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Kniha Total English - Vyšší středně pokročilý - Unit 9 - Reference

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z Unit 9 - Reference v učebnici Total English Upper-Intermediate, jako je "clash", "forensic", "tongue-tieed" atd.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
crime
[Podstatné jméno]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

trestný čin, zločin

trestný čin, zločin

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
judge
[Podstatné jméno]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

soudce, rozsudce

soudce, rozsudce

Ex: She retired after serving as judge for over thirty years .
robbery
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

loupež, krádež

loupež, krádež

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
thief
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

zloděj, lupič

zloděj, lupič

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
fingerprint
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

otisk prstu, prstový otisk

otisk prstu, prstový otisk

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.
fine
[Podstatné jméno]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

pokuta, peněžitý trest

pokuta, peněžitý trest

Ex: The judge imposed fine on the company for environmental violations .
victim
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

oběť, poškozený

oběť, poškozený

Ex: Support groups victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .
criminal
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
punishment
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

trest, pokuta

trest, pokuta

Ex: He accepted punishment without complaint .
community service
[Podstatné jméno]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

veřejně prospěšná práce, komunitní služba

veřejně prospěšná práce, komunitní služba

Ex: He found fulfillment community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
to suspect
[sloveso]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

podezřívat, tušit

podezřívat, tušit

Ex: suspect the company may be hiding some important information .
innocent
[Přídavné jméno]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

nevinný, bezúhonný

nevinný, bezúhonný

Ex: innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
guilty
[Přídavné jméno]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

vinný, odpovědný za trestný čin

vinný, odpovědný za trestný čin

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
witness
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

svědek, očitý svědek

svědek, očitý svědek

Ex: The witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
evidence
[Podstatné jméno]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

důkaz, podklad

důkaz, podklad

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
petty
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

malicherný, drobného zločinu

malicherný, drobného zločinu

Ex: The police focused more on serious offenses than petty crimes like jaywalking .
to suspend
[sloveso]

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

pozastavit, vyloučit

pozastavit, vyloučit

Ex: After the fight , he suspended for three days .
sentence
[Podstatné jméno]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

trest, odnětí svobody

trest, odnětí svobody

Ex: He received a sentence for robbery .
prison
[Podstatné jméno]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

vězení, násilnice

vězení, násilnice

Ex: She wrote letters to her family prison, expressing her love and longing for them .
graffiti
[Podstatné jméno]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, nápisy

graffiti, nápisy

Ex: Many artists graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .
vandalism
[Podstatné jméno]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismus, poškozování majetku

vandalismus, poškozování majetku

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused vandalism in the local park .
forensic
[Přídavné jméno]

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

forenzní, kriminalistický

forenzní, kriminalistický

Ex: The detective forensic evidence to solve the case .
to commit
[sloveso]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

spáchat, provést

spáchat, provést

Ex: The hacker was apprehended committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
arson
[Podstatné jméno]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

žhářství, pálení

žhářství, pálení

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.
fraud
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

podvod, čin podvodu

podvod, čin podvodu

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .
to arrest
[sloveso]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

zadržet, arrestovat

zadržet, arrestovat

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
to convict
[sloveso]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

uznat vinným, odsoudit

uznat vinným, odsoudit

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .
to sentence
[sloveso]

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

odsoudit, vyslovit trest

odsoudit, vyslovit trest

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

vyváznout z něčeho, projít bez trestu

vyváznout z něčeho, projít bez trestu

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
to sue
[sloveso]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

žalovat, podat žalobu

žalovat, podat žalobu

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
to insure
[sloveso]

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

zajistit, ujistit

zajistit, ujistit

Ex: The insured their child 's well-being by arranging for a safe trip .
claim
[Podstatné jméno]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

tvrzení, nárok

tvrzení, nárok

Ex: claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .
premium
[Podstatné jméno]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

pojistné, premie

pojistné, premie

Ex: He compared premiums before choosing a policy .
middle-aged
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

středního věku, před důchodem

středního věku, před důchodem

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.
well-dressed
[Přídavné jméno]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

dobře oblečený, vkusně oblečený

dobře oblečený, vkusně oblečený

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to well-dressed for any occasion .
far-fetched
[Přídavné jméno]

not probable and difficult to believe

nepravděpodobný, nepřesvědčivý

nepravděpodobný, nepřesvědčivý

Ex: The idea of time travel still far-fetched to most scientists .
tongue-tied
[Přídavné jméno]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

zaražený, rozpačitý

zaražený, rozpačitý

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
pig-headedly
[Příslovce]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

neústupně, tvrdohlavě

neústupně, tvrdohlavě

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , pig-headedly held onto her belief .
to gift-wrap
[sloveso]

to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

dárkově zabalit, zabalit do dárkového papíru

dárkově zabalit, zabalit do dárkového papíru

Ex: She asked the cashier to gift-wrap the package before delivery.
fireproof
[Přídavné jméno]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

ohnivzdorný, nehořlavý

ohnivzdorný, nehořlavý

Ex: He fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .
to aid
[sloveso]

to help or support others in doing something

pomáhat, podporovat

pomáhat, podporovat

Ex: aided his friend in preparing for the exam .
to ax
[sloveso]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

sekat, ťat

sekat, ťat

Ex: They axed the old wooden door to break through.
to back
[sloveso]

to support someone or something

podpořit, stát za

podpořit, stát za

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we backing them with emotional support .
to bid
[sloveso]

to try to achieve something

usilovat, snažit se

usilovat, snažit se

Ex: Several startups bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .
blast
[Podstatné jméno]

an explosion of something

výbuch, exploze

výbuch, exploze

blaze
[Podstatné jméno]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

plamen, ohně

plamen, ohně

clash
[Podstatné jméno]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

střet, konflikt

střet, konflikt

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to clash among the members about the future direction of the company .
drama
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

drama, dráma

drama, dráma

to hit
[sloveso]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

zasáhnout, ovlivnit

zasáhnout, ovlivnit

Ex: Rural communities have been hit by the lack of healthcare access .
key
[Přídavné jméno]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

klíčový, zásadní

klíčový, zásadní

Ex: Building trust key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .
plea
[Podstatné jméno]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

námitka, žádost o přezkum

námitka, žádost o přezkum

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.
to quit
[sloveso]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

vzdát se, ukončit

vzdát se, ukončit

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose quit and start her own business .

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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