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Slovní zásoba pro IELTS Academic (Skóre 6-7) - Crime

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s kriminalitou, která jsou nezbytná pro zkoušku Academic IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
conspiracy
[Podstatné jméno]

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

konspirace, spiknutí

konspirace, spiknutí

Ex: They were charged conspiracy to defraud investors out of millions of dollars .
hostage
[Podstatné jméno]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

rukojmí, zadrženec

rukojmí, zadrženec

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed hostage and apprehended the criminals .
money laundering
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of concealing the origins, ownership, or destination of illegally obtained money by passing it through a legitimate financial institution or businesses

praní špinavých peněz, legalizace nelegálně nabytých prostředků

praní špinavých peněz, legalizace nelegálně nabytých prostředků

Ex: money laundering activities are detected , law enforcement agencies will take immediate action to investigate and prosecute the offenders .
stalking
[Podstatné jméno]

the persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or surveillance of one person towards another, causing fear or distress

stalking, pronásledování

stalking, pronásledování

cybercrime
[Podstatné jméno]

criminal activities carried out through the use of computers or the internet, often involving unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of personal or financial information, fraud, identity theft, or the spread of malicious software

kybernetická kriminalita, kyberkriminalita

kybernetická kriminalita, kyberkriminalita

Ex: Cybercrime poses significant challenges for law enforcement agencies due to its anonymous and decentralized nature.
burglary
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

vloupání, krádež

vloupání, krádež

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in burglary was overwhelming .
piracy
[Podstatné jméno]

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

pirátství, nelegální reprodukce

pirátství, nelegální reprodukce

Ex: Piracy of digital content poses a significant challenge to the entertainment industry's efforts to protect intellectual property rights.
scam
[Podstatné jméno]

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

podvod, švindl

podvod, švindl

Ex: The company was exposed for running scam that defrauded thousands of customers .
mugger
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

ofenzivní zloděj, loupíč

ofenzivní zloděj, loupíč

Ex: He was mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .
homicide
[Podstatné jméno]

the crime of murdering another person

vražda, zabití

vražda, zabití

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.
smuggling
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of importing or exporting goods or people secretly and against the law

přesměrování, pašování

přesměrování, pašování

Ex: He was charged with smuggling cigarettes and avoiding taxes.
manslaughter
[Podstatné jméno]

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

neúmyslné zabití, zabití z nedbalosti

neúmyslné zabití, zabití z nedbalosti

Ex: Manslaughter charges may be brought against individuals who unintentionally cause someone 's death while committing a criminal act .
ransom
[Podstatné jméno]

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

výkupné, ransom

výkupné, ransom

Ex: Hostage negotiations are delicate processes aimed at securing the safe release of captives without ransom.
pickpocket
[Podstatné jméno]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

kapsář, kapesní zloděj

kapsář, kapesní zloděj

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .
to smuggle
[sloveso]

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

přepadnout, nelegálně přepravovat

přepadnout, nelegálně přepravovat

Ex: The smuggled rare animals across the border .
to embezzle
[sloveso]

to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

zpronevěřit, vytunelovat

zpronevěřit, vytunelovat

Ex: The accountant devised a scheme embezzle funds without raising suspicion .
to mug
[sloveso]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

oloupit, okrást

oloupit, okrást

Ex: The mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .
to abduct
[sloveso]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

unesení, odvedení

unesení, odvedení

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will abduct more victims .
to launder
[sloveso]

to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

legalizovat, prát (peníze)

legalizovat, prát (peníze)

Ex: By the time the authorities arrived , they had laundered the money .
to conspire
[sloveso]

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

spiknout se, společně se domluvit

spiknout se, společně se domluvit

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile conspiring to manipulate public opinion .
heist
[Podstatné jméno]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

loupež, krádež

loupež, krádež

wiretap
[Podstatné jméno]

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

odposlech, odposlouchání

odposlech, odposlouchání

Ex: wiretap revealed conversations between the suspects discussing their plans to commit a robbery .
to shoplift
[sloveso]

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

krást v obchodě, vydávat se v obchodě za zákazníka

krást v obchodě, vydávat se v obchodě za zákazníka

Ex: The employee noticed the shoplifting and immediately called the police .

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

vraždit, zavraždit

vraždit, zavraždit

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
slander
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation

pomluva, hanobení

pomluva, hanobení

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

napodobit, imitovat

napodobit, imitovat

Ex: He would impersonate his teachers at school , mimicking their voices and gestures for fun .
hustle
[Podstatné jméno]

a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means

podvod, finta

podvod, finta

Ex: The fraudster ran a Ponzi scheme as his hustle, promising high returns on investments that never materialized .
to burglarize
[sloveso]

to illegally enter a building or area with the intent to commit theft or other crimes

vloupit se, okrást

vloupit se, okrást

Ex: Burglars targeted the vacant house , knowing it was unoccupied and easier burglarize.
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