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Slovní zásoba pro IELTS Academic (Skóre 8-9) - 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 (8)
insurrection
[Podstatné jméno]

a violent uprising or rebellion against authority, government, or established order

vzbouření, ozbrojené povstání

vzbouření, ozbrojené povstání

Ex: The leaders of the insurrection faced charges of sedition and conspiracy against the state .
misdemeanor
[Podstatné jméno]

an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

přečin, přestupek

přečin, přestupek

Ex: Public intoxication is often classified as misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine .

to make a false copy of something with the intent to deceive

padělat, falsifikovat

padělat, falsifikovat

Ex: He was arrested counterfeiting passports .
witness tampering
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of unlawfully influencing or intimidating a witness in a legal case

ovlivňování svědka, zastrašování svědka

ovlivňování svědka, zastrašování svědka

Ex: The investigation revealed multiple instances witness tampering, leading to additional charges against the accused .
cold case
[Podstatné jméno]

a criminal investigation that has remained unsolved for a significant period and lacks recent investigative leads

nevyřešený případ, studенý případ

nevyřešený případ, studенý případ

Ex: Despite being cold case for over twenty years , the investigation gained renewed attention after a true crime podcast featured the unsolved mystery .
vigilante
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs

vigilant, samozvaný strážce

vigilant, samozvaný strážce

Ex: Frustrated by a series of unsolved crimes, a few individuals formed a vigilante posse to track down the perpetrators.
forgery
[Podstatné jméno]

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

padělání, falsifikace

padělání, falsifikace

Ex: The signature on the document was determined to be forgery after forensic analysis .
alibi
[Podstatné jméno]

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

alibi, ospravedlnění

alibi, ospravedlnění

Ex: alibi of attending a family gathering was corroborated by multiple family members .
felony
[Podstatné jméno]

a serious crime such as arson, murder, rape, etc.

těžký zločin, závažný delikt

těžký zločin, závažný delikt

Ex: His criminal record showed felonies, making it difficult for him to find employment after his release from prison .
tort
[Podstatné jméno]

a civil wrong causing harm, not a crime

delikt, tort

delikt, tort

Ex: The manufacturer was held liable for tort of strict product liability after a defective product caused injuries .
to trespass
[sloveso]

to enter someone's land or building without permission

vniknout, trespassovat

vniknout, trespassovat

Ex: The homeowner pressed charges against the individuals for trespassing on their land without permission.
embezzlement
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer

zpronevěra, podvodné nakládání s prostředky

zpronevěra, podvodné nakládání s prostředky

Ex: Conviction embezzlement can result in severe penalties , including imprisonment , fines , and restitution to the victims .
battery
[Podstatné jméno]

the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person

napadení, úmyslné ublížení na zdraví

napadení, úmyslné ublížení na zdraví

Ex: Law enforcement officers intervened to prevent the escalation of a domestic dispute that had the potential battery.
extortion
[Podstatné jméno]

a crime where someone forces another person to give them money or valuable things by threatening or intimidating them

vydírání, vydírání peněz

vydírání, vydírání peněz

Ex: Extortion of additional funds from prior victims continued when the thief threatened to expose private details .
delinquency
[Podstatné jméno]

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

delikvence, přečin

delikvence, přečin

Ex: delinquency in adolescence can sometimes predict continued criminal behavior into adulthood , highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies .
recidivism
[Podstatné jméno]

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

recidiva, návrat k trestné činnosti

recidiva, návrat k trestné činnosti

Ex: Nonprofit organizations focused on recidivism by offering support and mentorship to individuals upon their release from prison .
thug
[Podstatné jméno]

a violent and criminal gang or an individual who engages in brutal and aggressive behavior

zločinec, gangster

zločinec, gangster

Ex: The community organized a neighborhood watch to protect residents from the threat of thugs.
mobster
[Podstatné jméno]

a member of a criminal organization, often involved in organized crime such as racketeering, extortion, and other illicit activities

mafióz, zločinec

mafióz, zločinec

Ex: mobster faced charges of racketeering , money laundering , and other organized crime activities .
gangland
[Podstatné jméno]

the environment or territory associated with criminal gangs, particularly those engaged in organized crime, violence, and illicit activities

gangsterské území, území zločineckých gangů

gangsterské území, území zločineckých gangů

Ex: The city implemented social initiatives to provide alternatives for youth susceptible to recruitment gangland activities .
to loot
[sloveso]

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

vydrancovat, krást

vydrancovat, krást

Ex: The artist 's designs looted by counterfeiters who mass-produced knockoff products and sold them at a fraction of the price .
libel
[Podstatné jméno]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

pomluva, nactiutrhání

pomluva, nactiutrhání

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by libel.
to collude
[sloveso]

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

spolčit se, tajně spolupracovat

spolčit se, tajně spolupracovat

Ex: The competitors were suspected colluding to divide up contracts and stifle competition in the industry .
to poach
[sloveso]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

nelegálně lovit, pytlačit

nelegálně lovit, pytlačit

Ex: Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area .
to pilfer
[sloveso]

to steal small quantities or insignificant items

krást, krádež

krást, krádež

Ex: The cat burglar managed pilfer jewelry from several upscale residences .

to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission

podvodně si přivlastnit, nelegálně si přivlastnit

podvodně si přivlastnit, nelegálně si přivlastnit

Ex: The artist was accused appropriating cultural symbols without understanding their significance .
to con
[sloveso]

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information

oškubat, napálit

oškubat, napálit

Ex: The street conned passersby with sleight of hand tricks , making them believe he had supernatural abilities .
to perjure
[sloveso]

to lie in a court of law after officially swearing to tell the truth

křivě svědčit, přesviedčit

křivě svědčit, přesviedčit

Ex: The judge warned the jury about the consequences of asking witnesses perjure during the trial .
to bootleg
[sloveso]

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

nelegálně vyrábět, nelegálně distribuovat

nelegálně vyrábět, nelegálně distribuovat

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .
to swindle
[sloveso]

to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

okrást, švindlovat

okrást, švindlovat

Ex: Do n't fall victim to schemes that promise unrealistic returns but swindle you out of your hard-earned money .
to despoil
[sloveso]

to take valuables by force, often resulting in destruction or damage

vyloupit, zbavit

vyloupit, zbavit

Ex: The invaders ' primary objective was despoil the enemy 's resources , leaving their infrastructure in shambles .
to forge
[sloveso]

to create a fake copy or imitation of something

padělat, falsifikovat

padělat, falsifikovat

Ex: She was arrested for attempting forge documents .
to extort
[sloveso]

to illegally obtain money, property, or services from someone through threat of harm or force

vydírat, vydírání

vydírat, vydírání

Ex: Police suspected the extorted bank account numbers and passwords from vulnerable victims using frightenting hoax messages .
to perpetrate
[sloveso]

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

páchat, spáchat

páchat, spáchat

Ex: The media coverage highlighted the heinous perpetrated by the gang in the city .
to hijack
[sloveso]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

unést, převzít kontrolu nad

unést, převzít kontrolu nad

Ex: Over the years , criminals have hijacked vehicles for ransom .
to carjack
[sloveso]

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

převzít auto, vykonat loupež auta

převzít auto, vykonat loupež auta

Ex: A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting carjack an elderly couple at a gas station .

to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing

usvědčit, poznamenat o vině

usvědčit, poznamenat o vině

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness , trying to expose any inconsistencies that incriminate their client .
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