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Książka Insight - Średnio zaawansowany wyższy - Wgląd w Słownictwo 4

Tutaj znajdziesz słowa z Vocabulary Insight 4 w podręczniku Insight Upper-Intermediate, takie jak "dismally", "in vain", "addicted" itp.

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to [clear] the decks

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Let's clear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner.
saved by the bell

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

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went offsaved by the bell!
addicted
addicted
[przymiotnik]

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

uzależniony, zależny

uzależniony, zależny

Ex: She 's addicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .

Ona jest uzależniona od toksycznych związków, myląc dramę z pasją.

addiction
addiction
[Rzeczownik]

a strong desire to do or have something

uzależnienie, nałóg

uzależnienie, nałóg

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .

Rozwinęła uzależnienie od czytania powieści kryminalnych, kończąc jedną każdego tygodnia.

bald
bald
[przymiotnik]

having little or no hair on the head

łysy, wyłysiały

łysy, wyłysiały

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .

Starszy pan miał schludną i uporządkowaną łysą głowę, która bardzo mu pasowała.

baldness
baldness
[Rzeczownik]

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

łysina, łysienie

łysina, łysienie

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .

Zauważył pierwsze oznaki łysienia pod koniec dwudziestki.

deaf
deaf
[przymiotnik]

partly or completely unable to hear

głuchy, niedosłyszący

głuchy, niedosłyszący

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.

Nauczył się czytać z ust, aby lepiej rozumieć rozmowy, gdy stawał się coraz bardziej głuchy.

deafness
deafness
[Rzeczownik]

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

głuchota, stan głuchoty

głuchota, stan głuchoty

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .

Wczesne wykrycie głuchoty jest niezbędne dla lepszych wyników.

disabled
disabled
[przymiotnik]

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

niepełnosprawny, inwalida

niepełnosprawny, inwalida

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

Niepełnosprawny pracownik wyróżnia się w swojej pracy, mimo że stoi przed wyzwaniami związanymi ze swoim stanem.

disability
disability
[Rzeczownik]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

niepełnosprawność, inwalidztwo

niepełnosprawność, inwalidztwo

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .

Niepełnosprawność nie powinna powstrzymywać kogoś przed osiągnięciem celów.

imperfect
imperfect
[przymiotnik]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

niedoskonały, wadliwy

niedoskonały, wadliwy

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .

Obraz był urzekający, ale niedoskonały, z pociągnięciami pędzla, które były lekko nierówne.

imperfection
imperfection
[Rzeczownik]

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

niedoskonałość, wada

niedoskonałość, wada

obese
obese
[przymiotnik]

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

otyły, nadwaga

otyły, nadwaga

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .

Otyłe dzieci są bardziej narażone na rozwój chorób przewlekłych w późniejszym życiu.

obesity
obesity
[Rzeczownik]

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

otyłość, nadwaga

otyłość, nadwaga

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .

Otyłość wymaga wieloaspektowego podejścia, które obejmuje promowanie zdrowych nawyków żywieniowych, regularną aktywność fizyczną i inicjatywy społecznościowe.

more than meets the eye

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance, the painting seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, there was more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning.
{one's} heart [is]  {not} in  {sth}

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

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
to [dig] {one's} heels in

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

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.
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
[przysłówek]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

ponuro, beznadziejnie

ponuro, beznadziejnie

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .

Projekt zakończył się ponuro, pozostawiając wszystkich z poczuciem porażki.

flowing
flowing
[przymiotnik]

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

płynny, aerodynamiczny

płynny, aerodynamiczny

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.

Opływowy kadłub jachtu poprawia prędkość na wodzie.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth}

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

Ex: The new restaurant in town is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors.
to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.
(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

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.
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

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
[przysłówek]

without success or achieving the desired result

na próżno, bezskutecznie

na próżno, bezskutecznie

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .

Lekarz pracował niestrudzenie, aby uratować pacjenta, ale niestety wszystkie wysiłki okazały się daremne, a pacjenta nie udało się ożywić.

body and soul

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication, giving it her all, body and soul.
to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.
weight off {one's} shoulders

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was a weight off my shoulders.
faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)

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

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

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.
feather in {one's} cap

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

Ex: Completing the marathon was a feather in his cap he'd long dreamed of.
to [let] the cat out of the bag

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

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
lifeless
lifeless
[przymiotnik]

without any signs of life or vitality

bezwładny, martwy

bezwładny, martwy

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body appearing lifeless.

Po wypadku ratownicy znaleźli kierowcę zwieszonego nad kierownicą, jego ciało wyglądało na bezwładne.

pearly
pearly
[przymiotnik]

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

perłowy, muszlowy

perłowy, muszlowy

shrivelled
shrivelled
[przymiotnik]

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

zwiędły, pomarszczony

zwiędły, pomarszczony

watery
watery
[przymiotnik]

having too much water and little taste

wodnisty, nijaki

wodnisty, nijaki

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .

Smoothie było wodniste i mdłe, brakowało mu kremowości i słodyczy właściwie zmiksowanych owoców.

to head out
to head out
[Czasownik]

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

wyruszyć, udać się

wyruszyć, udać się

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .

Postanowiła wyruszyć wcześnie, aby uniknąć korków w godzinach szczytu.

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

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.
to [take] {sth} on the chin

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

Ex: The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties.When it was accused of racism, sexism, anti-environmentalism, it reacted defensively, exacerbating the situation.
[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

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

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest)

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.
to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table

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

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.
hard to (swallow|take)

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

Ex: I found her story rather hard to swallow.
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