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ACT Angličtina a Světové Znalosti - Vzhled a textura

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související se vzhledem a texturou, jako je „crease“, „malleable“, „porous“ atd., která vám pomohou zlepšit vaše ACT.

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

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

rozměr, dimenze

rozměr, dimenze

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .
contraction
[Podstatné jméno]

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

kontrakce, zmenšení

kontrakce, zmenšení

Ex: Scientists study contraction of muscles to understand movement in the human body .
compaction
[Podstatné jméno]

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

zahuštění, stlačení

zahuštění, stlačení

Ex: Compaction of the trash in the garbage truck facilitated more efficient waste disposal .
facet
[Podstatné jméno]

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

fáze, čelní plocha

fáze, čelní plocha

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately facets used for ceremonial purposes .
curvature
[Podstatné jméno]

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

zakřivení, křivost

zakřivení, křivost

Ex: curvature of the waves on the beach created picturesque scenes at sunset .
blemish
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

nedostatek, skvrna

nedostatek, skvrna

Ex: Despite the blemish, the painting was still considered a masterpiece .
turbid
[Přídavné jméno]

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

zakalený, mlhavý

zakalený, mlhavý

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .
crooked
[Přídavné jméno]

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

křivý, zohydrý

křivý, zohydrý

expansive
[Přídavné jméno]

able to increase in size or volume

rozšiřitelný, expanzivní

rozšiřitelný, expanzivní

Ex: expansive properties of the foam made it ideal for insulation purposes .
iridescent
[Přídavné jméno]

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridescentní, duhový

iridescentní, duhový

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.
porous
[Přídavné jméno]

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

porézní, děravý

porézní, děravý

Ex: The sponge cake porous, soaking up the syrup and becoming moist .
ungainly
[Přídavné jméno]

hard to manage because of awkward form

neobratný, neskladný

neobratný, neskladný

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .
towering
[Přídavné jméno]

having an impressive height

vysoký, impozantní

vysoký, impozantní

Ex: She stood beneath the towering oak tree, marveling at its ancient branches.
distorted
[Přídavné jméno]

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

pokřivený, zdeformovaný

pokřivený, zdeformovaný

Ex: The heat caused the plastic ruler to become distorted, bending out of shape.
rigid
[Přídavné jméno]

not flexible or easily bent

pevný, tvrdý

pevný, tvrdý

Ex: The steel beam rigid, providing strong support for the building .
adhesive
[Přídavné jméno]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

lepidlový, přilnavý

lepidlový, přilnavý

Ex: She applied adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .
sleek
[Přídavné jméno]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

lesklý, hladký

lesklý, hladký

Ex: The dogsleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .
elastic
[Přídavné jméno]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elastický, flexibilní

elastický, flexibilní

Ex: The dough had elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .
concrete
[Přídavné jméno]

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

konkrétní, hmatatelný

konkrétní, hmatatelný

Ex: The architect sketched out plans for concrete structure , outlining every detail .
wispy
[Přídavné jméno]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

pramenný, jemný

pramenný, jemný

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.
undulating
[Přídavné jméno]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

vlnící se, vlnovkový

vlnící se, vlnovkový

bumpy
[Přídavné jméno]

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

hrbolatý, nerovný

hrbolatý, nerovný

Ex: The mattress was old bumpy, making it uncomfortable to sleep on .
scraggly
[Přídavné jméno]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

chuchvalčitý, srolovaný

chuchvalčitý, srolovaný

pleated
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plisovaný, záhybovaný

plisovaný, záhybovaný

Ex: The tablecloth pleated corners , providing a tailored appearance to the table setting .
shallow
[Přídavné jméno]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

mělký, plitký

mělký, plitký

Ex: The river shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .
labyrinthine
[Přídavné jméno]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

labyrintový, složitý

labyrintový, složitý

Ex: labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .
ornate
[Přídavné jméno]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ozdobný, vyzdobený

ozdobný, vyzdobený

Ex: ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .
elliptical
[Přídavné jméno]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

oválný, eliptický

oválný, eliptický

tubular
[Přídavné jméno]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

trubicový, tubulární

trubicový, tubulární

Ex: The telescope had tubular design , allowing for easy adjustment and focus .
ovoid
[Přídavné jméno]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoidní, vejčitý

ovoidní, vejčitý

Ex: The seeds were small ovoid in shape , perfect for planting in the garden .
malleable
[Přídavné jméno]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

tvárný, plastický

tvárný, plastický

Ex: The heated plastic malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .
clammy
[Přídavné jméno]

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

vlhký, mokrý

vlhký, mokrý

Ex: clammy skin suggested he might have a fever .
unkempt
[Přídavné jméno]

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

neupravený, zacuchaný

neupravený, zacuchaný

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .
taut
[Přídavné jméno]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

napjatý, pevný

napjatý, pevný

Ex: As she tied her shoelaces, she pulled them taut to ensure they wouldn't come undone during the race.
crinkly
[Přídavné jméno]

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

zvrásněný, pomačkaný

zvrásněný, pomačkaný

Ex: crinkly hair gave him a distinctive and charming appearance .
hollow
[Přídavné jméno]

having an empty space within

hollowý, prázdný

hollowý, prázdný

Ex: The old well had hollow shaft leading deep into the ground .
lifelike
[Přídavné jméno]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

živý, realistický

živý, realistický

Ex: Her performance in the play was lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .
tensile
[Přídavné jméno]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tahový, napínací

tahový, napínací

Ex: Fabricated from carbon fiber , the bike frame boasts tensile characteristics .
to expand
[sloveso]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

rozšířit, expanzní

rozšířit, expanzní

Ex: Over time , his expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .
to compress
[sloveso]

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

stlačit, komprimovat

stlačit, komprimovat

Ex: The scientist designed a device compress the air in the container for the experiment .
to elongate
[sloveso]

to stretch something in order to make it longer

prolongovat, vytahovat

prolongovat, vytahovat

Ex: By the end of the renovation , the hallway will have elongated to create a more spacious entrance .
to crease
[sloveso]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

zvrásnit, vytvořit zvrásnění

zvrásnit, vytvořit zvrásnění

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .
to felt
[sloveso]

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

plstit, filcovat

plstit, filcovat

Ex: felted the wool roving into a cozy blanket using traditional techniques .
to pigment
[sloveso]

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

pigmentovat, pigmentizovat

pigmentovat, pigmentizovat

Ex: While working on the mural , the painters were pigmenting the walls .
to contour
[sloveso]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

tvarovat, konturovat

tvarovat, konturovat

Ex: The car manufacturer contoured the body of the vehicle for aerodynamic efficiency .
to smudge
[sloveso]

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

pomačkat, rozmazať

pomačkat, rozmazať

Ex: The makeup artist smudged the eyeliner for a smoky eye look .
to smear
[sloveso]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

rozmazat, nanést

rozmazat, nanést

Ex: The smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish .
to embellish
[sloveso]

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

zdobit, vylepšit

zdobit, vylepšit

Ex: The garden embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .
to extend
[sloveso]

to enlarge or lengthen something

rozšířit, prodloužit

rozšířit, prodloužit

Ex: The city council plans extend the park by adding more green space .
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