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shoulder
/ˈʃəʊldə/
noun
ramię
/ˈramʲɛ/· rzeczownikAlso
bark(m)
Definition
The part of the body between the neck and the arm, or the part of a road next to the main traffic lanes.
Examples
He carried his bag on his shoulder.
Niósł torbę na ramieniu.
She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
Poklepała go po ramieniu, żeby zwrócić jego uwagę.
Pull over to the shoulder if you have a flat tire.
Zjedź na pobocze, jeśli masz flaka.
Collocations
cold shouldershoulder bagshoulder to cry on
verb
wziąć na siebie
/ˈvʑɔnt͡ɕ na ˈɕɛbʲɛ/· czasownikAlso
przepychać się
Definition
To push something with your shoulder, or to accept a difficult responsibility or burden.
Examples
He had to shoulder the blame for the mistake.
Musiał wziąć na siebie winę za błąd.
She shouldered her way through the crowded market.
Przepychała się przez zatłoczony rynek.
Synonyms
beartake on
Collocations
shoulder the burdenshoulder the responsibility
Word forms
shoulderedpast simpleshoulderspluralshoulderingpresent participle
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