B2
steel
/stiːl/
noun
stal
/stal/· rzeczownikDefinition
A strong, hard alloy of iron with carbon and other elements, widely used in construction and manufacturing.
Examples
The bridge is made of reinforced steel.
Most jest wykonany ze stali zbrojonej.
Stainless steel is used for kitchen utensils.
Stal nierdzewna jest używana do naczyń kuchennych.
Collocations
stainless steelcarbon steelsteel industry
verb
hartować
/ˈxartɔvat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
przygotować się
Definition
To mentally prepare oneself to do or face something difficult.
Examples
She steeled herself for the difficult conversation.
Przygotowała się psychicznie na trudną rozmowę.
He had to steel his nerves before the performance.
Musiał zahartować swoje nerwy przed występem.
Collocations
steel oneself forsteel one's resolve
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