Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'L'

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lag behind someone/something
collocation with lag verb [I ] C1 • synonyms: fall behind, trail, underperform • lag behind someone/something in X; continue to lag behind; lag far/significantly behind; lag behind competitors/targets • freq in AmE: 6/10
The company is lagging behind its competitors in digital innovation. | 2. Students from rural areas often lag behind in access to technology. | 3. Europe continues to lag behind the U.S. in AI investment.
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pozostawać w tyle za kimś/czymś, rozwijać się wolniej niż inni
to move, develop, or progress more slowly than others; to fall behind in performance, speed, innovation, or achievement compared to a person, group, or standard
Firma pozostaje w tyle za konkurencją w zakresie innowacji cyfrowych. | 2. Uczniowie z terenów wiejskich często mają gorszy dostęp do technologii. | 3. Europa nadal pozostaje w tyle za USA pod względem inwestycji w sztuczną inteligencję.
lag behind the West
collocation with lag verb [I ] C1 • synonyms: fall behind, trail, underperform • lag behind the West in X; continue/significantly lag behind the West; lag behind the West politically/technologically/economically • freq in AmE: 5/10
Many regions still lag behind the West in digital transformation. | 2. Some governments lag behind the West in human rights legislation.
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pozostawać w tyle za Zachodem (pod względem rozwoju, technologii, praw, innowacji)
to develop, progress, or modernize more slowly than Western countries; to fall short in terms of innovation, infrastructure, democracy, technology, or economic performance compared to Western standards
Wiele regionów nadal pozostaje w tyle za Zachodem w zakresie transformacji cyfrowej. | 2. Niektóre rządy pozostają w tyle za Zachodem w kwestii praw człowieka.
lambaste
verb [T ] C2 (UK also lambast) • synonyms: attack, denounce, berate • lambaste someone for something; lambasted by critics/media/public • freq in AmE: 5/10
She was lambasted by critics for her controversial remarks.
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ostro skrytykować, zrugać, „zjechać” (kogoś publicznie lub intensywnie)
to criticize someone or something harshly and publicly; to reprimand or attack verbally with great intensity
Została zjechana przez krytyków za kontrowersyjne wypowiedzi.
levy
verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: impose, collect, charge • levy tax/fine/fee/duty; levy charges on goods/services; levy against income/property • be levied by government/council/authority • freq in AmE: 5/10
They plan to levy fines on companies that violate the law.
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nakładać, ściągać (np. podatek, opłatę, grzywnę)
to officially demand and collect a payment such as a tax, fine or fee; often used by governments or authorities in formal contexts
Planują ściągać grzywny od firm łamiących przepisy.
levy taxes
collocation with levy verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: impose, collect, charge • levy taxes on income/goods/services; government/state/council levy taxes; levy taxes to fund programs • freq in AmE: 5/10
The state began to levy taxes on digital transactions.
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nakładać podatki, ściągać należności podatkowe
to officially impose and collect taxes from individuals or organizations; typically used in legal, economic or policy contexts
Państwo zaczęło pobierać podatki od transakcji cyfrowych.

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