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obstetrician noun [C ] C1 medical (US informal OB) • synonyms: maternity doctor, childbirth specialist • consult/see/work with an obstetrician • obstetrician delivers/monitors/treats during pregnancy • freq in AmE: 6/10 The obstetrician performed the emergency C-section. empezar lección		położnik, lekarz położnik a medical doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; often works closely with gynecologists and midwives Położnik przeprowadził cesarskie cięcie w trybie nagłym.
oppression noun [U ] C2 • synonyms: tyranny, injustice, domination, repression • (oppression of minorities/women/emotions); fight/resist/end oppression • freq in AmE: 7/10 The novel depicts the oppression of women in a patriarchal society. empezar lección		opresja, zniewolenie, tłamszenie prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control; a state in which people are subject to harsh authority, systemic injustice, or psychological domination — often used in political, historical, and emotional contexts Powieść ukazuje ucisk kobiet w społeczeństwie patriarchalnym.
outing noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: appearance, performance, showing • first outing; impressive outing; poor outing; outing in the final/semifinal; weekend outing; outing of the season • freq in AmE: 5/10 She had a disappointing outing in the semifinals. \| 2. It was his best outing of the season. empezar lección		występ, udział, pokaz (w wydarzeniu sportowym lub publicznym) a performance or appearance in a public event, especially in sports or entertainment; often refers to a single match, race, or showing, with implicit evaluation of how someone performed Zaliczyła rozczarowujący występ w półfinale. \| 2. To był jego najlepszy występ w sezonie.
overlap noun [C or U ] C1 • synonyms: intersection, coincidence, duplication, connection, convergence • an overlap of something; an overlap between/in something; have/show/avoid overlap; time/topic/role overlap • freq in AmE: 8/10 The roof tiles will need an overlap of several centimeters. \| 2. There are some overlaps between the products of the two companies. \| 3. There’s an overlap between the two meetings — we’ll need to reschedule. empezar lección		nakładanie się, częściowe pokrywanie się, obszar wspólny a situation in which two or more things happen, exist, or cover the same area in part; the amount by which they share a common feature or period of time Dachówki będą musiały zachodzić na siebie na kilka centymetrów. \| 2. Istnieją pewne podobieństwa pomiędzy produktami obu firm. \| 3. Terminy obu spotkań nakładają się na siebie — będziemy musieli je przełożyć.
outcry noun [C or U ] C1 • synonyms: protest, uproar, backlash • public/international outcry; spark/provoke/cause an outcry; outcry against injustice/corruption • freq in AmE: 6/10 The decision sparked a public outcry. empezar lección		oburzenie, protest społeczny, fala sprzeciwu a strong and public expression of protest, anger, or disapproval — often in reaction to perceived injustice, offense, or controversial action Decyzja wywołała publiczne oburzenie.
oft-heard claim noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: familiar claim, repeated assertion, cliché • oft-heard claim about health/politics/truth; challenge/disprove/repeat an oft-heard claim; oft-heard as skeptical/formal/literary • freq in AmE: 5/10 The oft-heard claim that breakfast is the most important meal is being reexamined. \| 2. It’s an oft-heard claim, but the data doesn’t support it. empezar lección		często powtarzane twierdzenie, utarty slogan, oklepana teza a statement or assertion that is frequently repeated or commonly encountered, often implying that it lacks originality, depth, or credibility due to its overuse Często powtarzane twierdzenie, że śniadanie to najważniejszy posiłek, jest dziś kwestionowane. \| 2. To oklepana teza, ale dane jej nie potwierdzają.
open warfare noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: direct conflict, all-out battle, overt hostility • open warfare in politics/media/family • freq in AmE: 5/10 The two factions are now engaged in open warfare over leadership. empezar lección		otwarta wojna, jawny konflikt, bezpośrednia konfrontacja a state of direct, active conflict between opposing sides — whether military, political, or interpersonal — with no pretense of peace or diplomacy Obie frakcje toczą teraz otwartą wojnę o przywództwo.
obliteration noun [U ] C1 formal • synonyms: annihilation, erasure, extinction • total/symbolic/emotional obliteration; obliteration of city/memory/identity; fear/cause/face obliteration; obliteration of hope/self/history • freq in AmE: 5/10 The bombing led to the obliteration of the entire village. empezar lección		unicestwienie, zniszczenie, wymazanie the act of completely destroying, erasing, or wiping out something so that no trace remains; often used in military, emotional, or symbolic contexts Bombardowanie doprowadziło do unicestwienia całej wioski.
oddball noun [C ] C1 informal • synonyms: eccentric, weirdo, misfit, quirky person • oddball character/idea/behavior; lovable oddball; social oddball; creative oddball; treated like an oddball; oddball genius/outsider • freq in AmE: 5/10 He’s a bit of an oddball, but everyone loves him. \| 2. The team’s oddball ideas actually led to a breakthrough. \| 3. She was treated like an oddball in her conservative hometown. empezar lección		dziwak, ekscentryk, osoba nietypowa a person who behaves in a strange, unconventional, or eccentric way; someone who stands out due to unusual habits, ideas, or personality Jest trochę dziwakiem, ale wszyscy go lubią. \| 2. Nietypowe pomysły zespołu doprowadziły do przełomu. \| 3. W konserwatywnym miasteczku traktowano ją jak ekscentryczkę.
the onus noun [singular ] C1 formal • synonyms: responsibility, burden, duty • the onus is on someone to do something; shift the onus (for someone); onus of proof/decision/accountability; carry the onus; legal/ethical onus • freq in AmE: 4/10 ... and therefore the onus is on our society to implement effective political measures. \| 2. We are trying to shift the onus for passenger safety onto the government. empezar lección		obowiązek, ciężar odpowiedzialności, powinność the responsibility or duty to do something, especially to prove or justify a claim or action ... tak więc ciężar wprowadzenia efektywnych środków politycznych spoczywa na naszych barkach. \| 2. Próbujemy przerzucić odpowiedzialność za bezpieczeństwo pasażerów na rząd.

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