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Kniha Headway - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 10

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z Unit 10 v učebnici Headway Upper Intermediate, jako je „manuál“, „ostrý jazyk“, „vydírání“ atd.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
[Podstatné jméno]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafora, obraz

metafora, obraz

Ex: Her speech was filled with metaphors that moved the audience .
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, fráze

idiom, fráze

Ex: The comedianidiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .
intelligence
[Podstatné jméno]

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

inteligence, poznání

inteligence, poznání

Ex: He admired intelligence and creativity during the debate .
emotion
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emoce, cit

emoce, cit

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range emotions in the audience .
manual
[Přídavné jméno]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

ruční, manuální

ruční, manuální

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.
skill
[Podstatné jméno]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

dovednost, schopnost

dovednost, schopnost

Ex: The athleteskill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
to head
[sloveso]

to move toward a particular direction

směřovat, mířit

směřovat, mířit

Ex: Right now , the students are heading to the library to study .
big-headed
[Přídavné jméno]

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

povýšený, domýšlivý

povýšený, domýšlivý

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

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 shake hands with the person she had been arguing with .

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: My has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors .

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

Ex: After the promotion, she had her hands full with more duties than ever before.

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
[Přídavné jméno]

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

srdečný, otevřený

srdečný, otevřený

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

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

Ex: The praise and admiration from others went to his head, and he started believing he was infallible.

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

Ex: They have on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet .
sharp tongue
[Podstatné jméno]

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

ostrý jazyk, kousavý jazyk

ostrý jazyk, kousavý jazyk

Ex: She earned a reputation for sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .

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

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

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: The teacher kind enough to give us an extension on the project .
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 generous offer to pay for the repairs .
to accept
[sloveso]

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

přijmout, akceptovat

přijmout, akceptovat

Ex: accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .
to joke
[sloveso]

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

vtipkoval, žertoval

vtipkoval, žertoval

Ex: The joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .

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

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.

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

Ex: It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I'm much more confident.

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

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
to trade
[sloveso]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

vyměnit, obchodovat

vyměnit, obchodovat

Ex: traded his large SUV for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car .
to carve
[sloveso]

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

vyřezávat, sochat

vyřezávat, sochat

Ex: The carved a marble statue that showcased the human form .
to tend
[sloveso]

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

tendovat, mířit

tendovat, mířit

Ex: In colder climates , tend to drop significantly during the winter months .
to raid
[sloveso]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

provést nájezd, vyloupit

provést nájezd, vyloupit

Ex: He was arrested after trying raid the vault at the casino .
to worship
[sloveso]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

uctívat, klanět se

uctívat, klanět se

Ex: The worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .
to extort
[sloveso]

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

vydírat, zkreslovat

vydírat, zkreslovat

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.
to settle
[sloveso]

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

usadit se, zavětřit se

usadit se, zavětřit se

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.
to mount
[sloveso]

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

nasednout, vyjet

nasednout, vyjet

Ex: The police officer mounted the patrol horse , patrolling the city streets during a local event .
to explore
[sloveso]

to visit places one has never seen before

zkoumat, prozkoumávat

zkoumat, prozkoumávat

Ex: Last summer , explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .
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, Vikingové

Viking, Vikingové

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

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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