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Cartea Headway - Intermediar avansat - Unitatea 11

Aici veți găsi vocabularul din Unitatea 11 a manualului Headway Upper Intermediate, cum ar fi "amorțit", "inconsecvență", "plictisitor" etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to sink or swim

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team, the manager decided to sink or swim her on the first project.
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to wait and see

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
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far and wide
far and wide
[adverb]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

departe și larg, peste tot

departe și larg, peste tot

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .

Au studiat departe și larg pentru a aduna informații pentru proiect.

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to [give] and [take]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required a lot of give and take before both sides agreed on the terms.
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ifs, ands, or buts

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!
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once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the issue once and for all during the next meeting.
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hit-and-miss
hit-and-miss
[adjectiv]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

inconsistent, imprevizibil

inconsistent, imprevizibil

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .

Încercările lor de a rezolva problema au fost neregulate, fără o soluție clară încă.

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short and sweet

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her was short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words.
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the ins and outs of {sth}

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She's been working here for years, so she knows the ins and outs of company policies.
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by and large
by and large
[adverb]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

în general, pe ansamblu

în general, pe ansamblu

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .

În mare, evenimentul a fost bine organizat și a fost participat de un grup divers de participanți.

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to tense
to tense
[verb]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

a încorda, a face nerăbdător

a încorda, a face nerăbdător

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groggy
groggy
[adjectiv]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

ametit, groggy

ametit, groggy

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .

Zgomput puternic a trezit-o dintr-un somn amorțit, lăsând-o confuză pentru un moment.

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inconsistency
inconsistency
[substantiv]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inconsecvență, inconstanță

inconsecvență, inconstanță

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .

A existat o inconsecvență vizibilă în modul în care au fost aplicate regulile în timpul competiției.

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to slip
to slip
[verb]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

aluneca, scăpa

aluneca, scăpa

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .

Elevii neastâmpărați au încercat să iasă pe furiș din clasă fără ca profesorul să observe.

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to do up
to do up
[verb]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

încheia, fixa

încheia, fixa

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .

Actorul a trebuit rapid să încheie nasturii de la mâneci pe cămașa lui înainte de a intra pe scenă.

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mind-boggling
mind-boggling
[adjectiv]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

uluitoare, zăpăcitor

uluitoare, zăpăcitor

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .

Ea s-a confruntat cu o gamă uimitoare de opțiuni atunci când și-a ales calea profesională.

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to munch
to munch
[verb]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

a mesteca, a ronțăi

a mesteca, a ronțăi

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .

În timpul ședinței, a mestecat discret prințul său printr-o pungă de migdale.

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random
random
[adjectiv]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

aleatoriu, întâmplător

aleatoriu, întâmplător

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .

Câștigătorul concursului a fost selectat printr-o tragere la sorți aleatorie a numelor.

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worst-case scenario

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

cel mai rău scenariu, cel mai rău caz

cel mai rău scenariu, cel mai rău caz

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .

Dacă furtuna lovește mai puternic decât era de așteptat, cel mai rău scenariu ar fi inundații pe scară largă.

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recurring
recurring
[adjectiv]

happening or appearing repeatedly

recurent, periodic

recurent, periodic

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.

Echipa s-a întâlnit pentru verificarea recurentă săptămânală pentru a discuta progresul proiectului.

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painstakingly

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

minuțios, cu mare grijă

minuțios, cu mare grijă

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .

Modelul a fost minuțios asamblat timp de câteva săptămâni.

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tedious
tedious
[adjectiv]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

plictisitor, obositor

plictisitor, obositor

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .

Sortarea dezordinii din pod s-a dovedit a fi o încercare plictisitoare și care consumă mult timp.

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stroke
stroke
[substantiv]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

mângâiere, alint

mângâiere, alint

Ex: She felt a soothing stroke on her shoulder .

Ea a simțit o mângâiere liniștitoare pe umăr.

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bizarre
bizarre
[adjectiv]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizar, ciudat

bizar, ciudat

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .

Colectia lui bizară de echipamente medicale vechi, expusă proeminent în sufragerie, i-a făcut pe oaspeți să se simtă stingheriți.

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vividly
vividly
[adverb]

in a clear and detailed manner

vie, într-un mod clar și detaliat

vie, într-un mod clar și detaliat

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .

Ea își putea aminti vie sunetul valurilor care se loveau de țărm.

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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

a lupta, a se strădui

a lupta, a se strădui

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .

Chiar acum, alpiniștii se luptă să ajungă pe vârf.

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contest
contest
[substantiv]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurs, competiție

concurs, competiție

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .

Concursul de șah dintre cei doi mari maeștri a durat ore întregi.

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vision
vision
[substantiv]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

viziune, perspectivă

viziune, perspectivă

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monstrous
monstrous
[adjectiv]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruos, îngrozitor

monstruos, îngrozitor

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .

Umbra monstruoasă aruncată de muntele impunător a ascuns peisajul de dedesubt.

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melody
melody
[substantiv]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodie

melodie

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .

Pianistul de jazz a improvizat o nouă melodie, demonstrând abilitățile sale de improvizație în timpul spectacolului.

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ready-made
ready-made
[adjectiv]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

gata făcută, gata de utilizare

gata făcută, gata de utilizare

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .

Ea a ales o ținută gata făcută pentru eveniment, nevrând să petreacă prea mult timp cumpărând.

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round
round
[substantiv]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

rundă, tur

rundă, tur

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ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also go through ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin.
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sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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pros and cons

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process, the student outlined the pros and cons of various methodologies, helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study.
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(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood.
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sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We're all sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment; it's impossible to find a moment of peace.
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more or less
more or less
[frază]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will cost more or less $500, depending on the final guest count.
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touch and go
touch and go
[frază]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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peace and quiet

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey, the children arrived at their grandparents' house safe and sound.
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slowly but surely

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team is slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue.
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come rain or come shine

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mail, come rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients.
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