pattern

Kniha Insight - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Přehled slovní zásoby 4

Zde najdete slova ze slovníku Vocabulary Insight 4 v učebnici Insight Upper-Intermediate, jako je „nechutně“, „marně“, „závislý“ atd.

review-disable

Revize

flashcard-disable

Kartičky

spelling-disable

Pravopis

quiz-disable

Kvíz

Začněte se učit
Insight - Upper-intermediate

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Letclear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: The teacher was just getting ready to hand out the quizzes when the fire alarm went off—saved by the bell!
addicted
[Přídavné jméno]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

závislý, narkoman

závislý, narkoman

Ex: Sheaddicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .
addiction
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong desire to do or have something

závislost, náklonnost

závislost, náklonnost

Ex: She developed addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .
bald
[Přídavné jméno]

having little or no hair on the head

plešatý, holý

plešatý, holý

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
baldness
[Podstatné jméno]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

plešatost, holohlavost

plešatost, holohlavost

Ex: He noticed the first signs baldness in his late twenties .
deaf
[Přídavné jméno]

partly or completely unable to hear

hluchý, neslyšící

hluchý, neslyšící

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew deaf.
deafness
[Podstatné jméno]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

hluchota, neslyšnost

hluchota, neslyšnost

Ex: Early detection deafness is essential for better outcomes .
disabled
[Přídavné jméno]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

postižený, invalidní

postižený, invalidní

Ex: disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .
disability
[Podstatné jméno]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

postižení, handicap

postižení, handicap

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .
imperfect
[Přídavné jméno]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

nedokonalý, imperfektní

nedokonalý, imperfektní

Ex: The painting was captivating imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .
imperfection
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

nedokonalost, chyba

nedokonalost, chyba

obese
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obézní, tukový

obézní, tukový

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .
obesity
[Podstatné jméno]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obezita, nadváha

obezita, nadváha

Ex: obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: At first glance, the painting seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, there was more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning.

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.

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: My grandfather dug in his heels and refused to move to an apartment.

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .
dismally
[Příslovce]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

znechuceně, sklesle

znechuceně, sklesle

Ex: The project dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .
flowing
[Přídavné jméno]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

plynulý, proudící

plynulý, proudící

Ex: The yacht’s flowing hull improves speed on water.

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new restaurant in town head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to culinary innovation and unique flavors .

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex: Even before the diagnosis, she felt in her bones that her health was deteriorating, and it prompted her to seek medical attention.

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: Even though they were having a great time on their road trip, the responsibilities waiting for them back home were at the back of their minds.

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .
in vain
[Příslovce]

without success or achieving the desired result

marně, zbytečně

marně, zbytečně

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to in vain, and the patient could not be revived .

with all that one has

Ex: She pursued her passion for music with unwavering dedication , giving it her allbody and soul.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was weight off my shoulders.

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury.

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: Being selected as the team captain was a feather in his cap, reflecting his leadership skills and dedication to the sport.

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget, constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they couldn't afford.
lifeless
[Přídavné jméno]

without any signs of life or vitality

bez života, inertní

bez života, inertní

Ex: After the accident , the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel , his body lifeless.
pearly
[Přídavné jméno]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

perleťový, perlový

perleťový, perlový

shrivelled
[Přídavné jméno]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

scvrklý, zvětšený

scvrklý, zvětšený

watery
[Přídavné jméno]

having too much water and little taste

vodnatý, řídký

vodnatý, řídký

Ex: The smoothie watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .
to head out
[sloveso]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

vyrazit, odjet

vyrazit, odjet

Ex: She decided head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She's been warned about her behavior, and if she doesn't improve, she'll get the sack.

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties .

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The entrepreneur held her cards close to her vest when discussing her new invention, protecting her intellectual property until she secured proper patents.

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The employee decided to put her cards on the table and openly address the issues that were affecting her productivity in the workplace.

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story hard to swallow.
LanGeek
Stáhnout aplikaci LanGeek