unit 9.10

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inattentive
During the meeting, James was inattentive, preferring to chew his pen instead of taking notes.
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nieuważny
attentive
The children were very attentive when the policeman came in to speak to their class about his job.
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uważny
Dzieci były bardzo uważne, kiedy policjant przyszedł opowiedzieć klasie o swojej pracy.
apprentice
Instead of going to university, Jim decided to work as an apprentice electrician.
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uczeń, praktykant
apprenticeship
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praktyka
allocation
The government announced that the aid allocation for famine victims would increase by 30%.
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przydział środków
insight into sth
Thank you for this information. You've given me a new insight into how the company works. Two years’ experience gave him an insight into the banking profession.
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znajomość tematu, wgląd w coś, spojrzenie
relocate
Sometimes when you get a new job it means having to relocate to another town. The director plans to relocate the head office from the city centre to the suburbs.
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przenosić się
Nowa praca oznacza czasem, że trzeba przenieść się do innego miasta.
relocation
We'll need to hire relocation company.
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przeprowadzka
przeniesienie
Będziemy musieli zatrudnić firmę zajmującą się przeprowadzkami.
faulty
The fire was caused by faulty wiring in the kitchen.
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wadliwy
defective
If this product is defective in any way, please return it to the manufacturer.
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wybrakowany (o produkcie), wadliwy (np. sprzęt)
obsolete
This programme is completely obsolete. The personnel records were obsolete and needed updating.
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przestarzały
Ten program jest zupełnie przestarzały.
flawed
The system was flawed and had to be replaced.
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ze skazą, wadliwy
diverse
They come from diverse social backgrounds. Their product range is diverse, they sell everything from holidays to toothbrushes.
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zróżnicowany, różnorodny
ridge
The chimney sweeper sat astride the ridge of the roof.
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krawędź, grzbiet dachu
contractor
Instead of employing full time builders and electricians, the construction company hires private contractors.
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wykonawca
put out
Having to stay late at the office really put her out because she had made plans to go to the ballet.
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sprawić kłopot
sustain
As a result of low investor confidence, the stock market sustained great losses.
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odnieść, ponieść
notify
Please notify all the staff. Any employee who is going to be late must notify their department supervisor.
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zawiadamiać
Proszę zawiadomić cały zespół.
reiteration
The meeting didn’t encompass anything new; it was a reiteration of last month’s discussion.
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powtórzenie
gratitude
I've saved your butt so many times, and yet you've shown no gratitude whatsoever. I wish to express my gratitude to Ms Smith for her generous help, care and support.
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wdzięczność
Ratowałem twój tyłek już tyle razy, a i tak nie okazałeś żadnej wdzięczności.

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