pattern

Książka Street Talk 1 - Bliższe spojrzenie: Lekcja 7

review-disable

Przegląd

flashcard-disable

Fiszki

spelling-disable

Pisownia

quiz-disable

Test

Zacznij naukę
Street Talk 1

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven's feathers shone in the sunlight, revealing a deep iridescent black, black as coal.
to black out
[Czasownik]

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

Ex: He felt dizzy and blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
to blackball
[Czasownik]

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

odrzucić, zagłosować przeciwko

odrzucić, zagłosować przeciwko

to blacklist
[Czasownik]

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

wprowadzić na czarną listę, dodać do czarnej listy

wprowadzić na czarną listę, dodać do czarnej listy

Ex: The blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
blue
[przymiotnik]

feeling sad or melancholic

przygnębiony, smutny

przygnębiony, smutny

Ex: After the argument , he was left with blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .
bluegrass
[Rzeczownik]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass (muzyka), muzyka bluegrass

bluegrass (muzyka), muzyka bluegrass

blues
[Rzeczownik]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

Ex: A case of the blues made it hard to get out of bed .

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area
[Rzeczownik]

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

szara strefa, niejasna sytuacja

szara strefa, niejasna sytuacja

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .
gray matter
[Rzeczownik]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

szara materia, szare komórki

szara materia, szare komórki

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their gray matter.
green
[przymiotnik]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

zielony, naiwny

zielony, naiwny

Ex: green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
green thumb
[Rzeczownik]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

zdolności ogrodnicze, talent ogrodniczy

zdolności ogrodnicze, talent ogrodniczy

Ex: She 's always had green thumb.

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
greenback
[Rzeczownik]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

zielony banknot, dolar

zielony banknot, dolar

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes, people believe the grass is greener on the other side, but they don't realize that every job has its challenges.

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
pinko
[Rzeczownik]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

lewak, socjaldemokrata

lewak, socjaldemokrata

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .
pinky
[Rzeczownik]

the little finger of one's hand

mały palec, pinky

mały palec, pinky

Ex: Injuries to pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
purple heart
[Rzeczownik]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

Purpurowe Serce, Order Purpurowego Serca

Purpurowe Serce, Order Purpurowego Serca

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
red
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

czerwony, socjalista

czerwony, socjalista

Ex: The document detailed the activities of reds involved in political activism .
red cent
[Rzeczownik]

an amount of money that is extremely small

grosz, rosyjski grosz

grosz, rosyjski grosz

Ex: The old house was n't worth red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .
red-faced
[przymiotnik]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

zarumieniony, czerwony jak burak

zarumieniony, czerwony jak burak

Ex: The sudden criticism left red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .
red-hot
[przymiotnik]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

rozpalony, gorący

rozpalony, gorący

red tape
[Rzeczownik]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

biurokracja, procedury biurokratyczne

biurokracja, procedury biurokratyczne

Ex: They had to navigate through red tape to get their visa approved .
red-letter day
[Rzeczownik]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

szczególny dzień, memorable day

szczególny dzień, memorable day

Ex: During that period , every day felt like red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .
redneck
[Rzeczownik]

a poor White person in the southern United States

białas, wieśniak

białas, wieśniak

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
to see red
[Fraza]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
white-bread
[przymiotnik]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

biały chlebowy, typowo biały

biały chlebowy, typowo biały

white elephant
[Rzeczownik]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

biały słoń, białe słoniątko

biały słoń, białe słoniątko

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .
white lie
[Rzeczownik]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

małe kłamstwo, niewinne kłamstwo

małe kłamstwo, niewinne kłamstwo

Ex: She told her grandmother white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
yellow
[przymiotnik]

lacking in courage

tchórzliwy, bojaźliwy

tchórzliwy, bojaźliwy

Ex: yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .
LanGeek
Pobierz aplikację LanGeek