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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
chilly
chilly
[Přídavné jméno]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

studený, chladný

studený, chladný

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind. 
overcrowded
overcrowded
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

přeplněný, přelidněný

přeplněný, přelidněný

Ex: The overcrowded streets made it hard to find a parking spot. 
refreshed
refreshed
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person) feeling less tired and more energized, typically after rest or a break

osvěžený,  plný energie

osvěžený, plný energie

Ex: After a good night’s sleep, she felt refreshed and ready to start the day. 
dysfunctional
dysfunctional
[Přídavné jméno]

not working normally in the body

dysfunkční, vadný

dysfunkční, vadný

Ex: The patient was diagnosed with a dysfunctional kidney. 
open-ended
open-ended
[Přídavné jméno]

designed to allow for later additions, changes, or adaptations

otevřený pro revizi, vývojový

otevřený pro revizi, vývojový

Ex: The policy is open-ended and may be revised next year. 
downward spiral

a continuous worsening of a situation, where one negative event causes another, leading to further decline

Ex: After losing his job, he entered a downward spiral of debt and depression. 
nasty
nasty
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

nechutný, odporný

nechutný, odporný

Ex: The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby. 
drawn-out
drawn-out
[Přídavné jméno]

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary

protáhlý, nekonečný

protáhlý, nekonečný

Ex: The meeting became a drawn-out affair, stretching well past its scheduled end time. 
immobile
immobile
[Přídavné jméno]

unable to move

nehybný, imobilní

nehybný, imobilní

Ex: The patient remained immobile after the injury. 
a thing of the past

something that does not exist or happen anymore due to being replaced by something more modern or desirable

přežitek, zastaralá věc

přežitek, zastaralá věc

Ex: With the advent of digital cameras, film photography has become a thing of the past for most people. 
disposable
disposable
[Přídavné jméno]

meant to be thrown away after being used

na jedno použití, vyhoditelný

na jedno použití, vyhoditelný

Ex: Disposable utensils are convenient for picnics and outdoor events. 
beyond recognition
beyond recognition
[Příslovce]

so changed or damaged that it looks completely different or is no longer identifiable

k nepoznání, mimo poznání

k nepoznání, mimo poznání

Ex: The town has changed beyond recognition in the last ten years. 
running
running
[Přídavné jméno]

occurring repeatedly over a period of time

trvalý, nepřetržitý

trvalý, nepřetržitý

Ex: He had a running cough for several weeks. 
unprecedented
unprecedented
[Přídavné jméno]

never having existed or happened before

bezprecedentní, nebývalý

bezprecedentní, nebývalý

Ex: The pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption to global travel and commerce. 
made-to-measure
made-to-measure
[Přídavné jméno]

made to fit the specific size and requirements of a person or thing

na míru, vyrobený na míru

na míru, vyrobený na míru

Ex: He ordered a made-to-measure suit for the wedding. 
arid
arid
[Přídavné jméno]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

vyprahlý, suchý

vyprahlý, suchý

Ex: The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation. 
on track
on track
[fráze]

making progress as planned or expected and likely to achieve a goal or finish on time

Ex: The project is on track to be completed by the deadline. 
tight
tight
[Přídavné jméno]

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

těsný, omezený

těsný, omezený

Ex: I'm a bit tight this week, so I can't go out. 
airborne
airborne
[Přídavné jméno]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

přenášený vzduchem, vzdušný

přenášený vzduchem, vzdušný

Ex: The pollen from the flowers became airborne and triggered allergies for many people. 
impending
impending
[Přídavné jméno]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

hrozící, nadcházející

hrozící, nadcházející

Ex: The impending birth of their first child filled the couple with excitement and anticipation. 
top-of-the-form
top-of-the-form
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person) achieving the highest marks or best results in a class, exam, or competition

nejlepší ve třídě, v čele třídy

nejlepší ve třídě, v čele třídy

Ex: She was always top-of-the-form in math. 
home from home

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: The cozy cottage felt like a home from home during their holiday. 
room to swing a cat

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

není se kde hnout, strašně stísněný prostor

není se kde hnout, strašně stísněný prostor

Ex: The studio apartment was so small that there was hardly enough room to swing a cat. 
a stone's throw

a distance that is very short

co by kamenem dohodil, jen kousek

co by kamenem dohodil, jen kousek

Ex: The café is just a stone's throw from the station. 
watertight
watertight
[Přídavné jméno]

not letting water in or out

vodotěsný, nepropustný

vodotěsný, nepropustný

Ex: The boat's hull is watertight, keeping it afloat in rough seas. 
sluggish
sluggish
[Přídavné jméno]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

pomalý, líný

pomalý, líný

Ex: She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway. 
vicious (circle|cycle)
vicious circle
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

začarovaný kruh, bludný kruh

začarovaný kruh, bludný kruh

Ex: His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle, as missed deadlines led to stress, and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines. 
fleeting
fleeting
[Přídavné jméno]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

pomíjivý, prchavý

pomíjivý, prchavý

Ex: The joy she felt was fleeting, disappearing as quickly as it had come. 
irreversible
irreversible
[Přídavné jméno]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

nevratný, neodvolatelný

nevratný, neodvolatelný

Ex: Smoking can cause irreversible damage to the lungs over many years. 
to stand up to

to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged

odolávat, vydržet

odolávat, vydržet

Ex: This fabric will stand up to repeated washings. 
innocence
innocence
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being free from worldly experience

nevinnost, naivita

nevinnost, naivita

Ex: The child's innocence was evident in her wide-eyed curiosity. 
warring
warring
[Přídavné jméno]

involved in hostilities

válčící, bojující

válčící, bojující

Ex: The warring nations signed a temporary ceasefire. 
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