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Kniha Street Talk 2 - Lekce 6

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to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

Ex: When faced with a family crisis , they knew it was time batten down the hatches and support each other .

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

Ex: The old, neglected documents were found in the attic, nearly burnt to cinders by years of exposure to extreme temperatures.
to call for
[sloveso]

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

vyžaduje, požaduje

vyžaduje, požaduje

Ex: The successful completion of the calls for a well-deserved vacation .
doozie
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

úžasnost, výjimečnost

úžasnost, výjimečnost

Ex: The test was doozie, taking everyone by surprise .
hard pack
[Podstatné jméno]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

tvrdý sníh, pevný sníh

tvrdý sníh, pevný sníh

Ex: hard pack snow can be tricky , especially on curves .
heat wave
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

vlna veder, tepelná vlna

vlna veder, tepelná vlna

Ex: During heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .
to kick up
[sloveso]

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

zintenzivnit se, zesílit

zintenzivnit se, zesílit

Ex: The storm is going to kick up later tonight, so be sure to secure your belongings.
mercury
[Podstatné jméno]

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

rtuť, teplota indikována rtuťovým teploměrem

rtuť, teplota indikována rtuťovým teploměrem

to move in
[sloveso]

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

přistoupit, postoupit

přistoupit, postoupit

Ex: He quickly moved in on the suspect as soon as the threat was identified.
nasty
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

odporný, nepříjemný

odporný, nepříjemný

Ex: nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .
on tap
[Přídavné jméno]

available for immediate use

k dispozici, v nabídce

k dispozici, v nabídce

on the flip side
[Příslovce]

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

na druhé straně, naopak

na druhé straně, naopak

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , on the flip side, it also carries the risk of financial loss .
powder
[Podstatné jméno]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

prašan, prachový sníh

prašan, prachový sníh

rain heavily

pršet jako z konve, lít jako z konve

pršet jako z konve, lít jako z konve

scorcher
[Podstatné jméno]

an extremely hot day

pařák, horko

pařák, horko

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: The tourists spent the whole day soaking up the rays in the tropical sunshine.
trough
[Podstatné jméno]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

příkop, deprese

příkop, deprese

Ex: troughs and ridges of sand dunes shift continuously in the desert as a result of wind erosion and deposition .
twister
[Podstatné jméno]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

větrná smršť, tornádo

větrná smršť, tornádo

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