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Kniha Headway - Pokročilý - Jednotka 4

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z Unit 4 v učebnici Headway Advanced, jako je „hoax“, „ztracený případ“, „připoutaný na lůžko“ atd.

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lost cause
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

ztracená věc, beznadějný případ

ztracená věc, beznadějný případ

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .

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

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[Podstatné jméno]

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

šedá zóna, nejasná situace

šedá zóna, nejasná situace

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

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

Ex: The new rules aim to level the playing field between small and large companies.
slippery slope
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

kluzký svah, nebezpečná tendence

kluzký svah, nebezpečná tendence

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .
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

budíček, zvonění na budíček

budíček, zvonění na budíček

Ex: They asked for wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .
a fine line
[fráze]

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

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

cestovatelská touha, touha po dobrodružství

cestovatelská touha, touha po dobrodružství

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
long shot
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

dlouhá šance, malá šance

dlouhá šance, malá šance

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .
raw deal
[Podstatné jméno]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

nespravedlivá dohoda, špatná nabídka

nespravedlivá dohoda, špatná nabídka

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .
sore point
[Podstatné jméno]

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

citlivé téma, bolestivý bod

citlivé téma, bolestivý bod

Ex: The broken air conditioning was sore point during their summer vacation .
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

nerealistické přání, iluzorní naděje

nerealistické přání, iluzorní naděje

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was wishful thinking.
foregone conclusion
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

nevyhnutelný závěr, předem daný výsledek

nevyhnutelný závěr, předem daný výsledek

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .
last resort
[Podstatné jméno]

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

poslední možnost, poslední záchrana

poslední možnost, poslední záchrana

Ex: She considered moving back home as last resort .

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[Podstatné jméno]

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

zachraňující faktor, spásná vlastnost

zachraňující faktor, spásná vlastnost

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was saving grace.
mixed blessing
[Podstatné jméno]

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

smíšené požehnání, dvojsečné požehnání

smíšené požehnání, dvojsečné požehnání

Ex: For some , social media is mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .
cold feet
[Podstatné jméno]

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

studené nohy, obavy

studené nohy, obavy

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .
hooked
[Přídavné jméno]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

závislý, nadaný

závislý, nadaný

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.
outcry
[Podstatné jméno]

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

hlučný odpor, vyjádření nesouhlasu

hlučný odpor, vyjádření nesouhlasu

Ex: Social media amplified outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .
spiritualism
[Podstatné jméno]

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

spiritualismus, duchovní nauka

spiritualismus, duchovní nauka

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .
hoax
[Podstatné jméno]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

faleš, podvod

faleš, podvod

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
bedridden
[Přídavné jméno]

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

ležící, upoutaný na lůžko

ležící, upoutaný na lůžko

Ex: The elderly man bedridden due to severe arthritis .
to clutch
[sloveso]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

zachytit, chytit

zachytit, chytit

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
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, kouta

pouta, kouta

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
to dismiss
[sloveso]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

odmítnout, ignorovat

odmítnout, ignorovat

Ex: Last week , the dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .
to withstand
[sloveso]

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

odolávat, vydržet

odolávat, vydržet

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
acute
[Přídavné jméno]

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

akutní, náhlý

akutní, náhlý

Ex: Emily was diagnosed acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .
to collapse
[sloveso]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
inauspicious
[Přídavné jméno]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nepříznivý, nepříhodný

nepříznivý, nepříhodný

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
thoughtful
[Přídavné jméno]

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

uvážlivý, pozorný

uvážlivý, pozorný

Ex: thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .
eccentric
[Přídavné jméno]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentrický, podivínský

excentrický, podivínský

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
uncanny
[Přídavné jméno]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

podivný, tajemný

podivný, tajemný

Ex: He had uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .
deduction
[Podstatné jméno]

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

dedukce, odvození

dedukce, odvození

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
skeptical
[Přídavné jméno]

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

skeptický, pochybující

skeptický, pochybující

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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