Ang 3.06.24

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the thinning of the layer in the Earth’s stratosphere that protects the planet from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
kurczenie się warstwy ozonowej
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ozone layer depletion
Ozone layer depletion could eventually lead to worldwide flooding and an increase in the incidence of skin cancer.
laws considered collectively
ustawodawstwo
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legislation
Der.: legislate (v), legislative (adj)
We need better legislation to protect the rights of political refugees.
throwing sth away or getting rid of sth
pozbywanie się, usuwanie
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disposal
Der.: disposable (adj), dispose of (v)
We need to come up with better methods for the disposal of radioactive waste material.
the process by which a piece of land becomes dry and unfertile, usually due to drought or deforestation
pustynnienie
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desertification
If we don’t reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases, we will see a rapid increase in worldwide desertification.
a particular place or area where animals give birth to their young
lęgowisko, miejsce rozrodu
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breeding ground
We must protect the breeding grounds of all animals facing extinction.
oil in its natural state before it has been processed or refined
ropa naftowa
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crude oil
Oil refineries turn crude oil into gasoline, kerosene, lubricating oil and many other useful products.
leaving sth somewhere because it is no longer wanted or needed
wyrzucanie, składowanie (np. odpadów)
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dumping
Der.: dump (v, n)
The dumping of hazardous waste is illegal in many countries.
an intense appeal or request
wołanie, błaganie, prośba
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plea
Nobody heard her pleas for help.
having just enough of sth to survive
minimum potrzebne do przeżycia
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subsistence
Der.: subsist (v), subsistent (adj)
Many people in third-world countries live at subsistence level.
a struggle against others in a disorganised manner
przepychanka
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scramble
Der.: scramble (v)
When they finally let the spectators into the stadium, there was a mad scramble for seats.
harsh and unpleasant
nieprzyjemny
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stark
Der.: starkly (adv), starkness (n)
The company faces a stark decision if it wants to stay competitive.
to be in a safe, sheltered position close to sth else
leżeć w pobliżu, przycupnąć
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nestle
The tiny village nestles at the foot of the mountain.
to give an unofficial name or nickname to sth or sb
nazywać
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dub
Florida has been dubbed the sunshine state.
exceptionally tall
strzelisty, niebosiężny
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soaring
We could barely see the sky as soaring pine trees surrounded the camp site.
wet and muddy
bagienny, błotnisty
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marshy
Der.: marsh (n)
We couldn’t build on the land because it was too marshy.
prevented from growing to the full size
skarłowaciały
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stunted
Der.: stunt (v)
Due to poor irrigation, the land produced nothing but a few stunted apple trees.
to completely cover sth or sb
pokryć, przytłoczyć
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smother
Der.: smothered (adj), smother (n)
After years of neglect, the flower beds were smothered in weeds.
hairy
kudłaty, włochaty
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shaggy
My house is full of hairs from my shaggy dog.
typical of a monarch and therefore impressive
królewski
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regal
I was impressed by the regal splendour of the residence.
in an unsafe, dangerous or uncertain manner
niepewnie
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precariously
Der.: precarious (adj), precariousness (n)
The car was precariously balanced on the edge of the cliff.

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