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Kniha Headway - Pokročilý - Jednotka 4

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 4 v učebnici Headway Advanced, jako je "podvod", "ztracená příčina", "upoutaný na lůžko" atd.

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lost cause
lost cause
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing or person that cannot be fixed, saved, or made successful

Ex: After numerous failed attempts, the project seemed like a lost cause. 
the (last|final) straw

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

poslední kapka, kapka, kterou pohár přetekl

poslední kapka, kapka, kterou pohár přetekl

Ex: The late payment was the last straw for the supplier. 
gray area
gray area
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

nejasná oblast, sporná oblast

nejasná oblast, sporná oblast

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
slippery slope
slippery slope
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that can gradually lead to bigger problems

Ex: Allowing one exception to the rule could be the start of a slippery slope toward chaos. 
wake-up call
wake-up call
[Podstatné jméno]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

budicí hovor, služba probuzení

budicí hovor, služba probuzení

Ex: She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she wouldn't miss her early flight. 
a (fine|thin) line
a fine line
[fráze]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

tenká hranice, jemný rozdíl

tenká hranice, jemný rozdíl

Ex: There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance; it's important to strike a balance. 
itchy feet
itchy feet
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

touha vyrazit na cesty, neklid z touhy cestovat

touha vyrazit na cesty, neklid z touhy cestovat

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands. 
long shot
long shot
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

pokus s malou šancí, sázka na nejistotu

pokus s malou šancí, sázka na nejistotu

Ex: Applying for that scholarship is a long shot, but you should still try. 
raw deal
raw deal
[Podstatné jméno]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

nespravedlivé zacházení, křivda

nespravedlivé zacházení, křivda

Ex: The workers got a raw deal when their hours were cut but their workload stayed the same. 
sore point
sore point
[Podstatné jméno]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

bolavé místo, ožehavé téma

bolavé místo, ožehavé téma

Ex: His missed promotion is a sore point, so try not to bring it up. 
wishful thinking
wishful thinking
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

přání otcem myšlenky, iluze

přání otcem myšlenky, iluze

Ex: They dismissed her plans as wishful thinking, given the lack of resources. 
foregone conclusion
foregone conclusion
[Podstatné jméno]

a result or decision that seems certain before it officially happens

předem daný závěr, hotová věc

předem daný závěr, hotová věc

Ex: Many voters saw his victory as a foregone conclusion. 
(last|final) resort
last resort
[Podstatné jméno]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

poslední možnost, jako krajní řešení

poslední možnost, jako krajní řešení

Ex: When negotiations failed, they turned to legal action as a last resort. 
on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

když o tom tak přemýšlím, po pravdě, když to vezmu znovu

když o tom tak přemýšlím, po pravdě, když to vezmu znovu

Ex: I was going to order coffee, but on second thought, I'll have tea. 
saving grace
saving grace
[Podstatné jméno]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

spásná vlastnost, vykupující faktor

spásná vlastnost, vykupující faktor

Ex: Her sense of humor was the saving grace in an otherwise awkward conversation. 
mixed blessing
mixed blessing
[Podstatné jméno]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

smíšené požehnání, dvojsečný dar

smíšené požehnání, dvojsečný dar

Ex: Winning the lottery turned out to be a mixed blessing, as it brought both wealth and unexpected problems. 
cold feet
cold feet
[Podstatné jméno]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

náhlé couvnutí, ztráta odvahy na poslední chvíli

náhlé couvnutí, ztráta odvahy na poslední chvíli

Ex: He got cold feet just before signing the contract. 
hooked
hooked
[Přídavné jméno]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

závislý, nadšený

závislý, nadšený

Ex: She got hooked on the TV series and finished the entire season in one weekend. 
outcry
outcry
[Podstatné jméno]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

výkřik, protest

výkřik, protest

Ex: From all corners of society, there arose a unified outcry against the unjust treatment of marginalized communities. 
spiritualism
spiritualism
[Podstatné jméno]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritismus, spiritualismus

spiritismus, spiritualismus

Ex: She was fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances regularly. 
hoax
hoax
[Podstatné jméno]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

podvod, mystifikace

podvod, mystifikace

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 
bedridden
bedridden
[Přídavné jméno]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

upoutaný na lůžko, ležící v posteli

upoutaný na lůžko, ležící v posteli

Ex: Sarah's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip, requiring assistance with all daily activities. 
to clutch
to clutch
[sloveso]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

uchopit, pevně držet

uchopit, pevně držet

Ex: He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road. 
handcuff
handcuff
[Podstatné jméno]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

pouta, okovy

pouta, okovy

Ex: The police officer placed the suspect's hands in handcuffs after arresting him. 
to dismiss
to dismiss
[sloveso]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorovat, zamítnout

ignorovat, zamítnout

Ex: She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan. 
to withstand
to withstand
[sloveso]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

odolat, vydržet

odolat, vydržet

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
acute
acute
[Přídavné jméno]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

akutní, vážný

akutní, vážný

Ex: Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis. 
to collapse
to collapse
[sloveso]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

zhroutit se, omdlít

zhroutit se, omdlít

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
inauspicious
inauspicious
[Přídavné jméno]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nepříznivý, nevýhodný

nepříznivý, nevýhodný

Ex: The company’s inauspicious financial report worried investors. 
thoughtful
thoughtful
[Přídavné jméno]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

ohleduplný, pozorný

ohleduplný, pozorný

Ex: She's thoughtful, always going out of her way to make others feel cared for and appreciated. 
eccentric
eccentric
[Přídavné jméno]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentrický, originální

excentrický, originální

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads. 
uncanny
uncanny
[Přídavné jméno]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

podivný, nadpřirozený

podivný, nadpřirozený

Ex: The uncanny resemblance between the twins, who had never met before, left everyone amazed. 
deduction
deduction
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

dedukce, deduktivní uvažování

dedukce, deduktivní uvažování

Ex: The detective used logical deduction to identify the culprit from the available clues. 
skeptical
skeptical
[Přídavné jméno]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

skeptický, nedůvěřivý

skeptický, nedůvěřivý

Ex: Despite the promising claims, Lisa remained skeptical about the new diet's effectiveness. 
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