Masterclass proficiency unit 1 page 16

UNDER THE WEATHER

not very well

COMPLAINT

A statement that you are not satisfied with sth

ARRANGE

to make plans and preparations so that sth can happen in the future

PERCEPTIVE

quick to notice or understand things

HOSPITAL WARD

a separate part or room in a hospital for patients with the same kind of medical condition the maternity/psychiatric/surgical/hospital ~

VIRTUALLY

Almost, nearly

ROUND

Regular series of visits often as part of a Job Dr

TO BE AT THE MERCY OF STH

having no power against sb/sth that is strong

BLEEP

a short, high sound made by a piece of electronic equipment

SHUTTLE

To move backwards and forwards, like a shuttle

RESENT

to feel angry about sth because you think it is unfair mieć za złe, czuć się dotkniętym/urażonym

DISTRACT SB FROM STH

to take sb's attention away from sth

DEFENCE AGAINST STH

something that protects sb/sth from sth, or that is used to fight against attack

POP UP

to appear or happen when you are not expecting it Nobody expected her to ~ ~ at this party.

ARMADA

A fleet of armed ships ~ sails past

TRY IN VAIN

To attempt without success The firemen ~ed ~ ~ to put out the fire Na próżno, nadaremnie, bez skutecznie

STH FALLS ON DEAF EARS

a statement, opinion, or suggestion is ignored Jennifer suggested that Harold should get a job, but of course her advice ~ ~ ~ ~. If you talk to the workers about management’s problems, your message will ~ ~ ~ ~.

TEMPT

sb (into sth/into doing sth); ~ sb (to do sth) To try to persuade or attract sb to do sth, even if it is wrong His dream of riches had ~ed him into a life of crime

BOLSTER

~ sb/sth (up) To support or encourage sb/sth; to make sth stronger His remarks did nothing to ~ my confidence. Wzmacniać, podpierać

CIRCULATION

the movement of blood around the body If you have bad ~, your hands and feet get cold easily

DASH IN AND OUT

to go somewhere suddenly and quickly We all ~ed for shelter when it started to rain. I must ~ – I'm late biec pędem, dawać susa

CUBICLE

a small room that is made by separating off part of a larger room There are ~s at the swimming pool for changing your clothes

BARK OUT

Szczekać, wykrzykiwać The boss came in, ~ed out some orders and left again.

THINLY-VEILED

Very easily understood, a ~ ~ threat of retaliation

URGENCY

Sudden need, sth requires immediately reaction a matter of the greatest ~

MACHINE THAT GOES PING

the most expensive machine in the whole hospital. Or a device that doctors use to determine that the baby they're delivering is alive. Aah! I see you have the machine that ~ ~. This is my favourite one!

FRANKLY

showing your thoughts and feelings clearly

TO BE DEMENTED

behaving in a crazy way because you are extremely upset or worried I've been nearly ~ with worry about you

PLAIN BELLIGERENT

Completely unfriendly and aggressive He is always very ~ towards me

TO CLAM UP (ON SB)

to stop talking and refuse to speak, especially when sb asks you about sth She always ~s ~ when I ask her about her past. zamykać się w sobie, przestawać mówić

HINT

something that you suggest in an indirect way If you keep mentioning parties, maybe they'll take the ~ and invite you. Aluzja, napomknięcie, wskazówka

IMPLY

to suggest sth in an indirect way or without actually saying it He didn't say so – but he ~ed that I was lying.

CONVEY

~ sth (to sb) To make ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. known to sb The film ~s a lot of information but in an entertaining way. Please ~ my sympathy to her at this sad time.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Medicine which is different to what is usual or traditional

ACUPRESSURE

treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body

HERBALISM

the medical use of plants, especially as a form of alternative medicine

ACUPUNCTURE

a way of treating an illness or stopping pain by putting thin needles into parts of the body

CLEAR-HEADED

able to think clearly, especially if there is a problem, Rozważny, roztropny

RETAIN

to keep or continue to have sth; not to lose Despite all her problems, she has managed to retain a sense of humour. These cups retain the heat Zachowywać, zatrzymywać (no ciepło

PUT IN/INTO

to bring sb/sth into the state or condition mentioned This sort of weather always ~s me ~ a bad mood.

APPREHENSIVE

worried or afraid that sth unpleasant may happen, pełen obaw

PRUDENT

sensible and careful when making judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks It would be ~ to get some more advice before you invest your money. Roztropny, rozważny, rozsądny

REASSURE

to say or do sth in order to stop sb worrying or being afraid

VENUE

the place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert or a sports event

TO DO STH IN TURN

As a result, one after the other I spoke to each of the children ~ ~. W rezultacie, z kolei, po kolei

to get sth across

To succeed in making people understand sth wytłumaczyc

FIRST-AID

medical help that you give to sb who is hurt or ill before the doctor arrives