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Kniha Headway - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 9

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z Unit 9 v učebnici Headway Upper Intermediate, jako „homonym“, „bank on“, „immaculate“ atd.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
homonym
[Podstatné jméno]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonym, homoonym

homonym, homoonym

Ex: " Match " is homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .
homophone
[Podstatné jméno]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homofon, homofony

homofon, homofony

Ex: English learners often homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .
right
[Podstatné jméno]

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

pravá strana, pravý

pravá strana, pravý

Ex: He walked to the right after leaving the building.
fine
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling well or in good health

Ex: The injured athlete received medical attention and is expected to fine soon .
to mean
[sloveso]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

znamenat, vysvětlit

znamenat, vysvětlit

Ex: The red means you must stop .
fan
[Podstatné jméno]

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

ventilátor, vetrák

ventilátor, vetrák

Ex: fan is energy-efficient , so it wo n't increase your electricity bill much .
glasses
[Podstatné jméno]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

brýle, skla

brýle, skla

Ex: glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .
park
[Podstatné jméno]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

park, zahrada

park, zahrada

Ex: We sat on a bench in park and watched people playing sports .
bank
[Podstatné jméno]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banka, finanční instituce

banka, finanční instituce

Ex: We used the ATM outside bank to withdraw money quickly .
to bank on
[sloveso]

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

spoléhat na, důvěřovat

spoléhat na, důvěřovat

Ex: Theybanking on the market trends to improve their sales .
suit
[Podstatné jméno]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

sako a kalhoty, oblek

sako a kalhoty, oblek

Ex: The suit he wore was tailored to fit him perfectly.
to miss
[sloveso]

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

minout, nezasáhnout

minout, nezasáhnout

Ex: Despite multiple attempts , the marksman missed the elusive target .
type
[Podstatné jméno]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

typ, druh

typ, druh

Ex: The museum displays art from types of artists , both modern and classical .
kind
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

druh, typ

druh, typ

Ex: The store sells products of kinds, from electronics to clothing .
point
[Podstatné jméno]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

podstata, hlavní myšlenka

podstata, hlavní myšlenka

Ex: The meeting concluded with a consensus on the points of the new policy .
train
[Podstatné jméno]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

vlak, souprava

vlak, souprava

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
cool
[Přídavné jméno]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

chladný, příjemně chladný

chladný, příjemně chladný

Ex: They relaxed in cool shade of the trees during the picnic .
road
[Podstatné jméno]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

silnice, cesta

silnice, cesta

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on road.
to row
[sloveso]

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

veslovat, pádlovat

veslovat, pádlovat

Ex: During the regatta , people gathered to watch the skilled row their boats with speed and precision .
whole
[Přídavné jméno]

including every part, member, etc.

celý, úplný

celý, úplný

Ex: They read whole story aloud in class .
hole
[Podstatné jméno]

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

díra, otvor

díra, otvor

Ex: The mouse found a hole in the wall where it could hide from the cat .
piece
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

kousek, část

kousek, část

Ex: The tailor carefully cut the fabric into pieces before sewing them together to create a stunning garment .
peace
[Podstatné jméno]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

míra, pokoj

míra, pokoj

Ex: She hoped for a future peace would prevail around the world .
flower
[Podstatné jméno]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

květ, květina

květ, květina

Ex: We planted seeds and watched as flowers grew .
flour
[Podstatné jméno]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

mouka, prašek

mouka, prašek

Ex: flour mixture was mixed with water to form the batter .
to sail
[sloveso]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

plout, plachtit

plout, plachtit

Ex: They decided sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
sales
[Podstatné jméno]

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

prodeje, obrat

prodeje, obrat

Ex: sales figures indicate that the product has become a favorite among consumers .
to sell
[sloveso]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

prodat, prodávat

prodat, prodávat

Ex: The company plans sell its new product in international markets .
cell
[Podstatné jméno]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

buňka, jednotka

buňka, jednotka

Ex: Cells are the building blocks of life , with each one containing a complex system of organelles and molecules .
bored
[Přídavné jméno]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

nudný, unavený

nudný, unavený

Ex: He bored during the long , slow lecture .
to catch
[sloveso]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: The goalkeeper is catch the ball in the next match .
to hire
[sloveso]

to pay someone to do a job

najmout, přijmout

najmout, přijmout

Ex: We hire a band for the wedding reception .
pair
[Podstatné jméno]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

pár, dvojice

pár, dvojice

Ex: The couple received a pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .
maid
[Podstatné jméno]

a female servant

služka, pobočnice

služka, pobočnice

Ex: The hotel employed maids to maintain the cleanliness of the guest rooms and common areas .
plain
[Přídavné jméno]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

jednoduchý, hladký

jednoduchý, hladký

Ex: Her phone case was plain black, offering basic protection without any decorative elements.
waist
[Podstatné jméno]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

pás, střed těla

pás, střed těla

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in waist muscles .
aloud
[Příslovce]

in a voice that can be heard clearly

nahlas, hlasně

nahlas, hlasně

Ex: He practiced his aloud in front of the mirror to ensure clarity and confidence .
to write
[sloveso]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

psát, napsat

psát, napsat

Ex: Can write a note for the delivery person ?
date
[Podstatné jméno]

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

datum, den

datum, den

Ex: We should mark date on the calendar for our family gathering .
spare
[Přídavné jméno]

more than what is needed and not currently in use

náhradní, zbytný

náhradní, zbytný

Ex: She brought spare blanket for the camping trip to ensure everyone stayed warm .
fit
[Přídavné jméno]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

fit, v kondici

fit, v kondici

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's fit.
sea
[Podstatné jméno]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

moře, námořní

moře, námořní

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by sea.
pinny
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt

zástěra, šaty bez rukávů

zástěra, šaty bez rukávů

Ex: pinny she wore to the party was a mix of vintage and modern style .
breadwinner
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

živitel, chlebodárce

živitel, chlebodárce

Ex: She felt proud to be breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .
immaculate
[Přídavné jméno]

free from any stain or dirt

nepoškrábaný, bezvadný

nepoškrábaný, bezvadný

Ex: He meticulously maintained his tools, ensuring they remained in immaculate condition for every project.
hectic
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely busy and chaotic

rušný, chaotický

rušný, chaotický

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even hectic than usual .
like-minded
[Přídavné jméno]

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

myslící podobně, spřízněné duše

myslící podobně, spřízněné duše

Ex: The political party like-minded voters who prioritized social justice issues .
halcyon
[Přídavné jméno]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

poklidný, bezstarostný

poklidný, bezstarostný

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.
courtship
[Podstatné jméno]

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

dvorkování, nápadnictví

dvorkování, nápadnictví

Ex: In the animal kingdomcourtship behaviors can be elaborate and serve to attract a mate for reproduction .
solely
[Příslovce]

with no one or nothing else involved

pouze, výhradně

pouze, výhradně

Ex: The reward solely for those who completed the task on time .
waistcoat
[Podstatné jméno]

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

vesta, tílko

vesta, tílko

Ex: Many people appreciate the versatility of waistcoat, as it can be dressed up for formal events or worn casually with jeans .
pantry
[Podstatné jméno]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

spíž, sklep

spíž, sklep

Ex: The family decided to turn the small closet into pantry for more storage .
mod con
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease

moderní zařízení, moderní vybavení

moderní zařízení, moderní vybavení

loo
[Podstatné jméno]

a toilet or bathroom

záchod, WC

záchod, WC

Ex: I ’m not feeling well — could you point me to the loo?
quaint
[Přídavné jméno]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

půvabný, výstřední

půvabný, výstřední

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.
twee
[Přídavné jméno]

excessively delicate or affected

přeslazený, přeafektovaný

přeslazený, přeafektovaný

Ex: In a twee gesture, she handed me a handmade card with a heart on the front.
cozy
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

útulný, pohodlný

útulný, pohodlný

Ex: We sat in the cozy café, sipping hot cocoa and watching the rain outside.
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