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Kniha Total English - Pokročilý - Jednotka 3 - Odkaz

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plot
plot
[Podstatné jméno]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

děj, zápletka

děj, zápletka

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
biographical
biographical
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

biografický, vztahující se k životopisu

biografický, vztahující se k životopisu

Ex: The museum featured a biographical exhibit about the artist. 
sketch
sketch
[Podstatné jméno]

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

náčrt, skica

náčrt, skica

Ex: His travel journal contained a sketch of the bustling marketplace. 
fake
fake
[Přídavné jméno]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

falešný, padělaný

falešný, padělaný

Ex: The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product. 
myth
myth
[Podstatné jméno]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mýtus, legenda

mýtus, legenda

Ex: The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes. 
tall story
tall story
[Podstatné jméno]

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

nepravděpodobný příběh, vymyšlený příběh

nepravděpodobný příběh, vymyšlený příběh

Ex: He told us a tall story about encountering a legendary creature during his camping trip. 
fairy tale
fairy tale
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

pohádka, kouzelný příběh

pohádka, kouzelný příběh

Ex: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
legend
legend
[Podstatné jméno]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

legenda, mýtus

legenda, mýtus

anecdote
anecdote
[Podstatné jméno]

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anekdota, krátký příběh

anekdota, krátký příběh

Ex: She shared a funny anecdote about her first day at work. 
punch line
punch line
[Podstatné jméno]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

pointa, závěrečný vtip

pointa, závěrečný vtip

Ex: The punch line of the joke was so funny that I fell over laughing. 
joke
joke
[Podstatné jméno]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

vtip, žert

vtip, žert

Ex: He told a funny joke that made everyone at the party laugh. 
white lie
white lie
[Podstatné jméno]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

milosrdná lež, nevinná lež

milosrdná lež, nevinná lež

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut, not wanting to hurt her feelings. 
rumor
rumor
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

pověst, klep

pověst, klep

gossip
gossip
[Podstatné jméno]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

drby, klepy

drby, klepy

Ex: The office was filled with gossip after the new manager arrived. 
to elaborate
to elaborate
[sloveso]

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

rozvést, podrobně vysvětlit

rozvést, podrobně vysvětlit

Ex: The author elaborated on the historical context to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the events. 
hoax
hoax
[Podstatné jméno]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

podvod, mystifikace

podvod, mystifikace

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 
prone
prone
[Přídavné jméno]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

náchylný, inklinující

náchylný, inklinující

Ex: He is prone to making impulsive decisions. 
exaggeration
exaggeration
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

přehánění, hyperbola

přehánění, hyperbola

Ex: He resorted to exaggeration to make his argument seem stronger. 
readable
readable
[Přídavné jméno]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

čitelný, příjemný ke čtení

čitelný, příjemný ke čtení

Ex: The novel was highly readable, with a smooth and engaging style. 
hooked
hooked
[Přídavné jméno]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

závislý, přivázaný

závislý, přivázaný

Ex: He got hooked on painkillers after his injury. 
moving
moving
[Přídavné jméno]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

dojemný, pohnutý

dojemný, pohnutý

Ex: The moving speech by the survivor brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience. 
gripping
gripping
[Přídavné jméno]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

poutavý, vzrušující

poutavý, vzrušující

Ex: The gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down until I reached the last page. 
bookworm
bookworm
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

knihomol, vášnivý čtenář

knihomol, vášnivý čtenář

Ex: She’s a real bookworm who finishes a novel every week. 
one-dimensional
one-dimensional
[Přídavné jméno]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

jednorozměrný, lineární

jednorozměrný, lineární

Ex: A one-dimensional figure, like a line, has only length. 
best-selling
best-selling
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

nejprodávanější,  úspěšný

nejprodávanější, úspěšný

Ex: She wrote a best-selling novel that topped the charts for months. 
avid
avid
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

vášnivý, dychtivý

vášnivý, dychtivý

Ex: He's an avid reader, spending hours immersed in books every day. 
to depict
to depict
[sloveso]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

zobrazit,  popsat

zobrazit, popsat

Ex: The artist’s work often depicts scenes from daily life in a vibrant style. 
single-minded
single-minded
[Přídavné jméno]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

odhodlaný, rozhodný

odhodlaný, rozhodný

Ex: He was single-minded in his pursuit of a successful career. 
self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

soběstačný,  nezávislý

soběstačný, nezávislý

Ex: After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round. 
thick-skinned
thick-skinned
[Přídavné jméno]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

tlustokožný, není snadno ovlivnitelný kritikou

tlustokožný, není snadno ovlivnitelný kritikou

Ex: She is thick-skinned and doesn’t let negative comments bother her. 
kind-hearted
kind-hearted
[Přídavné jméno]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

dobrosrdečný, laskavý

dobrosrdečný, laskavý

Ex: The kind-hearted volunteer spent every weekend helping at the local animal shelter. 
standoffish
standoffish
[Přídavné jméno]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

odtažitý, rezervovaný

odtažitý, rezervovaný

Ex: Despite his warm smile, she found him to be rather standoffish at the party, keeping to himself in the corner. 
career-oriented
career-oriented
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

kariérně orientovaný, zaměřený na kariéru

kariérně orientovaný, zaměřený na kariéru

level-headed
level-headed
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

klidný, rozumný

klidný, rozumný

Ex: She remained level-headed during the crisis and handled everything efficiently. 
absent-minded
absent-minded
[Přídavné jméno]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

roztržitý, zapomnětlivý

roztržitý, zapomnětlivý

Ex: The absent-minded professor often forgot where he left his keys but was brilliant in his field. 
farce
farce
[Podstatné jméno]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

fraška, veselohra

fraška, veselohra

Ex: The play was a classic farce, filled with mistaken identities and ridiculous twists. 
pun
pun
[Podstatné jméno]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

slovní hříčka, vtip

slovní hříčka, vtip

Ex: She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing. 
cartoon
cartoon
[Podstatné jméno]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

kreslený film, karikatura

kreslený film, karikatura

Ex: My all-time favorite cartoon is 'Tom and Jerry'. 
black humor
black humor
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

černý humor, temný humor

černý humor, temný humor

Ex: His jokes about death and suffering were filled with black humor. 
surreal
surreal
[Přídavné jméno]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

surrealistický, nadreálný

surrealistický, nadreálný

Ex: The surreal style of painting uses distorted forms and illogical scenes to create a sense of mystery. 
irony
irony
[Podstatné jméno]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironie

ironie

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 
exaggeration
exaggeration
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

přehánění, hyperbola

přehánění, hyperbola

Ex: He resorted to exaggeration to make his argument seem stronger. 
satire
satire
[Podstatné jméno]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

satira, ironie

satira, ironie

Ex: Satire in literature often challenges societal norms and conventions. 
to [follow] in {one's} footsteps

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

jít v něčích stopách, následovat něčí příklad

jít v něčích stopách, následovat něčí příklad

Ex: She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. 
dead end
dead end
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

bezvýchodná situace, bez budoucnosti

bezvýchodná situace, bez budoucnosti

Ex: The investigation reached a dead end when the witness disappeared. 
frosty
frosty
[Přídavné jméno]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

mrazivý, odtažitý

mrazivý, odtažitý

Ex: His frosty response made it clear that he was not interested in making new friends. 
reception
reception
[Podstatné jméno]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

přijetí, recepec

přijetí, recepec

Ex: The movie had a mixed reception, with some critics praising it and others disappointed. 
under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

ne úplně fit, nemocný

ne úplně fit, nemocný

Ex: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'll stay home. 
stormy
stormy
[Přídavné jméno]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

bouřlivý, divoký

bouřlivý, divoký

Ex: The debate became stormy as the two sides clashed over key issues. 
to [call] the (shots|tune)

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

rozhodovat, mít hlavní slovo

rozhodovat, mít hlavní slovo

Ex: In this project, Maria calls the shots. 
firing line
firing line
[Podstatné jméno]

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

palebná linie, přední linie

palebná linie, přední linie

Ex: As the spokesperson, she was in the firing line when the scandal broke. 
to struggle
to struggle
[sloveso]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

bojovat, usilovat

bojovat, usilovat

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
warm
warm
[Přídavné jméno]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

teplý, přátelský

teplý, přátelský

Ex: She greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. 
to set {one's} sights on {sth}

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: She set her sights on becoming a doctor and never wavered. 
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