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Kniha Headway - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 11

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 sink or swim

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

uspět nebo selhat, obstát vlastními silami

uspět nebo selhat, obstát vlastními silami

Ex: In this business, you either sink or swim. 
to wait and see

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

Ex: We’ll just have to wait and see if the weather improves for our picnic tomorrow. 
far and wide
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 searched far and wide for the missing dog but couldn't find it. 
to [give] and [take]

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

dělat vzájemné ústupky, dohodnout se kompromisem

dělat vzájemné ústupky, dohodnout se kompromisem

Ex: Both sides had to give and take before they reached an agreement. 
ifs, ands, or buts

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

Ex: I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first. 
once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

jednou provždy, definitivně

jednou provždy, definitivně

Ex: We need to settle this dispute once and for all. 
hit-and-miss
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: The quality of his work is hit-and-miss, so I’m not sure whether to hire him again. 
short and sweet

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

Ex: The speaker's presentation was short and sweet, delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner. 
the ins and outs of {sth}

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

všechny detaily, jak to celé funguje

všechny detaily, jak to celé funguje

Ex: She knows the ins and outs of the hiring process. 
by and large
by and large
[Příslovce]

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

celkově, většinou

celkově, většinou

Ex: By and large, people in this town are friendly and welcoming. 
to tense
to tense
[sloveso]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

napínat, znervózňovat

napínat, znervózňovat

groggy
groggy
[Přídavné jméno]

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

omámený, groggy

omámený, groggy

Ex: After staying up late, he felt groggy in the morning and struggled to wake up. 
inconsistency
inconsistency
[Podstatné jméno]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

nekonzistence, nestálost

nekonzistence, nestálost

Ex: His inconsistency in meeting deadlines led to frustration among his colleagues. 
to slip
to slip
[sloveso]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

proklouznout, uniknout

proklouznout, uniknout

Ex: The spy managed to slip through the heavily guarded compound, evading security cameras and patrols. 
to do up
to do up
[sloveso]

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

zapnout, připevnit

zapnout, připevnit

Ex: She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress. 
mind-boggling
mind-boggling
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

ohromující, matoucí

ohromující, matoucí

Ex: The complexity of the theory was mind-boggling, even for the experts. 
to munch
to munch
[sloveso]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

žvýkat, chroupat

žvýkat, chroupat

Ex: During the movie, we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn. 
random
random
[Přídavné jméno]

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

náhodný, libovolný

náhodný, libovolný

Ex: He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting. 
worst-case scenario
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: The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute. 
recurring
recurring
[Přídavné jméno]

happening or appearing repeatedly

opakující se, periodický

opakující se, periodický

Ex: She experienced recurring headaches every few days. 
painstakingly
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: She painstakingly painted each petal of the flower by hand. 
tedious
tedious
[Přídavné jméno]

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

nudný, únavný

nudný, únavný

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on. 
stroke
stroke
[Podstatné jméno]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

hlazení, mazlení

hlazení, mazlení

Ex: She gave the cat a comforting stroke. 
bizarre
bizarre
[Přídavné jméno]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarní, podivný

bizarní, podivný

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby. 
vividly
vividly
[Příslovce]

in a clear and detailed manner

živě, jasně a podrobně

živě, jasně a podrobně

Ex: She vividly remembers the first time they met, as if it were yesterday. 
to struggle
to struggle
[sloveso]

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

bojovat, usilovat

bojovat, usilovat

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
contest
contest
[Podstatné jméno]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

soutěž, závod

soutěž, závod

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
vision
vision
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vize, perspektiva

vize, perspektiva

monstrous
monstrous
[Přídavné jméno]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

obludný, děsivý

obludný, děsivý

Ex: The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience. 
melody
melody
[Podstatné jméno]

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

melodie

melodie

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners. 
ready-made
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: They bought a ready-made cake from the bakery to save time for the party. 
round
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

ups and downs

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

vzestupy a pády, dobré i špatné chvíle

vzestupy a pády, dobré i špatné chvíle

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: Sooner or later, everyone faces challenges and adversity in their lives; it's a part of the human experience. 
pros and cons

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

Ex: Before making a decision on whether to accept the job offer, she carefully weighed the pros and cons, considering factors such as salary, work-life balance, and career growth. 
(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: She enjoys a dessert now and then. 
sick and tired

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

mít něčeho plné zuby, frustrovaný nebo otrávený

mít něčeho plné zuby, frustrovaný nebo otrávený

Ex: I'm sick and tired of waiting for him to call. 
more or less
more or less
[fráze]

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

Ex: The trip will take more or less five hours, depending on traffic. 
touch and go
touch and go
[fráze]

involving risk and uncertainty

nejisté a riskantní, mohlo to dopadnout jakkoli

nejisté a riskantní, mohlo to dopadnout jakkoli

Ex: It's touch and go whether he'll pull through at the end of this month. 
peace and quiet

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: After a busy week, all I want is some peace and quiet to relax. 
safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

v bezpečí a zdravý, bez úhony

v bezpečí a zdravý, bez úhony

Ex: After the storm, the children were found safe and sound. 
slowly but surely

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: Slowly but surely, she improved her fitness by sticking to her workout routine. 
come rain or come shine

no matter what happens

ať se děje cokoli, za všech okolností

ať se děje cokoli, za všech okolností

Ex: We'll meet at the park, come rain or come shine. 
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