Advanced English (2) • NOUNS • 'U'

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uterus
noun [C ] C2 (plural uteri or uteruses) • synonyms: womb, pelvic organ • uterus lining/cavity/health; uterus during pregnancy/surgery • freq in AmE: 6/10
She felt a deep connection to the child growing in her womb.
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macica
a soft, hollow organ in the female body where a baby develops before birth; often used symbolically to evoke origin, protection, and creation
Macica znacznie się powiększa w czasie ciąży.
uptick
noun [C ] C1 • economic/statistical • synonyms: small increase, bump, rise • an uptick in prices/demand/cases; record/experience/report uptick; slight/modest/temporary uptick • freq in AmE: 5/10
The stock experienced a brief uptick before stabilizing.
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niewielki wzrost, lekki przyrost, delikatna zwyżka
a small or slight increase in amount, value, or activity; often used in economic, statistical, or observational contexts to describe modest upward movement
Akcje zanotowały krótki wzrost przed stabilizacją.
upcycling
noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: creative reuse, repurposing • engage in upcycling; promote upcycling; upcycling of waste/materials/objects • upcycling old clothes/furniture/plastics into art/products • freq in AmE: 4/10
The artist specializes in upcycling scrap metal into sculptures. | 2. Upcycling promotes sustainability by reducing waste and extending product life.
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upcykling, kreatywne przetwarzanie odpadów, podnoszenie wartości materiałów
the process of transforming waste materials, unwanted products, or discarded objects into items of higher quality, value, or aesthetic appeal — often through creativity, craftsmanship, or design
Artysta specjalizuje się w przetwarzaniu złomu i tworzeniu z niego rzeźb. | 2. Upcykling promuje zrównoważony rozwój poprzez redukcję odpadów i wydłużenie żywotności produktów.
underbelly
noun [S ] C1 literary • synonyms: dark side, vulnerability, shadow • hidden/fragile/criminal underbelly; soft underbelly; underbelly of society/power/fame; expose/conceal/explore underbelly • freq in AmE: 6/10
... a film exposing the sordid underbelly of modern urban society | 2. Small businesses are the soft underbelly (= weakest parts) of the economy, and they need as much government support as possible.
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ciemna strona, ukryta słabość, pięta achillesowa
a hidden, vulnerable, or morally questionable part of something that appears strong, respectable, or successful on the surface
... film obnażający mroczną stronę współczesnego społeczeństwa miejskiego | 2. Małe przedsiębiorstwa są najsłabszym ogniwem gospodarki i potrzebują jak największego wsparcia ze strony rządu.
soft underbelly
collocation with underbelly noun [S ] C1 literary • synonyms: weak spot, Achilles’ heel, vulnerability • soft underbelly of economy/society; expose/protect/exploit soft underbelly • freq in AmE: 5/10
Small businesses are the soft underbelly of the economy, and they need as much government support as possible.
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najsłabsze ogniwo, słaby punkt, pięta achillesowa
the most vulnerable, exposed, or easily attacked part of a system, organization, or group — often used in strategic, economic, or psychological contexts
Małe przedsiębiorstwa są najsłabszym ogniwem gospodarki i potrzebują jak największego wsparcia ze strony rządu.
upshot
noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: outcome, result, conclusion • the upshot is/was...; upshot of meeting/debate/crisis; unexpected/positive/ironic upshot • freq in AmE: 5/10
The upshot? We missed the flight, but ended up discovering a hidden gem of a town. | 2. The upshot of the debate was that both sides agreed to compromise.
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rezultat, wynik końcowy, sedno sprawy
the final result or outcome of a situation, discussion, or sequence of events — especially when it emerges after complexity or uncertainty
Sedno? Spóźniliśmy się na samolot, ale odkryliśmy urocze miasteczko. | 2. Rezultatem debaty było porozumienie obu stron.
upheaval
noun [C or U ] C1 • synonyms: disruption, turmoil, unrest • political/emotional upheaval; time of upheaval; trigger/survive upheaval; seismic/inner/tectonic upheaval • freq in AmE: 5/10
Yesterday's coup brought further upheaval to a country already struggling with famine. | 2. She experienced emotional upheaval following the sudden loss.
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wstrząs, przewrót, gwałtowna zmiana
a sudden and significant disruption, change, or disturbance, especially one that causes emotional, social, or political turmoil
Wczorajszy zamach stanu wywołał kolejne wstrząsy w kraju, który i tak już zmagał się z głodem. | 2. Doświadczyła emocjonalnego wstrząsu po nagłej stracie.
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