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ALP unit 3
News events
| Question | Answer | Example |
|---|---|---|
| zielone światło | go-ahead | Government is about to give the go-ahead to plans for the building of a new runway. |
| zdenerwować rozzłościć | anger | What angered me most was his total lack of remorse. |
| mieszkaniec | dweller | City dwellers suffer higher pollution levels. |
| lokator mieszkaniec | occupant | This old lady is an only occupant of that mysterious house. |
| cieszący się złą sławą | notorious | He was a notorious gangster of the thirties! |
| szacunek poważanie | regard | Jan's regard for his great talent. |
| rzecznik | spokesman spokesperson | We need to employ a spokesman for our company. |
| nie dotrzymać obietnicy | go back on promise | People accused the government of going back on promises made before the General Election. |
| obietnica przyrzeczenie | pledge | Parents make a pledge to take their children to rehearsals. |
| znaczący wybitny | prominent | George Washington is a prominent figure in the history of the USA. |
| pogląd | outlook | She still has an optimistic outlook for the future. |
| prawdopodobieństwo możliwość | likelihood | Using a seatbelt will reduce the likelihood of serious injury in a car accident. |
| przebrać się | disguise | The two men, disguised as security guards escaped with $150,000. |
| jedyny | sole | Griffiths is the sole survivor of the crash. |
| obezwładnić | overpower | The security guards soon overpowered the man. |
| rozległy obszerny | extensive | Fire has caused extensive damage to the island's forests. |
| bardzo niebezpieczny ryzykowny | perilous | That was a perilous journey across the mountains. |
| zatrzymać kogoś (w areszcie) | detain | Two suspects have been detained by the police for questioning. |
| zbić z tropu wprawić w zakłopotanie | baffle | The question baffled me completely. |
| kwestia dyskusyjna | matter of opinion | Whether Rooney was offside is a matter of opinion, in my view. |
| wypierać się zrzekać się | disclaim | Martin disclaimed any responsibility for his son's actions. |
| spowodować coś | bring about | We all know what brought about the closure of the factory. |
| wyłaniać się | loom | Suddenly a mountain loomed up in front of them. |
| zetrzeć się ścierać się | clash | Police have clashed with demonstrators again today. |
| analityk | analyst | Political analysts expect the Conservatives to win. |
| zapewnienie obietnica | assurance | He gave an assurance that the work would be completed by Wednesday. |
| nie do pomyślenia nieprawdopodobne | unthinkable | It is unthinkable that a mistake like this could have happened. |
| upadek (rządu) opad (atmosferyczny) | downfall | That was the scandal that led to the president's downfall. |
| jedność | unity | The Prime Minister has restored party unity and overcome the internal divisions. |
| uzasadnienie usprawiedliwienie | justification | There is no justification for holding her in jail. |
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