Zwiedzanie

to use the good things in a situation: I ... my boss's absence to catch up with some correspondence.

I took advantage of my boss's absence to catch up with some correspondence.

the activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday: There was no time to ... in Seattle.

There was no time to go sightseeing in Seattle.

an object that is shown to the public in a museum, etc.: The museum has a fascinating collection of ... ranging from Iron Age pottery to Inuit clothing.

The museum has a fascinating collection of exhibits ranging from Iron Age pottery to Inuit clothing.

relating to the first people to live in an area: The Aborigines are the ... inhabitants of Australia.

The Aborigines are the native inhabitants of Australia.

a holiday house or apartment that is owned by several different people who each use it for a particular period of the year: We bought a ... in Florida.

We bought a timeshare in Florida.

Gdy np przechodzień tłumaczy Ci jak gdzieś dojść i na końcu to mówi.

imaginary: a ... story

a fictional story

to spend time with someone or something so that you gradually learn more about him, her, or it: I'll need a few weeks to... the system.

I'll need a few weeks to get to know the system.

A ... place is not attractive because a lot of tourists visit it and it is full of things for them to buy and do: This used to be a pretty little fishing town, but now it's become very...

This used to be a pretty little fishing town, but now it's become very touristy.

a railway system in which electric trains travel through tunnels below ground: We took the ... uptown to Yankee Stadium.

We took the subway uptown to Yankee Stadium.

material like very thick, stiff paper, usually pale brown in colour, used especially for making boxes:

known about by many people from most parts of the world:

to bring something into existence: Boston was ... in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England.

Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England.

a specially prepared area for...

a specially prepared area for skating

something that is in someone's view: The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful...

The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful sight.

a place where there are a lot of wax models of famous people for the public to look at: One of London's biggest tourist attractions, Madame Tussaud's, is the oldest and largest ... in the world.

One of London's biggest tourist attractions, Madame Tussaud's, is the oldest and largest wax museum in the world.

the Hollywood...

the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The shooting of the police officer has received universal...

The shooting of the police officer has received universal condemnation.

attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned: a ... old cottage

a quaint old cottage

the Italian style of ice cream (= a cold, soft, sweet food), made from milk, cream, sugar, and fruit or other flavours mixed together and frozen:

Dwie osoby które dawno się nie widziały

used to say that a situation or someone's behaviour remains the same, especially when it is boring or annoying:

to take away a vehicle that has been parked illegally using an official truck, to a place from which the driver has to pay to pick it up: You're not allowed to park here - your car will be ... away.

You're not allowed to park here - your car will be towed away.

It'll save time if we go by...

It'll save time if we go by cab.

to trick someone into giving you money, usually in an illegal way: He was ... out of $500 in what he thought was a legitimate way to get US immigration papers.

He was scammed out of $500 in what he thought was a legitimate way to get US immigration papers.

a small piece of sticky cloth or plastic that you use to cover and protect a cut in the skin: Put a ... on it so that it doesn't get infected.

Put a plaster on it so that it doesn't get infected.

a building where monks or nuns live or used to live. Some abbeys are now used as churches: Westminster...

Westminster Abbey

easily annoyed and complaining: You're very ... today. What's bothering you?

You're very crabby today. What's bothering you?

to belong with other things, or to be accepted by other people in a group:

Then ... no one here anywhere is wearing one?

Then how come no one here anywhere is wearing one?

the activity of going for long walks in the countryside: We're going ... in the Sierra Nevada.

We're going hiking in the Sierra Nevada.

a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or mountain, or one that is underground

to travel by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle: They ... to Paris.

They hitchhiked to Paris.

a sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute

a theme park, a place where people can go to enjoy games, rides, and other activities

a large area containing several different pools, usually with equipment and activities for swimmers, that visitors pay to use

slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun: The children played ... of a large beach umbrella.

The children played in/under the shade of a large beach umbrella.

the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes: a slow/fast...

a slow/fast pace

something that is necessary: If you live in the country a car is...

If you live in the country a car is a must.

a book that gives information for visitors about a place, such as a city or country: a ... to Montreal

a guidebook to Montreal

a person whose job is showing a place or a particular route to visitors:

a book used by students when they do a particular course of study

a detailed plan or route of a journey: The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your...

The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.

to think carefully about what might happen in the future, or to make plans for things you want to do in the future: he new year is a natural time to ... and make plans for the future.

he new year is a natural time to think ahead and make plans for the future.

to ... your home: Let's ... tonight and watch a movie.

Let's stay in tonight and watch a movie.

to do something to keep busy while waiting: We ... in the airport playing cards.

We passed the time in the airport playing cards.

a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd; Someone ... my wallet.

Someone pickpocketed my wallet.

nervous or confused because you are worried about something: Tania seems very ... at the moment - I think she's worried about her brother.

Tania seems very distracted at the moment - I think she's worried about her brother.

An ... document, ticket, law, etc. is not legally or officially acceptable: I'm afraid your driving licence is ... in Eastern Europe.

I'm afraid your driving licence is invalid in Eastern Europe.

to take money or property illegally from a place, organization, or person, often using violence: The terrorists financed themselves by ... banks.

The terrorists financed themselves by robbing banks.

quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation: A couple of ... readers posted comments on the website pointing out the mistake.

A couple of alert readers posted comments on the website pointing out the mistake.

to hold very tightly: The baby ... my finger with her tiny hand.

The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand.

mime: It's an evening of music, drama and...

It's an evening of music, drama and pantomime.

a system of hand and body movements representing words, used by and to people who cannot hear or talk

urinate;

a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event: In the square in front of the hotel stands a ... to all the people killed in the war.

In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.

an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal: A ... has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.

A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.

a small animal that lives in rivers and is similar to a lobster, or its flesh eaten as food

to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently: The ferry service has been ... for the day because of bad weather.

The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.

to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces: Rioters ran through the city, ... windows and looting shops.

Rioters ran through the city, smashing windows and looting shops.

an animal that lives in the sea and has a long body covered with a hard shell, two large claws, and eight legs, or its flesh when used as food

working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way:

a small animal covered in fur with a long tail... climb trees and feed on nuts and seeds.

a small animal covered in fur with a long tail. Squirrels climb trees and feed on nuts and seeds.

a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head, or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive:

to search and discover (about something): The best way to ... the countryside is on foot.

The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.