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Kniha Insight - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Jednotka 10 - 10D

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 10 - 10D v učebnici Insight Upper-Intermediate, jako je "zrušit", "nepřítel", "slib" apod.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to swear
[sloveso]

to state that what one is saying is true

přísahat, tvrdit

přísahat, tvrdit

Ex: He swore on his honor that he was innocent .Přísahal na svou čest, že je nevinný.
to abolish
[sloveso]

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

zrušit, zrušit

zrušit, zrušit

Ex: The city has abolished the use of plastic bags .Město **zrušilo** používání plastových tašek.
foe
[Podstatné jméno]

an opponent or enemy

nepřítel, protivník

nepřítel, protivník

Ex: The company viewed the new competitor as a formidable foe in the market .Společnost považovala nového konkurenta za obávaného **soupeře** na trhu.
nation
[Podstatné jméno]

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

národ, země

národ, země

Ex: The nation's capital is home to its government and political leaders .Hlavní město **národa** je domovem jeho vlády a politických vůdců.
liberty
[Podstatné jméno]

the right to act or be governed without unfair or oppressive control, often referring to freedom from external authority or interference

svoboda, nezávislost

svoboda, nezávislost

Ex: The nation ’s liberty was threatened by foreign invasion .**Svoboda** národa byla ohrožena zahraniční invazí.
to pledge
[sloveso]

to formally promise to do something

zavázat se, slíbit

zavázat se, slíbit

Ex: During the campaign , the candidate was pledging to improve education for all citizens .Během kampaně se kandidát **zavázal** zlepšit vzdělání pro všechny občany.
adversary
[Podstatné jméno]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

protivník, nepřítel

protivník, nepřítel

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemy 's adversary.Generál pečlivě naplánoval své taktiky, aby čelil nepřátelskému **protivníkovi**.
humanity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

lidství, laskavost

lidství, laskavost

Ex: The volunteers ' humanity shone through their selfless efforts to help the needy .**Lidskost** dobrovolníků zářila skrze jejich nezištné úsilí pomoci potřebným.
arms
[Podstatné jméno]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

zbraně, výzbroj

zbraně, výzbroj

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .Vojáci byli před nasazením na frontové linie intenzivně vycvičeni v používání různých **zbraní**.
mankind
[Podstatné jméno]

the collective human population, including both men and women

lidstvo, lidský rod

lidstvo, lidský rod

to eradicate
[sloveso]

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

vymýtit, zničit

vymýtit, zničit

Ex: The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease .Očkovací kampaň úspěšně **vymýtila** šíření infekčního onemocnění.

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

Ex: The politician was accused of being economical with the truth when he conveniently omitted his ties to a controversial organization during his campaign speech.

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

Ex: Using gender-neutral language is considered politically correct to promote inclusivity.

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

scvrknout se na, spočívat v

scvrknout se na, spočívat v

Ex: Her decision to leave the company boiled down to a lack of growth opportunities .Její rozhodnutí opustit společnost **se scvrklo na** nedostatek příležitostí k růstu.

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

využít, těžit z

využít, těžit z

Ex: The athlete aimed to capitalize on her strong performance to secure endorsement deals .Atletka měla za cíl **využít** svého silného výkonu k zajištění sponzorských smluv.
under fire
[fráze]

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

Ex: In the press conference, the athlete was under fire for his poor performance, with reporters questioning his dedication to the sport.

to quickly say something without thinking about it first, usually as a reply to something

Ex: During the brainstorming session, she plucked a brilliant idea out of thin air that impressed everyone in the room.

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: The athlete used a public statement to put the record straight about the doping allegations, asserting their innocence.

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements, but everyone agreed to toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony.
to talk up
[sloveso]

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

vychvalovat, propagovat

vychvalovat, propagovat

Ex: At the party , she talked up her friend 's artistic talents to everyone she met .Na večírku **vychvalovala** umělecké talenty svého přítele všem, které potkala.

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: John's quick off the mark when it comes to answering questions in class; he always raises his hand first.
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