Unit 9 Flashcards
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role model
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příklad; idol; vzor * n C /rəʊl ˈmɒd(ə)l/ someone whose behaviour is considered to be a good example for other people to copy She’s a good role model for the kids.
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responsible for
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zodpovědný za adj /rɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l fɔː(r)/ if something or someone is responsible for a situation or event, they are the cause of it Phone companies are sometimes responsible for cold-calling.
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harmless
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neškodný * adj /ˈhɑː(r)mləs/ not causing any harm Their wrestling was just harmless fun.
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meaningless
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beze smyslu * adj /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ without any clear purpose or importance My life seems meaningless since Eddie died.
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like-minded
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stejně smýšlející adj /ˌlaɪkˈmaɪndɪd/ like-minded people, groups etc have similar tastes, interests, and opinions The conference is a chance to meet like-minded individuals.
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kidnapping
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únos (člověka) n U /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ the act of kidnapping someone Police said the group might have been responsible for the kidnapping.
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crusader
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křižák n C /kruːˈseɪdə(r)/ someone who works hard for a long time to achieve something that they strongly believe is morally right We can now reveal that the identity of the caped crusader.
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vow
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slib; přísaha v /vaʊ/ to promise that you will do something I vowed that I would never gamble again.
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have egg on (sb’s) face
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cítit se trapně, protože něco nevyšlo phr /hæv eɡ ɒn ˈfeɪs/ to be embarrassed or appear stupid because something that you tried to do has gone wrong They found themselves out of pocket and with egg on their faces.
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vandalism
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vandalismus n U /ˈvændəˌlɪz(ə)m/ the act of deliberately damaging or destroying things, especially public property He committed several acts of vandalism.
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spit
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slina; plivat * v /spɪt/ to force some of the clear liquid called saliva out from your mouth They often behave like pigs: swearing, spitting, starting fights.
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fuel
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palivo v /ˈfjuːəl/ a substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that produces heat or power when it is burned. Coal and wood are sometimes called solid fuel What will you do if there is a shortage of food and fuel?
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citizenship
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občanství * n U /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nʃɪp/ the legal right to be a citizen of a particular country I’m applying for Canadian citizenship.
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firefighter
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hasič n C /ˈfaɪə(r)ˌfaɪtə(r)/ someone whose job is to make fires stop burning and help people to escape from other dangerous situations Firefighters struglled for hours to control the blaze.
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handful
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hrst; malý počet n C /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ a very small number of people or things The game was dominated by a handful of players.
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sympathetic to
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soucitný; nakloněný adj /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk ˌtuː/ supporting a plan, action, or person A spokesman for the local police said they were always sympathetic to acts of good citizenship.
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anthropologist
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antropolog n C /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/ someone who studies human societies, customs and beliefs It is, say the anthropologists, natural for us to evaluate people in terms of the success they have achieved.
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liar
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lhář n C /ˈlaɪə(r)/ someone who tells lies The best way to spot a liar is to look them in the eyes.
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impressionable
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citlivý, vnímavý, tvárný adj /ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/ someone who is impressionable is easily impressed and influenced by other people, usually because they are young and lack experience in life You worry about teenagers because they’re at such an impressionable age.
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concrete
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beton ** n U / adj /ˈkɒŋkriːt/ a hard substance used in building made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water The floors were made of concrete.
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smuggling
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pašování n U /ˈsmʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ the practice of secretly and illegally taking goods or people into or out of a country, especially as a way of earning money The tunnels were part of a huge smuggling operation.
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avatar
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avatar; obrázek na obrazovce počítače, který představuje konkrétního uživatele n C /ˈævəˌtɑː(r)/ a picture on a computer screen that represents a particular computer user, especially one of several users who are having a conversation with each other on the Internet My avatar is a picture of a parrot.
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disc jockey
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diskžokej, DJ n C /ˈdɪsk ˌdʒɒki/ someone who plays CDs and records in a club etc She’s a disc jockey on Radio 1.
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tax declaration
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daňové přiznání n C /tæks ˌdekləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ an official written statement that you sign to show how much money you have earned and how much tax you have to pay You are one day late with your annual tax declaration.
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know no bounds
neznat mezí phr /ˌnəʊ nəʊ ˈbaʊndz/ to have no limits that affect and control what can happen or what people are able to do The sheriff’s cruelty knows no bounds.
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moped
moped n C /ˈməʊped/ a type of motorcycle with an engine that is not powerful and pedals like a bicycle She goes everywhere on her moped.
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screensaver
spořič obrazovky n C /ˈskriːnˌseɪvə(r)/ a computer program that makes the screen black or that shows a picture when the computer is on but not being used. It is designed to protect the screen from damage. I downloaded a new screensaver.
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nastiness
sprostota, ošklivost n U /ˈnɑːstinəs/ saying or doing unkind things to other people The villains are ranked in order of nastiness.
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obnoxious
nezvedený; nevychovaný adj /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ very rude, offensive, or unpleasant My son is an obnoxious child.
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telesales rep
prodejce po telefonu n C /ˈteliseɪlz ˌrep/ someone whose job is to sell the products or services of a particular company on the telephone She got a job last week as a telesales rep.
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cast a spell
očarovat phr /ˌkɑːst ə ˈspel/ to use magic to make something happen He casts powerful spells with his magic staff.
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brutality
brutalita n U /bruːˈtæləti/ extreme violence, especially when it is deliberately cruel Nobody was prepared for the brutality of the attack.
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intent on
zaměřený na adj /ɪnˈtent ɒn/ determined to do something. This expression sometimes means that you do not approve of the thing that someone is determined to do National newspapers were so intent on publishing the story.
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staff
zaměstnanci n C /stɑːf/ a long stick used for making walking easier, used mainly in the past He does spells with a wooden staff.
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thug
lupič, bandita n C /θʌɡ/ a man who is violent, especially a criminal They were just a group of mindless thugs.
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henchman
pravá ruka, věrný stoupenec n C /ˈhentʃmən/ a supporter of a powerful person, especially one who is willing to behave in an immoral or violent way Two of his henchmen carried out the killing.
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inconvenience
potíž; nepříjemnost n C /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ an annoying problem or situation, especially one that forces you to make an extra effort to do something We apologize for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
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caped
mající kapuci adj /keɪpt/ wearing a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that hangs from your shoulders We can now reveal that the identity of the caped crusader.
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purse
BrE peněženka; AmE kabelka \* n C /pɜː(r)s/ a small bag in which a woman carries money The man had tapped her on the shoulder and returned the purse that she had lost earlier.
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soulmate
důvěrný/nejbližší přítel n C /ˈsəʊlˌmeɪt/ someone who you have a special relationship with because you share the same feelings, attitudes, and beliefs I'm looking for my soulmate.
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immortality
nesmrtelnost n U /ˌɪmɔː(r)ˈtæləti/ the fact of being immortal or being famous enough to be remembered for a long time Immortality is usually associated with vampires, gods and fairies.
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highlight
zlatý hřeb (čeho) \* n C /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event The highlight of the trip was visiting the Great Wall of China.
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obsessed
posedlý \* adj /əbˈsest/ considering someone or something as so important that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people This is a sign of a government obsessed with secrecy.
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gullible
lehkověrný, naivní adj /ˈɡʌləb(ə)l/ a gullible person is easy to trick because they trust and believe people too easily They take advantage of gullible tourists.
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confessional
zpovědní, konfesní adj /kənˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/ admitting to bad or embarrassing things that you have done The criminal wrote a confessional letter.
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cold caller
prodejce po telefonu n C /ˈkəʊld ˌkɔːlə(r)/ someone who phones or visits unexpecedly to try to sell something I absolutely hate being disturbed at home by cold callers.
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vengeance
pomsta, msta n U /ˈvendʒ(ə)ns/ the act of harming or killing someone because they have done something bad to you Both sides were locked in a cycle of violence and vengeance.
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cynical
cynický \* adj /ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/ someone who is cynical believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest Do you have to be so cynical about everything?
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an all-time low
nejnižší bod, který byl kdy dosažen phr /ən ɔːlˈtaɪm ləʊ/ the lowest level that something has ever been at Members of the armed forces are highly respected but recruitment is at an all-time low.
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baddy
padouch, záporná postava n C /ˈbædi/ someone in a film or book who does unkind or illegal things The hero kills the baddies and escapes in a speedboat.
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aware of
(být si) vědom adj /əˈweə(r) əv/ knowing about a situation or a fact They’re aware of the dangers.
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grotesque
groteskní, bizarní adj /ɡrəʊˈtesk/ extremely ugly and strange He created a grotesque statue of the devil.
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glory
sláva; nádhera \*\* n U /ˈɡlɔːri/ admiration and praise that you get because you have done something impressive He dreams of destroying Potter by any means possible and returning to his full, former glory.
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on the rampage
rozběsněný phr /ˌɒn ðə ˈræmpeɪdʒ/ behaving in an uncontrolled way, especially when this involves damaging or destroying property over a wide area Alex and his gang go on the rampage, beating and murdering.
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sighting
pozorování n C /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ an occasion when you see something, especially something unusual or something that you have been looking for There are many sightings of UFOs every year.
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cast
obsazení \* n C /kɑːst/ all the performers in a film, play etc She was a member of the cast of The Sound of Music for years.
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parade
jít v průvodu; stavět na odiv v /pəˈreɪd/ to publicly show something that you are proud of Gossip magazines and TV shows parade the stars before us.
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power-mad
posedlý touhou po moci adj /ˈpaʊə(r) ˌmæd/ if you are power-mad, you strongly desire the ability to influence or control other people Powerful, power-mad and extremely dangerous.
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patrol
hlídka \* v /pəˈtrəʊl/ to move regularly around a place in order to prevent trouble or crime He patrols the town, sorting out life's little inconveniences.
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free from
svobodný, volný adj /ˈfriː ˌfrɒm/ not containing or involving something unpleasant The world of men and elves will never be completely free from his evil.
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involved in
zainteresovaný, zapojený adj /ɪnˈvɒlvd ɪn/ someone who is involved in something takes part in it The orange-suited Monkey Man has been involved in a number of incidents.
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simulate
předstírat; fingovat v /ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/ to produce the features of something in a way that seems real but is not The delegates were shown computer models used for simulating battle conditions.
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underpants
pánské spodky n pl /ˈʌndə(r)ˌpænts/ underwear for men worn on the lower half of the body He put on a pair of underpants.
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random
namátkový; náhodný \*\* adj /ˈrændəm/ chosen or happening without any particular method, pattern, or purpose They interviewed a random sample of voters.
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rescue worker
záchranář n C /ˈreskjuː ˌwɜː(r)kə(r)/ someone whose job is to save people from dangerous or unpleasant situations The most respected professionals are members of the armed forces, followed by rescue workers.
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hijacking
únos (letadla apod.)) n U /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/ an occasion when someone illegally takes control of a vehicle, especially a plane, using violence or threats In a hijacking situation it is important to remain calm.
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Crimes
Zločin
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dashing
temperamentní, elegantní adj /ˈdæʃɪŋ/ attractive and fashionable in an exciting way She was saved by the dashing young officer.
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armed robbery
ozbrojená loupež n C /ˌɑː(r)md ˈrɒbəri/ the crime of taking money or property illegally using a weapon He spent ten years in prison for armed robbery.
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resist
odolávat; nepodlehnout \*\*\* v /rɪˈzɪst/ to not be affected or harmed by something The shelters are designed to resist heat and toxic fumes.
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restricted to
omezený adj /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˌtuː/ only for the use of or only including particular people or purposes Monkey Man’s acts of goodness had been restricted to the kind of thing that any good citizen is expected to do.
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tax inspector
daňový kontrolor n C /ˈtæks ɪnˌspektə(r)/ a government worker whose job is to check that people or companies are paying the right amount of tax Businesses are being warned to prepare for a call from the tax inspector.
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hatred
nenávist \* n U /ˈheɪtrɪd/ a very strong feeling that you dislike someone or something very much Some people have a hatred of anything new.
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cape
kapuce n C /keɪp/ a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that hangs from your shoulders A masked man in an orange suit, brown underpants and cape.
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flip side
rub, zadní strana n U /flɪp ˌsaɪd/ the negative aspects of an idea, plan, or situation The flip side of the government’s economic growth policy is high inflation.
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evil
zlý \*\* n U / adj /ˈiːv(ə)l/ a power that makes people do very bad and cruel things The story is about the struggle between good and evil.
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absorb
zaujmout; vstřebat \*\* v /əbˈzɔː(r)b/ to learn and understand new facts, so that they become part of your knowledge Smith’s real power comes from his ability to absorb memories and power from his victims.
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minute
minuta \*\* adj /maɪˈnjuːt/ very careful and detailed Our lawyer went over the contract in minute detail.
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fabulous
báječný \* adj /ˈfæbjʊləs/ extremely good You look fabulous.
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bullet
kulka; střela \*\* n C /ˈbʊlɪt/ a small piece of metal that is shot from a gun and causes serious damage to the person or thing it hits He was taken to hospital with a bullet wound.
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devoted to
oddaný adj /dɪˈvəʊtɪd ˌtuː/ to use a particular amount of time or space for dealing with something The newspaper has begun devoting more review space to children’s books.
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dungeon
žalář n C /ˈdʌndʒ(ə)n/ a dark underground room in a castle that was used as a prison in the past They were held prisoner in the castle dungeons.
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despise
opovrhovat, pohrdat, štítit se v /dɪˈspaɪz/ to hate someone or something and have no respect for them I despised him for the way he treated his children.
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litter
smetí; odpadky \* n U /ˈlɪtə(r)/ things such as pieces of paper that people have dropped on the ground in a public place, making it messy Picking up litter and dutifully putting it in the rubbish bins.
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masked
maskovaný adj /mɑːskt/ wearing a mask The store was held up by a masked gunman.
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hero worship
uctívání hrdinů n U /ˈhɪərəʊ ˌwɜː(r)ʃɪp/ strong admiration for someone, especially when this is extreme or unreasonable His hero worship turned into an all-consuming passion.
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elf/elves
elf n C /elf/ /elvz/ a small imaginary person with magic powers He inhabits the world of men and elves.
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villain
zlo; zlosyn; ničema \* n C /ˈvɪlən/ the main bad character in a story, play, film etc. The main good character is the hero or heroine He’s just like the villain out of a James Bond film.
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murder
vražda \*\*\* n U /ˈmɜː(r)də(r)/ the crime of killing someone deliberately She is being charged with attempted murder.
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nightclub bouncer
vyhazovač n C /ˈnaɪtklʌb ˌbaʊnsə(r)/ someone whose job is to make certain that no one causes trouble in a bar or club, for example by not allowing particular people to come in I don’t suppose anyone’s going to stand up and defend nightclub bouncers.
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gossip
klepy; šířit klepy n U /ˈɡɒsɪp/ conversation about unimportant subjects, especially people’s private lives I never listen to office gossip.
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dazzling
oslňující; úchvatný adj /ˈdæzlɪŋ/ extremely impressive Despite your own dazzling performance.
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sophisticated
kultivovaný; exkluzivní \*\* adj /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ complicated and advanced in design The police used highly sophisticated surveillance equipment.
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cold-calling
obvolávání potencionálních zákazníků n U /kəʊldˈkɔːlɪŋ/ making unexpected telephone calls or visits to try to sell something Phone companies are sometimes responsible for cold-calling.
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motorcycle courier
kurýr n C /ˈməʊtə(r)ˌsaɪk(ə)l ˌkʊriə(r)/ someone whose job is to deliver documents or packages on a motorcycle Motorcycle couriers are very familiar with all the short-cuts in their city.
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book (sth)
zamluvit si \*\* v /bʊk/ to buy tickets, or to arrange to have or use something at a particular time in the future I’ll book a table for 8 o’clock.
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mugging
přepadení (na ulici) n U /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ an attack on someone in a public place in order to steal their money, jewellery, or other possessions Mugging is on the increase.
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witness
svědek; být svědkem čeho \*\* n C /ˈwɪtnəs/ someone who sees a crime, accident, or other event happen Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots.
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gorgeous
nádherný; skvělý \* adj /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/ very beautiful She wore a gorgeous red and gold silk sari to the party.
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spine-chilling
děsivý adj /ˈspaɪnˌtʃɪlɪŋ/ a spine-chilling story, book, film etc is very frightening She told us a spine-chilling ghost story.
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headdress
pokrývka hlavy, pracný účes n C /ˈhedˌdres/ a decorated piece of clothing that someone wears on their head He's wearing a tribal headdress.
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familiar with
obeznámen adj /fəˈmɪliə(r) ˌwɪð/ if you are familiar with something, you know about it because you have learnt about it or experienced it before The author assumes that his readers are familiar with certain basic concepts.
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estate agent
realitní agent n C /ɪˈsteɪt ˌeɪdʒ(ə)nt/ someone whose job is to help people buy and sell or rent property. The American word is real estate agent. We're going to contact an estate agent about putting the house on the market.
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emulate
usilovat, soupeřit, napodobit v /ˈemjʊleɪt/ to try to be like someone or something else, usually because you admire them It is a legal system that has been emulated all over the world.
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traffic warden
dopravní strážník n C /ˈtræfɪk ˌwɔː(r)d(ə)n/ someone whose job is to check that vehicles are legally parked A traffic warden gave me a parking ticket.
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vindictive
mstivý, pomstychtivý adj /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ someone who is vindictive is cruel to anyone who hurts them and will not forgive them Divorced couples often become quite vindictive towards each other.
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primitive
primitivní \*\* adj /ˈprɪmətɪv/ at a very simple stage of development, before modern technology She spent time living with a primitive tribe.
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dutifully
svědomitě, oddaně adv /ˈdjuːtɪf(ə)li/ in a way that shows you are being careful to do things that other people ask or expect you to do Picking up litter and dutifully putting it in the rubbish bins.
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wicked
zlý; podlý \* adj /ˈwɪkɪd/ morally wrong and deliberately intending to hurt people I knew that it was a wicked thing to do.
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look up to
vzhlížet k někomu v /lʊk ʌp tə/ to admire and respect someone He’s a role model for other players to look up to.
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bikini
bikiny n C /bɪˈkiːni/ a swimming suit for women, with separate parts to cover the breasts and the lower part of the body The bikini was invented in 1946.
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menace
hrozba; nebezpečí n C /ˈmenəs/ someone or something that is dangerous and likely to cause harm The escaped prisoners are a menace to society.
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parking ticket
parkovací lístek n C /ˈpɑː(r)kɪŋ ˌtɪkɪt/ an official document put on your car telling you that you have broken a rule about parking and must pay a fine You'll get a parking ticket if you stop here.
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dodge
uhnout; uskočit v /dɒdʒ/ to avoid someone or something by moving quickly, especially so that something does not hit you or someone does not see you Shoppers had to dodge flying glass when the bomb exploded.
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unquestionably
nesporně adv /ʌnˈkwestʃ(ə)nəb(ə)li/ used for emphasizing how true something is, or for saying that most people believe it The syndrome is unquestionably fuelled by the media’s own obsession with celebrities.
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wizard
čaroděj; kouzelník n C /ˈwɪzə(r)d/ a man in stories who has magic powers He is a powerful wizard.
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pedestrian
chodec \* n C /pəˈdestriən/ someone who is walking, especially in a town or city, instead of driving or riding The area is open to cyclists and pedestrians.
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cutting
jedovatý; kousavý adj /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ a cutting remark is cruel and intended to upset someone In an all-American cast, the Sheriff’s cutting British accent marks him out as the perfect villain.
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superhero
super hrdina n C ˈsuːpə(r)ˌhɪərəʊ/ a character in a comic strip (=story told in pictures), film etc who has special powers that can be used for saving people and fighting against evil Who is your favourite superhero?
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satin
satén adj /ˈsætɪn/ a very smooth shiny cloth that is used for making expensive clothes She's wearing a satin dress.
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connected to
spojený adj /kəˈnektɪd ˌtuː/ used about people who have a social, business, or family relationship Local people do not think he is connected to the man in the orange suit.
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superhuman
nadlidský adj /ˌsuːpə(r)ˈhjuːmən/ superhuman qualities are much greater and more impressive than those of an ordinary person He seems to have superhuman strength.
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assault
napadení; přepadení \*\* n C /əˈsɔːlt/ a physical attack on someone, or the crime of physically attacking someone He was charged with assault.
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sight
uvidět; spatřit v /saɪt/ to see something suddenly or in the distance Monkey Man, as he is known, was sighted earlier this week.
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instalment
splátka; pokračování (seriálu) n C /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ one of several parts of a story or article that are published at different times in a magazine or newspaper Tonight they're publishing the final instalment of the series.
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community-minded
orientovaný na blaho spoluobčanů adj /kəˈmjuːnəti ˌmaɪndɪd/ interested in the welfare of the people who live in your area Stanley Ward, also supported Monkey Man’s acts so long as they remained ‘community-minded’.
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příklad; idol; vzor \* n C /rəʊl ˈmɒd(ə)l/ someone whose behaviour is considered to be a good example for other people to copy She's a good role model for the kids.
role model
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zodpovědný za adj /rɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l fɔː(r)/ if something or someone is responsible for a situation or event, they are the cause of it Phone companies are sometimes responsible for cold-calling.
responsible for
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neškodný \* adj /ˈhɑː(r)mləs/ not causing any harm Their wrestling was just harmless fun.
harmless
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beze smyslu \* adj /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ without any clear purpose or importance My life seems meaningless since Eddie died.
meaningless
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stejně smýšlející adj /ˌlaɪkˈmaɪndɪd/ like-minded people, groups etc have similar tastes, interests, and opinions The conference is a chance to meet like-minded individuals.
like-minded
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únos (člověka) n U /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ the act of kidnapping someone Police said the group might have been responsible for the kidnapping.
kidnapping
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křižák n C /kruːˈseɪdə(r)/ someone who works hard for a long time to achieve something that they strongly believe is morally right We can now reveal that the identity of the caped crusader.
crusader
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slib; přísaha v /vaʊ/ to promise that you will do something I vowed that I would never gamble again.
vow
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cítit se trapně, protože něco nevyšlo phr /hæv eɡ ɒn ˈfeɪs/ to be embarrassed or appear stupid because something that you tried to do has gone wrong They found themselves out of pocket and with egg on their faces.
have egg on (sb’s) face
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vandalismus n U /ˈvændəˌlɪz(ə)m/ the act of deliberately damaging or destroying things, especially public property He committed several acts of vandalism.
vandalism
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slina; plivat \* v /spɪt/ to force some of the clear liquid called saliva out from your mouth They often behave like pigs: swearing, spitting, starting fights.
spit
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palivo v /ˈfjuːəl/ a substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that produces heat or power when it is burned. Coal and wood are sometimes called solid fuel What will you do if there is a shortage of food and fuel?
fuel
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občanství \* n U /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nʃɪp/ the legal right to be a citizen of a particular country I’m applying for Canadian citizenship.
citizenship
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hasič n C /ˈfaɪə(r)ˌfaɪtə(r)/ someone whose job is to make fires stop burning and help people to escape from other dangerous situations Firefighters struglled for hours to control the blaze.
firefighter
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hrst; malý počet n C /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ a very small number of people or things The game was dominated by a handful of players.
handful
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soucitný; nakloněný adj /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk ˌtuː/ supporting a plan, action, or person A spokesman for the local police said they were always sympathetic to acts of good citizenship.
sympathetic to
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antropolog n C /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/ someone who studies human societies, customs and beliefs It is, say the anthropologists, natural for us to evaluate people in terms of the success they have achieved.
anthropologist
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lhář n C /ˈlaɪə(r)/ someone who tells lies The best way to spot a liar is to look them in the eyes.
liar
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citlivý, vnímavý, tvárný adj /ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/ someone who is impressionable is easily impressed and influenced by other people, usually because they are young and lack experience in life You worry about teenagers because they’re at such an impressionable age.
impressionable
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beton \*\* n U / adj /ˈkɒŋkriːt/ a hard substance used in building made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water The floors were made of concrete.
concrete
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pašování n U /ˈsmʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ the practice of secretly and illegally taking goods or people into or out of a country, especially as a way of earning money The tunnels were part of a huge smuggling operation.
smuggling
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avatar; obrázek na obrazovce počítače, který představuje konkrétního uživatele n C /ˈævəˌtɑː(r)/ a picture on a computer screen that represents a particular computer user, especially one of several users who are having a conversation with each other on the Internet My avatar is a picture of a parrot.
avatar
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diskžokej, DJ n C /ˈdɪsk ˌdʒɒki/ someone who plays CDs and records in a club etc She's a disc jockey on Radio 1.
disc jockey
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daňové přiznání n C /tæks ˌdekləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ an official written statement that you sign to show how much money you have earned and how much tax you have to pay You are one day late with your annual tax declaration.
tax declaration
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neznat mezí phr /ˌnəʊ nəʊ ˈbaʊndz/ to have no limits that affect and control what can happen or what people are able to do The sheriff’s cruelty knows no bounds.
know no bounds
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moped n C /ˈməʊped/ a type of motorcycle with an engine that is not powerful and pedals like a bicycle She goes everywhere on her moped.
moped
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spořič obrazovky n C /ˈskriːnˌseɪvə(r)/ a computer program that makes the screen black or that shows a picture when the computer is on but not being used. It is designed to protect the screen from damage. I downloaded a new screensaver.
screensaver
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sprostota, ošklivost n U /ˈnɑːstinəs/ saying or doing unkind things to other people The villains are ranked in order of nastiness.
nastiness
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nezvedený; nevychovaný adj /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ very rude, offensive, or unpleasant My son is an obnoxious child.
obnoxious
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prodejce po telefonu n C /ˈteliseɪlz ˌrep/ someone whose job is to sell the products or services of a particular company on the telephone She got a job last week as a telesales rep.
telesales rep
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očarovat phr /ˌkɑːst ə ˈspel/ to use magic to make something happen He casts powerful spells with his magic staff.
cast a spell
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brutalita n U /bruːˈtæləti/ extreme violence, especially when it is deliberately cruel Nobody was prepared for the brutality of the attack.
brutality
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zaměřený na adj /ɪnˈtent ɒn/ determined to do something. This expression sometimes means that you do not approve of the thing that someone is determined to do National newspapers were so intent on publishing the story.
intent on
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zaměstnanci n C /stɑːf/ a long stick used for making walking easier, used mainly in the past He does spells with a wooden staff.
staff
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lupič, bandita n C /θʌɡ/ a man who is violent, especially a criminal They were just a group of mindless thugs.
thug
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pravá ruka, věrný stoupenec n C /ˈhentʃmən/ a supporter of a powerful person, especially one who is willing to behave in an immoral or violent way Two of his henchmen carried out the killing.
henchman
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potíž; nepříjemnost n C /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ an annoying problem or situation, especially one that forces you to make an extra effort to do something We apologize for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
inconvenience
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mající kapuci adj /keɪpt/ wearing a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that hangs from your shoulders We can now reveal that the identity of the caped crusader.
caped
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BrE peněženka; AmE kabelka \* n C /pɜː(r)s/ a small bag in which a woman carries money The man had tapped her on the shoulder and returned the purse that she had lost earlier.
purse
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důvěrný/nejbližší přítel n C /ˈsəʊlˌmeɪt/ someone who you have a special relationship with because you share the same feelings, attitudes, and beliefs I'm looking for my soulmate.
soulmate
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nesmrtelnost n U /ˌɪmɔː(r)ˈtæləti/ the fact of being immortal or being famous enough to be remembered for a long time Immortality is usually associated with vampires, gods and fairies.
immortality
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zlatý hřeb (čeho) \* n C /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event The highlight of the trip was visiting the Great Wall of China.
highlight
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posedlý \* adj /əbˈsest/ considering someone or something as so important that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people This is a sign of a government obsessed with secrecy.
obsessed
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lehkověrný, naivní adj /ˈɡʌləb(ə)l/ a gullible person is easy to trick because they trust and believe people too easily They take advantage of gullible tourists.
gullible
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zpovědní, konfesní adj /kənˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/ admitting to bad or embarrassing things that you have done The criminal wrote a confessional letter.
confessional
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prodejce po telefonu n C /ˈkəʊld ˌkɔːlə(r)/ someone who phones or visits unexpecedly to try to sell something I absolutely hate being disturbed at home by cold callers.
cold caller
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pomsta, msta n U /ˈvendʒ(ə)ns/ the act of harming or killing someone because they have done something bad to you Both sides were locked in a cycle of violence and vengeance.
vengeance
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cynický \* adj /ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/ someone who is cynical believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest Do you have to be so cynical about everything?
cynical
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nejnižší bod, který byl kdy dosažen phr /ən ɔːlˈtaɪm ləʊ/ the lowest level that something has ever been at Members of the armed forces are highly respected but recruitment is at an all-time low.
an all-time low
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padouch, záporná postava n C /ˈbædi/ someone in a film or book who does unkind or illegal things The hero kills the baddies and escapes in a speedboat.
baddy
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(být si) vědom adj /əˈweə(r) əv/ knowing about a situation or a fact They’re aware of the dangers.
aware of
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groteskní, bizarní adj /ɡrəʊˈtesk/ extremely ugly and strange He created a grotesque statue of the devil.
grotesque
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sláva; nádhera \*\* n U /ˈɡlɔːri/ admiration and praise that you get because you have done something impressive He dreams of destroying Potter by any means possible and returning to his full, former glory.
glory
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rozběsněný phr /ˌɒn ðə ˈræmpeɪdʒ/ behaving in an uncontrolled way, especially when this involves damaging or destroying property over a wide area Alex and his gang go on the rampage, beating and murdering.
on the rampage
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pozorování n C /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ an occasion when you see something, especially something unusual or something that you have been looking for There are many sightings of UFOs every year.
sighting
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obsazení \* n C /kɑːst/ all the performers in a film, play etc She was a member of the cast of The Sound of Music for years.
cast
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jít v průvodu; stavět na odiv v /pəˈreɪd/ to publicly show something that you are proud of Gossip magazines and TV shows parade the stars before us.
parade
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posedlý touhou po moci adj /ˈpaʊə(r) ˌmæd/ if you are power-mad, you strongly desire the ability to influence or control other people Powerful, power-mad and extremely dangerous.
power-mad
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hlídka \* v /pəˈtrəʊl/ to move regularly around a place in order to prevent trouble or crime He patrols the town, sorting out life's little inconveniences.
patrol
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svobodný, volný adj /ˈfriː ˌfrɒm/ not containing or involving something unpleasant The world of men and elves will never be completely free from his evil.
free from
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zainteresovaný, zapojený adj /ɪnˈvɒlvd ɪn/ someone who is involved in something takes part in it The orange-suited Monkey Man has been involved in a number of incidents.
involved in
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předstírat; fingovat v /ˈsɪmjʊleɪt/ to produce the features of something in a way that seems real but is not The delegates were shown computer models used for simulating battle conditions.
simulate
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pánské spodky n pl /ˈʌndə(r)ˌpænts/ underwear for men worn on the lower half of the body He put on a pair of underpants.
underpants
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namátkový; náhodný \*\* adj /ˈrændəm/ chosen or happening without any particular method, pattern, or purpose They interviewed a random sample of voters.
random
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záchranář n C /ˈreskjuː ˌwɜː(r)kə(r)/ someone whose job is to save people from dangerous or unpleasant situations The most respected professionals are members of the armed forces, followed by rescue workers.
rescue worker
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únos (letadla apod.)) n U /ˈhaɪˌdʒækɪŋ/ an occasion when someone illegally takes control of a vehicle, especially a plane, using violence or threats In a hijacking situation it is important to remain calm.
hijacking
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Zločin
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temperamentní, elegantní adj /ˈdæʃɪŋ/ attractive and fashionable in an exciting way She was saved by the dashing young officer.
dashing
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ozbrojená loupež n C /ˌɑː(r)md ˈrɒbəri/ the crime of taking money or property illegally using a weapon He spent ten years in prison for armed robbery.
armed robbery
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odolávat; nepodlehnout \*\*\* v /rɪˈzɪst/ to not be affected or harmed by something The shelters are designed to resist heat and toxic fumes.
resist
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omezený adj /rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˌtuː/ only for the use of or only including particular people or purposes Monkey Man’s acts of goodness had been restricted to the kind of thing that any good citizen is expected to do.
restricted to
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daňový kontrolor n C /ˈtæks ɪnˌspektə(r)/ a government worker whose job is to check that people or companies are paying the right amount of tax Businesses are being warned to prepare for a call from the tax inspector.
tax inspector
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nenávist \* n U /ˈheɪtrɪd/ a very strong feeling that you dislike someone or something very much Some people have a hatred of anything new.
hatred
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kapuce n C /keɪp/ a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that hangs from your shoulders A masked man in an orange suit, brown underpants and cape.
cape
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rub, zadní strana n U /flɪp ˌsaɪd/ the negative aspects of an idea, plan, or situation The flip side of the government’s economic growth policy is high inflation.
flip side
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zlý \*\* n U / adj /ˈiːv(ə)l/ a power that makes people do very bad and cruel things The story is about the struggle between good and evil.
evil
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zaujmout; vstřebat \*\* v /əbˈzɔː(r)b/ to learn and understand new facts, so that they become part of your knowledge Smith’s real power comes from his ability to absorb memories and power from his victims.
absorb
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minuta \*\* adj /maɪˈnjuːt/ very careful and detailed Our lawyer went over the contract in minute detail.
minute
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báječný \* adj /ˈfæbjʊləs/ extremely good You look fabulous.
fabulous
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kulka; střela \*\* n C /ˈbʊlɪt/ a small piece of metal that is shot from a gun and causes serious damage to the person or thing it hits He was taken to hospital with a bullet wound.
bullet
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oddaný adj /dɪˈvəʊtɪd ˌtuː/ to use a particular amount of time or space for dealing with something The newspaper has begun devoting more review space to children’s books.
devoted to
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žalář n C /ˈdʌndʒ(ə)n/ a dark underground room in a castle that was used as a prison in the past They were held prisoner in the castle dungeons.
dungeon
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opovrhovat, pohrdat, štítit se v /dɪˈspaɪz/ to hate someone or something and have no respect for them I despised him for the way he treated his children.
despise
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smetí; odpadky \* n U /ˈlɪtə(r)/ things such as pieces of paper that people have dropped on the ground in a public place, making it messy Picking up litter and dutifully putting it in the rubbish bins.
litter
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maskovaný adj /mɑːskt/ wearing a mask The store was held up by a masked gunman.
masked
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uctívání hrdinů n U /ˈhɪərəʊ ˌwɜː(r)ʃɪp/ strong admiration for someone, especially when this is extreme or unreasonable His hero worship turned into an all-consuming passion.
hero worship
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elf n C /elf/ /elvz/ a small imaginary person with magic powers He inhabits the world of men and elves.
elf/elves
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zlo; zlosyn; ničema \* n C /ˈvɪlən/ the main bad character in a story, play, film etc. The main good character is the hero or heroine He’s just like the villain out of a James Bond film.
villain
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vražda \*\*\* n U /ˈmɜː(r)də(r)/ the crime of killing someone deliberately She is being charged with attempted murder.
murder
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vyhazovač n C /ˈnaɪtklʌb ˌbaʊnsə(r)/ someone whose job is to make certain that no one causes trouble in a bar or club, for example by not allowing particular people to come in I don’t suppose anyone’s going to stand up and defend nightclub bouncers.
nightclub bouncer
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klepy; šířit klepy n U /ˈɡɒsɪp/ conversation about unimportant subjects, especially people’s private lives I never listen to office gossip.
gossip
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oslňující; úchvatný adj /ˈdæzlɪŋ/ extremely impressive Despite your own dazzling performance.
dazzling
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kultivovaný; exkluzivní \*\* adj /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/ complicated and advanced in design The police used highly sophisticated surveillance equipment.
sophisticated
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obvolávání potencionálních zákazníků n U /kəʊldˈkɔːlɪŋ/ making unexpected telephone calls or visits to try to sell something Phone companies are sometimes responsible for cold-calling.
cold-calling
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kurýr n C /ˈməʊtə(r)ˌsaɪk(ə)l ˌkʊriə(r)/ someone whose job is to deliver documents or packages on a motorcycle Motorcycle couriers are very familiar with all the short-cuts in their city.
motorcycle courier
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zamluvit si \*\* v /bʊk/ to buy tickets, or to arrange to have or use something at a particular time in the future I’ll book a table for 8 o’clock.
book (sth)
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přepadení (na ulici) n U /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ an attack on someone in a public place in order to steal their money, jewellery, or other possessions Mugging is on the increase.
mugging
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svědek; být svědkem čeho \*\* n C /ˈwɪtnəs/ someone who sees a crime, accident, or other event happen Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots.
witness
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nádherný; skvělý \* adj /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/ very beautiful She wore a gorgeous red and gold silk sari to the party.
gorgeous
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děsivý adj /ˈspaɪnˌtʃɪlɪŋ/ a spine-chilling story, book, film etc is very frightening She told us a spine-chilling ghost story.
spine-chilling
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pokrývka hlavy, pracný účes n C /ˈhedˌdres/ a decorated piece of clothing that someone wears on their head He's wearing a tribal headdress.
headdress
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obeznámen adj /fəˈmɪliə(r) ˌwɪð/ if you are familiar with something, you know about it because you have learnt about it or experienced it before The author assumes that his readers are familiar with certain basic concepts.
familiar with
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realitní agent n C /ɪˈsteɪt ˌeɪdʒ(ə)nt/ someone whose job is to help people buy and sell or rent property. The American word is real estate agent. We're going to contact an estate agent about putting the house on the market.
estate agent
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usilovat, soupeřit, napodobit v /ˈemjʊleɪt/ to try to be like someone or something else, usually because you admire them It is a legal system that has been emulated all over the world.
emulate
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dopravní strážník n C /ˈtræfɪk ˌwɔː(r)d(ə)n/ someone whose job is to check that vehicles are legally parked A traffic warden gave me a parking ticket.
traffic warden
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mstivý, pomstychtivý adj /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ someone who is vindictive is cruel to anyone who hurts them and will not forgive them Divorced couples often become quite vindictive towards each other.
vindictive
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primitivní \*\* adj /ˈprɪmətɪv/ at a very simple stage of development, before modern technology She spent time living with a primitive tribe.
primitive
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svědomitě, oddaně adv /ˈdjuːtɪf(ə)li/ in a way that shows you are being careful to do things that other people ask or expect you to do Picking up litter and dutifully putting it in the rubbish bins.
dutifully
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zlý; podlý \* adj /ˈwɪkɪd/ morally wrong and deliberately intending to hurt people I knew that it was a wicked thing to do.
wicked
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vzhlížet k někomu v /lʊk ʌp tə/ to admire and respect someone He’s a role model for other players to look up to.
look up to
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bikiny n C /bɪˈkiːni/ a swimming suit for women, with separate parts to cover the breasts and the lower part of the body The bikini was invented in 1946.
bikini
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hrozba; nebezpečí n C /ˈmenəs/ someone or something that is dangerous and likely to cause harm The escaped prisoners are a menace to society.
menace
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parkovací lístek n C /ˈpɑː(r)kɪŋ ˌtɪkɪt/ an official document put on your car telling you that you have broken a rule about parking and must pay a fine You'll get a parking ticket if you stop here.
parking ticket
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uhnout; uskočit v /dɒdʒ/ to avoid someone or something by moving quickly, especially so that something does not hit you or someone does not see you Shoppers had to dodge flying glass when the bomb exploded.
dodge
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nesporně adv /ʌnˈkwestʃ(ə)nəb(ə)li/ used for emphasizing how true something is, or for saying that most people believe it The syndrome is unquestionably fuelled by the media’s own obsession with celebrities.
unquestionably
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čaroděj; kouzelník n C /ˈwɪzə(r)d/ a man in stories who has magic powers He is a powerful wizard.
wizard
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chodec \* n C /pəˈdestriən/ someone who is walking, especially in a town or city, instead of driving or riding The area is open to cyclists and pedestrians.
pedestrian
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jedovatý; kousavý adj /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ a cutting remark is cruel and intended to upset someone In an all-American cast, the Sheriff’s cutting British accent marks him out as the perfect villain.
cutting
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super hrdina n C ˈsuːpə(r)ˌhɪərəʊ/ a character in a comic strip (=story told in pictures), film etc who has special powers that can be used for saving people and fighting against evil Who is your favourite superhero?
superhero
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satén adj /ˈsætɪn/ a very smooth shiny cloth that is used for making expensive clothes She's wearing a satin dress.
satin
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spojený adj /kəˈnektɪd ˌtuː/ used about people who have a social, business, or family relationship Local people do not think he is connected to the man in the orange suit.
connected to
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nadlidský adj /ˌsuːpə(r)ˈhjuːmən/ superhuman qualities are much greater and more impressive than those of an ordinary person He seems to have superhuman strength.
superhuman
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napadení; přepadení \*\* n C /əˈsɔːlt/ a physical attack on someone, or the crime of physically attacking someone He was charged with assault.
assault
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uvidět; spatřit v /saɪt/ to see something suddenly or in the distance Monkey Man, as he is known, was sighted earlier this week.
sight
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splátka; pokračování (seriálu) n C /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ one of several parts of a story or article that are published at different times in a magazine or newspaper Tonight they're publishing the final instalment of the series.
instalment
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orientovaný na blaho spoluobčanů adj /kəˈmjuːnəti ˌmaɪndɪd/ interested in the welfare of the people who live in your area Stanley Ward, also supported Monkey Man’s acts so long as they remained ‘community-minded’.
community-minded
