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Kniha Insight - Pokročilý - Jednotka 7 - 7D

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 7 - 7D v učebnici Insight Advanced, jako je "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming" atd.

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unconventional
unconventional
[Přídavné jméno]

not following established customs or norms

nekonvenční, netradiční

nekonvenční, netradiční

Ex: His unconventional style of dress, mixing formal attire with casual elements, always drew attention. 
swishy
swishy
[Přídavné jméno]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

šustivý, šepotavý

šustivý, šepotavý

Ex: The leaves made a soughing sound as the wind blew through them. 
gleaming
gleaming
[Přídavné jméno]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

lesklý, zářivý

lesklý, zářivý

Ex: The gleaming sun reflected off the surface of the lake, creating a dazzling glare. 
haphazard
haphazard
[Přídavné jméno]

with no particular order and planning

nepořádný, náhodný

nepořádný, náhodný

Ex: The books on the shelf were placed in a haphazard way, making it difficult to find anything. 
flamboyance
flamboyance
[Podstatné jméno]

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

okázalost, extravagance

okázalost, extravagance

Ex: The actor's flamboyance on stage captivated the audience. 
asymmetry
asymmetry
[Podstatné jméno]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asymetrie

asymetrie

Ex: In geometry, asymmetry means the two sides are not identical. 
multifaceted
multifaceted
[Přídavné jméno]

having many different aspects or features

mnohostranný, všestranný

mnohostranný, všestranný

Ex: The multifaceted nature of her personality made her a captivating friend. 
underachiever
underachiever
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

underachiever, žák s obtížemi

underachiever, žák s obtížemi

Ex: The underachiever failed to meet the project deadlines. 
postwar
postwar
[Přídavné jméno]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

poválečný, po válce

poválečný, po válce

Ex: The country experienced rapid economic growth in the postwar period. 
democratic
democratic
[Přídavné jméno]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

demokratický, související s demokracií

demokratický, související s demokracií

Ex: The democratic process allows citizens to participate in decision-making through voting. 
subway
subway
[Podstatné jméno]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro, podzemní

metro, podzemní

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
backdrop
backdrop
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

pozadí, kulisy

pozadí, kulisy

Ex: The backdrop depicted a serene countryside scene, setting the mood for the pastoral play. 
to predate
to predate
[sloveso]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

předcházet, existovat dříve

předcházet, existovat dříve

Ex: Fossils of dinosaurs predate modern humans by millions of years. 
monorail
monorail
[Podstatné jméno]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorail, jednokolejná dráha

monorail, jednokolejná dráha

Ex: The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation. 
through the back door

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

zadními vrátky, nepřímo a skrytě

zadními vrátky, nepřímo a skrytě

Ex: He managed to secure the job not through the front door, but through the back door by relying on personal connections. 
glass ceiling
glass ceiling
[Podstatné jméno]

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

skrytá bariéra, tiché znevýhodnění

skrytá bariéra, tiché znevýhodnění

Ex: She had the experience and results, but the glass ceiling kept her out of senior management. 
to [drive] {sb} up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

přivádět někoho k šílenství, lézt někomu na nervy

přivádět někoho k šílenství, lézt někomu na nervy

Ex: His constant complaining drives me up the wall. 
to [hit] the (roof|ceiling)

to become extremely angry with someone or something

vyletět z kůže, vybuchnout vzteky

vyletět z kůže, vybuchnout vzteky

Ex: My dad hit the roof when he saw the dent in the car. 
a window (to|into|on|onto) the world

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

cesta k poznání světa, pohled do neznámých světů

cesta k poznání světa, pohled do neznámých světů

Ex: For a child in a small village, that old atlas was a window to the world. 
to [go] out the (of|) window

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

vzít za své, jít stranou

vzít za své, jít stranou

Ex: When the unexpected financial crisis hit, the company's expansion plans went out the window. 
to [hold] the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

dlouho mluvit bez přerušení, nepustit nikoho ke slovu

dlouho mluvit bez přerušení, nepustit nikoho ke slovu

Ex: During the debate, the senator held the floor for an extended period, passionately arguing for the proposed legislation. 
to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

roznést někoho na kopytech, porazit na celé čáře

roznést někoho na kopytech, porazit na celé čáře

Ex: The defending champions wiped the floor with their rivals in the final. 
to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

jít tančit, vyrazit na parket

jít tančit, vyrazit na parket

Ex: The younger people took the floor, and all the elders sneaked back to their chairs. 
to [bring] the house down

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

strhnout publikum, dostat publikum do varu

strhnout publikum, dostat publikum do varu

Ex: Her final song brought the house down. 
on the house
on the house
[fráze]

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

[put|get|set] {one's} house in order

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

udělat si pořádek, dát si věci do pořádku

udělat si pořádek, dát si věci do pořádku

Ex: The company needs to put its house in order before expanding abroad. 
like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

jako lavina, bleskově

jako lavina, bleskově

Ex: As soon as they met, they hit it off like a house on fire, talking and laughing nonstop. 
to [lay|provide] the [foundation] for {sth}

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex: Careful planning laid the foundations for the nation’s economic miracle. 
to go around
to go around
[sloveso]

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

stačit, být k dispozici

stačit, být k dispozici

Ex: With a generous supply of art materials, there's enough paint to go around for the entire art class. 
to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

prudce se propadnout, spadnout na dno

prudce se propadnout, spadnout na dno

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
in on the ground floor

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

u toho od začátku, zapojený už v začátcích

u toho od začátku, zapojený už v začátcích

Ex: John was lucky to be in on the ground floor of the startup company, and now he's a major shareholder as it flourishes. 
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