On the road 6 Tallinn

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Domanda Risposta
brona, krata spuszczana (np. w bramie twierdzy)
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portcullis
blankowanie, krenelaż, blanki
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battlement
strzelnica, otwór strzelniczy w ścianie
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loophole
furtka, luka (w przepisach, w systemie prawnym, podatkowym)
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loophole
prostokątny
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rectangular
wapień
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limestone
płyta chodnikowa, kamień brukowy
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flagstone/flag
zagorzały / wierny (sojusznik), zagorzały, zażarty (zwolennik), oddany (przyjaciel)
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staunch
He has a reputation as being a staunch supporter of monarchy. a stauch champion of modernist simplicity
prezbiterium
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chancel
It was a one-aisled building with a rectangular chancel.
zakrystia
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vestry
At about the same time, the new vestry was built.
szczyt, ściana szczytowa
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gable
acute gable
przenikliwy, przeszywający (ból)
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acute
kościelny, zakrystian
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verger
to accommodate the vergers of Saint Nicholas Church
mający fronton
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pedimented
nie z tego świata, nieziemski
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otherworldly
its otherworldly qualities are not limited to its form, for the hydra is the only known animal able to constantly regenerate cells and possibly forever
żeliwny
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cast-iron
ulewa / przypływ (np. emocji), zalew (np. informacji), napływ (np. listów), szereg (np. wydarzeń, czynności), lawina (np. zdarzeń, listów)
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flurry
I felt a flurry of love when I saw the newborn. He defended the brand and vowed to bring back business with new menu items such as boba drinks and an egg sandwich with pesto, speedier service in stores, and a flurry of promotions.
element wskazujący na istnienie niebezpieczeństwa (dosł. "kanarek w kopalni węgla"; z czasów, gdy górnicy zabierali pod ziemię kanarki, których śmierć w kopalni miała świadczyć o wycieku gazów do tuneli)
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canary in a coal mine
The firm's struggles have stirred debate about whether they are a canary-in-the-coal-mine kind of warning that the go-lucky consumer spending that has powered the world's largest economy in recent years might be abruptly losing steam.
dosadny, prostolinijny / enjoying and being honest or clear about things connected to life, such as the body and emotions
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earthy
Some readers may not like his earthy humor.
poruszyć, poruszać, ruszyć, ruszać
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budge
it was budging
zostawać w tyle
On zostaje w tyle, więc poczekajmy na niego.
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to lag
Thanks for waiting for lagging behind along the hill side. See you next time. He's lagging behind so let's wait for him.
osłupiały, zdumiony / feeling shocked, usually because of something you were not expecting
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flabbergasted
When they announced her name, the winner just sat there, flabbergasted. She is flabbergasted by the whole affair.
bystrość (umysłu), sprawność, zręczność (manualna) / the ability to think quickly and effectively or do something difficult extremely well
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dexterity
with the dexterity of: He answered the reporters' questions with all the dexterity of a politician. vocal dexterity: The duo's vocal dexterity is something to behold.
zręcznościowy (np. gra) / the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands
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dexterity
with dexterity: He caught the ball with great dexterity. / Young children lack the dexterity to brush their teeth effectively.
berek (zabawa) / a game played by two or more children in which one child chases the others and tries to touch one of them. This child then becomes the one who does the chasing.
Pobawmy się w berka. / Berek! Teraz ty gonisz! / Berek to ulubiona zabawa mojego syna.
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tag
Let's play tag. / Tag! You're it! / Tag is my son's favourite play.
ostrość
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acuity
bystrość (umysłu), przenikliwość
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acuity
niezachwiany, niewzruszony
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unwavering
trudna sytuacja, niedola
Niepokoi nas niedola mniejszości religijnych i etnicznych w całych Chinach.
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plight
We are concerned about the plight of religious and ethnic minorities across the whole of China. We absolutely understand and support the plight of teachers and we can discuss this further when we meet.
nieporadny, niezdarny, niezręczny / being clumsy
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ham-fisted
So, I was drawing yesterday with a pencil, and I broke it 'cos I'm really ham-fisted, and then I borrowed another one from my friend, but I broke that one as well! I wanted to learn the piano, but I'm too ham-fisted. I just kept hitting the wrong keys.
przekazanie (np obowiązków)
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handoff
przebijać (np. opony), przecinać (np. materiał), nacinać (rowki w czymś)
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slash
He was attacked leaving the tavern, his face so viciously slashed that he was almost unrecognisable.
ulec (np. chorobie, obrażeniom), umrzeć
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succumb
he tried to catch the boat, which had sailed furrher up the coast, but succumbed to fever and died.
krnąbrny, kapryśny
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wayward
a wayward son
polecenie
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bidding
complex revulsion of Salome who, at her mother's biding requested Saint John's head on a plater
wstręt, niesmak, odraza
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revulsion
complex revulsion of Salome who, at her mother's biding requested Saint John's head on a plater
ucinać (nogę, rękę), przecinać (linę), odcinać (coś od czegoś)
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sever
severed head/we are confronted with the horror of the servered head, the brutish power of the executioner, the old woman's sorrow and the complex revulsion of Salome, who at her mother's bidding had requested Saint John's head on a platter.
zadziwiająco, zdumiewająco
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startlingly
startlingly pale
wzmożony
On czuł wzmożone poczucie odpowiedzialności.
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heightened
He felt a heightened sense of responsibility. Heightened security in Cambridge today
pożądany, poszukiwany
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sought-after
It's the most sought-after item of the year. Working artists were sought-after experts on painting.
okazały (np. budynek), majestatyczny (np. chód)
Ten okazały zamek został wybudowany przez mojego dziadka. Dworski dom jest nawiedzonym, chorym zastępstwem samego narodu, a Slinger jest jego egzorcystą.
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stately
This stately castle was built by my grandfather. The stately home is a haunted, sickly stand-in for the nation itself, and Slinger is its exorcist.
zastępca (np. w pracy)
Dworski dom jest nawiedzonym, chorym zastępstwem samego narodu, a Slinger jest jego egzorcystą.
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stand-in
The stately home is a haunted, sickly stand-in for the nation itself, and Slinger is its exorcist.
zastępować
Mój pracownik zastąpił mnie na konferencji. Zastępuję waszego nauczyciela.
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to stand in
I'm standing in for your teacher. My employee stood in for me at the conference.
wysuwany i chowany (np. ostrze noża)
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retractable
retractable tape measure
przeważający, powszechnie występujący, rozpowszechniony
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prevalent / syn: predominant, rife - formal
These diseases are more prevalent among young children. Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.
o jedno 'piwo' za duzo
o jednen raz za duzo, o jeden dzien za duzo, o jedna kawe za duzo
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one too many
one too many times, one too many days, one too many coffees
czuć się urażonym, oburzać się, mieć pretensje / to dislike or be angry at something or someone because you have been hurt or not treated fairly
Czuła się urażona faktem, że dostałem lepszą cenę za ten sam towar.
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resent
She resented the fact that I got a better price for the same product.
nienawidzić, nie cierpieć / to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like
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resent
She bitterly resented her father's new wife. [+ -ing verb ] He resents having to explain his work to other people.
fałszywy, udawany, sztuczny, podrobiony / not sincere or not real
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phoney
All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile. He gave the police a phony address. / bogus, fake, false (NOT TRUE)
wrzący
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piping hot
Piping hot food or drinks are very hot.
mężczyzna (np. policjant) w cywilnym ubraniu
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plainclothesman
plural: plainclothesmen
odsiadka, okres odbywania kary w więzieniu / a period of time that a criminal spends in prison
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a stretch
It means a stretch at the big house if he catches you. Her brother's doing a ten-year stretch for armed robbery.
urobić sobie ręce po łokcie, zaharowywać się, ciężko pracować potocznie
Ciężko pracują, aby zapewnić byt swoim dzieciom.
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work your fingers to the bone / work your socks off / work your tail off
They work their fingers to the bone to provide for their children. She worked her fingers to the bone to provide a home and food for seven children.
(North American English) ​a cheap cigar
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stogy
also stogie, plural stogies
petarda / tez: atrakcyjna osoba lub rzecz, ekscytująca osoba lub rzecz
Oni kupili trochę petard na Sylwestra.
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firecracker
They bought some firecrackers for New Year's Eve. Believe the hype... a five-star firecracker.
1) szum medialny 2) przesadna, krzykliwa reklama
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hype
Believe the hype... a five-star firecracker. - about the exhibition: Van Gogh. Poets & Lovers.
być u granic wytrzymałości, być u kresu wytrzymałości
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be at the end of one's tether
modry
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cerulean
cerulean sea
wpaść, gwałtownie spaść, rzucać się (np. do wody)
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plunge
Topped with a carpet of green grass, the brilliant white cliffs plunge dramatically into the cerulean sea.
esplanada (szeroka ulica z alejami spacerowymi pośrodku), bulwar
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esplanade
From the eastern-end of the esplanade in Seaford, the Seven Sisters coastal trail ascends up to the cliffs to the Seaford Head Nature Reserve.
wytrzymały / o silnej budowie, wytrzymały (o rzeczy)
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sturdy
sturdy shoes
falisty, pofałdowany
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undulating
The views unravel spectacularly along this undulating cliff trail.
lizak, laska cukrowa
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candy-cane
The next section of the Seven Sisters hike brings you to the cliffs overlooking the candy-cane-like lighthouse at Beachy Head.
zadośćuczynienie (za coś), odkupienie grzechów / pokuta / oficjalnie
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atonement
wysiłek, natężenie (np. fizyczne, umysłowe)
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exertion
He found his inspiration in the physical exertion of Montmartre's dancers, their can-can legs and swirling skirts.
hantel, sztangielka0
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dumbbell
ciężki, nieporęczny (o przedmiocie)
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cumbersome
Compared to today's aerodynamic sleigh, this is cumbersome and exposed.
zestawienie (dwóch lub kilku rzeczy na zasadzie kontrastu)
Zestawienie greckiej świątyni i samochodu stawia stare przeciwko nowemu w książce, która dyktuje teorię architektury.
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juxtaposition
The juxtaposition of Greek temple and motorcar pits old against new in a book that dictates architectural theory.
robaczywy
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maggoty
curse of maggoty skull
mieszanka, mieszanina, mikstura (o potrawie)
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concoction
Frankly gorgeous with a wonderful concoction of characters and superb illustrations by Pete Williamson throughout-bats are particularly brilliant.
nieprzewidywalny, zmienny (np. pogoda, sytuacja)
Kursy wymiany walut stały się bardzo niestabilne, prowadząc do wahań walut.
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volatile
Exchange rates became highly volatile, leading to currency fluctuations.
putting your words into action
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walking the talk
separacja, oziębienie stosunków
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estrangement
family estrangement
doświadczony menadżer
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seasoned manager
podejmowanie świadomych decyzji
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informed decision-making
grzanka (mała, np. do zupy, sałatki)
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crouton
przepychać się, rozpychac się
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jostle
Don't jostle on the bus. The focus is on their jostling for position, legs working, arms pumpking, with colour that enhances the energy and rhythm.
zgnieść np. papier
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crumple (something up)
Crumple it up and throw it in the recycling bin Crumple it up and throw it in the rubbish bin Frame it and hang it on the wall Shred and destroy it beyond recognition
kluczowy, decydujący, zasadniczy
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pivotal
a pivotal role in European affairs Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area.
1. (oficjalnie) osoba piastująca urząd 2. (adj) having an official position
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incumbent
the incumbent president
bezkarność / the fact of not getting punished for something
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impunity
with impunity They continue to break the law with impunity. Those involved in such attacks often enjoy complete impunity.

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