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Książka Headway - Średnio zaawansowany wyższy - Jednostka 10

Tutaj znajdziesz słownictwo z Unitu 10 w podręczniku Headway Upper Intermediate, takie jak "instrukcja", "ostry język", "wymuszać" itp.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
metaphor
[Rzeczownik]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafora, figura stylistyczna

metafora, figura stylistyczna

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth. 
idiom
idiom
[Rzeczownik]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom, język

idiom, język

Ex: The poet’s idiom reflected the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution. 
intelligence
intelligence
[Rzeczownik]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

inteligencja

inteligencja

Ex: Intelligence plays a key role in solving complex problems. 
emotion
emotion
[Rzeczownik]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emocja

emocja

Ex: He struggled to control his emotions and maintain a calm demeanor. 
manual
manual
[przymiotnik]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

ręczny, manualny

ręczny, manualny

Ex: The car comes with both automatic and manual transmission options. 
skill
skill
[Rzeczownik]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

umiejętność, wprawa

umiejętność, wprawa

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

podać pomocną dłoń, pomóc

podać pomocną dłoń, pomóc

Ex: Could you lend me a hand with these boxes? 
to head
to head
[Czasownik]

to move toward a particular direction

kierować się, iść

kierować się, iść

Ex: Every morning, the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute. 
big-headed
big-headed
[przymiotnik]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

zarozumiały, wyniosły

zarozumiały, wyniosły

Ex: After winning the competition, he became a bit big-headed, constantly boasting about his success. 
to [shake] hands

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

Ex: The CEO shook hands with every employee at the annual company event. 
to [have] a (good|) head for {sth}

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: Kim has a head for numbers. 
to [have] {one's} hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

mieć ręce pełne roboty, mieć dużo do zrobienia

mieć ręce pełne roboty, mieć dużo do zrobienia

Ex: I cannot help right now; I have my hands full. 
heart of gold

a generous and kind personality

Ex: A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night. 
heart-to-heart
heart-to-heart
[przymiotnik]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

serce do serca, szczery

serce do serca, szczery

Ex: We had a heart-to-heart conversation about our future together. 
to [go] to {one's} [head]

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

zadzierać nosa, przewrócić się w głowie

zadzierać nosa, przewrócić się w głowie

Ex: Winning the award seemed to go to his head, as he started acting superior and dismissive towards his colleagues. 
on {one's} last legs

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

na ostatnich nogach, u kresu sił

na ostatnich nogach, u kresu sił

Ex: My old laptop is on its last legs and crashes every hour. 
sharp tongue
sharp tongue
[Rzeczownik]

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

cięty język, złośliwy język

cięty język, złośliwy język

Ex: Known for her sharp tongue, the professor could quickly dismantle weak arguments with concise and biting remarks. 
to [get] used to

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Ex: It took some time, but I finally got used to waking up early for work. 
kind
kind
[przymiotnik]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

miły, uprzejmy

miły, uprzejmy

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
generous
generous
[przymiotnik]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

hojny,  szczodry

hojny, szczodry

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
to accept
to accept
[Czasownik]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

akceptować, przyjmować

akceptować, przyjmować

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
to joke
to joke
[Czasownik]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

żartować, dowcipkować

żartować, dowcipkować

Ex: He joked about the funny incident that happened earlier. 
to [face] the fact

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

Ex: I didn't want to face the fact that I had failed the exam. 
to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

robić kogoś w konia, nabierać kogoś

robić kogoś w konia, nabierać kogoś

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
to [find] {one's} feet

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

odnaleźć się, wejść w rytm

odnaleźć się, wejść w rytm

Ex: It took her a few weeks to find her feet in the new job. 
to [put] on a brave (face|front)

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

trzymać fason, udawać dzielnego

trzymać fason, udawać dzielnego

Ex: The team captain put on a brave front during the match, motivating the players despite the mounting pressure. 
to trade
to trade
[Czasownik]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

wymieniać, zamieniać

wymieniać, zamieniać

Ex: He traded his baseball cards for his friend's comic books. 
to carve
to carve
[Czasownik]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

rzeźbić, wycinać

rzeźbić, wycinać

Ex: The sculptor carved a magnificent statue from a block of marble. 
to tend
to tend
[Czasownik]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

mieć tendencję, skłaniać się

mieć tendencję, skłaniać się

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
to raid
to raid
[Czasownik]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

grabić, napaść

grabić, napaść

Ex: The thieves raided the jewelry store and stole millions in diamonds. 
to worship
to worship
[Czasownik]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

czcić, adorować

czcić, adorować

Ex: During the festival, devotees gather at the temple to worship the deity with offerings of flowers, incense, and fruits. 
to extort
to extort
[Czasownik]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

przekręcać, manipulować

przekręcać, manipulować

Ex: Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context. 
to settle
to settle
[Czasownik]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

usadowić się, osiadać

usadowić się, osiadać

Ex: He settled on the couch after a long day at work. 
to mount
to mount
[Czasownik]

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

wsiadać, wspinać się

wsiadać, wspinać się

Ex: The experienced equestrian mounted the horse with ease, ready for a leisurely ride. 
to explore
to explore
[Czasownik]

to visit places one has never seen before

eksplorować, odkrywać

eksplorować, odkrywać

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems. 
Viking
Viking
[Rzeczownik]

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Wiking, Norman

Wiking, Norman

Ex: Vikings were skilled warriors and navigators, known for their longships. 
{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. 
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