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02 Key nouns Flashcards

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__ the subject __

A

the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied

She has made a documentary on the subject of family relation.

pol. na temat

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the theme __

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main subject of a talk, book, film etc.

The theme of loss runs through most of his novels.

pol. temat, motyw przewodni

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essay topic

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used to refer to what one is studying or writing about

The students were given a list of essay topics.

pol. temat wypracowania

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the issue __

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subject/problem which people are thinking/talking about

  • environmental/ethical/personal issues

There was a lively debate over the issue of globalisation.

pol. kwestia, sprawa, problem

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theory __

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a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation

  • scientific/economic theory

Darwin’s theory of evolution

pol. teoria

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the model __

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a simple description of a system or process that can be used in calculations or predictions of what might happen

  • to construct a statistical/theoretical/mathematical model

No computer model of the economy can predict the next recession.

pol. model

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the nature __

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main characteristic of something

What was the nature of his inquiry?

pol. natura, charakter

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__ nature

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main characteristic of something

Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport.

pol. z natury

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the principle __

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a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works

  • on principle
  • on the principle that

Human bevahiour is based on the principle of least effort.

pol. zasada, dla zasady

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aspect __

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one individual part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.:

Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?

pol. aspekt, punkt widzenia

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feature __

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a typical quality or an important part of something

Automatic backup is a feature of the new software.

pol. właściwość, aspekt

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_____/_____ the scope __

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outside of the range of a subject covered by a book, discussion, class, etc.

I’m afraid that problem is beyond/outside the scope of my lecture.

pol. poza zakresem

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revealed a pattern __

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showed a regularly repeated arrangement

The study revealed a pattern of results.

pol. ujawnić schemat

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number __

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amount or level

A small number of children are educated at home.

pol. pewna liczba/ilość

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significance

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importance

  • is of great significance for/to (His work is of great significance to historians.)
  • the significance of *

We should not overestimate the significance of his influence.

pol. ważność, doniosłość; znaczenie , sens

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identification

A

ability to estabilish the identity od something

Identification of the victims of the plane crash is not complete.

pol. identyfikacja

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assessment __

A

judgemengt of the amount, value, quality or importance of something

  • a fair assessment of
  • assessments of
  • to conduct an assessment

Their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.

pol. ocena, oszacowanie; wycena

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case

A

arguments, facts and reasons in support of or against something

  • a case for/against sth
  • make/argue a case
  • a good/strong case

She’s very busy so don’t overstate the case - just give her the facts.

He presented the case against cutting the military budget.

pol. argument, dowód

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make a case for something

idiom (UK also make out a case for something)

A

to argue that something is the best thing to do, giving your reasons

I will only publish a book if you can make a convincing case for it.

pol. dowodzić słuszności czegoś

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approach

A

way of considering or doing something

  • Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.
  • Michael is always very logical in his approach.

I’ve just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shake

pol. podejście

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perspectives __

A

different particular or individual ways of considering something

The morning will give her a different perspective on certain things.

pol. perspektywa, punkt widzenia

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awareness __

A

having special interest in or experience of something, and so being well informed

  • customer/public/consumer awareness
  • awareness of sth
  • build/increase/raise awareness
  • increasing/growing/heightened awareness

Public awareness of the problem will make politicians take it seriously.

pol. świadomość, wiedza, znajomość

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view __

noun

A

an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something:
Do you have any views about/on what we should do now?
In my view, her criticisms were completely justified.
[ + that ] It’s my view that the price is much too high.
Many people have/hold/share/take the view that children should not be physically punished.
Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting.
We had a friendly exchange of views (= discussion).
I take a very dim/poor view of this kind of behaviour (= think that this type of behaviour is unacceptable).

pol. pogląd na jakiś temat

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view

verb

A

to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something:

  • She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job.
  • We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.
  • If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.
  • How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow’s race?

* A reporter asked the minister how he viewed recent events.

pol. rozważać, postrzegać

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research __

A

verb
to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding

noun (uncountable)
detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better:
* research into/on sth
* carry out/do/conduct research
* a piece of research
* scientific/medical research
* a research assistant/student
* a research grant

She’s researching into possible cures for AIDS.

pol. badanie; przeprowadzać badanie

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methodology

A

a system of ways of doing, teaching, or studying something

The methodology and findings of the research team have been criticized.

pol. metodologia, metodyka

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