Lekcja 24

highly refined theories

1. Unless you call me to say you're not coming, I'll see you at the theatre (= I will see you there if you do not call to say you are not coming). 2. They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked. I can't let you in unless you give the password.

Some fans seem to regard the players as divine beings. divine intervention (= help from God)

1. She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary. 2. He had lured his victim to a deserted house. 3. Supermarket chains try to lure customers with price discounts

1. The proceeds of today's festival will go to several local charities. 2. It says on the back of the card "all proceeds to charity".

Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.

1. They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars. 2. The wealthy banker was ultimately convicted of swindling investors.

1. opportunity arise If the opportunity arises, I'd love to go to China. 2. Problems arise when the payment is late. 3. He died of complications arising from heart surgery.

Companies can be punished for making unsubstantiated claims about their products.

1. He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court. 2. US Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency.

1. They were arrested for embezzlement of company funds. 2. He's accused of tax evasion, embezzlement, and fraud.

The construction of the tunnel is a large and complex undertaking.

1. The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign. 2. [+ that ] Officials did not believe the runner's denial that he had taken drugs.

1. Her time at college was the most eventful period of her life. 2. We had quite an eventful journey.

"That's a new dress, isn't it?" "Yes, you are observant!"

Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced. Our flight had to be diverted to Newark because of the storm.

In the story, the cunning fox outwits the hunters.

conversion np ksieznicza i żaba, pokój na kuchnię

1. The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft. 2. [+ (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.

1. The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them. 2. In Britain in the 1950s, television still had novelty value.

1. Dr Carter is carrying out research on early Christian art. 2. The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her. 3. Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.

1. The film's plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre. 2. Parents don't want their children going to mediocre schools.

1. We are not responsible for the omission of information from this website. 2. The document contained a lot of errors, omissions, and exaggerations.

1. seizure of power/property/control 2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 percent this year.

1. The government intends to wind the scheme down in the spring. 2. Unfortunately, the party was just winding down as we got there.

The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.

Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours. [+ to infinitive ] Pressure to abandon the new motorway is increasing.

untapped assets/resources/markets/talent

1. Some automakers are temporarily shuttering plants in response to falling demand. 2. I am thinking of shuttering my Facebook account for good.

1. I think he'd dismissed me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me. 2. Let's not just dismiss the idea before we've even thought about it.

1. These shoes are too tight, they pinch (my feet). 2. While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt/sugar/dried thyme. 3. Opinion polls on subjects like this should be taken with a pinch of scepticism.