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Kniha Headway - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 10

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 10 v učebnici Headway Upper Intermediate, jako "manuál", "ostrý jazyk", "vydírat" apod.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
metaphor
[Podstatné jméno]

a figure of speech in which a word or expression is used to describe something by implying a comparison with something else

metafora, přirovnání

metafora, přirovnání

Ex: The image of a bridge serves as a metaphor for connection between cultures. 
idiom
idiom
[Podstatné jméno]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom, jazyk

idiom, jazyk

Ex: The comedian’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own. 

Komikův idiom byl tak rozpoznatelný, že fanoušci okamžitě poznali, které vtipy jsou jeho.

intelligence
intelligence
[Podstatné jméno]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

inteligence

inteligence

Ex: Intelligence plays a key role in solving complex problems. 
emotion
emotion
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emoce

emoce

Ex: He struggled to control his emotions and maintain a calm demeanor. 
manual
manual
[Přídavné jméno]

operated or performed by human effort rather than automatically or by powered machinery

ruční,  manuální

ruční, manuální

Ex: The factory replaced several manual processes with automated systems. 
skill
skill
[Podstatné jméno]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

dovednost, umění

dovednost, umění

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

podat pomocnou ruku, trochu pomoct

podat pomocnou ruku, trochu pomoct

Ex: I don't need you to do the whole job; just give me a hand for ten minutes. 

Nepotřebuju, abys udělal celou práci; stačí mi pomoct deset minut.

to head
to head
[sloveso]

to move toward a particular direction

směřovat, jít

směřovat, jít

Ex: Every morning, the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute. 
big-headed
big-headed
[Přídavné jméno]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

domýšlivý, pyšný

domýšlivý, pyšný

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals. 

Dotazovaný působil domýšlivě, mluvil více o svých minulých úspěších než o budoucích cílech.

to [shake] hands

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

Ex: She hesitated, then decided to shake hands with the person she had been arguing with. 
to [have] a (good|) head for {sth}

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: My sister has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors. 
to [have] {one's} hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

mít plné ruce práce, mít hodně práce

mít plné ruce práce, mít hodně práce

Ex: We had our hands full after the orders doubled overnight. 

Když se objednávky přes noc zdvojnásobily, měli jsme plné ruce práce.

heart of gold

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family. 
heart-to-heart
heart-to-heart
[Přídavné jméno]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

srdce k srdci, upřímný

srdce k srdci, upřímný

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns. 

Jeho od srdce k srdci rozhovor s rodiči mu opravdu pomohl pochopit jejich obavy.

to [go] to {one's} [head]

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

zpychnout, namyslet si o sobě moc

zpychnout, namyslet si o sobě moc

Ex: She used to be kind, but the awards have gone to her head. 

Dřív bývala milá, ale ta ocenění jí stoupla do hlavy.

on {one's} last legs

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

mele z posledního, má namále

mele z posledního, má namále

Ex: The team looked on its last legs by the end of the match. 

Na konci zápasu tým vypadal, že mele z posledního.

sharp tongue
sharp tongue
[Podstatné jméno]

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

ostrý jazyk, jízlivý jazyk

ostrý jazyk, jízlivý jazyk

Ex: She tried to be honest without letting her sharp tongue take over. 

Snažila se být upřímná, aniž by ji ovládl její ostrý jazyk.

to [get] used to

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Ex: She’s still getting used to the new software at her job. 
kind
kind
[Přídavné jméno]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

laskavý, milý

laskavý, milý

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
generous
generous
[Přídavné jméno]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

štědrý,  velkorysý

štědrý, velkorysý

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs. 

Poděkovali jí za štědrý návrh zaplatit opravy.

to accept
to accept
[sloveso]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

přijmout, souhlasit

přijmout, souhlasit

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
to joke
to joke
[sloveso]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

žertovat, vtipkovat

žertovat, vtipkovat

Ex: He joked about the funny incident that happened earlier. 
to [face] the fact

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

Ex: We can’t avoid this issue any longer; we need to face the facts about our finances. 
to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

dělat si z někoho legraci, někoho napálit

dělat si z někoho legraci, někoho napálit

Ex: Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg? 

Myslíš to vážně, nebo si ze mě děláš legraci?

to [find] {one's} feet

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

zorientovat se a otrkat se, najít si pevnou půdu pod nohama

zorientovat se a otrkat se, najít si pevnou půdu pod nohama

Ex: He looked lost on the first day, but he soon found his feet. 

První den vypadal ztraceně, ale brzy se zorientoval.

to [put] on a brave (face|front)

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

tvářit se statečně, nedat na sobě nic znát

tvářit se statečně, nedat na sobě nic znát

Ex: The team put on a brave front after the defeat and thanked the fans. 

Tým se po porážce tvářil statečně a poděkoval fanouškům.

to trade
to trade
[sloveso]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

vyměnit, směnit

vyměnit, směnit

Ex: He traded his baseball cards for his friend's comic books. 
to carve
to carve
[sloveso]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

vyřezávat, tesat

vyřezávat, tesat

Ex: The artist carved a bird from a block of wood. 
to tend
to tend
[sloveso]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

mít tendenci, inklinovat

mít tendenci, inklinovat

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade. 
to raid
to raid
[sloveso]

to enter a place in order to steal or take things from it, especially quickly or by force

přepadnout,  vyplenit

přepadnout, vyplenit

Ex: Several farms were raided for food and supplies. 
to worship
to worship
[sloveso]

to show religious devotion and reverence to God, a god, or something considered sacred

uctívat,  klanět se

uctívat, klanět se

Ex: The temple was built for people to worship the goddess. 
to extort
to extort
[sloveso]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

zkreslit, manipulovat

zkreslit, manipulovat

Ex: Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context. 

Kritici tvrdili, že reportérka zkreslila své zpravodajství tím, že neustále vytrhávala citáty z kontextu.

to settle
to settle
[sloveso]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

usadit se, sednout si

usadit se, sednout si

Ex: He settled on the couch after a long day at work. 
to mount
to mount
[sloveso]

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

nastoupit, vylézt

nastoupit, vylézt

Ex: With a graceful leap, the rider mounted the showjumping horse. 
to explore
to explore
[sloveso]

to visit places one has never seen before

prozkoumat, objevovat

prozkoumat, objevovat

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems. 
Viking
Viking
[Podstatné jméno]

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Viking, Norman

Viking, Norman

Ex: The Vikings are famous for their influence on European history, including the founding of several cities. 

Vikingové jsou proslulí svým vlivem na evropské dějiny, včetně založení několika měst.

{one's} heart [is]  {not} in  {sth}

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games. 
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