Kniha Interchange - Předstředně pokročilý - Jednotka 15

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

později, následně

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

odmítnout, zamítnout

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

pozvánka

in a manner that is respectful and understanding of the needs and feelings of others

zdvořile, s úctou

to move or travel behind someone or something

následovat, sledovat

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

rada, názor

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

omlouvat se, žádat o odpuštění

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

vysvětlit, objasnit

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

přijmout, akceptovat

before the present or specified time

už

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

zaneprázdněný, zabraný

to present or propose something to someone

nabídnout, navrhnout

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

snažit se o, usilovat o

not occupied or in use, and therefore available for someone to use

volný, dostupný

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

odložení, přesunutí

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

výstava, expozice

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

potom, následně

to ask for something politely or formally

požádat, žádat

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formální, oficiální

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

neformální, volnočasový

to use words and give someone information

říci, povědět

used as the past tense of ‘can’

mohl, byl schopen

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

chtěl byste, rád byste

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

ptát se, žádat

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

vynechat, chybět

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

opravit, zrekonstruovat

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

recepční

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

místo, namísto

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

uspořádat, uspořádávat

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

trapný, nepříjemný

without anyone else

sám, sama

the act or process of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable

výběr, selekce

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

nehoda, příhoda

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

problém, potíže

a device that watches and records what is happening in an area to help keep it safe

bezpečnostní kamera, kamerový systém

elaborate or luxurious, often beyond what is necessary or practical

nervózní, luxusní

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

chytit, zadržet

a container of water that people can swim in

bazén

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

lobby, vestibul

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

dobrodružství, zkouška

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro, podzemní dráha

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone, chytrý telefon

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

vzrušení, nadšení

in a lower level, position, or place

pod, níže

a tall pole designed to hold one or more electric lamps in order to provide light on a street or road

lampový sloup, světelný sloup

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

výplň, polstrování

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

demolice

an organization that does business and earns money from it

společnost, firma

to make or have an image of something in our mind

představit si, imagínovat

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

vlastník, držitel

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

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