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Naszym obowiązkiem jest również zastosowanie niezbędnych środków awaryjnych w odniesieniu do naszej pomocy.

It is also our duty to take the necessary contingency measures with respect to our assistance.

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Teleskop Galileusza miał wypukłą soczewkę obiektu, ale wklęsły element oczny.

Galileo's telescope had a convex object lens but a concave eye-piece.

Teleskop Galileusza miał wypukłą soczewkę obiektu, ale wklęsły element oczny.

Galileo's telescope had a convex object lens but a concave eye-piece.

Może jednak nasze mózgi są tak wszechstronne i giętkie, że możemy myśleć nieszablonowo o ewolucji?

Or are our brains so versatile and expandable that we can train ourselves to break out of the box of our evolution?

Praca wolontariacka jest efektem wewnętrznej motywacji i czystego altruizmu, wartości, których nie można przecenić.

Voluntary work is the product of intrinsic motivation and pure altruism, which are values that cannot be overestimated.

One is to deliver extrinsic motivation, that education has a payoff.

Psychologowie twierdzą, że agresja jest dużo bardziej powszechna w czasach kryzysu.

Psychologists say that aggression is much more prevalent during the crisis than at other times.

Czuliśmy się jak rodzina zastępcza.

We felt like we were surrogate parents.

Nie istnieją już samotne mocarstwa, niezależne gospodarki ani zbędne zglobalizowane kraje

No longer are there solitary powers, independent economies or dispensable globalised countries.

Wzięcie udziału w zajęciach dodatkowych było dla mnie nowością.

To najbardziej destrukcyjna technologia jaką kierownicy przemysłu owadobójczego kiedykolwiek widzieli.

This is the most disruptive technology -- I've been told by executives of the pesticide industry -- that they have ever witnessed.

Czasami spóźniona reakcja na nic się nie zda przy rozwiązywaniu problemów, które już stały się poważne.

Sometimes belated measures do nothing to solve problems that have blown up.

Pożerał wzrokiem tą piękną dziewczynę.

Zakłada to, aby lokal był pusty w warunkach wymaganych przez dzierżawę.

This assumes the premises were left vacant in the condition required by the lease

Większą część dokumentacji Azure jest przestarzała.

robi z siebie pośmiewisko

he's making himself look ludicrous

Raport został zaaprobowany przez uczelnię

The report was endorsed by the collage.

It saved his life but left him severely disabled: unable to speak, bedridden, and paralysed for eight months before he died

niesamowity/upiorny zielony blask na niebie

an eerie green glow in the sky

The most damning sins of men and women.

Moja purytańska ciocia nie pochwala jej krótkich spódniczek.

My straitlaced aunt doesn't approve my mini skirts.

sztafeta 4x100 m stylem zmiennym mężczyzn

4x100 m medley relay men

zamierzała przekazać wszystko, czego się nauczyła

she intended to relay everything she had learned

niektórzy ludzie przypominają swoje psy

some people resemble their dogs

dyskryminacja rasowa była dla nas wszystkich obrzydliwa

racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all

fort był nieustannie bombardowany

the fort was subjected to ceaseless bombardment

program dający niemowlętom ludzki dotyk, którego pragną

a program to give the infants the human touch they crave

nikczemna zbrodnia

a despicable crime

traktat jest dwustronnym zobowiązaniem z wzajemnymi prawami i obowiązkami

the treaty is a bilateral commitment with reciprocal rights and duties

znaczna ilość gotówki

a substantial amount of cash

pierwotna kaplica została zbudowana za panowania Karola I

the original chapel was built in the reign of Charles I

Ciężko logice zapanować nad emocjami

it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion

od dawna miał chorobliwą fascynację horrorami współczesnej wojny

he had long held a morbid fascination with the horrors of contemporary warfare

napięcie i złożoność naszego współczesnego społeczeństwa

the tension and complexities of our contemporary society

But it is also liberally sprinkled with caveats and warnings as to the difficulties in turning up more evidence.

plakat nie poniżał kobiet

the poster was not demeaning to women

run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent. "uciekł z jedną z pokojówek"

he eloped with one of the maids

restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

the Caplans are a robust, healthy lot

dźwięk głosów zmieszany ze skrobaniem krzeseł

the sound of voices mingled with a scraping of chairs

poczucie obowiązku zmusiło Harry'ego do odpowiedzi na jej pytania

a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions

nie jest możliwe umieszczenie większości znalezisk z wykopalisk na wystawie publicznej

it is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display

częstość występowania otyłości u dorosłych

the prevalence of obesity in adults

kraj obejmuje dwadzieścia stanów

the country comprises twenty states

W rezultacie naczynia ulegają rozszerzeniu, a ciśnienie tętnicze obniża się.

As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.

Szczepienie przeciwko grypie było łatwo dostępne

inoculation against flu was readily available

Musimy nadrobić nasze zaniedbanie.

We must make up for our neglect.

One mają wyłonić legalny i rozliczalny rząd.

That will produce a legitimate and accountable government.

She took a vicarious pleasure in her friend's achievements.

po wygraniu czuł się zadowolony z siebie

he was feeling smug after his win.|. She deserved her promotion, but I wish she wasn't so smug about it.

a clump of grass

Nie miałem najmniejszego pojęcia, że jest nieszczęśliwa.

I didn't have the slightest inkling that she was unhappy.

Inżynierowie spędzili wiele miesięcy na udoskonalaniu oprogramowania.

Engineers spent many months refining the software.

the new rule is more likely to obfuscate people than enlighten them

many patients suffer vague symptoms

Many victims of crime are reluctant to go to the police.

Teachers are being asked to unlearn rigid rules for labeling children.

if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true. The fundamental premise of the report

one of the foremost art collectors of his day

Latent defect. They have a huge reserve of latent talent. The latent stage of syphilis.

a formidable opponent.

her supple fingers, supple body

as raw materials became scarce, synthetics were developed

I will pay any expenses incurred

a mediocre actor

We stopped to give a tow to that stranded boat

the forced eviction of residents

popełnione błędy nie mogą być później naprawione

mistakes made now cannot be rectified later

They're revamping the restaurant.

Rama was Vishnu's incarnation on earth

he'd got into a drunken brawl in a bar

workmen were clearing the roads of the debris from shattered buildings

the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible

The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.

Fast data throughput. Falling throughput and rising production costs.

the fear and the reality of crime constrict many people's lives

I offered my profuse apologies. There was abundant evidence to support the theory.

a minuscule fragment of DNA

the fifteen people arrested were still in police detention

rituals showed honor and reverence for the dead

he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly

‘a slack rope’, ‘business was rather slack’, ‘they were working at a slack pace’

the investors should be reimbursed for their losses

there was no dissent from this view

the gnarled old oak tree

Though Ilantar had little love for the Isaad and their sinister lord, he respected their prowess in battle.

he dabbled in writing as a young man

the police struggled to garner sufficient evidence

the plant takes up water through its lateral roots

a preposterous suggestion

the teacher's task is to foster learning

the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife

an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city

single parents constitute a great proportion of the poor. The Tribunal is specially constituted to make such decisions and they did not give rise to a question of law.

the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

a piece of equipment or furniture that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle. | a sports event that takes place on a particular date.

a light fixture | The midweek snow had a devastating effect on the fixture list.

of little importance; trivial. | of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor.

the petty divisions of party politics

Trwający od niepamiętnych czasów

an immemorial custom

tending to remind one of something.

the sights were reminiscent of my childhood

succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.

none of these measures induced a change of policy

the state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

the partners accept unlimited liability for any risks they undertake

additional but subordinate; secondary.

the collateral meanings of a word

evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

It's time to start worrying when exhibitions elicit no reaction at all.

perceive or recognize (something).

I can discern no difference between the two policies

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

He was known for his kindness, his candor, and his dislike of hypocrisy.

an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, typically with a visual display of such information. | estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of.

It owns and runs a miniature railway that has a five-inch gauge track 1,605 ft long. |

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Given the scope of Internet use by the general public, this is no longer a relevant or cogent argument.

know or understand. | shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in politics or business. | shrewd and knowledgeable in the realities of life.

Charley would savvy what to do about such a girl. | the financiers lacked the necessary political savvy | It's clear now that savvy foreign investors won't be tempted by such headache-prone deals.

a decoration or embellishment for something, especially food.

salad garnished with an orange slice

a brief summary or general survey of something.

a synopsis of the accident

(of a disease, emotion, feeling, or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others.

her enthusiasm is contagious

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

war atrocities

a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.

there is no incentive for customers to conserve water

an act of imposing a tax, fee, or fine. | to impose (a tax, fee, or fine). | enlist (someone) for military service.

union members were hit with a 2 percent levy on all pay | An earlier idea he raised to levy motorists had met with severe criticism.

departing from an accepted standard.

Indeed, it was aberrant of him to accept the job and downright silly of the government to appoint him.

a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

a knock on the door broke her reverie

a young unmarried woman.

I felt as if he was my angel, and I was the damsel in distress.

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Davis beat his old adversary in the quarterfinals

the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior |

he is held up as an object of ridicule | his theory was ridiculed and dismissed | stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head

the state of feeling remorseful and penitent. | sincere regret or remorse.

to show contrition for his crime he offered to do community service | each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved

mixed with foreign matter; adulterated. | morally wrong, especially in sexual matters.

citizens suspected of harboring impure thoughts | the site was found to be contaminated by radioactivity

the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

God's plans for the redemption of his world

involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

she became embroiled in a dispute between two women she hardly knew

lacking harmony.

irregular, dissonant chords

(especially with reference to a woman) making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring.

she treated him to a coy smile of invitation

the action of robbing a place or property, especially in wartime. | rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime.

During the first two nights of pillaging the Capital City, over half a million people were killed.

(of a girl or young woman) sexually mature; suitable for marriage.

Polynesians tattooed the thighs and buttocks of nubile girls.

move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.|| not in the right place;

I strayed a few blocks in the wrong direction || he pushed a few stray hairs from her face

small, loose particles of stone or sand. || courage and resolve; strength of character.

she had a bit of grit in her eye | he displayed the true grit of the navy pilot

(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

It was hoped by employers that the new working class would be more docile and amenable than the old.

1 a person whose immediate superior is a senior figure within an organization and who is empowered to act as a substitute for this superior.

Tomorrow I hand over the Principal Clerk's duties to my deputy.

slap with one's open hand or a flat object, especially on the buttocks as a punishment.

she was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet

deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church.

he preached to a large congregation

a row or line of grass, grain, or other crop as it lies when mown or reaped. || a broad strip or area of something.

vast swaths of countryside

a state of disorganization or untidiness. || throw (someone or something) into a state of disorganization or untidiness. || strip (someone) of clothing.

her gray hair was in disarray || the inspection disarrayed the usual schedule || attendant damsels to help to disarray her

the tough outer layer of something, in particular.

Grate the rind from the two large oranges and squeeze out the juice.

(of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant, especially toward women.

He was chivalrous in his treatment of women, but absolutely void of sexual desire.

establish by counting or calculation; calculate. || conclude after calculation; be of the opinion.

his debts were reckoned at $300,000 || he reckons that the army should pull out entirely

the action or process of calculating or estimating something.

last year was not, by any reckoning, a particularly good one

move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area. || an aimless walk.

tigers once roamed over most of Asia

a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

He ordered the nearby swamps and marshes in the city of Salinus to be drained, in order to prevent an unknown pestilence, probably malaria.

supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something). || a person's fixed or allotted period of work.

his varied career included a stint as a magician || This doesn't mean you should stint on creativity.

a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

the last vestiges of colonialism

able to perceive or feel things.

she had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

a cheap and docile workforce

So to the ones who have passed on, rest there, sleep there, slumber on.

a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment.

He hopes that will prove to have been a temporary glitch in his quest for more glory.

Late February is an optimum time to prune trees and shrubs in your landscape.

bad-tempered and combative.

some hogs are just mean and ornery

enough or more than enough; plentiful.

there is ample time for discussion

the willingness to take bold risks. | rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence.

her audacity came in handy during our most recent emergency | she had the audacity to pick up the receiver and ask me to hang up

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

a sweet-natured girl of a placid disposition

a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

the jinns of Arabian lore

warn or reprimand someone firmly.

she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven

interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.

I don't want him meddling in our affairs

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

I was frightened by the sinister shadow outside.

(of a person) able to read and write.

Having a technically literate family is a blessing.

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

it bears some semblance to the thing I have in mind

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

This dinner was lavish. | the media couldn't lavish enough praise on the film

persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.

the trainees were coaxed into doing hard, boring work

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions

a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.

an abdominal incision

twist or bend out of its normal shape.

a spasm of pain contorted his face

a high, pointed piece of rock.

Although he reached the pinnacle of success, he was unspoiled by it.

a little; slightly.

the poor little mite looks half-starved

the beer was just warm swill | I swilled out the mug

bring out of sleep; awaken. | cause to feel angry or excited.| stir (a liquid, especially beer while brewing).

she was roused from a deep sleep by a hand on her shoulder | the crowds were roused to fever pitch by the drama of the race | rouse the beer as the hops are introduced

Stop crying and buck up, you'll find a better girl. | Could you buck me up? I'm a little nervous.

make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

blue silk embellished with golden embroidery

become pregnant with (a child). | form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

We conceived a baby three months ago. | He conceived this brilliant idea! | the dam project was originally conceived in 1977

a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work. | move around aimlessly; drift or cruise.

you fell for that helpless-female act and let her make you a stooge | she stooged around in the bathroom for a while

a nipple of the mammary gland of a female mammal, from which the milk is sucked by the young.

Babies with these problems may need a special teat and bottle that allow milk to be delivered to the back of the throat where it can be swallowed.

(of a person or animal) hold on tightly to.

she clung to Joe's arm

(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

judges were far too lenient with petty criminals

formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

Isabella offered to renounce her son's claim to the French crown

a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.

she was acting on a hunch

a humped position or thing.

he thrust his hands in his pockets, hunching his shoulders

a young man belonging to a street gang.

Alex and his droogs beat up a bum in an alley with clubs.

a sharp blow or stroke with a whip or rope, typically given as a form of punishment. | strike (someone) with a whip or stick.

he was sentenced to fifty lashes for his crime | they lashed him repeatedly about the head

the action of spending funds.

the expenditure of taxpayers' money

conduct oneself; behave.

articulate students who comported themselves well in television interviews

the nose of a mammal, especially when it is long and mobile, such as the trunk of an elephant or the snout of a tapir.

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.

the eclipses portend some major events

a shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the center, on which a cup is placed.

The cabinets should be able to store a generous stack of plates, cups, saucers, and bowls.

a dish consisting of oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk.

I start with porridge, and then mid-morning I have six egg whites on brown toast.

instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.

But there are some who desire to know that they may edify others, and that is praiseworthy; and there are some who desire to know that they themselves may be edified, and that is wise.

a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide. | (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward.

flooding caused by tidal surges | the journalists surged forward

a group of people sharing a common profession or interests. | the state or feeling of friendship and mutual support within a group.

members of the hunting fraternity | the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity

torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Visually, the film also tantalizes the senses, with nearly every scene offering a riot of color.

the action of destroying something.

the desecration of a grave

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something.

Cooper will be held in custody until his next court appearance in May.

a slight injury where the skin is scraped. | scrape the skin of (a part of the body) so as to break the surface but cause little or no bleeding. | verb: (of cattle, sheep, etc.) eat grass in a field.

it'll be fine, it's only a graze | she fell down and grazed her knees | cattle graze on the open meadows

a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.

143 acres of meadow and pasture

the retractable roll of skin covering the end of the penis.

an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people. | group of people officially charged with a particular function. | give an order for or authorize the production of (something such as a building, piece of equipment, or work of art).

his commission to redesign the building | the United Nations High Commission for Refugees | In the USA, a new US $5million production line was commissioned at the New Century Kansas facility.

a clause in a will leaving real estate to someone. | plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.

All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to Earlham College. | We have found the Report useful in devising the guidelines. | a training program should be devised

a room in a house for the special use of young children.

a wild animal's lair or habitation.

the young of a fox, bear, lion, or other carnivorous mammal.

Young tiger and lion cubs are passed amongst large groups of people so they can have a ‘cute’ photo taken with a fluffy animal. | both share the same earth during the first ten days after cubbing

prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.

his attempt to frustrate the merger

a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

I condemn this Government for its cynical ploy to try to buy the votes of students.

a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.

It is a good time to plant bare rooted shrubs and trees while the weather stays mild and the ground is still workable.

a garden shed

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. | (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless. | a barren tract or tracts of land.

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.

Bees thrive in London: they have a far better choice of flowers than their country cousins.

A flock of sheep has escaped onto the road. | A noisy flock of tourists came into the museum.

a long, swift, curving movement. | a comprehensive search or survey of a place or area.| (v) clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.

a grandiose sweep of his hand | the police finished their sweep through the woods | I've swept the floor

hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

their work is hampered by lack of funds

become less intense, violent, or severe. | (of water) go down to a lower or the normal level.

I'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides. | the floods subside almost as quickly as they arise

(of vegetation) growing luxuriantly.

It's surrounded by mountains lush with greenery, bordered with wildflowers and dotted with water lilies.

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

he felt apprehensive about going home

v/n cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Another possible outcome is that global uncertainty could give the US dollar a reprieve from its recent slide.

protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

he cared for me beyond measure and cherished me in his heart

existing, happening, or operating in the air.

an aerial battle

prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.

he gave her shoulder a nudge | people were nudging each other and pointing at me

I had a seventeen-year-old son remanded to a drug-addiction program

elegant or stylishly luxurious.

trying to talk posh