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Kniha Headway - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 11

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z Unit 11 v učebnici Headway Upper Intermediate, jako je "groggy", "inkonzistence", "nudný" 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 kolem

daleko a široko, všude kolem

Ex: They ’ve far and wide to gather information for the project .

(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

náhodný, nevyzpytatelný

náhodný, nevyzpytatelný

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .

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 knows the ins and outs of company policies.
by and large
[Příslovce]

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

většinou, obecně

většinou, obecně

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .
to tense
[sloveso]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

napnout, ztvrdit

napnout, ztvrdit

groggy
[Přídavné jméno]

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

zmatený, malátný

zmatený, malátný

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .
inconsistency
[Podstatné jméno]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

nekonzistentnost, nepředvídatelnost

nekonzistentnost, nepředvídatelnost

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition.
to slip
[sloveso]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

proklouznout, únik

proklouznout, únik

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing.
to do up
[sloveso]

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

zapnout, připnout

zapnout, připnout

Ex: The actor quickly needed do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .
mind-boggling
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

ohromující, šokující

ohromující, šokující

Ex: She faced mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .
to munch
[sloveso]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

křoupat, moukat

křoupat, moukat

Ex: During the meeting , he munched his way through a bag of almonds .
random
[Přídavné jméno]

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

náhodný, bezdůvodný

náhodný, bezdůvodný

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through random drawing of names .
worst-case scenario
[Podstatné jméno]

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

nejhorší scénář, nejhorší možný scénář

nejhorší scénář, nejhorší možný scénář

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected, the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding.
recurring
[Přídavné jméno]

happening or appearing repeatedly

opakující se, častý

opakující se, častý

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.
painstakingly
[Příslovce]

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

Ex: The painstakingly pruned each plant in the garden , shaping them with precision .
tedious
[Přídavné jméno]

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

nudný, monotonní

nudný, monotonní

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be tedious and time-consuming endeavor .
stroke
[Podstatné jméno]

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

pohlad, dotyk

pohlad, dotyk

bizarre
[Přídavné jméno]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarní, podivný

bizarní, podivný

Ex: bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .
vividly
[Příslovce]

in a clear and detailed manner

živě, jasně

živě, jasně

Ex: She vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .
to struggle
[sloveso]

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

usilovat, bojovat

usilovat, bojovat

Ex: Right now , the climbers struggling to reach the summit .
contest
[Podstatné jméno]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

soutěž, klání

soutěž, klání

Ex: The contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .
vision
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vize, představa

vize, představa

monstrous
[Přídavné jméno]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstrózní, příšerný

monstrózní, příšerný

Ex: monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .
melody
[Podstatné jméno]

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

melodie, nápev

melodie, nápev

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .
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

hotový, připravený

Ex: She chose ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .
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, hráčské kolo

kolo, hráčské kolo

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

Ex: Friendships can also go through 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 the 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 all 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 having 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 is 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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