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ZADANIE 21 – BONUS: NIGHTMARE MODE (C2)
Translate into English the fragments in parentheses. Expect extremely difficult idioms, double passive voice, and inversion of Proficiency level. Good luck!
Much to my dismay, the corporation merely (made empty declarations regarding) environmental issues instead of taking real action. Translate into English the fragments in parentheses. Expect extremely difficult idioms, double passive voice, and inversion of Proficiency level. Good luck!
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Given the severe lack of funding, the ambitious project was (doomed to failure from the very beginning).
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Having managed the department for years, she absolutely (can’t stand when people talk to her) as if she were a mere intern.
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With the final exams looming on the horizon, it’s high time you (got down to) some serious studying.
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(If the fire brigade had not arrived so quickly), the historical archives would have been reduced to ashes.
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Considering his highly erratic and volatile temperament, (it’s unknown / hard to say) what he might do next.
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(Let it be what it wants), I promise I will stand by your side through this grueling trial.
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(According to my best knowledge), the suspect has not yet been formally charged with embezzlement.
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The typically eloquent and talkative professor was completely (he ran out of words) upon receiving the Nobel Prize.
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(Not once did she complain) about the atrocious working conditions during her time in the mines.
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To prevent severe corporate espionage, it is imperative that these classified files (were immediately destroyed in the shredder).
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The ruthless dictator completely (remained deaf to) the desperate pleas for mercy from the civilian population.
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During the initial negotiations, we (we were given to understand / we were led to believe) that the offshore investment was entirely risk-free.
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The supervisor’s incessant micro-managing is literally (drives me crazy / crazy on the wall)!
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The unidentified individual (it is reported that he behaved) highly suspiciously just moments before the massive blast.
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Given the disastrous quarterly figures, it absolutely (it goes without saying / it is logical that) we must drastically cut our operational costs.
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(No matter how hard she tried, she could not comprehend with her mind) the sheer complexity of quantum mechanics.
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Under no circumstances (employees are not allowed to talk) to the press regarding the ongoing legal investigation.
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Exhausted by the toxic environment, he (was on the verge of resigning) when the unexpected promotion finally came through.
Task 20 of 20
I’d much sooner you (didn’t mention my bankruptcy) during that crucial business dinner yesterday.