EN · C2

The retort draws its force not from insulting language but from an ostentatiously polite acceptance of a claim undermined by the rest of the scene.

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Siła tej riposty wynika nie z obraźliwego słownictwa, lecz z ostentacyjnie uprzejmego przyjęcia twierdzenia, które reszta sceny podważa.

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Flashcard #4059 · C2

The retort draws its force not from insulting language but from an ostentatiously polite acceptance of a claim undermined by the rest of the scene.

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EN · C2
  1. A

    The retort is forceful because it contains insults.

    Riposta jest mocna, bo zawiera obelgi.

  2. B

    The retort draws its force not from insulting language but from an ostentatiously polite acceptance of a claim undermined by the rest of the scene.

    Siła tej riposty wynika nie z obraźliwego słownictwa, lecz z ostentacyjnie uprzejmego przyjęcia twierdzenia, które reszta sceny podważa.

  3. A

    What next step do you suggest?

    Jaki następny krok proponujesz?

  4. B

    Let’s compare the polite wording with what the scene shows.

    Porównajmy uprzejme brzmienie z tym, co pokazuje scena.

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Polish

Interpretacja pytań retorycznych i pozornej pochwały.

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English

Interpreting rhetorical questions and apparent praise.

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German

Rhetorische Fragen und scheinbares Lob interpretieren.

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Spanish

Interpretar preguntas retóricas y elogios aparentes.

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Russian

Толкование риторических вопросов и мнимой похвалы.

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