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Książka Headway - Zaawansowany - Jednostka 4

Tutaj znajdziesz słownictwo z Unitu 4 w podręczniku Headway Advanced, takie jak "hoax", "stracona sprawa", "leżący w łóżku" itp.

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lost cause
lost cause
[Rzeczownik]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

stracona sprawa, beznadziejny przypadek

stracona sprawa, beznadziejny przypadek

Ex: After numerous failed attempts, the project seemed like a lost cause. 
the (last|final) straw

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

ostatnia kropla, kropla, która przelała czarę

ostatnia kropla, kropla, która przelała czarę

Ex: The late payment was the last straw for the supplier. 
gray area
gray area
[Rzeczownik]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

niejasna strefa, sprawa niejednoznaczna

niejasna strefa, sprawa niejednoznaczna

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
slippery slope
slippery slope
[Rzeczownik]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

śliska pochyla, śliska droga

śliska pochyla, śliska droga

Ex: Allowing one exception to the rule could be the start of a slippery slope toward chaos. 
wake-up call
wake-up call
[Rzeczownik]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

budzenie telefoniczne, usługa budzenia

budzenie telefoniczne, usługa budzenia

Ex: She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she wouldn't miss her early flight. 
a (fine|thin) line

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

cienka granica, subtelna różnica

cienka granica, subtelna różnica

Ex: There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance; it's important to strike a balance. 
itchy feet
itchy feet
[Rzeczownik]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

silna ochota na podróż, ciągoty do podróży

silna ochota na podróż, ciągoty do podróży

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands. 
long shot
long shot
[Rzeczownik]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

próba z małą szansą, strzał w ciemno

próba z małą szansą, strzał w ciemno

Ex: Applying for that scholarship is a long shot, but you should still try. 
raw deal
raw deal
[Rzeczownik]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

niesprawiedliwe traktowanie, krzywda

niesprawiedliwe traktowanie, krzywda

Ex: The workers got a raw deal when their hours were cut but their workload stayed the same. 
sore point
sore point
[Rzeczownik]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

bolesny punkt, drażliwy temat

bolesny punkt, drażliwy temat

Ex: His missed promotion is a sore point, so try not to bring it up. 
wishful thinking
wishful thinking
[Rzeczownik]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

życzeniowe myślenie, iluzja

życzeniowe myślenie, iluzja

Ex: They dismissed her plans as wishful thinking, given the lack of resources. 
foregone conclusion

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

przesądzony wniosek, nieunikniony wynik

przesądzony wniosek, nieunikniony wynik

Ex: The team’s victory was a foregone conclusion, given their strong performance throughout the season. 
(last|final) resort
last resort
[Rzeczownik]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

ostateczne rozwiązanie, jako ostateczność

ostateczne rozwiązanie, jako ostateczność

Ex: When negotiations failed, they turned to legal action as a last resort. 
on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

po namyśle, jak się zastanowić

po namyśle, jak się zastanowić

Ex: I was going to order coffee, but on second thought, I'll have tea. 
saving grace
saving grace
[Rzeczownik]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

zbawienna cecha, czynnik zbawczy

zbawienna cecha, czynnik zbawczy

Ex: Her sense of humor was the saving grace in an otherwise awkward conversation. 
mixed blessing
mixed blessing
[Rzeczownik]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

mieszane błogosławieństwo, podwójny prezent

mieszane błogosławieństwo, podwójny prezent

Ex: Winning the lottery turned out to be a mixed blessing, as it brought both wealth and unexpected problems. 
cold feet
cold feet
[Rzeczownik]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

nagła utrata odwagi, stchórzenie w ostatniej chwili

nagła utrata odwagi, stchórzenie w ostatniej chwili

Ex: He got cold feet just before signing the contract. 
hooked
hooked
[przymiotnik]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

uzależniony, zafascynowany

uzależniony, zafascynowany

Ex: She got hooked on the TV series and finished the entire season in one weekend. 
outcry
outcry
[Rzeczownik]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

krzyk, protest

krzyk, protest

Ex: From all corners of society, there arose a unified outcry against the unjust treatment of marginalized communities. 
spiritualism
spiritualism
[Rzeczownik]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spirytyzm, spiritualizm

spirytyzm, spiritualizm

Ex: She was fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances regularly. 
hoax
hoax
[Rzeczownik]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

oszustwo, mistyfikacja

oszustwo, mistyfikacja

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 
bedridden
bedridden
[przymiotnik]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

leżący w łóżku, przykucony do łóżka

leżący w łóżku, przykucony do łóżka

Ex: Sarah's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip, requiring assistance with all daily activities. 
to clutch
to clutch
[Czasownik]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

chwytać, trzymać mocno

chwytać, trzymać mocno

Ex: He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road. 
handcuff
handcuff
[Rzeczownik]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

kajdanki, okowy

kajdanki, okowy

Ex: The police officer placed the suspect's hands in handcuffs after arresting him. 
to dismiss
to dismiss
[Czasownik]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorować, odrzucać

ignorować, odrzucać

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan. 
to withstand
to withstand
[Czasownik]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

wytrzymać, opierać się

wytrzymać, opierać się

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
acute
acute
[przymiotnik]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

ostry, ciężki

ostry, ciężki

Ex: Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis. 
to collapse
to collapse
[Czasownik]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

zemdleć, upaść

zemdleć, upaść

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
inauspicious
inauspicious
[przymiotnik]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

niekorzystny, niesprzyjający

niekorzystny, niesprzyjający

Ex: The company’s inauspicious financial report worried investors. 
thoughtful
thoughtful
[przymiotnik]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

troskliwy, uważny

troskliwy, uważny

Ex: She's thoughtful, always going out of her way to make others feel cared for and appreciated. 
eccentric
eccentric
[przymiotnik]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

ekscentryczny, oryginalny

ekscentryczny, oryginalny

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads. 
uncanny
uncanny
[przymiotnik]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

niesamowity, nadprzyrodzony

niesamowity, nadprzyrodzony

Ex: The uncanny resemblance between the twins, who had never met before, left everyone amazed. 
deduction
deduction
[Rzeczownik]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

dedukcja, rozumowanie dedukcyjne

dedukcja, rozumowanie dedukcyjne

Ex: The detective used logical deduction to identify the culprit from the available clues. 
skeptical
skeptical
[przymiotnik]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptyczny, niedowierzający

sceptyczny, niedowierzający

Ex: Despite the promising claims, Lisa remained skeptical about the new diet's effectiveness. 
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