Ramdam ko sa loob-loob ko na gagana ang planong ito.

(at|in) the back of {one's} mind

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

sa likod ng isip, sa sulok ng isip

sa likod ng isip, sa sulok ng isip

Ex: At the back of my mind, I knew the plan might fail. 

Sa likod ng isip ko, alam kong maaaring pumalpak ang plano.

two heads are better than one

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Mas magandang resulta ang madalas na dulot ng sama-samang pag-iisip

Mas magandang resulta ang madalas na dulot ng sama-samang pag-iisip

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table, recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture. 
in vain
in vain
[pang-abay]

without success or achieving the desired result

walang kabuluhan, nang walang tagumpay

walang kabuluhan, nang walang tagumpay

Ex: Despite hours of searching, the lost keys were found in vain, and she had to get a spare set. 

Sa kabila ng oras ng paghahanap, ang nawalang susi ay natagpuan nang walang kabuluhan, at kailangan niyang kumuha ng isang ekstrang set.

body and soul
body and soul
[Parirala]

with all that one has

buong puso't kaluluwa, buong pagkatao

buong puso't kaluluwa, buong pagkatao

Ex: She threw herself body and soul into the campaign. 

Ibinuhos niya ang buong puso't kaluluwa sa kampanya.

to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM. 
weight off {one's} shoulders

used to say that a heavy worry or burden is removed

Ex: He felt a weight lift off his shoulders after apologizing. 
faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Upang maabot ang layunin,  kailangang maging matapang at handang sumugal

Upang maabot ang layunin, kailangang maging matapang at handang sumugal

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.  Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits. 
to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

linlangin ang isang tao, ipaniwala sa kasinungalingan

linlangin ang isang tao, ipaniwala sa kasinungalingan

Ex: He tried to pull the wool over my eyes with fake documents. 
feather in {one's} cap

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

ipinagmamalaki, malaking tagumpay

ipinagmamalaki, malaking tagumpay

Ex: Winning the award was a real feather in her cap. 

Ang pagkapanalo ng award ay tunay na ipinagmamalaki niya.

to [let] the cat out of the bag

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

mabunyag ang sikreto, mailabas ang sikreto

mabunyag ang sikreto, mailabas ang sikreto

Ex: I wanted the party to be a surprise, but Mark let the cat out of the bag. 

Gusto kong maging sorpresa ang party, pero nabunyag ni Mark ang sikreto.

lifeless
lifeless
[pang-uri]

without any signs of life or vitality

walang buhay, patay

walang buhay, patay

Ex: The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground. 

Ang walang buhay na katawan ng ibon ay nakahandusay nang walang kilos sa lupa.

pearly
pearly
[pang-uri]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

parang perlas, makintab na parang perlas

parang perlas, makintab na parang perlas

shrivelled
shrivelled
[pang-uri]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

tuyô, kulubot

tuyô, kulubot

watery
watery
[pang-uri]

having too much water and little taste

matubig, walang lasa

matubig, walang lasa

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery, lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth. 

Ang sopas ay nakakadismaya na tubig-tubig, kulang sa masarap na lasa ng homemade broth.

to head out
to head out
[Pandiwa]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

umalis patungo sa, tumungo sa isang destinasyon

umalis patungo sa, tumungo sa isang destinasyon

Ex: She heads out for her morning run every day. 

Siya ay umaalis para sa kanyang umaga na takbo araw-araw.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe)
to get the sack
[Parirala]

to be fired from one's position or job

matanggal sa trabaho, maalis sa trabaho

matanggal sa trabaho, maalis sa trabaho

Ex: He got the sack after repeatedly missing deadlines. 

Natanggal siya sa trabaho dahil paulit-ulit siyang hindi umaabot sa deadline.

to [take] {sth} on the chin

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

saluhin ang dagok, tamaan nang husto

saluhin ang dagok, tamaan nang husto

Ex: Small shops took the recession on the chin. 

Sinalo ng maliliit na tindahan ang dagok ng recession.

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

turuan ng pasikot-sikot, ipakita kung paano ang takbo

turuan ng pasikot-sikot, ipakita kung paano ang takbo

Ex: On my first day, Carla showed me the ropes. 

Noong unang araw ko, tinuruan ako ni Carla ng pasikot-sikot.

to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest)

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

hindi nagpapahalata ng balak, tahimik sa tunay na plano

hindi nagpapahalata ng balak, tahimik sa tunay na plano

Ex: During the merger talks, the CEO kept her cards close to her chest until the final offer. 

Sa usapan tungkol sa merger, hindi nagpakita ng tunay na plano ang CEO hanggang sa huling alok.

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

sabihin nang diretso ang nasa isip, ilatag nang tapat ang plano

sabihin nang diretso ang nasa isip, ilatag nang tapat ang plano

Ex: Let me put my cards on the table: I want to leave the company by the end of the year. 

Diretsahan na tayo: gusto kong umalis sa kumpanya bago matapos ang taon.

hard to (swallow|take)
hard to swallow
[Parirala]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first. 
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