Kniha Total English - Pokročilý - Unit 3 - Reference

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

děj, zápletka

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

biografický

a short literary composition that resembles a short story

náčrt, skica

made or intended to be like the original or real version of something

falešný, napodobenina

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

mýtus

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

neuvěřitelný příběh, pohádka

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

pohádka, bajka

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

legenda, pohádka

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

anecdota

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, končí vtip

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

vtip, následek

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

neškodná lež, malá lež

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

fáma

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

drb, klevetění

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

rozvést, vysvětlit

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

podvod, fáma

having a tendency or inclination toward something

skloněný, náchylný

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

pře exaggerated

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

čitatelný, snadno čitelný

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

závislý, připoutaný

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

dojemný, pohnutý

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

poutavý, vzrušující

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

knižní červ, milovník knih

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

jednodimenzionální, lineární

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

nejprodávanější, hit

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

vášnivý, zaujatý

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

zobrazit, popisovat

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

jednoznačný, cílevědomý

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

soběstačný, autonomní

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

tlustokožec, odolný vůči kritice

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

dobrosrdečný, laskavý

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

vzdálený, rezervovaný

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

zaměřený na kariéru, orientovaný na kariéru

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

vyrovnaný, rozvážný

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

zasněný, roztržitý

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

farce, komedie

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

hříčka, kalambur

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

animovaný film, karikatura

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, černá komedie

unusual in a way that resembles a dream more than reality

surrealistický, nerealistický

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

ironie

the act of presenting something as larger, more significant, or more extreme than it actually is, often for emphasis or dramatic effect

pře exaggerated

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

satira, satury

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

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

slepá ulice, bezvýchodná situace

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

chladný, mrazivý

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, přijímání

feeling unwell or slightly ill

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

bouřlivý, turbulentní

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

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

ohnisková čára, čára palby

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

bojovat, usilovat

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

vřelý, přátelský

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