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Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 11 v učebnici Headway Upper Intermediate, jako je "omámený", "nesoulad", "únavný" atd.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
far and wide
[Příslovce]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

daleko a široko, všude

daleko a široko, všude

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .Studovali **daleko a široko**, aby shromáždili informace pro projekt.

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
hit-and-miss
[Přídavné jméno]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

nekonzistentní, nepředvídatelný

nekonzistentní, nepředvídatelný

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .Jejich pokusy o nápravu problému byly **nejednotné** a zatím neexistuje jasné řešení.

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
by and large
[Příslovce]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

celkově, většinou

celkově, většinou

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**Celkově vzato** byla akce dobře organizovaná a zúčastnila se jí různorodá skupina účastníků.
to tense
[sloveso]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

napínat, znervózňovat

napínat, znervózňovat

groggy
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

omámený, groggy

omámený, groggy

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .Hlasitý zvuk ji vyrušil z **omámeného** spánku, na chvíli ji zmatenou.
inconsistency
[Podstatné jméno]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

nekonzistence, nestálost

nekonzistence, nestálost

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .Byla patrná **nekonzistence** v tom, jak byla pravidla během soutěže uplatňována.
to slip
[sloveso]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

proklouznout, uniknout

proklouznout, uniknout

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .Nezbední studenti se pokusili **vyklouznout** ze třídy, aniž by si toho učitel všiml.
to do up
[sloveso]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

zapnout, připevnit

zapnout, připevnit

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .Herec rychle potřeboval **zapnout** manžetové knoflíky na košili, než šel na jeviště.
mind-boggling
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

ohromující, matoucí

ohromující, matoucí

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Při výběru své kariéry čelila **ohromujícímu** množství možností.
to munch
[sloveso]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

žvýkat, chroupat

žvýkat, chroupat

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Během schůzky diskrétně **žvýkal** svou cestu sáčkem mandlí.
random
[Přídavné jméno]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

náhodný, libovolný

náhodný, libovolný

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .Vítěz soutěže byl vybrán **náhodným** losováním jmen.
worst-case scenario
[Podstatné jméno]

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

nejhorší scénář, nejhorší případ

nejhorší scénář, nejhorší případ

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Pokud bouře udeří silněji, než se očekávalo, **nejhorší scénář** by byly rozsáhlé záplavy.
recurring
[Přídavné jméno]

happening or appearing repeatedly

opakující se, periodický

opakující se, periodický

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.Tým se sešel na svém **pravidelném** týdenním check-inu, aby probral pokrok na projektu.
painstakingly
[Příslovce]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

pečlivě, s velkou péčí

pečlivě, s velkou péčí

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .Model byl **pečlivě** sestaven po dobu několika týdnů.
tedious
[Přídavné jméno]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

nudný, únavný

nudný, únavný

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Třídění nepořádku na půdě se ukázalo jako **únavný** a časově náročný úkol.
stroke
[Podstatné jméno]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

pohlazení, jemný dotek

pohlazení, jemný dotek

bizarre
[Přídavné jméno]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarní, podivný

bizarní, podivný

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Jeho **bizarní** sbírka starožitných lékařských přístrojů, vystavená prominentně v obývacím pokoji, způsobovala hostům nepohodlí.
vividly
[Příslovce]

in a clear and detailed manner

živě, jasně a podrobně

živě, jasně a podrobně

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Mohla si **živě** vybavit zvuk vln narážejících na břeh.
to struggle
[sloveso]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

bojovat, usilovat

bojovat, usilovat

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .Právě teď horolezci **bojují**, aby dosáhli vrcholu.
contest
[Podstatné jméno]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

soutěž, závod

soutěž, závod

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .**Soutěž** v šachu mezi dvěma velmistry trvala hodiny.
vision
[Podstatné jméno]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

vize, perspektiva

vize, perspektiva

monstrous
[Přídavné jméno]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

obludný, děsivý

obludný, děsivý

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .**Obrovský** stín vržený vysokou horou zastínil krajinu pod ním.
melody
[Podstatné jméno]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodie

melodie

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .Jazzový klavírista improvizoval novou **melodii** a během vystoupení předvedl své improvizační dovednosti.
ready-made
[Přídavné jméno]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

hotový, připravený k použití

hotový, připravený k použití

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Vybrala si **hotový** outfit na akci, nechtěla strávit příliš času nakupováním.
round
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

kolo, kolo

kolo, kolo

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .
more or less
[fráze]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .
touch and go
[fráze]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up .

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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