Hasło „an” odsyła do hasła „a”. Znajdziesz je w co najmniej jednej linii poniżej.'an' is cross-referenced with 'a'. It is in one or more of the lines below.
Formy złożone:
an | a |
| an acquired taste n | (like for [sth] over time) | nabyty smak przym. + m |
| | | wyszukany smak przym. + m |
| | Oysters are definitely an acquired taste. |
| an arm and a leg n | slang (high price, high cost) | słona zapłata przym. + ż |
| | It cost me an arm and a leg. |
| an awful lot n | informal (many, much) | mnóstwo przys. |
| an eye for an eye n | figurative (revenge) | oko za oko wyr. |
| | He destroyed his rival's creation, saying it was an eye for an eye. |
| an eye for an eye n | figurative (justice) | oko za oko wyr. |
| | For murder I believe an eye for an eye is fair punishment. |
an analog of [sth],
an analog to [sth],
UK: analogue n | ([sth] comparable) | analogia do czegoś ż + przyim. |
| as an alternative to [sth] prep | (instead of) | zamiast przys. |
| | | jako zamiennik przyim. + m |
| | Soy milk can be used as an alternative to cows' milk for some recipes. |
| at an angle adv | (diagonally, obliquely) | pod kątem przyim. + m |
| | He hung the picture up without a spirit level so it was at an angle. |
| at an early hour adv | (early in the morning) | o wczesnej godzinie wyr. |
| | My grandmother had the custom of rising at an early hour. |
| at an end adj | (finished, over) | na końcu przyim. + m |
| | Economists think the recession is at an end. |
| at an impasse adj | figurative (at a standstill, at a dead end) | w impasie przym. + m |
| | We can't agree on the terms of the contract; we're really at an impasse. |
be an instant success,
be an overnight success v expr | (be immediately popular) | być natychmiastowym sukcesem zwrot posił. |
| | The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
| before an audience adv | (in front of people) | przed widownią przyim. + ż |
| | I hate speaking before an audience; I get stage fright and stammer over my words. |
not blink,
not blink an eye v expr | figurative, informal (not be shocked or disapprove) (przenośny) | nie mrugnąć okiem zwrot dk. |
| | You can say the most outrageous things to Jeff and he doesn't blink an eye. |
not blink at [sth],
not blink an eye at [sth] v expr | figurative, informal (not react to) | nie reagować na coś zwrot ndk. |
| | | nie zareagować na coś zwrot dk. |
| | Joshua is so rich, he doesn't blink at paying $800 for a wristwatch. |
| bring to an end vtr | (conclude, finish) | zakańczać, kończyć ndk. |
| | | zakończyć, skończyć dk. |
| | The conference was brought to an end in the late afternoon. |
| come to an agreement v expr | (decide mutually) | dochodzić do porozumienia zwrot ndk. |
| | | dojść do porozumienia zwrot dk. |
| | The two men came to an agreement over the price of the secondhand car. |
| come to an agreement with [sb] v expr | (resolve a dispute) | dochodzić do porozumienia zwrot ndk. |
| | | dojść do porozumienia zwrot dk. |
| | It was a long hard battle but we finally came to an agreement with each other. |
| come to an agreement with vtr | (agree on [sth] with [sb]) | zgadzać się z zwrot ndk. |
| | | zgodzić się z zwrot dk. |
| | I came to an agreement with my ex-wife that I would watch the kids on the weekends. |
| come to an arrangement v expr | (compromise, agree on [sth]) | dojść do porozumienia zwrot dk. |
| come to an end v expr | (conclude) | kończyć się ndk. + zaim. |
| | | zakończyć się dk. + zaim. |
| | All good things must come to an end. |
| come to an end v expr | (be resolved) | kończyć się zwr. ndk. |
| | | zakończyć się zwr. dk. |
| | With some therapy your internal conflict could finally come to an end. |
| come within an ace of [sth] v expr | informal (almost do [sth]) (potoczny, przenośny) | być o włos od czegoś zwrot posił. |
| conduct an inquiry v | (hold an investigation in court) | prowadzić dochodzenie ndk. + n |
| | | poprowadzić dochodzenie dk. + n |
| | The special committee will conduct an inquiry into the governor's alleged misappropriation of funds. |
dignify [sth] with a reply,
dignify [sth] with a response,
dignify [sth] with an answer v expr | usu negative (respond to unworthy remark) | zaszczycić odpowiedzią zwrot dk. |
| | I didn't even bother to dignify his question with a reply. |
draw to a close,
draw to an end v expr | (finish) | zmierzać ku końcowi ndk. + przyim. + m |
| | As the evening drew to a close, the orchestra played a final waltz. |
eighth,
an eighth,
one eighth,
1/8 n | (fraction: 8th part) | ósma licz. |
| Uwaga: "an eighth" is used generally; "one eighth" is used to emphasize the precise amount |
| | Cut the pie into eighths. |
eke out a living,
eke out an existence v expr | (struggle to earn money) | przeżywać ndk. |
| | | przeżyć dk. |
| | She ekes out an existence working two part-time jobs. |
| an element of [sth] n | (factor) | element, czynnik m |
| | (przenośny) | pierwiastek m |
| | There was an element of luck involved when he won the race. |
| an enemy of [sth] n | (person: opponent) | przeciwnik czegoś m |
| | This environmentalist is an enemy of the government's policy on nuclear energy. |
| an exercise in [sth] n | (project, endeavor) | lekcja czegoś ż |
| | Writing short stories was an exercise in technique for the author. |
| | Pisanie opowiadań było dla pisarza lekcją techniki. |
| form an opinion v expr | (decide what you think) | tworzyć zdanie ndk. + n |
| | | tworzyć opinię ndk. + ż |
| | | utworzyć zdanie dk. + n |
| | | utworzyć opinię dk. + ż |
| | I don't think I have enough information to form an opinion yet. |
| free yourself from an obligation v expr | (avoid having to fulfil a duty) | uwalniać się od zobowiązań |
| | | uwolnić się od zobowiązań |
| gain an understanding of [sth] v expr | (learn about) | zrozumieć, pojąć dk. |
| | After playing he began to gain an understanding of the game. |
| get an earful v expr | figurative, informal (be reprimanded) (potoczny, przenośny) | usłyszeć kazanie dk. + n |
| | Tony got an earful from the boss when he arrived late for work. |
| go to an early grave v expr | (die young) | umierać wcześnie ndk. + przys. |
| | | umrzeć wcześnie dk. + przys. |
| | Callum is going to an early grave if he doesn't adopt a healthier lifestyle. |
| half an hour n | (30 minutes) | pół godziny |
| | It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
| have an account with [sth/sb] v expr | (bank with) | mieć konto u zwrot ndk. |
| | I have an account with Lloyds Bank. |
| have an account with [sth/sb] v expr | (for purchases) | mieć kredyt u zwrot ndk. |
| | I have an account with the university bookshop on the High Street. |
| have an ace up your sleeve v expr | figurative, informal (have a secret advantage) | mieć asa w rękawie, chować asa w rękawie zwrot ndk. |
| have an aching for [sth] v expr | figurative (yearn for [sth]) | pragnąć czegoś ndk. |
| | | zapragnąć czegoś dk. |
| have an aching to do [sth] v expr | figurative (yearn to do [sth]) | pragnąć ndk. |
have an ax to grind (US),
have an axe to grind (UK) v expr | figurative (have an agenda) | mieć w czymś swój interes zwrot ndk. |
| have an edge v expr | figurative (be better) | mieć przewagę dk. + ż |
| | He always uses superior materials in order to have an edge on the competition. |
| have an effect v expr | (make an impact) | mieć wpływ dk. + m |
| | Advertising takes a lot of money to have an effect. |
| have an eye for [sth] v expr | informal (notice) | zauważać coś ndk. |
| | The painter has an eye for detail. |
| have an idea vi | (invent or devise [sth]) | mieć pomysł dk. + m |
| | I have an idea that will surprise you. |
| have an idea of vi | (have some notion, understanding of) | mieć wrażenie dk. + n |
| | Do you have an idea of how many people will be coming to the party? |
| have an impression v expr | (have vague idea) | mieć wrażenie dk. + n |
| | I have an impression of her as a bit irresponsible. |
| have an impression v expr | (suspect) | podejrzewać ndk. |
| | | podejrzeć dk. |
have an inkling that,
have an inkling [sth] v expr | (suspect, sense) | świtać ndk. |
| | | zaświtać dk. |
| | We had an inkling that the film might be a success, but we weren't sure. |
| have an off day v expr | informal (perform poorly) | mieć zły dzień zwot ndk. |
| | He is normally a great performer, but I think he was having an off-day. |
| have an opportunity vi | (have a chance to do [sth]) | mieć okazję ndk. + ż |
| | I've had the opportunity to travel the world. |
| have an understanding vi | (have an informal agreement) | mieć porozumienie dk. + n |
| | My wife and I have an understanding: she does the cooking and I do the washing up. |
| in an exclusive way adv | (showing elitism) | w ekskluzywny sposób wyr. |
| in an instant adv | (very quickly) | natychmiast przys. |
| | The phone rang and he answered it in an instant. |
| in an offhand way adv | (casually) | nieprzyjemny przym. |
| | One of the customers complained that the waiter had treated him in an offhand way. |
| in an underhand manner expr | (in a deceitful or dishonest way) | w nieuczciwy sposób wyr. |
| | He is behaving in an underhand manner, going out with his best friend's girlfriend without him knowing. |
in the twinkling of an eye,
in the blink of an eye expr | figurative, informal (instant, brief moment) | w mgnieniu oka wyr. |
| | And in the twinkling of an eye she was gone. |
| issue an injunction vi | (law: put out a restraining order) | wydać nakaz sądowy B dk.+m+przym. |
| | The celebrity was relieved when the judge issued an injunction against her stalker. |
| be an item v expr | slang (be a couple) | być parą posił. + ż |
| | Are John and Lucy an item now? |
| keep an eye on [sth/sb] v expr | informal (watch carefully) | pilnować czegoś/kogoś ndk. |
| | (potoczny) | mieć coś/kogoś na oku zwrot ndk. |
| | When cooking soufflés, you need to keep an eye on them so they don't fall. |
| keep an eye out for vtr | (remain vigilant for) | mieć otwarte oczy na |
| | It's important to keep an eye out for dangerous snakes in the bush. |
| launch an attack v | (military: carry out a bombardment) | atakować ndk. |
| | | zaatakować dk. |
| | The general prepared to launch an attack on the enemy fort. |
| launch an attack v | (criticize [sb] or [sth] harshly) | atakować słownie ndk. + przys. |
| | | zaatakować słownie dk. + przys. |
| | The newspaper article launched an attack on the president and his policies. |
| lay [sth]⇒ vtr | (produce: egg) | znosić ndk. |
| | | znieść dk. |
| | A hen can lay a few eggs per week, I think. |
| | Myślę, że kura może znieść kilka jajek na tydzień. |
| lend an ear v expr | figurative, dated (listen to [sb]) | wysłuchiwać ndk. |
| | | wysłuchać dk. |
| | When I need someone to talk to, Patricia is always willing to lend an ear. |
lend an ear to [sb],
lend [sb] an ear v expr | figurative, dated (listen) | wysłuchiwać kogoś ndk. |
| | | wysłuchać kogoś dk. |
| | "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears." - William Shakespeare |
| make an adjustment v | (amend) | dopasowywać. Wyrównywać ndk. |
| | | dopasować, wyrównać dk. |
| | I need to make an adjustment to this belt as it too loose round the waist. |
| make an announcement v | (declare [sth] publicly) | ogłaszać ndk. |
| | | ogłosić dk. |
| | The Prime Minister made an announcement about interest rates in the House of Commons yesterday. |
| make an appearance v | informal (be present, show up) | być obecnym posił. + przym. |
| | The singer made a surprise appearance at the concert. |
| make an appearance v expr | (perform: appear on stage, etc.) | pojawiać się zwr. ndk. |
| | | pojawić się zwr. dk. |
| | The singer made an appearance at the charity concert. |
| make an appointment v expr | (patient, client) | umawiać wizytę ndk. + ż |
| | | umówić wizytę dk. + ż |
| make an appointment with [sb] v expr | (patient, client) | umawiać wizytę u kogoś zwrot ndk. |
| | | umówić wizytę u kogoś zwrot dk. |
| | Jane had toothache, so she made an appointment with the dentist. |
make an appointment for [sb],
make [sb] an appointment v expr | (secretary: for [sb] else) | umawiać wizytę dla kogoś zwrot ndk. |
| | | umówić wizytę dla kogoś zwrot dk. |
| make an ass of yourself v expr | slang (do [sth] stupid) | robić z siebie osła zwrot ndk. |
| | | zrobić z siebie osła zwrot dk. |
| | Jim made an ass of himself when he turned up at work wearing differently coloured socks. |
| make an attempt v | (try) | próbować ndk. |
| | | spróbować dk. |
| | The French made an attempt to build the Panama Canal, but failed. |
| make an effort v | (try hard) | bardzo próbować przys. + ndk. |
| | | bardzo spróbować przys. + dk. |
| | You could give up smoking if you make an effort and don't keep putting it off. |
| make an entrance v expr | (into room) | robić wejście ndk. + n |
| | Charles made an entrance into the study. |
| make an entrance v expr | (onstage) | robić wejście ndk. + n |
| | When she says "Ah, Romeo, Romeo!" it's time to make your entrance. |
| make an entrance v expr | (grandly) | robić wejście ndk. + n |
| | The red carpet is the place for celebrities to make an entrance before awards ceremonies. |
| make an entry v expr | (in log, diary) | robić wpis zwrot ndk. |
| | | zrobić wpis zwrot dk. |
| | Dennis made an entry in his diary. |
| make an exception v expr | (deviate from a rule) | robić wyjątek zwrot ndk. |
| | | zrobić wyjątek zwrot dk. |
| | I don't normally stay up after 10pm, but I'll make an exception, as it's your birthday. |
| make an exception for [sb/sth] v expr | (exempt [sb] from [sth]) | robić wyjątek dla kogoś/czegoś zwrot ndk. |
| | | zrobić wyjątek dla kogoś/czegoś zwrot dk. |
| | We don't usually allow students to take holidays during term, but we'll make an exception for your daughter, as she's such a good student. |
| make an impression v expr | (have impact) | robić wrażenie ndk. + n |
| | | zrobić wrażenie dk. + n |
| | If you want to make an impression socially, it is very important to remember people's names. |
| make an impression on [sb] v expr | (have impact on [sb]) | robić wrażenie na kimś zwrot ndk. |
| | | zrobić wrażenie na kimś zwrot dk. |
| | Lily has certainly made an impression on Alan. |
| make an offer v | (bid) | składać ofertę ndk. + ż |
| | | złożyć ofertę dk. + ż |
| | I am going to the agent to make an offer for that house. |
| means to an end n | (method of achieving [sth]) | środki prowadzące do celu wyr. |
| | It doesn't matter that he lied; it was just a means to an end. |
| | The junta has promised new civilian elections; the coup was a means to an end. |
mile per hour,
mile an hour n | usually plural (speed) | mile na godzinę wyr. |
| | The speed limit on British motorways is seventy miles per hour. The police stopped me for going twenty miles per hour over the speed limit. |
| miss an opportunity v expr | (not take or get the chance) | przegapiać okazję ndk. + ż |
| | | przegapić okazję dk. + ż |
| | I never miss an opportunity to travel abroad. |
| an old hand n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (potoczny) | stary wyjadacz przym. + m |
| | Listen to your father when it comes to the family business; he's an old hand. |
| an old hand at [sth] n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (potoczny) | spec m |
| | You'll do well to follow his advice; he's an old hand at this business. |
| open an account v expr | (register with a bank) | otwierać konto ndk. + n |
| | | otworzyć konto dk. + n |
| | One of the first things you need to do on arrival in a new country is to go to a bank and open an account. |
| an ounce of [sth] n | figurative (small amount) | krztyna ż |
| Uwaga: Usually used in the negative. |
| | Mark's ordeal has really shaken him; he hasn't an ounce of courage left. |
| pass an exam v expr | abbr (be successful in a formal test) | zdać egzamin ndk. + m |
| | Once you have passed the exam you will be awarded with a diploma. |
| place an order v expr | (make request to purchase [sth]) | składać zamówienie ndk. + n |
| | | złożyć zamówienie dk. + n |
| | Please call the Chinese restaurant and place an order for hot and sour soup. |
| put an embargo on vtr | (ban trade with) | zakładać embargo ndk. + n |
| | | założyć embargo dk. + n |
| put an end to [sth] vtr | (stop, curtail) (literacki) | kłaść kres ndk. + m |
| | (literacki) | położyć kres dk. + m |
| | The fall put an end to her skiing career. I'll put an end to this nonsense right away! |
| put [sb] in an awkward position v expr | (cause [sb] social embarrassment) | stawiać kogoś w niezręcznej sytuacji |
| | | postawić kogoś w niezręcznej sytuacji |
| | Her thoughtless remarks about Janet put us all in an awkward position. |
quite a,
quite an adj | (intensifier before noun) | całkiem przys. |
| | | dość przys. |
| | The 4th of July fireworks this year were quite a sight. |