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opt for sth, opt to do sth Mike opted for early retirement. Most people opt to have the operation (decide). kezdjen tanulni
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to choose to do sth or to decide to do something = decydować się na coś, optować za czymś;
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He's decided to opt out of the company's pension scheme (withdrawn). kezdjen tanulni
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abandon sth, withdraw from sth, refuse to do sth, = rezygnować, wycofac sie; to choose not to be part of an activity or to stop being involved in it
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The pungent smell of vinegar permeated the air (pervade). Drug dealers have permeated every level of society (infiltrate). kezdjen tanulni
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spread through/into, pervade sth; to move gradually into every part of something = przenikać /ˈpɜːmieɪt/
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He chose to abscond to France (run away, escape) kezdjen tanulni
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run away, escape = zbiec; to leave somewhere suddenly without permission because you want to escape, or because you have stolen something / əbˈskɒnd /
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The judge adjourned the case until March 31 (postpone) kezdjen tanulni
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suspend, defer, delay, postpone, put off = odraczać =; to stop a meeting, especially a legal process, for a period of time or until a later date / əˈdʒɜːn /
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Allay sb's concerns/fears/suspicions (dispel). I tried to allay his fears about the interview. kezdjen tanulni
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dispel sth, assuage sth, calm, alleviate, relieve = uspokajać czyjeś obawy (concerns), rozpraszać, czyjeś podejrzenia (suspicions)= to make someone feel less worried or frightened, etc / əˈleɪ /
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Avert a crisis/disaster/war (Prevent). Avert your eyes/face/gaze (Turn away). kezdjen tanulni
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1. Prevent, stop, ward off, avoid = uniknąć, zapobiegać (kryzysowi/katastrofie/wojnie) 2. Turn away = odwracać (wzrok/twarz) / əˈvɜːt/
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How many are we catering for at the wedding reception? kezdjen tanulni
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to provide and often serve food and drinks for a particular event = obsługiwać / ˈkeɪtə r /
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The club caters for children between the ages of 4 and 12. kezdjen tanulni
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to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular group of people = zaspokajać potrzeby kogoś/czegoś
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This legislation simply caters to unacceptable racist opinions. kezdjen tanulni
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to give people exactly what they want, usually something that people think is wrong = wychodzić naprzeciw czyimś oczekiwaniom
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Investigators combed through the wreckage. kezdjen tanulni
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1 HAIR to tidy your hair using a comb = czesać 2 SEARCH to search a place very carefully = przeczesywać / kəʊm /
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a ceremony to commemorate the battle kezdjen tanulni
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honor, remember, memorialize; to do something to show you remember an important person or event in the past with respect = upamiętniać (commemoration (n)"a march in commemoration of the war of independence") / kəˈmeməreɪt /
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We are able to commiserate with their hurts, and celebrate with their successes. kezdjen tanulni
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sympathize with sb, pity for/on sb, show compassion, offer condolences, console; to express sympathy to someone who is sad or has had bad luck = współczuć / kəˈmɪz ə reɪt /
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The course culminates in a series of written exams. His career culminated with the post of ambassador to NATO. The discovery of a body culminated two days of desperate searching. kezdjen tanulni
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end, conclude, finish, terminate; to finish with a particular event, or reach a final result after gradual development and often a lot of effort = kończyć się czymś, zostać uwieńczonym czymś
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The pilot complied with instructions to descend. kezdjen tanulni
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to obey an order, rule, or request = zastosować się / kəmˈplaɪ /
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A recent hurricane devastated the city. kezdjen tanulni
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to destroy or damage something very badly = niszczyć, pustoszyć, dewastować / ˈdevəsteɪt /
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You have to ask the right questions to elicit the information you want. kezdjen tanulni
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to get information or a reaction from someone = zdobyć, uzyskać / ɪˈlɪsɪt /
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The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button. kezdjen tanulni
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to send out gas, heat, light, etc into the air = emitować, wydawać / ɪˈmɪt /
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What exactly does the job entail? kezdjen tanulni
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to involve, require, demand = wiązać się z, pociągać za sobą / ɪnˈteɪl /
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Sunny weather exacerbates the effects of pollution kezdjen tanulni
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to make something worse = zaostrzać, pogarszać / ɪgˈzæsəbeɪt /
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After hours of waiting, tempers were beginning to fray. kezdjen tanulni
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If your temper (= mood) frays or your nerves fray, you gradually become annoyed or upset = zawodzić, puszczać; / freɪ /
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ingratiate yourself with sb Ingratiating behaviour is done to try to make people like you. An ingratiating smile/manner kezdjen tanulni
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suck up to sb, crawl to sb, grovel to sb, cozy up = przypochlebiać się ( komuś ); to try to please sb, try to make people like you / ɪnˈgreɪʃieɪt /
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Bad weather could jeopardize all our plans. kezdjen tanulni
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put at risk, risk, put in danger = narażać (na szwank); to put something in a situation where there is a risk of failing or being harmed / ˈdʒepədaɪz /
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speak unfavorably about, having or exerting a malignant influence, evil or harmful in nature or influence kezdjen tanulni
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slander, defame, smear, libel; denigrate, disparage, criticize = oczerniać, zniesławiać, rzucać cień (na kogoś);[mə`laɪn]
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Marks was incarcerated for robbery. kezdjen tanulni
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to put and keep someone in prison = uwięzić; / ɪnˈkɑːs ə reɪt /
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I must reiterate that we have no intention of signing this contract. kezdjen tanulni
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repeat, go over; to say something again = powtarzać; / riˈɪt ə reɪt /
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The evidence was carefully scrutinized. kezdjen tanulni
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to examine something very carefully = analizować, przyglądać się uważnie / ˈskruːtɪnaɪz /
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His claims have never been substantiated. kezdjen tanulni
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validate, verify, corroborate, prove = potwierdzać / səbˈstænʃieɪt /
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A series of scandals have undermined people's confidence in the government. kezdjen tanulni
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to make someone less confident or make something weaker = podkopywać / ˌʌndəˈmaɪn /
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The government tried to assuage the public's fears. kezdjen tanulni
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allay; to make unpleasant feelings less strong = uspokajać / əsweɪdʒ /
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You can adjust the heat using this switch here. She adjusted her hat in the mirror. The figures need to be adjusted for inflation. They found it hard adjusting to life in a new country. kezdjen tanulni
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1 CHANGE; to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable = regulować, poprawiać, korygować, uwzględniać lub wprowadzać poprawki 2 BEHAVE to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation = przystosowywać się, przyzwyczajać się
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Share prices on the Stock Exchange fluctuated dramatically in recent weeks kezdjen tanulni
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vary, alter, rise and fall; to keep changing, especially in level or amount; wahać się, fluktuować
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The new report concurs with previous findings. kezdjen tanulni
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to agree; pokrywać się, być zbieżnym
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A witness corroborated his account of the accident. kezdjen tanulni
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to say something or provide information that supports what someone says; potwierdzać
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a new movie featuring Bruce Willis. The CD will feature music from all over the world. kezdjen tanulni
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to include someone or something as an important part; mieć w obsadzie, prezentować, zawierać
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deduct. To take away from a total The company will deduct tax from your earnings. Marks are deducted for spelling mistakes. kezdjen tanulni
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potrącać, odliczać, odejmować Firma odliczy podatek od twoich zarobków. Za błędy ortograficzne będą odejmowane punkty.
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People had little incentive to save. The government should provide incentives for young people to stay in school. kezdjen tanulni
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