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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 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 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 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: Johnquick off the mark when it comes to answering questions in class ; he always raises his hand first .
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