10 Confusing Homonyms
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 16 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
Homonyms are words that sound similar, but have different meanings.
Steel & Steal
1. Steel - a very strong metal made from iron, used for making knives, machines etc. -> This knife is made from steel.
2. Steal - to secretly take something that does not belong to you, without intending to return it -> Burglars broke into the car and stole a radio.
Sea & See
1. Sea - a large body of water -> I love the sound of see.
2. See - to view -> Yeah, I can see him now!
Fine & Fine & Fine
1. Well, healthy, or happy -> I had a cold last week, but I ...
Adverbs of Degree
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 9 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
almost -> if something almost happens, it does not happen but it is very close to happening
e.g. I almost missed the bus.
absolutely -> completely
e.g. The food was absolutely delicious.
awfully -> very
e.g. awfully difficult
badly -> very seriously
e.g. badly injured
barely -> only just
e.g. He was barely alive when they found him.
completely -> in every way or as much as possible
e.g. I completely forgot that you were coming.
decidedly -> undoubtedly, confident way
e.g. That exam was decidedly more difficult than the last one.
deeply -> very much
e.g. I have fallen ...
10 Business English Phrasal Verbs
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 3 marca 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka, Porady językowe
get ahead
To be successful in career or life, to make more progress than others.
I work hard every day, but I can't seem to get ahead in my job.
close down
Stop operating
This shop will have to close down if they raise taxes.
run by/past
To show an idea or proposal to that person and ask for their approval or feedback
Please run those ideas by me again - I didn't hear them all.
draw up
To compose the document and put it in written form.
My lawyer will draw up a contract.
burn out
To ...
Weather Words You Should Know
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 24 lutego 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
avalanche
when a large amount of snow falls down the side of a mountain
e.g. The skiers were warned about a possible avalanche.
blizzard
a storm with strong winds and snow
e.g. They couldn't drive the car because of the blizzard.
breeze
light wind
e.g. I love the breeze near the ocean.
chilly
unpleasantly cold
e.g. It's a litte bit chilly outside so take a coat.
drizzling
rain in very small, light drops
e.g. On Monday will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
drought
a long period when there is no ...
Breath vs. Breathe - Differences
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 19 lutego 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
Breath
The word breath is a noun referring to the air going in and out of your mouth and nose.
When:
- you inhale a lot of air - you take a deep breath
- the air coming out of your mouth smells bad - you have bad breath
- you keep air in your lungs when you go underwaterhold your breath - you hold your breath
- you have difficulty breathing - you can gasp for breath
Breathe
The word breathe is a verb, referring to the action of taking air in and out.
When:
- you're using a lot of air - you can breathe hard or ...
English Idioms With the Word 'Water'
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 17 lutego 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
not hold water
Not correct or true
Jack's story won't hold water. It sounds too unlikely.
test the waters
To try something new
We are testing the waters to see if online ads increase sales.
water under the bridge
Something that has happened and cannot be changed
I should probably have asked for more money when I was offered the job, but that's water under the bridge now.
a watering hole
A bar or tavern
John is down at the local watering hole.
a fish without water
Feel uncomfortable, like you don't belong in a ...
Sickness Vocabulary
Dodane przez Tomasz H. 10 lutego 2015 w kategorii: Język angielski, Leksyka
Catch a cold & Pick up a cold
Get a cold
I caught a cold from my mother.
I don't feel very well this week, I think I have picked up a cold.
At death's door
Dying or very ill
He literally was at death's door when a liver became available for transplant.
Like death warmed up
When you look sick or very tired
Why have you come to work today, you look like death warmed up.
Get over
We recover and regain our health.
I can't seem to get over this cold. I've had it ...