Upper-Intermediate English (2) • NOUNS • 'T'

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territory
noun [C or U ] B2 • synonyms: land, domain, area • disputed/emotional/unfamiliar territory; claim/defend/explore territory • freq in AmE: 8/10
The two nations are fighting over disputed territory. | 2. She’s venturing into unfamiliar territory with her new novel.
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teren, terytorium, domena
an area of land under the jurisdiction or control of a person, group, or government; metaphorically, a domain of influence, expertise, or emotional space
Dwa państwa walczą o sporne terytorium. | 2. W swojej nowej powieści wkracza na nieznane terytorium.
therapy
noun [C or U ] B2 • synonyms: treatment, healing, counseling • undergo/start/continue therapy; physical/art/talk therapy; therapy for trauma/anxiety • freq in AmE: 9/10
He began therapy to cope with anxiety. | 2. Physical therapy helped her recover after the accident.
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terapia, leczenie, kuracja
the treatment of physical or mental illness through methods such as talking, exercises, medication, or other interventions intended to improve health or well-being
Rozpoczął terapię, by poradzić sobie z lękiem. | 2. Fizjoterapia pomogła jej wrócić do zdrowia po wypadku.
thinking
noun [U ] B2 • synonyms: reasoning, mindset, reflection • engage in thinking; shape/influence someone’s thinking; critical/creative/strategic thinking; fresh/new thinking on something • freq in AmE: 8/10
Critical thinking is essential in academic writing. | 2. We need fresh thinking to solve this problem.
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myślenie, sposób myślenia, refleksja, rozumowanie
the process of using one's mind to consider, reason, reflect, or form ideas; also refers to opinions, beliefs, or intellectual frameworks
Krytyczne myślenie jest kluczowe w pisaniu akademickim. | 2. Potrzebujemy świeżego myślenia, by rozwiązać ten problem.
line of thinking
collocation with thinking noun [C ] C1 (also line of thought, line of reasoning) • synonyms: reasoning path • follow/challenge/support someone’s line of thinking; line of thinking leads to something; shift/change line of thinking • freq in AmE: 6/10
I don’t agree with his line of thinking on this issue. | 2. Her line of thinking led to a surprising conclusion. | 3. Let’s follow that line of thinking and see where it goes.
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sposób myślenia, tok myślenia, sposób rozumowania
a particular way of reasoning, interpreting, or approaching a topic; a logical or conceptual path that someone follows in their thought process
Nie zgadzam się z jego tokiem myślenia w tej sprawie. | 2. Jej sposób rozumowania doprowadził do zaskakującego wniosku. | 3. Podążmy tym tokiem myślenia i zobaczmy, dokąd nas zaprowadzi.
thrift store
noun [C ] B2 • synonyms: second-hand shop, vintage store • shop/donate/browse at thrift store; thrift store finds/fashion/aesthetic • freq in AmE: 7/10
She found a designer jacket at a thrift store for $10.
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sklep z używanymi rzeczami, lumpeks, second-hand
a shop that sells second-hand goods, often donated, at low prices; typically run by charities or nonprofits, and associated with frugality, sustainability, and vintage fashion
Znalazła markową kurtkę w lumpeksie za 10 dolarów.
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