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hard of hearing
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golden years
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visually impaired
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to go down with
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to downsize
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underprivileged
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zero hour
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pension
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human resources
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job application
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career ladder
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sick leave
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holiday
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entitlement
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sector
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recruitment
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redundancy payment
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reduced circumstances
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to get on for
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between jobs
hard of hearing
hard of hearing
fráze
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹd ʌv hˈɪɹɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

unable to hear properly

example
Příklad
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My father is quite old now and he's increasingly hard of hearing.
He is hard of hearing and prefers to use captions while watching TV.
golden years
golden years
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ɡˈoʊldən jˈɪɹz/
(zlatá léta)

(zlatá léta)

zlaté roky

Idiom

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

What is the origin of the idiom "golden years" and when to use it?

The phrase "golden years" was first used in Shakespeare's play "Henry V" in 1599, where it referred to the later years of someone's life. It is used to describe the later years of someone's life, typically from retirement age onwards.

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
visually impaired
visually impaired
fráze
uk flag
/vˈɪʒuːəli ɪmpˈɛɹd/
N/A

N/A

experiencing partial or complete loss of vision

to go down with
to go down with
sloveso
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ dˈaʊn wɪð/
(chytit (nemoce))

(chytit (nemoce))

onemocnět

to become affected by an illness

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
go
částice fráze
down with
to downsize
sloveso
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
s
s
i
z
z
e
(snížit počet zaměstnanců)

(snížit počet zaměstnanců)

zúžit

(of an organization or company) to reduce the number of employees, often as a means of cutting costs or increasing efficiency

underprivileged
underprivileged
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/ˈəndɝˈpɹɪvɫədʒd/
(marginalizovaný)

(marginalizovaný)

neprivilegovaný

lacking access to essential resources or opportunities that are enjoyed by others, often due to social or economic factors

privileged
zero hour
zero hour
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/zˈiəɹoʊ ˈaɪʊɹ/
(hodina H)

(hodina H)

nula hodina

Idiom

the specific moment when an event or action is scheduled to begin or take place

What is the origin of the idiom "zero hour" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "zero hour" can be traced back to military terminology. It was initially used in the context of military operations and combat planning. The term refers to the specific time when an operation or attack is scheduled to commence. The concept of "zero hour" emerged during World War I and was commonly used during subsequent conflicts. It is used to describe critical moments or decisive actions in various contexts, including military operations, project management, emergencies, and personal choices, signifying the pivotal point when important events or decisions take place.

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
pension
Podstatné jméno
p
p
e
ɛ
n
n
s
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(pension)

(pension)

důchod

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

human resources
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/hjˈuːmən ɹɪsˈoːɹsᵻz/
(personální oddělení)

(personální oddělení)

lidské zdroje

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
job application
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/dʒˈɑːb ˌæplɪkˈeɪʃən/
(přihláška na pracovní pozici)

(přihláška na pracovní pozici)

žádost o zaměstnání

a form that is filled by someone who aims to get a paericular job

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
(career|corporate) ladder
career ladder
fráze
uk flag
/kɚɹˈɪɹ kˈɔːɹpɚɹət lˈædɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

the different levels of jobs and responsibilities that people can move up in their chosen profession as they gain more experience and skills

What is the origin of the idiom "career ladder" and when to use it?

The idiom "career ladder" is a metaphorical expression that compares a person's career progression to climbing a ladder. It has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century. It is used to describe the steps or stages of career advancement within a profession or organization, where each step represents a higher level of responsibility, authority, or salary.

sick leave
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/sˈɪk lˈiːv/
(sick leave)

(sick leave)

nemocenská

a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
holiday
holiday
Podstatné jméno
h
h
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
d
d
a
e
y
ɪ
(prázdniny)

(prázdniny)

dovolená

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

entitlement
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ɛnˈtaɪtəɫmənt/
(právo)

(právo)

nárok

a privilege or right that is granted legally

sector
Podstatné jméno
s
s
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
(odvětví)

(odvětví)

sektor

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

recruitment
Podstatné jméno
r
r
e
ə
c
k
r
r
ui
u
t
t
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(rekrutace)

(rekrutace)

nábor

the action of enlisting or enrolling people for a particular cause, organization, or activity

redundancy payment
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ɹɪdˈʌndənsi pˈeɪmənt/
(odškodnění za ztrátu zaměstnání)

(odškodnění za ztrátu zaměstnání)

odstupné

money given to workers who lose their jobs because their employer no longer needs them

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
reduced circumstances
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ɹɪdˈuːst sˈɜːkəmstˌænsᵻz/
(zhoršené životní podmínky)

(zhoršené životní podmínky)

snížené okolnosti

Formal

a situation where someone's financial or social status has significantly decreased, often due to factors like job loss or financial difficulties

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
to get on for
sloveso
uk flag
/ɡɛt ˈɑːn fɔːɹ/
(přibližovat se k)

(přibližovat se k)

blížit se k

to be close to reaching a particular age

Gramatické Informace:

Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
get
částice fráze
on for
between jobs
fráze
uk flag
/bɪtwˌiːn dʒˈɑːbz/
N/A

N/A

the period of time when someone is temporarily unemployed or moving from one job to another

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