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Lidské Vlastnosti a Kvality - Přirozené Vlastnosti a Tendence

Objevte, jak anglická přísloví jako "příroda předčí výchovu" a "levhart nemůže změnit své skvrny" zobrazují přirozené rysy a tendence v angličtině.

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Human Traits & Qualities
a leopard cannot change its spots

used to imply that a person's fundamental nature or character is difficult and unlikely to change, even if they try

Základní povaha člověka se mění jen těžko

Základní povaha člověka se mění jen těžko

Ex: He promised to stop lying, but I am skeptical because a leopard cannot change its spots. 
an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet

used to imply that a person's true nature or identity cannot be disguised or changed by outward appearances, such as clothing or social status

Upravený vzhled nemění skutečnou povahu

Upravený vzhled nemění skutečnou povahu

Ex: Just because she has a lot of money doesn't mean she's a good person; an ape is an ape, a varlet is a varlet, though they be clad in silk or scarlet. 
the wolf (may|might) lose his teeth, but never his nature

used to emphasize that a person or creature's fundamental qualities and character are innate and unlikely to change, despite the passage of time or the influence of external factors

Čas skutečnou povahu nemění

Čas skutečnou povahu nemění

Ex: He might act like he's changed, but remember, a wolf may lose his teeth, but never his nature. 
the fox (may|might) grow grey, but never good

used to suggest that a person's inherent character or nature is unlikely to change, even with age or experience

Věk sám o sobě špatnou povahu nezlepší

Věk sám o sobě špatnou povahu nezlepší

Ex: It's hard to trust someone who has a history of deceit because a fox may grow grey, but never good. 
born, not made

used to suggest that certain qualities or abilities are innate and cannot be acquired through training or education

Některé vlastnosti jsou vrozené,  ne naučené

Některé vlastnosti jsou vrozené, ne naučené

Ex: Some people are just naturally good at math, and no amount of practice can change that because it's a case of born, not made. 
you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

used to suggest that one cannot turn something of low quality or little value into something of high quality or great value, no matter how much effort is put into it

Nekvalitní věc nelze změnit na prvotřídní

Nekvalitní věc nelze změnit na prvotřídní

Ex: The chef knew that no matter how much he cooked it, a tough piece of meat could never be turned into a gourmet dish - you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. 
nature passes nurture

used to suggest that a person's innate qualities and traits have a greater impact on their development and behavior than external factors such as upbringing or environment

Vrozené vlastnosti mohou mít větší vliv než výchova

Vrozené vlastnosti mohou mít větší vliv než výchova

Ex: The coach believed that nature passes nurture, and that some athletes are just naturally more talented than others, regardless of their training and practice. 
a crow is never whiter for washing itself often

used to imply that a person's inherent character or nature cannot be changed by changing their external appearance or behavior

Změna vzhledu nemění skutečnou povahu

Změna vzhledu nemění skutečnou povahu

Ex: Don't be fooled by his attempts to appear trustworthy; a crow is never whiter for washing itself often. 
send a fool to market and a fool he (will|shall) return

used to imply that a foolish person will remain foolish no matter how many opportunities or experiences they have

Zkušenost sama z hlupáka moudrého neudělá

Zkušenost sama z hlupáka moudrého neudělá

Ex: My boss always says that send a fool to market and a fool he will return, whenever someone suggests training a difficult employee, because he believes that some people are just not capable of improving their skills or work ethic. 
a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf

used to highlight the tendency of individuals to quickly lose interest or forget about something or someone they once cared deeply about

I silný zájem může rychle vyprchat

I silný zájem může rychle vyprchat

Ex: Maggie had been committed to a project, but when it became too challenging, she gave up and moved on, proving that a bellowing cow soon forgets her calf. 
we are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed

used to suggest that from the moment of our birth, we express dissatisfaction and continue to do so throughout our lives, often ending with unfulfilled expectations and disappointment

Člověk bývá po celý život nespokojený a stěžuje si

Člověk bývá po celý život nespokojený a stěžuje si

Ex: Despite all the success she's achieved, Mary always seems to find something to complain about.  It's like she's never really happy with anything.  We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed. 
what is bred in the bone (will|shall) come out in the flesh

used to suggest that a person's innate tendencies or characteristics, inherited from their ancestors, will eventually become apparent in their actions or personality and are difficult to change

Vrozené vlastnosti se nakonec projeví

Vrozené vlastnosti se nakonec projeví

Ex: Despite her best efforts to be kind and compassionate, her innate selfishness couldn't be suppressed, proving that what is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh. 
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