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ACT Angličtina a Světové Znalosti - Přírodní svět

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s přírodním světem, jako je „drought“, „canopy“, „preen“ atd., která vám pomohou zvládnout vaše ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
prey
[Podstatné jméno]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

kořist, obyčej

kořist, obyčej

rind
[Podstatné jméno]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

kůra, slupka

kůra, slupka

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of rind.
drought
[Podstatné jméno]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sucho, nedostatek srážek

sucho, nedostatek srážek

Ex: The drought affected both human and animal populations .
gust
[Podstatné jméno]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

poryv, náraz větru

poryv, náraz větru

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .
snowpack
[Podstatné jméno]

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

sněhová pokrývka, sněhová vrstva

sněhová pokrývka, sněhová vrstva

shrub
[Podstatné jméno]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

keř, křoví

keř, křoví

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .
twig
[Podstatné jméno]

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

větvička, proutek

větvička, proutek

Ex: The squirrel scurried along twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches .
gravity hill
[Podstatné jméno]

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

gravitační kopec, optická iluze kopce

gravitační kopec, optická iluze kopce

canopy
[Podstatné jméno]

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

koruna stromů, strop lesa

koruna stromů, strop lesa

Ex: The canopy blocked much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor .
avalanche
[Podstatné jméno]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

lavina, snehová lavina

lavina, snehová lavina

Ex: They survived avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
plume
[Podstatné jméno]

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

pohřební peří, peří

pohřební peří, peří

Ex: The hummingbird 's plume glinted in the sunlight as it hovered near the feeder .
wildlife refuge
[Podstatné jméno]

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

zoologická rezervace, ochranná oblast pro volně žijící zvířata

zoologická rezervace, ochranná oblast pro volně žijící zvířata

offspring
[Podstatné jméno]

the child or children of a particular person or animal

potomek, potomci

potomek, potomci

Ex: offspring of the two birds were strong and healthy , ready to leave the nest .
underbrush
[Podstatné jméno]

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

podrost, křoví

podrost, křoví

Ex: The fire quickly spread through the underbrush, threatening the nearby homes .
burrow
[Podstatné jméno]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

nor, díra

nor, díra

Ex: Moles create burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .
aquamarine
[Podstatné jméno]

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

akvamarín, akvamarínový kámen

akvamarín, akvamarínový kámen

pelt
[Podstatné jméno]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

kožešina, pelt

kožešina, pelt

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .
moisture
[Podstatné jméno]

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

vlhkost, moč

vlhkost, moč

Ex: The fog created a veil moisture that obscured the view of the city skyline .
blizzard
[Podstatné jméno]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

vichřice se sněhem, sněhová bouře

vichřice se sněhem, sněhová bouře

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in blizzard.
resin
[Podstatné jméno]

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

pryskyřice, živice

pryskyřice, živice

Ex: The amber gemstone was formed from ancient resin over millions of years .
maw
[Podstatné jméno]

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

tlamu, hltan

tlamu, hltan

poultry
[Podstatné jméno]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

drůbež, ptactvo

drůbež, ptactvo

Ex: He enjoys poultry in his backyard as a hobby .
sapling
[Podstatné jméno]

a small and young tree

sazenice, mladý strom

sazenice, mladý strom

Ex: sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .
progeny
[Podstatné jméno]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

potomstvo, descendenti

potomstvo, descendenti

Ex: The queenprogeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .
vitality
[Podstatné jméno]

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

životnost, vitalita

životnost, vitalita

slumber
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

spánek, klidný spánek

spánek, klidný spánek

Ex: The sound of the waves lulled her into a slumber on the beach .
luxuriant
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

bujný, hustý

bujný, hustý

Ex: The waterfall created luxuriant mist that enveloped the surrounding lush landscape .
edible
[Přídavné jméno]

safe or suitable for eating

jedlý, poživatelný

jedlý, poživatelný

Ex: She decorated her cake edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
balmy
[Přídavné jméno]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

lahodný, příjemný

lahodný, příjemný

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
hybrid
[Přídavné jméno]

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

hybridní, smíšený

hybridní, smíšený

Ex: Hybrid corn varieties have revolutionized agriculture by enhancing yield and resilience .
premature
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

předčasný, předčasně narozený

předčasný, předčasně narozený

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.
to germinate
[sloveso]

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

klíčit, vzcházet

klíčit, vzcházet

Ex: germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .
to howl
[sloveso]

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

vytí, kvílení

vytí, kvílení

Ex: Hearing the distant train whistle , the old dog joined in and began howl.
to perch
[sloveso]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

sedět, usednout

sedět, usednout

Ex: The perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .
to leach
[sloveso]

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

vyplavit, vymyvat

vyplavit, vymyvat

Ex: Farmers must be cautious not to overwater crops , as it leach vital elements from the soil .
to roost
[sloveso]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

hnízdit, sedět na hnízdě

hnízdit, sedět na hnízdě

Ex: The roost high in the pine trees , away from human activity .
to graze
[sloveso]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pást, grazovat

pást, grazovat

Ex: The shepherd led the flock graze on the hillside .
to peck
[sloveso]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

klovat, kousat

klovat, kousat

Ex: The pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .
to fell
[sloveso]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

pokácet, skácet

pokácet, skácet

Ex: He learned how to fell a tree as part of his forestry training .
to preen
[sloveso]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

opečovávat, hřebelčit

opečovávat, hřebelčit

to flutter
[sloveso]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

vlát, šustit

vlát, šustit

Ex: The fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .
to rear
[sloveso]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

vychovávat, pečovat o

vychovávat, pečovat o

Ex: He rear his younger siblings after their parents passed away .
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