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Unit 5 Flashcards

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sculpture

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socha; sochařství ** n C /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/ a solid object that someone makes as a work of art by shaping a substance such as stone, metal, or wood Works to be shown include sculptures by Houdon and Carpeaux.

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regime

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vláda, režim, vládnutí ** n C /reɪˈʒiːm/ a program of medical treatment, exercise, or special food for improving your health or appearance As part of the regime, Oprah had to learn five new words every day.

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retire

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odejít do důchodu; ukončit kariéru ** v /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ to stop working, especially when you reach the age when you are officially too old to work The managing director is going to retire next year.

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put forward

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přednést; předložit v /ˌpʊt ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d/ to offer an idea, opinion, reason, etc, especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision Oprah put forward a book which she had read and enjoyed and discussed it on the programme.

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patron

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patron; ochránce * n C /ˈpeɪtrən/ someone who supports the work of writers, artists, musicians etc, especially by giving them money He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts.

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stain

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skvrna * n C /steɪn/ a mark left accidentally on clothes or surfaces The place was absolutely awful, coffee stains on the carpets, broken-down vending machines everywhere, no redeeming features at all.

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craze

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mánie; posedlost; velká móda n C /kreɪz/ something that suddenly becomes very popular, but for only a short time The band is very popular at the moment because of the craze for Irish music.

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skull

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lebka ** n C /skʌl/ the bones of the head His skull was fractured in the accident.

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pill

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pilulka; tableta; prášek * n C /pɪl/ a small piece of solid medicine that you swallow with water I take a vitamin pill every morning.

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charm

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půvab; kouzlo ** n U /tʃɑː(r)m/ the quality of being pleasant or attractive It has a certain charm.

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nominate

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nominovat; navrhnout * v /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ to officially suggest that someone should be given a job, or that someone or something should receive a prize Anyone can nominate a team for an award.

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have an affair

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mít poměr phr /ˌhæv ən əˈfeə(r)/ to have a sexual relationship with someone, especially when you are married to someone else Both of them had affairs with other people.

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dealer

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obchodník, prodejce *** n C /ˈdiːlə(r)/ a person or company that buys and sells a particular product The company is one of the largest New York art dealers.

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come up with

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přijít s (řešením) phr /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð/ to think of something such as an idea or a plan Is that the best you can come up with?

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vending machine

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prodejní automat n C /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ a machine that you can buy things from, for example cigarettes, sweets, or drinks The vending machine swallowed my last pound coin.

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melt

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rozpustit (se); roztát ** v /melt/ to change a solid substance into a liquid Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

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greet

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plakat; naříkat ** v /ɡriːt/ to react to an action or news in a particular way The unveiling of the sculpture was greeted with disbelief by the popular press.

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maid

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služka, služebná; pokojská n C /meɪd/ a woman whose job is to clean rooms, serve meals, wash clothes etc in a house She summoned her maid.

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mortuary

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márnice n C /ˈmɔː(r)tjuəri/ a place where a dead body is kept He works at the hospital mortuary.

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reputation

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pověst; reputace *** n U /ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ the opinion that people have about how good or how bad someone or something is Franzen was afraid that it might affect his reputation in literary circles.

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glance

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rychle/letmo pohlédnout; zahlédnout *** v /ɡlɑːns/ to look somewhere quickly and then look away I glanced up to see Britta watching me from the window.

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mural

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freska n C /ˈmjʊərəl/ a large painting done on a wall This is a hand-painted mural by Diego Rivera.

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exhibition

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výstava *** n C /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ a public show where art or other interesting things are put so that people can go and look at them We saw an exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse.

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sabre

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šavle n C /ˈseɪbə(r)/ a heavy sword with a slightly curved blade, used in the past The men drew their sabres.

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disbelief

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nedůvěra, neochota uvěřit n U /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/ the feeling of not believing someone or something, especially something shocking or unexpected Public reaction to the announcement has been one of shock and disbelief.

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smarten (sth/sb) up

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dát do pořádku; vylepšit v /ˌsmɑː(r)t(ə)n ˈʌp/ to improve the appearance of something or someone I got the commission because they wanted to smarten the place up.

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wherever

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kdekoli ** adv /werˈevə(r)/ everywhere or anywhere where someone does something or where a particular situation exists Wherever you go in France, you see large public arts projects all around you.

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perfectionist

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perfekcionista n C /pə(r)ˈfekʃənɪst/ someone who always wants things to be done perfectly He can be a bit of a perfectionist.

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commit suicide

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spáchat sebevraždu phr /kəˌmɪt ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ to deliberately kill yourself She was suffering from depression and tried to commit suicide.

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farce

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fraška n C /fɑː(r)s/ a situation or event that is silly because it is very badly organized, unsuccessful, or unfair The trial has been a complete farce, from beginning to end.

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bookworm

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knihomol n C /ˈbʊkˌwɜː(r)m/ someone who enjoys reading books and spends a lot of time doing it I’m a bit of a bookworm.

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falter

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ochabovat, zdráhat se v /ˈfɔːltə(r)/ to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset ‘But – my other ear is not pierced,’ I faltered.

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calendar

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kalendář ** n C /ˈkælɪndə(r)/ a set of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year There’s a calendar on the wall.

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turn (sb) away

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odmítnout; nevpustit (dovnitř) phr /ˌtɜː(r)n əˈweɪ/ to refuse to let someone come into a place Reporters who visited the team’s training ground were turned away.

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commission

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komise *** n C /kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ a group of people that is officially put in charge of something or asked to find out about something They set up a special parliamentary commission.

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put (sb/sth) off

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odradit phr /ˌpʊt ˈɒf/ to make someone not want to do something, or to make someone not like someone or something It’s beginning to put me off my food.

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logo

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logo; značka; emblém * n C /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ a symbol that represents an organization or company, used for example in its advertisements or on its products The company has redesigned their logo.

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collection

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sbírka; kolekce *** n C /kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/ works of art that are kept together, for example in a museum The gallery houses one of the finest collections of impressionist art.

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catch up with

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dostihnout phr /kætʃ ʌp ˈwɪð/ to improve in order to reach the same standard or rate as someone or something This country is simply catching up with other countries like France.

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candle

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svíčka ** n C /ˈkænd(ə)l/ a stick of wax with a string in it called a wick that you burn to give light Blow out the candle.

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phenomenon

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jev; úkaz ** n C /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist The book club phenomenon grew and grew.

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recover

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uzdravit se; vzchopit se *** v /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ to become fit and healthy again after an illness or an injury It was while she was recovering from the bus accident that she began painting.

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breathe

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dýchat ** v /briːð/ to say something very quietly ‘Oh’ I breathed.

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needle

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jehla; jehlice ** n C /ˈniːd(ə)l/ a small thin metal tool that is used for sewing. It has a sharp point at one end and a hole at the other I got out a needle and clove oil and pierced my other ear.

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tactic

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taktika; taktický manévr ** n C /ˈtæktɪk/ a particular method or plan for achieving something The governor’s tactics involved accusing his opponent of being too liberal.

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live up to

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dostát; naplnit; žít v souladu s phr /lɪv ˈʌp tuː/ to be as good as what was expected or promised The breathtakingly beautiful scenery certainly lived up to expectations.

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slight

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mírný, drobný *** adj /slaɪt/ small in size, amount, or degree There has been a slight increase in temperature.

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cloth

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tkanina; látka ** n C /klɒθ/ a piece of cloth used for a particular purpose such as cleaning or covering a table The table was covered with a yellow cloth.

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detention centre

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nápravné zařízení n C /dɪˈtenʃ(ə)n ˌsentə(r)/ a special prison for young people Oprah ran away from her home and, at the age of thirteen, was sent to a juvenile detention centre.

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sting

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bodnout; štípnout; žihadlo * v /stɪŋ/ to have or cause a sudden pain or uncomfortable feeling My eyes were stinging with the salt in the water.

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abstract

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abstraktní; těžko srozumitelný ** adj /ˈæbstrækt/ abstract art expresses the artist’s ideas or feelings rather than showing the exact appearance of people or things They have a large collection of modern abstract paintings.

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worldwide

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(celo)světový * adj /ˌwɜː(r)ldˈwaɪd/ happening or existing all over the world Our company employs 1,500 staff worldwide.

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overly

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příliš, přehnaně adv /ˈəʊvə(r)li/ very much, or too much It is a problem, but we’re not overly worried about it.

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suspend

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suspendovat, vyloučit v /səˈspend/ to officially stop something for a short time The writers were less impressed when Oprah suspended her book club in 2002.

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building site

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staveniště n C /ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌsaɪt/ a place where something is being built Proper safety procedures must be observed at all times on the building site.

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crawl

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lézt; plazit se * v /krɔːl/ if an insect crawls, it moves forward using its legs His works include live maggots crawling over a dead animal.

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exhibit

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výstava; exponát ** v /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ to put something interesting in a museum or other public place so that people can go and look at it His work will be exhibited in Moscow later this year.

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billionaire

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miliardář n C /ˌbɪljəˈneə(r)/ someone who has more than a billion pounds or dollars Many new billionaires have been created in the country.

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clove

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hřebíček (koření) n C /kləʊv/ a brown dried flower bud used as a spice for adding flavour to food Add oil of cloves to improve the flavour.

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pregnant

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těhotná ** adj /ˈpreɡnənt/ if a woman is pregnant, she has a baby developing inside her body I was eight months pregnant at the time.

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overpowering

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silný; mocný adj /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ an overpowering smell or taste is very strong The smell of paint was so overpowering.

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shark

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žralok * n C /ʃɑː(r)k/ a large fish with sharp teeth that lives in the sea. Some types of shark attack people. Not all species of shark are dangerous to swimmers.

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jug

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džbán * n C /dʒʌɡ/ a container from which you pour liquids such as water or milk. The usual American word is pitcher Fill a measuring jug with water.

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fuel

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podnítit v /ˈfjuːəl/ to make something increase or become worse, especially something unpleasant The appointment of the new curator has fuelled the debate.

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unveil

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odhalit, uvést v /ʌnˈveɪl/ to remove the cover from something such as a statue as part of an official ceremony She cut the ribbon to unveil the plaque.

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strict

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přísný ** adj /strɪkt/ someone who is strict has definite rules that they expect people to obey completely Her father, Vernon, was strict.

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intimate

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důvěrný adj /ˈɪntɪmət/ relating to very private or personal things Drawn into the intimate world of her master’s art.

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talented

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talentovaný * adj /ˈtæləntɪd/ someone who is talented is very good at something He’s a highly talented young designer.

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take to

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oblíbit si; dát se na něco phr /ˈteɪk ˌtuː/ to begin to like someone or something I took to John immediately.

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whoever

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kdokoli ** adv /huːˈevə(r)/ used for saying that it does not matter who is involved in something because the result or the situation will be the same Whoever made the decision certainly hasn’t got good taste.

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however

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nicméně; avšak *** adv /haʊˈevə(r)/ used when you are saying something that seems surprising after your previous statement, or that makes your previous statement seem less true Critics of the hospital’s policy, however, were unimpressed.

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slip

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uklouznout *** v /slɪp/ to go somewhere, especially quickly and quietly without people noticing you or stopping you He was looking at a book and did not notice as I slipped into my chair.

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self-portrait

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autoportrét n C /ˌselfˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ a picture of you that you draw or paint yourself This painting is a self-portrait of the artist.

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budget

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rozpočet *** n C /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ the amount of money a person or organization has to spend on something Two-thirds of their budget goes on labour costs.

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whatever

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cokoli *** adv /wɒtˈevə(r)/ used for saying that what happens or what is true is not important, because it makes no difference to the situation Whatever you think of it, I don’t think that anybody would say it’s a masterpiece.

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cover

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přikrýt; (za)krýt *** n C /ˈkʌvə(r)/ the outside page at the front or back of a book or magazine The Oprah Winfrey Book Club logo on the front cover of a novel is now enough to ensure huge sales.

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controversy

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spor; sporná otázka ** n C /ˈkɒntrəvɜː(r)si/ /kənˈtrɒvə(r)si/ a disagreement, especially about a public policy or a moral issue that a lot of people have strong feelings about The election ended in controversy, with allegations of widespread vote-rigging.

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warden

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správce; hlídač n C /ˈwɔː(r)d(ə)n/ someone whose job is to be responsible for a particular place or thing, and who checks that rules are obeyed A traffic warden gave us a parking ticket.

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faint

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omdlít; ztratit vědomí * v /feɪnt/ to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, and usually fall to the ground Many people in the crowd fainted in the heat.

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slot

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otvor; čas v rozpisu * n C /slɒt/ a time during a series of events when it is arranged that something will happen Oprah came up with the idea of a book club, of introducing a regular book slot on her show.

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network

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síť; televizní a/nebo rozhlasová společnost *** n C /ˈnetˌwɜː(r)k/ a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programs throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts She is also the co-founder of a successful cable TV network.

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juvenile

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mladistvý, nevyzrálý, určený pro mládež * adj /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ relating to young people who have committed a crime or who are accused of committing a crime Oprah ran away from her home and, at the age of thirteen, was sent to a juvenile detention centre.

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tireless

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neúnavný adj /ˈtaɪə(r)ləs/ working very hard without stopping She’s a tireless worker.

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single (sth/sb) out

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vyčlenit v /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l aʊt/ to choose one person from a group for special attention Katie was often singled out for punishment.

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turn out

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dopadnout; skončit phr /ˌtɜː(r)n aʊt/ to develop in a particular way, or to have a particular result Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned out.

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dot

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tečka; bod * n C /dɒt/ a very small spot of ink or colour The female fish is yellow, with tiny orange dots on the tail.

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focal point

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ohnisko; hlavní téma n C /ˈfəʊk(ə)l ˌpɔɪnt/ the most important, interesting, or attractive part of something, that you concentrate on or pay particular attention to Many environments could be improved, made more attractive with well-chosen works of art as a focal point.

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depression

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deprese ** n U /dɪˈpreʃ(ə)n/ a feeling of being extremely unhappy Some children show signs of anxiety and depression at exam time.

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curator

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kurátor n C /kjʊˈreɪtə(r)/ someone whose job is to look after the objects in a museum She’s the curator of the museum.

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quote

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citát; citace * n C /kwəʊt/ the price that someone says they will charge you for doing a particular piece of work Can you give us a quote for the whole job?

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set about

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pustit se do něčeho v /set əˈbaʊt/ to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way She set about the problem with her usual energy.

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whenever

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kdykoli ** adv /wenˈevə(r)/ every time that something happens Whenever we unveil a work of art, people always get together and talk about it.

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rate

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míra; tempo; stupeň; sazba *** n C /reɪt/ the speed at which something happens within a particular period of time The population was growing at an alarming rate.

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best-seller

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kniha jdoucí nejlépe na odbyt n C /ˌbestˈselə(r)/ a book that many people buy She wrote her first best-seller when she was thirty years old.

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conviction

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přesvědčení; uznání vinným ** n C/U /kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/ a strong belief or opinion about something She holds deep religious convictions.

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comply

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vyhovět, splnit v /kəmˈplaɪ/ to obey a rule or law, or to do what someone asks you to do You are legally obliged to comply fully with any investigations.

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maggot

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larva; červ n C /ˈmæɡət/ a small soft creature with no arms or legs that later changes into a fly. Maggots are found in old meat and dead bodies. The flour was crawling with maggots.

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broadcast

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vysílání ** n C /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/ a programme that can be seen or heard on radio or television Channel 5’s main news broadcast attracts a lot of viewers.

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set up

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zřídit; nainstalovat phr /ˌset ˈʌp/ to start something such as a business, organization, or institution The group plans to set up an import business.

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viewer

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(televizní) divák ** n C /ˈvjuːə(r)/ someone who is watching, or who watches, television programmes Her own TV talk show is the most successful in television history and is watched by over thirty million viewers.

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portrait

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portrét ** n C /ˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone, especially of their face only The gallery features portraits of the most famous people in British history.

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pearl

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perla, perleť * n C /pɜː(r)l/ a small round jewel that is white and shiny and that grows inside the shell of an oyster She was wearing a pearl necklace.

103
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landscape

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krajina ** n C /ˈlæn(d)ˌskeɪp/ a painting of an area of land We went to an exhibition of Paul Gunn’s most recent landscapes.

104
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godsend

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dar z nebe n s /ˈɡɒdˌsend/ something that you are very grateful for because it helps you in a difficult situation For the publishing world, it was a godsend.

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colossal

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ohromný adj /kəˈlɒs(ə)l/ extremely great or large It was a colossal achievement.

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turn (sb/sth) down

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odmítnout phr /ˌtɜː(r)n daʊn/ to not accept an offer or request I don’t believe it: he turned me down flat!

107
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still life

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zátiší n C /ˈstɪl laɪf/ a type of art that represents objects rather than people, animals, or the countryside A still life of flowers in a vase was sold recently.

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get away with

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uprchnout; vyvléci se z něčeho phr /ˌɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/ to manage to do something bad without being punished or criticized for it They have repeatedly broken the law and got away with it.

109
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socha; sochařství ** n C /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/ a solid object that someone makes as a work of art by shaping a substance such as stone, metal, or wood Works to be shown include sculptures by Houdon and Carpeaux.

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sculpture

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vláda, režim, vládnutí ** n C /reɪˈʒiːm/ a program of medical treatment, exercise, or special food for improving your health or appearance As part of the regime, Oprah had to learn five new words every day.

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regime

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odejít do důchodu; ukončit kariéru ** v /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ to stop working, especially when you reach the age when you are officially too old to work The managing director is going to retire next year.

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retire

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přednést; předložit v /ˌpʊt ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d/ to offer an idea, opinion, reason, etc, especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision Oprah put forward a book which she had read and enjoyed and discussed it on the programme.

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put forward

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patron; ochránce * n C /ˈpeɪtrən/ someone who supports the work of writers, artists, musicians etc, especially by giving them money He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts.

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patron

114
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skvrna * n C /steɪn/ a mark left accidentally on clothes or surfaces The place was absolutely awful, coffee stains on the carpets, broken-down vending machines everywhere, no redeeming features at all.

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stain

115
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mánie; posedlost; velká móda n C /kreɪz/ something that suddenly becomes very popular, but for only a short time The band is very popular at the moment because of the craze for Irish music.

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craze

116
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lebka ** n C /skʌl/ the bones of the head His skull was fractured in the accident.

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skull

117
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pilulka; tableta; prášek * n C /pɪl/ a small piece of solid medicine that you swallow with water I take a vitamin pill every morning.

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pill

118
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půvab; kouzlo ** n U /tʃɑː(r)m/ the quality of being pleasant or attractive It has a certain charm.

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charm

119
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nominovat; navrhnout * v /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ to officially suggest that someone should be given a job, or that someone or something should receive a prize Anyone can nominate a team for an award.

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nominate

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mít poměr phr /ˌhæv ən əˈfeə(r)/ to have a sexual relationship with someone, especially when you are married to someone else Both of them had affairs with other people.

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have an affair

121
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obchodník, prodejce *** n C /ˈdiːlə(r)/ a person or company that buys and sells a particular product The company is one of the largest New York art dealers.

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dealer

122
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přijít s (řešením) phr /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð/ to think of something such as an idea or a plan Is that the best you can come up with?

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come up with

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prodejní automat n C /ˈvendɪŋ məˌʃiːn/ a machine that you can buy things from, for example cigarettes, sweets, or drinks The vending machine swallowed my last pound coin.

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vending machine

124
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rozpustit (se); roztát ** v /melt/ to change a solid substance into a liquid Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

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melt

125
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plakat; naříkat ** v /ɡriːt/ to react to an action or news in a particular way The unveiling of the sculpture was greeted with disbelief by the popular press.

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greet

126
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služka, služebná; pokojská n C /meɪd/ a woman whose job is to clean rooms, serve meals, wash clothes etc in a house She summoned her maid.

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maid

127
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márnice n C /ˈmɔː(r)tjuəri/ a place where a dead body is kept He works at the hospital mortuary.

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mortuary

128
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pověst; reputace *** n U /ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ the opinion that people have about how good or how bad someone or something is Franzen was afraid that it might affect his reputation in literary circles.

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reputation

129
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rychle/letmo pohlédnout; zahlédnout *** v /ɡlɑːns/ to look somewhere quickly and then look away I glanced up to see Britta watching me from the window.

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glance

130
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freska n C /ˈmjʊərəl/ a large painting done on a wall This is a hand-painted mural by Diego Rivera.

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mural

131
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výstava *** n C /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ a public show where art or other interesting things are put so that people can go and look at them We saw an exhibition of paintings by Henri Matisse.

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exhibition

132
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šavle n C /ˈseɪbə(r)/ a heavy sword with a slightly curved blade, used in the past The men drew their sabres.

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sabre

133
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nedůvěra, neochota uvěřit n U /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/ the feeling of not believing someone or something, especially something shocking or unexpected Public reaction to the announcement has been one of shock and disbelief.

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disbelief

134
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dát do pořádku; vylepšit v /ˌsmɑː(r)t(ə)n ˈʌp/ to improve the appearance of something or someone I got the commission because they wanted to smarten the place up.

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smarten (sth/sb) up

135
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kdekoli ** adv /werˈevə(r)/ everywhere or anywhere where someone does something or where a particular situation exists Wherever you go in France, you see large public arts projects all around you.

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wherever

136
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perfekcionista n C /pə(r)ˈfekʃənɪst/ someone who always wants things to be done perfectly He can be a bit of a perfectionist.

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perfectionist

137
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spáchat sebevraždu phr /kəˌmɪt ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ to deliberately kill yourself She was suffering from depression and tried to commit suicide.

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commit suicide

138
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fraška n C /fɑː(r)s/ a situation or event that is silly because it is very badly organized, unsuccessful, or unfair The trial has been a complete farce, from beginning to end.

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farce

139
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knihomol n C /ˈbʊkˌwɜː(r)m/ someone who enjoys reading books and spends a lot of time doing it I’m a bit of a bookworm.

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bookworm

140
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ochabovat, zdráhat se v /ˈfɔːltə(r)/ to stop speaking, or to speak with pauses between the words, because you are nervous or upset ‘But – my other ear is not pierced,’ I faltered.

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falter

141
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kalendář ** n C /ˈkælɪndə(r)/ a set of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year There’s a calendar on the wall.

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calendar

142
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odmítnout; nevpustit (dovnitř) phr /ˌtɜː(r)n əˈweɪ/ to refuse to let someone come into a place Reporters who visited the team’s training ground were turned away.

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turn (sb) away

143
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komise *** n C /kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ a group of people that is officially put in charge of something or asked to find out about something They set up a special parliamentary commission.

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commission

144
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odradit phr /ˌpʊt ˈɒf/ to make someone not want to do something, or to make someone not like someone or something It’s beginning to put me off my food.

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put (sb/sth) off

145
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logo; značka; emblém * n C /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ a symbol that represents an organization or company, used for example in its advertisements or on its products The company has redesigned their logo.

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logo

146
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sbírka; kolekce *** n C /kəˈlekʃ(ə)n/ works of art that are kept together, for example in a museum The gallery houses one of the finest collections of impressionist art.

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collection

147
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dostihnout phr /kætʃ ʌp ˈwɪð/ to improve in order to reach the same standard or rate as someone or something This country is simply catching up with other countries like France.

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catch up with

148
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svíčka ** n C /ˈkænd(ə)l/ a stick of wax with a string in it called a wick that you burn to give light Blow out the candle.

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candle

149
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jev; úkaz ** n C /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist The book club phenomenon grew and grew.

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phenomenon

150
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uzdravit se; vzchopit se *** v /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ to become fit and healthy again after an illness or an injury It was while she was recovering from the bus accident that she began painting.

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recover

151
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dýchat ** v /briːð/ to say something very quietly ‘Oh’ I breathed.

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breathe

152
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jehla; jehlice ** n C /ˈniːd(ə)l/ a small thin metal tool that is used for sewing. It has a sharp point at one end and a hole at the other I got out a needle and clove oil and pierced my other ear.

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needle

153
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taktika; taktický manévr ** n C /ˈtæktɪk/ a particular method or plan for achieving something The governor’s tactics involved accusing his opponent of being too liberal.

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tactic

154
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dostát; naplnit; žít v souladu s phr /lɪv ˈʌp tuː/ to be as good as what was expected or promised The breathtakingly beautiful scenery certainly lived up to expectations.

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live up to

155
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mírný, drobný *** adj /slaɪt/ small in size, amount, or degree There has been a slight increase in temperature.

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slight

156
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tkanina; látka ** n C /klɒθ/ a piece of cloth used for a particular purpose such as cleaning or covering a table The table was covered with a yellow cloth.

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cloth

157
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nápravné zařízení n C /dɪˈtenʃ(ə)n ˌsentə(r)/ a special prison for young people Oprah ran away from her home and, at the age of thirteen, was sent to a juvenile detention centre.

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detention centre

158
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bodnout; štípnout; žihadlo * v /stɪŋ/ to have or cause a sudden pain or uncomfortable feeling My eyes were stinging with the salt in the water.

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sting

159
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abstraktní; těžko srozumitelný ** adj /ˈæbstrækt/ abstract art expresses the artist’s ideas or feelings rather than showing the exact appearance of people or things They have a large collection of modern abstract paintings.

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abstract

160
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(celo)světový * adj /ˌwɜː(r)ldˈwaɪd/ happening or existing all over the world Our company employs 1,500 staff worldwide.

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worldwide

161
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příliš, přehnaně adv /ˈəʊvə(r)li/ very much, or too much It is a problem, but we’re not overly worried about it.

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overly

162
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suspendovat, vyloučit v /səˈspend/ to officially stop something for a short time The writers were less impressed when Oprah suspended her book club in 2002.

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suspend

163
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staveniště n C /ˈbɪldɪŋ ˌsaɪt/ a place where something is being built Proper safety procedures must be observed at all times on the building site.

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building site

164
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lézt; plazit se * v /krɔːl/ if an insect crawls, it moves forward using its legs His works include live maggots crawling over a dead animal.

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crawl

165
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výstava; exponát ** v /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ to put something interesting in a museum or other public place so that people can go and look at it His work will be exhibited in Moscow later this year.

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exhibit

166
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miliardář n C /ˌbɪljəˈneə(r)/ someone who has more than a billion pounds or dollars Many new billionaires have been created in the country.

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billionaire

167
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hřebíček (koření) n C /kləʊv/ a brown dried flower bud used as a spice for adding flavour to food Add oil of cloves to improve the flavour.

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clove

168
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těhotná ** adj /ˈpreɡnənt/ if a woman is pregnant, she has a baby developing inside her body I was eight months pregnant at the time.

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pregnant

169
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silný; mocný adj /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈpaʊərɪŋ/ an overpowering smell or taste is very strong The smell of paint was so overpowering.

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overpowering

170
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žralok * n C /ʃɑː(r)k/ a large fish with sharp teeth that lives in the sea. Some types of shark attack people. Not all species of shark are dangerous to swimmers.

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shark

171
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džbán * n C /dʒʌɡ/ a container from which you pour liquids such as water or milk. The usual American word is pitcher Fill a measuring jug with water.

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jug

172
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podnítit v /ˈfjuːəl/ to make something increase or become worse, especially something unpleasant The appointment of the new curator has fuelled the debate.

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fuel

173
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odhalit, uvést v /ʌnˈveɪl/ to remove the cover from something such as a statue as part of an official ceremony She cut the ribbon to unveil the plaque.

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unveil

174
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přísný ** adj /strɪkt/ someone who is strict has definite rules that they expect people to obey completely Her father, Vernon, was strict.

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strict

175
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důvěrný adj /ˈɪntɪmət/ relating to very private or personal things Drawn into the intimate world of her master’s art.

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intimate

176
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talentovaný * adj /ˈtæləntɪd/ someone who is talented is very good at something He’s a highly talented young designer.

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talented

177
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oblíbit si; dát se na něco phr /ˈteɪk ˌtuː/ to begin to like someone or something I took to John immediately.

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take to

178
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kdokoli ** adv /huːˈevə(r)/ used for saying that it does not matter who is involved in something because the result or the situation will be the same Whoever made the decision certainly hasn’t got good taste.

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whoever

179
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nicméně; avšak *** adv /haʊˈevə(r)/ used when you are saying something that seems surprising after your previous statement, or that makes your previous statement seem less true Critics of the hospital’s policy, however, were unimpressed.

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however

180
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uklouznout *** v /slɪp/ to go somewhere, especially quickly and quietly without people noticing you or stopping you He was looking at a book and did not notice as I slipped into my chair.

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slip

181
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autoportrét n C /ˌselfˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ a picture of you that you draw or paint yourself This painting is a self-portrait of the artist.

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self-portrait

182
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rozpočet *** n C /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ the amount of money a person or organization has to spend on something Two-thirds of their budget goes on labour costs.

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budget

183
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cokoli *** adv /wɒtˈevə(r)/ used for saying that what happens or what is true is not important, because it makes no difference to the situation Whatever you think of it, I don’t think that anybody would say it’s a masterpiece.

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whatever

184
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přikrýt; (za)krýt *** n C /ˈkʌvə(r)/ the outside page at the front or back of a book or magazine The Oprah Winfrey Book Club logo on the front cover of a novel is now enough to ensure huge sales.

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cover

185
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spor; sporná otázka ** n C /ˈkɒntrəvɜː(r)si/ /kənˈtrɒvə(r)si/ a disagreement, especially about a public policy or a moral issue that a lot of people have strong feelings about The election ended in controversy, with allegations of widespread vote-rigging.

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controversy

186
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správce; hlídač n C /ˈwɔː(r)d(ə)n/ someone whose job is to be responsible for a particular place or thing, and who checks that rules are obeyed A traffic warden gave us a parking ticket.

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warden

187
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omdlít; ztratit vědomí * v /feɪnt/ to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, and usually fall to the ground Many people in the crowd fainted in the heat.

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faint

188
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otvor; čas v rozpisu * n C /slɒt/ a time during a series of events when it is arranged that something will happen Oprah came up with the idea of a book club, of introducing a regular book slot on her show.

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slot

189
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síť; televizní a/nebo rozhlasová společnost *** n C /ˈnetˌwɜː(r)k/ a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programs throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts She is also the co-founder of a successful cable TV network.

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network

190
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mladistvý, nevyzrálý, určený pro mládež * adj /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ relating to young people who have committed a crime or who are accused of committing a crime Oprah ran away from her home and, at the age of thirteen, was sent to a juvenile detention centre.

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juvenile

191
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neúnavný adj /ˈtaɪə(r)ləs/ working very hard without stopping She’s a tireless worker.

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tireless

192
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vyčlenit v /ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)l aʊt/ to choose one person from a group for special attention Katie was often singled out for punishment.

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single (sth/sb) out

193
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dopadnout; skončit phr /ˌtɜː(r)n aʊt/ to develop in a particular way, or to have a particular result Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned out.

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turn out

194
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tečka; bod * n C /dɒt/ a very small spot of ink or colour The female fish is yellow, with tiny orange dots on the tail.

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dot

195
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ohnisko; hlavní téma n C /ˈfəʊk(ə)l ˌpɔɪnt/ the most important, interesting, or attractive part of something, that you concentrate on or pay particular attention to Many environments could be improved, made more attractive with well-chosen works of art as a focal point.

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focal point

196
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deprese ** n U /dɪˈpreʃ(ə)n/ a feeling of being extremely unhappy Some children show signs of anxiety and depression at exam time.

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depression

197
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kurátor n C /kjʊˈreɪtə(r)/ someone whose job is to look after the objects in a museum She’s the curator of the museum.

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curator

198
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citát; citace * n C /kwəʊt/ the price that someone says they will charge you for doing a particular piece of work Can you give us a quote for the whole job?

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quote

199
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pustit se do něčeho v /set əˈbaʊt/ to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way She set about the problem with her usual energy.

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set about

200
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kdykoli ** adv /wenˈevə(r)/ every time that something happens Whenever we unveil a work of art, people always get together and talk about it.

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whenever

201
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míra; tempo; stupeň; sazba *** n C /reɪt/ the speed at which something happens within a particular period of time The population was growing at an alarming rate.

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rate

202
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kniha jdoucí nejlépe na odbyt n C /ˌbestˈselə(r)/ a book that many people buy She wrote her first best-seller when she was thirty years old.

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best-seller

203
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přesvědčení; uznání vinným ** n C/U /kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/ a strong belief or opinion about something She holds deep religious convictions.

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conviction

204
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vyhovět, splnit v /kəmˈplaɪ/ to obey a rule or law, or to do what someone asks you to do You are legally obliged to comply fully with any investigations.

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comply

205
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larva; červ n C /ˈmæɡət/ a small soft creature with no arms or legs that later changes into a fly. Maggots are found in old meat and dead bodies. The flour was crawling with maggots.

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maggot

206
Q

vysílání ** n C /ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/ a programme that can be seen or heard on radio or television Channel 5’s main news broadcast attracts a lot of viewers.

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broadcast

207
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zřídit; nainstalovat phr /ˌset ˈʌp/ to start something such as a business, organization, or institution The group plans to set up an import business.

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set up

208
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(televizní) divák ** n C /ˈvjuːə(r)/ someone who is watching, or who watches, television programmes Her own TV talk show is the most successful in television history and is watched by over thirty million viewers.

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viewer

209
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portrét ** n C /ˈpɔː(r)trɪt/ a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone, especially of their face only The gallery features portraits of the most famous people in British history.

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portrait

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perla, perleť * n C /pɜː(r)l/ a small round jewel that is white and shiny and that grows inside the shell of an oyster She was wearing a pearl necklace.

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pearl

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krajina ** n C /ˈlæn(d)ˌskeɪp/ a painting of an area of land We went to an exhibition of Paul Gunn’s most recent landscapes.

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landscape

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dar z nebe n s /ˈɡɒdˌsend/ something that you are very grateful for because it helps you in a difficult situation For the publishing world, it was a godsend.

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godsend

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ohromný adj /kəˈlɒs(ə)l/ extremely great or large It was a colossal achievement.

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colossal

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odmítnout phr /ˌtɜː(r)n daʊn/ to not accept an offer or request I don’t believe it: he turned me down flat!

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turn (sb/sth) down

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zátiší n C /ˈstɪl laɪf/ a type of art that represents objects rather than people, animals, or the countryside A still life of flowers in a vase was sold recently.

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still life

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uprchnout; vyvléci se z něčeho phr /ˌɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/ to manage to do something bad without being punished or criticized for it They have repeatedly broken the law and got away with it.

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get away with

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