English 1 Flashcards
1
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Blueprint
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Návrh , plán
All it asked for was a special kind of blueprint.
2
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Precaution
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výstraha, opatření
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
3
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Acquire
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osvojit si, nabýt, získávat, dosáhnout, získat
He acquired the firm in 2008.
4
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Assume
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osvojit si, zmocnit se, mít za to, domnívat se, usuzovat, zaujmout, převzít, předpokládat
I didn’t want to assume the risk of trying to fix the car myself.
5
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Perception
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bystrost, vnímavost, postřeh, vnímání, pojem, dojem
These photographs will affect people’s perceptions of war.
6
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Appeal
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Odvolat se, obrátit se, žádat
They’re appealing for clothes and blankets to send to the devastated region.
7
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Hilarious
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Legrační
8
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Consider
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Brát ohled na, považovat
We don’t consider her to be right for the job.
9
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Effort
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Námaha, úsilí
He’s jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit.
10
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Attitude
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Názor, postoj
11
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Overall
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Celkově, celkem
12
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Rather
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Poměrně, raději, dost, spíše
It’s rather cold today, isn’t it?
13
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Disappear
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Mizet, zmizet
The sun disappeared behind a cloud.
14
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Obligate
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Povinný, zavazovat se
The law obligates financial institutions to make monthly reports on large transactions.
15
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Interact
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Reagovat vzájemně , působit na sebe
It’s interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.
16
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Tricky
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Podivný, lstivý, ošidný
He’s a tricky fellow – you can’t always trust him.
17
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Exhausted
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Znavený, vyčerpaný
Exhausted, they fell asleep.
18
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Ability
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Vlohy, schopnost, dovednost
There’s no doubting her ability.
19
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Guilty
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Vinný, trestuhodný
I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday.
20
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Addictive
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Návykový
His addiction began with prescription drugs.
21
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Awful
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Děsný, strašný
We had awful weather.
22
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Assemble
A
shromiždit se, svolat, zkompletovat
Over 50,000 people assembled in the main square.
23
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scrape
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oškrábat, seškrábat, odřit
I was woken up by the noise of branches scraping against my bedroom window.
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sort
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druh, třída, sorta, povaha
He seemed like a decent sort to me.
25
tend
mít sklon, být náchylný, starat se
We tend to eat at home.
He carefully tends his garden all summer.
26
reach
dorazit, dojet, dosáhnout
We won't reach Miami until five or six o'clock.
We live within (easy) reach of the station.
27
figure out
vymyslet, vykoumat , přijít na něco
Can you figure out the answer to question 5?
28
ascribe
přičítat, připisovat, vysvětlovat, přičítat komu co vlastnost, dílo ap.
To what do you ascribe the enormous success of your latest book?
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volatility
nestálost, (velká) proměnlivost, pomíjivost -(situace)
Currency volatility is putting jobs at risk.
30
certain
jistý, určitý, jeden
I don't know for certain if she's coming.
31
environment
prostředí
working environment -pracovní prostředí
environment protection -ochrana životního prostředí
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microenvironment
mikroprostředí
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common
běžný, obvyklý, častý
Working from home has become increasingly common.
34
further
(ještě) dále, (ještě) více
I never got further than the first five pages of "Ulysses."
The wind was pushing the boat further and further out to sea.
35
gem
drahokam (ve šperkařství), drahý kámen, klenot
36
decompress
snížit tlak
Zipped files require a special program to extract or decompress the data or information.
37
wherever
kdekoli, kamkoli
We can go wherever you like.
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gap
díra, mezera, otvor
He drove the ball into the gap in right center.
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grain
zrn(k)o, zrníčko (rýže ap.)
A few chickens were scratching around in the yard for grain.
40
approach
blížit se, přiblížit se, oslovit, kontaktovat
I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.
The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.
41
temper
výbušnost, vznětlivost, výbušná povaha
He has a really bad temper.
42
require
vyžadovat, žádat si, potřebovat
Please call this number if you require any further information.
43
boundary
hranice, hraniční čára, mez
The boundary of the car park is delineated by a low brick wall.
44
leeway
svoboda (jednání), volnost (v rozhodování)
Homeowners need some leeway to buy a new house after they sell the old one.
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entire
celý, celičký
He had spent there his entire life.
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strike
stávka, úder(vojenský), útok (vojenský), škrtnutí
We're striking for better pay and improved safety standards.
47
thread
nit, vlákno
The sound distracted me and I lost the thread of (= forgot) what I was saying.
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permission
svolení, povolení, dovolení
You will need permission from your parents to go on the trip.
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conviction
přesvědčení, nevyvratitelný názor
They share a deep/strong/lifelong conviction that you can do anything if you're willing to work hard.
50
prior
předchozí, předcházející, předešlý, dřívější
They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time).
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output
výkony (produktivní), výroba, produkce
Last year manufacturing output fell by 14 percent.
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magnitude
velikost, rozsah (problému ap.), význam, závažnost, důležitost
It has been a difficult process to come up with spending cuts of this magnitude.
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release
propustit, vypustit
The surgery released him from years of pain.
54
whip up
vyburcovat, vybičovat, rozbouřit , rychle připravit jídlo
He was trying to whip up some enthusiasm for the project.
I have just enough time to whip up an omelet.
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preclude
znemožnit, (za)bránit, zabraňovat
His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.
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puddle
kaluž, louže
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I don't mind.
Je mi to jedno.
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perspective shift
změna pohledu
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come out
vyjít, být publikován, objevit se v prodeji
Can Adam come out to play?
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footprint
stopa, šlépěj, otisk nohy
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price point
cenový bod
Can electric car batteries hit that price point?
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maintain
udržovat/udržet, zachov(áv)at (v daném stavu)
We have standards to maintain.
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Whatever
Cokoliv
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wrapping
zabalení, balení
The new chairs were covered in protective plastic wrappings.
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fatigue
únava, únavný
The trip had fatigued him.
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insert
vložit
Insert the key in/into the lock.
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maxed out
vyčerpat (limit)
We maxed out all our credit cards.
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implementer
implementátor
She worked at IBM as the implementer of a major software marketing program.
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curate
Kurátor = zabezpečuje správu sbírkových předmětů a předmětů kulturní hodnoty.
She curated a recent exhibit of Indian artwork.
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recently
nadávno
Have you seen any good movies recently?
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retain
zachovat
I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily.
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hyper
nabitý energií, hyperaktivní, nabuzený
I don't let him drink soda because it tends to make him hyper.
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tremendous
ohromný, obrovský, báječný
They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.
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dejected
sklíčený, zkroušený, skleslý
She looked a little dejected when they told her she didn't get the job.
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engaged
zasnoubný, zapojený do něčeho
Debbie and Christa have just got engaged.
She's part of a team of scientists who are engaged on/upon cancer research.
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settle for
spokojit se s něčím
He wants a full refund and he won't settle for anything less.
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expense
výdaje, náklady
Buying a bigger car has proved to be well worth the expense.
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correlate
form. být ve vzájemném vztahu, souviset
At this point, the advertising hasn't correlated to an increase in sales.
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afterwards
poté, potom, později
We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
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clarify
objasnit, vysvětlit, vyjasnit
Could you clarify the first point please? I don't understand it completely.
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hiring people
najímat lidi
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majority
většina
The majority of the employees have university degrees.
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based on content
na základě obsahu
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oversimplification
(přílišné) zjednodušování, bagatelizace
The book was full of oversimplifications.
85
equipped
vybavený
We were well equipped for the trip.
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efficient
efektivní, účinný
The city's transportation system is one of the most efficient in Europe.
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various
různý, rozličný, nejrůznější
We enjoy eating in various types of restaurants.
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underfloor heated
podlahové vytápění
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aware
být si vědom čeho, uvědomovat si
I wasn't even aware that he was sick.
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Utilizing
Používající
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Embedded
zarytý, vrytý, zakořeněný
A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
Pocit viny byl hluboce zakořeněn v mém svědomí.
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avoid
vyhnout se, uniknout, vyvarovat se
I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.
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conquered
dobýt, podmanit se
The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066.
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struggle
snažit se , usilovat
I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.
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triple
trojitý, trojnásobný, trojný, trojstranný
Her trainer is a triple Olympic champion.
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creep up
plížit se, plazit se, lézt (i rostlina)
Over the last year, the rate of inflation has crept up to almost seven percent.
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overflow
vylít se (z břehů), přetéci, rozlít se
His room is overflowing with books.
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bully
surovec, násilník, tyran, šikanista
Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.
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vividly
živě
I vividly remember my first day at school.
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blow someone away
odfouknout, ohromit, odstřelit
The ending will blow you away.
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therefore
proto, tudíž, z tohoto důvodu
Therefore, try your best when you tell the story, so (s)he can solve the riddle.
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riddle
hádanka, rébus
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gratitude
vděčnost
Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help.
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punish
potrestat
He punished the class by giving them extra work.
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vulnerability
zranitelnost
Those who organized the attacks exploited vulnerabilities in the nation's defences.
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essentially
v podstatě
What he's saying is essentially true.
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evolve
vyvíjet se
Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America's most successful restaurant owners.
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entrepreneur
podnikatel
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numb
znecitlivělý, necitlivý, zdřevěnělý, zmrtvělý (končetina ap.)
My fingers were numb with cold.
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variety
odrůda, varianta
Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties.
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dipp into
ponořený do, šáhnout na úspory
I had to dip into my savings to pay for the repairs.
112
pitch
hřiště, úroveň, stupeň něčeho
If you teach children and adults in the same class, it's difficult to get the pitch (= level of difficulty or interest) right.
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fancy
chtít, mít chuť
Do you fancy a drink this evening?
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crutch
berla, záchrana
I would never use my illness as a crutch or an excuse.
At the moment I have to use a crutch.
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inheritance
dědictví, pozůstalost
At 21 she came into her inheritance (= it was given to her).
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renounce
zřeknout se, zříci se
Gandhi renounced the use of violence.
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buffer
tlumič (nárazů), nárazník, tlumicí prvek, chránit (před něčím)
I bought a house as a buffer against inflation.
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abuse
zneužívání, týrání, zneužití
She is continually abusing her position/authority by getting other people to do things for her.
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award
cena, ocenění, vyznamenání, diplom (za dobrý výkon)
Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition.
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desire
touha, chuť (silné přání)
The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.
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despair
zoufalství, beznaděj
Don't despair! We'll find a way out!
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intervention
intervence, zásah, zákrok
He's been playing that video game all day. I think it's time for an intervention.
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along
podél
a romantic walk along the beach/river
along with- spolu s , zároveň
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infuse
naplnit/naplňovat koho/co čím, vnést co do čeho
The pulling down of the Berlin Wall infused the world with optimism.
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obsess
posednout, uchvátit, fascinovat koho, být posedlý
The whole relationship obsessed me for years.
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freaking out
vyšilovat
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digestible
(snadno) stravitelný (jídlo ap.)
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literally
doslova, skutečně (jako zdůraznění)
He was literally millions of miles ahead of the other runners.
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commit
spáchat co, dopustit se, slibovat
I think I can come but I won't commit myself till I know for sure.
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over there
tam, támhle
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acknowledge
potvrdit, přiznat, uznat
She acknowledged having been at fault.
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conspire
spiknout se
He felt that his colleagues were conspiring together to remove him from his job.
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craft
plavidlo, (vesmírná) loď, letadlo, dovednost, řemeslo
All over the world, craft bakers exist who bake bread in traditional ways
Po celém světě existují řemeslní pekaři, kteří pečou chléb tradičními způsoby
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tangible
hmatatelný, hmotný, skutečný
We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action.
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enhance
zlepšit, vylepšit, zvýraznit co ( kvalitu)
These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.
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odd
zvláštní, (po)divný, neobvyklý
Her father was an odd man.
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likelihood
pravděpodobnost
There’s little likelihood of a compromise.
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unless
pokud/když/jestli ne ..., ledaže (by)
Unless you stop it ...Pokud s tím nepřestaneš ...
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assuage
utišit, zmírnit co (pocit ap.)
The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.
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endorse
podporovat koho/co, schvalovat co, souhlasit
They paid $2 million to the world champion to endorse their new aftershave.
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sniff
popotahovat, větřit, zvětřit, čichat
He sniffed his socks to see if they needed washing.
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infer
vyvozovat/vyvodit, (u)soudit, usuzovat
He inferred that she was not interested in a relationship from what she said in her letter.
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mimic
napodobovat, imitovat
She was mimicking the various people in our office.
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consciously
vědomě, úmyslně, záměrně
I don't think she's consciously rude to people - it's just the way she is.
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selfish
sobecký, egoistický, egocentrický
The judge told him: "Your attitude shows a selfish disregard for others."
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lead
vést, být v čele
I think we've chosen the right person to lead the expedition.
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at scale
ve velkém měřítku
When printed on a label, the logo must be reproduced at a scale of 1/3 with regard to the total size of the label.
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foggy
mlhavý, zamlžený počasí, mlžný, tápat
If you're a bit foggy on gardening without chemicals, this book should help.
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rid of
zbavit se
Our aim is to rid this government of corruption.
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extend
táhnout se, rozprostírat se, vést, rozšířit, prodloužit
We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger).
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takeaway
s sebou, informace, zásadní poznatek, zásadní zjištění
The takeaway from the conference was how competitive the tourism industry has become.
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diminish
zmenšit (se), snížit (se), (ze)slábnout, ubývat (na velikosti, významu ap.)
I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
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anually
(každo)ročně, každý rok (konat se ap.)
The hospital spends $1.1 million annually for its computer operations.
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sufficient
dostatečný, dostačující (množstvím ap.)
This recipe should be sufficient for five people.
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attainable
dosažitelný (cíl ap.)
We must ensure that we do not set ourselves goals that are not attainable.
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accommodate
pojmout, mít kapacitu, ubytovat
New students may be accommodated in halls of residence.
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reward
odměna, zisk, výnos
There's a reward for whoever finishes first.
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extinguish
uhasit, zhasnout
It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.
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trigger
spoušť (zbraně), spouštěč, příčina ( nemoci)
Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.
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proxy
v zastoupení, prostřednictvím zástupce
My brother's voting for me by proxy in the club elections.
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desentisized
snížit citlivost, znecitlivit
Seeing too much violence on television can desensitize people to it.
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claim
tvrdit, prohlašovat, domáhat se, nárokovat si
The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
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constraint
omezení, zdrženlivost, zábrany, sebeovládání
The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking.
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cattle
(hovězí) dobytek, skot
The farmer grazes cattle on this land in the summer months.
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towards
směrem k
She stood up and walked towards him.
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despite
navzdory, i přes (něco), proti své vůli
I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.
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associate
spojovat (co s čím), podporovat, ztotožňovat
Most people associate this brand with good quality.
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occur
stát se, nastat, přihodit se
If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately.
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discrepancy
rozpor, nesrovnalost, nesoulad, neshoda
There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
170
gravy
šťáva, omáčka, peníze které jsme získali bez úsilí, něco navíc co jsme nečekali
This business took care of all our expenses, and the revenue from other ads and subscriptions was gravy.
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nuance
jemný rozdíl
Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions.
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admire
obdivovat, kochat se
We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.
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erratic
nevypočitatelný, nevyzpytatelný, nepředvídatelný
She can be very erratic; one day she is friendly and the next she'll hardly speak to you.
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accountability
zodpovědnost, odpovědnost
Accountability is important these days, and managers aren't always willing to adopt risky strategies.
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stand out
vystupovat, bít do oči, vynikat
The black lettering really stands out on that orange background.
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stick out
vystrčit, trčet, vyklonit, vysunout
Paul's ears stick out a little.
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equity
čisté jmění,vlastní kapitál, čistá hodnota ( majetku), hodnota, akcie
He sold his equity in the company last year.
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outbound
směřující pryč, odjiždějící
There has been an increase in outbound traffic leaving Toronto airport for the Caribbean resorts
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suffering
utrpení, bolest, trápení
Now she is at peace and her suffering is over.
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Aim
Usilovat, zaměřovat se na něco
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certainty
jistota, nepochybnost
the state of being completely confident or having no doubt about something
There are few absolute certainties in life.
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feature
rys, znak, funkce
a typical quality or an important part of something
Our latest model of phone has several new features.
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concern
starost, obavy, znepokojení
Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing.
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flop
žuchnout (sebou), praštit sebou, klesnout
to fall or drop heavily
Hugh's hair keeps flopping over his eyes.
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apparently
patrně, zřejmě, podle všeho, asi, jak se zdá(lo)
Apparently it's going to rain today.
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stir up
rozvířit (vodu, prach..), podnítit, vyvolat
The teacher told him to stop stirring up trouble.
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coincidence
náhoda, shoda okolností
You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what a coincidence!
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canny
chytrý, mazaný
thinking quickly and cleverly, especially in business or financial matters
These salesmen are a canny lot.
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advantage
výhoda, přednost
The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.
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snappy
elegantní, hovor.svižný, řízný
He's a snappy dresser.
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wisdom
moudrost
I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.
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fulfill
splnit, vykonat, vyplnit
feeling happy because you are getting everything that you want from life
For the first time in my life, I feel really fulfilled.
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usability
použitelnost
Candidates must have extensive experience in website design and usability.
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structure
struktura, stavba, skladba
The structure of this protein is particularly complex.
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edible
jedlý, poživatelný
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ensure
zajistit co, zaručit co, postarat se o co
The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.
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saturated
nasycený
The drainage system prevents the soil from becoming saturated.
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determined
(pevně) rozhodnutý, odhodlaný
I'm determined to get this piece of work done today.
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within
v čem, uvnitř čeho, obklopený čím
For orders within the UK, please enclose £2.50 for post and packing.
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attempt
pokusit se (něco obtížného)
He attempted to escape through a window.
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net worth
čisté jmění
The company reported a negative net worth of $883 million.
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instance
případ, příklad
There have been several instances of violence at the school.
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persuade
přesvědčit, přemluvit, přimět koho
If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.
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slip away
vyklouznout, uniknout
He slipped away while we were all sleeping.
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ramp up
zvýšit, navýšit (něco)
The company announced plans to ramp up production to 10,000 units per month.
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scientific
vědecký
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accomplish
dosáhnout čeho, provést, uskutečnit co
The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.
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fishy
rybí, páchnoucí / chutnající po rybách, podivný (hov.), podezřelý (hov.)
There's something fishy going on here.
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scale up
zvýšit, zvyšovat, zvětšit co
My company is scaling up its operations in Western Asia.
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apart
stranou, kousek (dál) od koho/čeho
Stand with your feet wide apart.
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decline
klesat počet ap., upadat, (po)klesnout, snižovat se výkon ap., odmítnout
He declined my offer.
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catch up
dohnat, dostihnout, dohonit koho
Will Western industry ever catch up with Japanese innovations?
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misguided
pomýlený, scestný, pošetilý, nepředložený
The company blamed its disappointing performance on a misguided business plan.
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resistance
odpor, vzdor
Copper has (a) low resistance.
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rib
žebro, žebírko
He cooked rib of lamb for Sunday lunch.
My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder.
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assure
ujistit, ubezpečit
"Don't worry, your car will be ready tomorrow," the mechanic assured him.
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particular
konkrétní, zvláštní, specifický
She wanted a particular type of cactus.
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appear
zdát se, jevit se, připadat , vystupovat, objevit se
His name appears in the film credits for lighting.
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wagon
povoz, (nákladní) vůz
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stuck
uvíznutý, zaseknutý
This door seems to be stuck - can you help me push it open?
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belong
patřit, náležet komu
These papers belong with the others.
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regret
litovat, želet
s there anything you've done in your life that you regret?
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extension
nástavba, přístavba, rozšíření, zvětšení
Martin Luther King, Jr, campaigned for the extension of civil rights to (= for them to include) black people.
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stoic
stoik (vyrovnaný, klidný člověk)
Local people were stoical about the damage caused by the hurricane.
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capable
schopný, způsobilý
She's a very capable woman/worker/judge.
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amusing
zábavný, legrační, veselý
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obviously
zcela zjevně, jasně
Obviously the school cannot function without teachers.
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abrasive
drsný, neomalený, hrubý
He can sometimes be abrasive in meetings.
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upset
rozrušený, znepokojený
Don't upset yourself by thinking about what might have been.
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dismiss
nebrat něco vážně,
Just dismiss those thoughts from your mind - they're crazy and not worth thinking about.
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force
nutit, donutit, přinutit, síla
She slapped his face with unexpected force.
You can't force her to make a decision.
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relate
týkat se koho/čeho, vztahovat se , spojovat
We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.
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encourage
povzbudit, dodat odvahu
They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
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disease
nemoc, choroba, onemocnění
The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature.
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anxious
dychtící, silně toužící, dychtivý po něčem, zneklidněný, úzkostlivý
My mother always gets a bit anxious if we don't arrive when we say we will.
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seize
popadnout, chytit, lapnout co
I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.
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vanish
zmizet, ztratit se, vytratit se
Her smile vanished.
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poison
jed, otrávit
Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally.
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absolve
zprostit, zbavit koho čeho, osvobodit koho
He was absolved of all wrongdoing.
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masculine
mužný, mužský, chlapský
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ridiculous
směšný, komický, legrační
Do I look ridiculous in this hat?
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basically
v podstatě, v zásadě
The car's basically OK, but the paintwork needs some attention.
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insult
urazit, (slovně) napadnout koho
The steelworkers' leader rejected the two percent pay rise saying it was an insult to the profession.
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envy
závidět
I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.
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beyond
až za, přes , nad rámec
In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town.
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summary
shrnutí, souhrn, (stručný) přehled čeho
The article offers a summary of best practices.
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narrow
úzký, těsný, omezený (pohled)
It was regarded as a very narrow interpretation of the law.
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insight
vhled, nahlédnutí
It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
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impact
dopad, účinek, vliv na co
The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length.
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sake
kvůlí, pro, v zájmu
Please do it, for David's sake.
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grind
(roze)mlít, rozdrtit, rozmělnit co
Shall I grind a little black pepper over your salad?
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relinquish
vzdát se, zříct se, upustit od požadavku
He has relinquished his claim to the throne.
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anxiety
úzkost, strach, (silná) obava
Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
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comprehend
pochopit, (po)rozumět, chápat
'll never comprehend why she did what she did.
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distract
rušit, rozptýlit, odvést pozornost
Don't distract her (from her studies).
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spot
tečka, místo, flek
I felt a few spots of rain.
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align
sblížit se názorově, spojit se s kým, připojit se ke komu
The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website.
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observable
pozorovatelný, znatelný, zřetelný
There’s no observable connection between the two events.
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abhor
ošklivit si, nenávidět, nesnášet co, mít odpor
I abhor all forms of racism.
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reinforce
posílit/posilovat, upevnit moc, pocit ap.
The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.
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decent
slušný, obstojný, přijatelný kvalita, částka ap.
I thought he was a decent person.
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mortgage
hypotéka
They took out a £400,000 mortgage (= they borrowed £400,000) to buy the house.
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sustain
udržet (si), zachovat (si) co
The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.
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bugging
odposlech, odposlouchávání
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backyard
dvorek za domem, zadní dvorek
The kids were playing in the backyard.
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digest
strávit, zažívat
I find that I don't digest meat easily.
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permeate
pronikat, šířit se, prostupovat čím pach, voda ap.
A foul smell of stale beer permeated the whole building.
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impactful
působivý, silný vliv na situaci nebo osobu
The speech was very impactful.
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tissue
tkáň, pletivo, kapesník
The nerves are protected by thin sheaths of fatty tissue.
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estrange
cizí, odcizit
Cultural changes can estrange the reader from old texts.
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purify
čistit, vyčisti, zbavit
One of the functions of the kidneys is to purify the blood.
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firm
pevný, tvrdý, odolný, firma, podnik
'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one.
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likeness
podobnost
There's a definite family likeness around the eyes.
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suppress
potlačit/potlačovat, zarazit
The British government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.
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fever
horečka, vzrušení, zápal
The whole country seems to be in the grip of football fever.
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inflammation
zánět, zápal, zanícení
Aspirin reduces pain and inflammation.
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cavity
dutina (díra, břišní, ušní
The gold was hidden in a secret cavity.
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conductivity
vodivost
t has a very low thermal conductivity, so it retains heat well.
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deficient
postrádající co, trpící nedostatkem čeho
A diet deficient in vitamin D may cause the disease rickets.
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dedicate
věnovat se, zasvětit
He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
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destiny
osud, úděl
People want to control/determine their own destinies.
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aspire
toužit, usilovat, snažit se
Most of his students aspired to a career in business.
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prospect
vyhlídka, naděje, šance
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
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acclaim
vychvalovat, velebit, uznávat
She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation.
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omnipotence
všemohoucnost, všemocnost
God's omnipotence
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rationally
racionálně, rozumově
You can't assume that people will always behave rationally.
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justify
ospravedlnit, odůvodnit. omluvit
I can't really justify taking another day off work.
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gasp
zalapání po dechu, vzdech, heknutí
When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.
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curiosity
zvědavost, zvídavost, kuriozita
Just out of curiosity I decided to go through the files.
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streak
pruh, pás, proužek , stopa
The window cleaner left dirty streaks on the windows.
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solicit
žádat, prosit, nabízet služby
He created a company website to solicit donations for victims of the disaster.
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obstacle
překážka, bariera
The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.
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ammo
náboje, munice
We were running out of ammo.
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circumstance
okolnosti
Obviously we can't deal with the problem until we know all the circumstances.
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fallacy
mylná/klamná představa, blud
It is a common fallacy that only men are good at math.
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nudge
šťouchnout, dloubnout (do) koho, pošťuchovat koho
He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down.
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cause
příčína, důvod
The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.
