Książka Headway - Średnio zaawansowany wyższy - Jednostka 10

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

metafora

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, zwrot

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

inteligencja, rozumienie

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emocja

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

ręczny, wymagający osobistego wysiłku

an ability to do something well, especially after training

umiejętność, zdolność

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to move toward a particular direction

kierować się w kierunku, iść do

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

zarozumiały, pyszny

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

to naturally excel at doing something

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

a generous and kind personality

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

szczera rozmowa, otwarta konwersacja

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

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

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

ostry język, zjadliwy język

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

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

życzliwy, uprzejmy

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

hojny, szlachetny

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

akceptować, przyjmować

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

żartować, kpić

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

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

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

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

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

wymieniać, handlować

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

rzeźbić, wycinać

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

mieć tendencję, skłaniać się ku

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

napadać, złupić

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

czcić, wielbić

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

wymuszać, manipulować

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

usiąść, osiedlić się

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

wsiąść, dosiadać

to visit places one has never seen before

eksplorować, odwiedzać

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, nordyckie plemię

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