Unit 11 Flashcards
fleet
flotila ** n C /fliːt/ a group of ships, or all the ships in a nation’s navy Menzies describes how Zheng He’s fleet rounded the Cape of Good Hope.
forgive and forget
odpustit a zapomenout phr /fə(r)ˌɡɪv ən fə(r)ˈɡet/ to decide not to continue being angry about something that someone has done, and not to allow your memory of it to influence your future relationship I might forgive and forget, but I’m more likely to get mad and get even.
flood
povodeň; potopa ** v /flʌd/ to become covered or filled with water Parts of the ship could be flooded to create giant fish tanks.
tried and tested
vyzkoušený phr /ˌtraɪd ən ˈtestɪd/ known to be good or effective It’s a tried and tested way of getting food stains out of clothing.
populate
osídlit, zalidnit, obývat v /ˈpɒpjʊleɪt/ if a group of people or animals populate an area, they live there These open areas of central Australia are mainly populated by farmers.
Other words & phrases
Další slova a fráze
dragon
drak n C /ˈdræɡən/ a large imaginary creature in old stories that has wings and a long pointed tail and breathes out fire The legend tells of a fire-breathing dragon.
Dane
Dán n C /deɪn/ someone from Denmark Richard married a Dane and now lives in Copenhagen.
here and now
tady a teď phr /ˌhɪə(r) ən ˈnaʊ/ at this moment Do I have to make up my mind here and now?
temporary
dočasný *** adj /ˈtemp(ə)rəri/ existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time These measures are only temporary.
settlement
sídlo; osada ** n C /ˈset(ə)lmənt/ a place where people have come to live permanently, usually when there were very few people living there before They discovered the remains of an early Anglo-Saxon settlement.
magnify
zvětšit, velebit, vychvalovat v /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ to make something appear bigger than it really is Thick spectacles magnified his eyes.
circumnavigate
obeplout; plavit se v /ˌsɜː(r)kəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/ to sail or fly completely around something, especially the world or an island Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
commander
velitel; kapitán ** n C /kəˈmɑːndə(r)/ an officer of high rank in the British navy The order was given by the commander of the submarine.
short and sweet
stručný a jednoduchý phr /ˌʃɔː(r)t ən ˈswiːt/ not too long or complicated Time is limited, so please keep your remarks short and sweet.
scout
zvěd; průzkumník * n C / v /skaʊt/ someone who searches or examines a place, area or situation to get information about it It is more stressful to be a location manager than a location scout.
bits and pieces
tu a tam něco phr /ˌbɪts ən ˈpiːsɪz/ small individual things With a couple of bits and pieces that I’ve added.
glossy
nádherně upravené * adj /ˈɡlɒsi/ printed on shiny paper with a lot of bright pictures They found the holiday in a glossy travel brochure.
warship
válečná loď n C /ˈwɔː(r)ˌʃɪp/ a large ship with a lot of weapons, used for fighting in wars The ships of the past were very different to modern warships.
deter
odstrašit od, zabránit v /dɪˈtɜː(r)/ to make someone decide not to do something The rain didn’t deter people from coming to the game.
estuary
ústí (řeky do moře) n C /ˈestjuəri/ the part of a large river where it becomes wide and flows into the sea We took a boat down the estuary.
counterpart
protějšek ** n C /ˈkaʊntə(r)ˌpɑː(r)t/ someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another person or thing, but in a different country, time, situation, or organization The prime minister is meeting his German counterpart.
navigate
plout, plavit se v /ˈnævɪɡeɪt/ to choose a path so that a ship, plane, or car can go in a particular direction, especially by using maps or instruments By law a harbour pilot must be on board to navigate the ship into port.
veteran
veterán adj /ˈvet(ə)rən/ very experienced and skilled in a particular activity He’s a veteran location scout.
artefact
artefakt, lidský výtvor * n C /ˈɑː(r)tɪˌfækt/ a tool or other object that was made a very long time ago Chinese artefacts and settlements in Sri Lanka and the east coast of Africa support claims that he sailed across the Indian Ocean.
fjord
fjord n C /ˈfiːɔː(r)d/ /fjɔː(r)d/ a narrow section of sea between high rocks, especially on the coast of Norway The ship sailed up the fjord.
a sheltered sandy cove
chráněná písečná zátoka phr /ə ˌʃeltə(r)d ˌsændi ˈkəʊv/ a small area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land which is covered in sand and is not affected by bad weather We spent the day swimming in a sheltered, sandy cove.
league table
ligová tabulka n C /ˈliːɡ ˌteɪb(ə)l/ a list of institutions or organizations put in order according to how well they are performing in comparison with each other Her school is at the top of the league table for this area.
black and white
černé na bílém phr /ˌblæk ən ˈwaɪt/ in a written or printed form, and therefore more likely to be true or definite I want it written down here in black and white.
upside down
vzhůru nohama * adv /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ with the top part at the bottom or lower than the bottom part The car landed upside down in a ditch.
unspoilt
nedotčený; nezkažený adj /ʌnˈspɔɪlt/ /ʌnˈspɔɪld/ an unspoiled place has not been changed in ways that make it less beautiful or enjoyable I really love to see beautiful unspoilt countryside.
crucial
rozhodující, kritický *** adj /ˈkruːʃ(ə)l/ something that is crucial is extremely important because it has a major effect on the result of something We believe the question being investigated by the Commission is one of crucial importance to the country.
vessel
plavidlo ** n C /ˈves(ə)l/ a large boat or ship She owns a small fishing vessel.
ambiguity
dvojsmyslnost * n C/U /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/ a lack of clear and exact use of words, so that more than one meaning is possible Try to avoid ambiguity and keep your comments brief.
a jagged snowy peak
rozeklaný, zasněžený vrchol phr /ə ˌdʒæɡɪd ˌsnəʊi ˈpiːk/ the top of a mountain covered in snow, the edge of which has a lot of rough pointed parts that make it look broken or torn We could see a jagged, snowy peak in the distance.
turtle
želva n C /ˈtɜː(r)t(ə)l/ an animal with a shell and four short legs that lives on the land, in the ocean, or in rivers and lakes. The animal that lives on the land is usually called a tortoise. This is a beach on Koh Tao, Turtle Island.
born and bred
narodil se a vyrostl phr /ˌbɔː(r)n ən ˈbred/ used for saying where someone was born and grew up Jane was born and bred in Seattle.
peninsula
poloostrov n C /pəˈnɪnsjʊlə/ a long piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water, but is joined at one end to a larger area of land It’s a narrow peninsula.
breed
množit se; chovat; pěstovat ** v /briːd/ to produce new plants or animals from existing ones, especially in order to produce plants or animals with particular characteristics She breeds sheep.
pick and choose
vybrat si phr /ˌpɪk ən ˈtʃuːz/ to have the chance to choose the things that you prefer, rather than simply accepting what someone gives you We cannot pick and choose which laws to obey.
craftsman
řemeslník; umělec n C /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ a man who makes beautiful or practical objects using his hands The cabinet had obviously been built by a master craftsman.
flesh and blood
příbuzný phr /ˌfleʃ ən ˈblʌd/ someone’s relative She’s your own flesh and blood – how can you treat her like that?
set sail
vyplout v /ˌset ˈseɪl/ to begin a journey across water The ship set sail on Wednesday.
set foot
stanout; vkročit v /ˌset ˈfʊt/ to go to a place, especially when there is something special or unusual about you doing this It was the first time I had set foot on French soil.
to and fro
sem a tam phr /ˌtuː ən ˈfrəʊ/ in one direction and then back again The swing rocked to and fro.
mount
hora n C /maʊnt/ a mountain: used in names He’s going to attempt to climb Mount Everest?
dispute
hádat se, diskutovat * n C /dɪˈspjuːt/ a serious disagreement, especially one between groups of people that lasts for a long time The workers are involved in a dispute over pay.
cruise
(vyhlídková) plavba * n C / v /kruːz/ a journey on a ship for pleasure, especially one that involves visiting a series of places I met her on a summer cruise.
strait
průliv, úžina n C /streɪt/ a narrow area of water that joins two larger areas of water Where is the Strait of Hormuz?
bay
záliv ** n C /beɪ/ an area of the coast where the land curves inwards The harbour lights were visible across the bay.
correlation
souvztažnost, vzájemný vztah * n C /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ a connection or relationship between two or more things that is not caused by chance. A positive correlation means that two things are likely to exist together, a negative correlation means that they are not the correlation between personal wealth and health
supply
dodávat; dodávky; zásoby *** v /səˈplaɪ/ an amount or quantity of something that is available to use Aquarium fish need a constant supply of oxygen.
itinerary
popis cesty; itinerář n C /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ a plan of a journey that you are going to make, including information about when and where you will travel Take a look at our suggested three-day itinerary.
a tall steep cliff
vysoký, strmý útes phr /ə ˌtɔːl ˌstiːp ˈklɪf/ the steep side of an area of high land When they looked up they could see a tall, steep cliff.
ocean-going
záoceánský adj /ˈəʊʃ(ə)nˌɡəʊɪŋ/ designed for sailing across the sea She’s the captain of an ocean-going liner.
harbour
přístav ** n C /ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/ an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbour where passengers and goods can be taken on and off The landscape provides a splendid natural harbour.
shape
tvar; (tělesná) kondice v /ʃeɪp/ to influence the way that a person, idea, or situation develops His generation firmly believed they could shape the future.
a fertile wooded valley
úrodné, lesnaté údolí phr /ə ˌfɜː(r)taɪl ˌwʊdɪd ˈvæli/ a low area of land between mountains or hills, usually with a river flowing through it which has trees in it and where the soil is rich so plants can grow easily The house is located in a fertile, wooded valley.
down under
protinožci (Austrálie nebo Nový Zéland); u protinožců n U /ˌdaʊn ˈʌndə(r)/ a way of referring to Australia or New Zealand He got sick and tired of them going on and on about how he came from ‘down under’.
gentle rolling hills
mírně se vlnící pahorky phr /ˌdʒent(ə)l ˌrəʊlɪŋ ˈhɪlz/ a group of areas of land that are higher than the land surrounding them but smaller and lower than mountains which gently slope up and down over a long distance The landscape is made up of gentle, rolling hills.
adamant
nepoddajný, nezlomitelný adj /ˈædəmənt/ determined not to change your belief or decision about something We tried to persuade her but she was adamant.
cape
mys n C /keɪp/ a large area of land that continues further out into the sea than the land it is part of. This word is often used in the names of places. They sailed around the cape.
desert
poušť ** n C /ˈdezə(r)t/ a large area of land with few plants and little water and where the weather is always dry We drove across the Gobi Desert.
ocean
oceánský ** n C /ˈəʊʃ(ə)n/ one of the large areas of salt water that cover most of the Earth We flew over the Atlantic ocean.
footage
záznam (filmový) n U /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ film of a particular subject or event I get as much footage as I can of the locations I’m interested in.
controversial
kontroverzní, sporný, ožehavý ** adj /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜː(r)ʃ(ə)l/ a controversial subject, opinion, or decision is one that people disagree about or do not approve of We tried to stay away from controversial topics at the dinner party.
long and hard
dlouho a pořádně phr /ˌlɒŋ ən ˈhɑː(r)d/ if you think about something long and hard, you think about it carefully and thoroughly I’ve thought about it long and hard and my mind is made up.
affluent
hojný, blahobytný, bohatý adj /ˈæfluːənt/ rich enough to buy things for pleasure He’s an affluent businessman.
a deep narrow gorge
hluboká, úzká soutěska phr /ə ˌdiːp ˌnærəʊ ˈɡɔː(r)dʒ/ a deep valley with high straight sides where a river has cut through rock that is not very wide The river runs through a deep, narrow gorge.
rural
vesnický; venkovský *** adj /ˈrʊərəl/ relating to the countryside, or in the countryside People who live in remote rural areas rarely visit cities.
perception
vnímání ** n C /pə(r)ˈsepʃ(ə)n/ a particular way of understanding or thinking about something The public’s perception of him is slowly changing.
euphoric
euforický adj /juːˈfɒrɪk/ feeling extremely happy, usually for a short time only The euphoric crowd had begun cheering even before the teams reached the stadium.
