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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Akademický - Test 4 - Čtení - Úryvek 2 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
straightforward
straightforward
[Přídavné jméno]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

přímočarý, přímý

přímočarý, přímý

Ex: His explanation of the problem was straightforward, making it easy for everyone to understand. 
laboratory
laboratory
[Podstatné jméno]

a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation

laboratoř, experimentální dílna

laboratoř, experimentální dílna

to legislate
to legislate
[sloveso]

to create or bring laws into effect through a formal process

legislativně působit, přijímat zákony

legislativně působit, přijímat zákony

Ex: They are currently legislating new measures to address environmental concerns. 
to undermine
to undermine
[sloveso]

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

podkopat, oslabit

podkopat, oslabit

Ex: Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment. 
monopoly
monopoly
[Podstatné jméno]

exclusive control or ownership of a particular commodity, service, or resource

monopol, výhradní kontrola

monopol, výhradní kontrola

Ex: The company maintained a monopoly over the regional water supply. 
finding
finding
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

nález, objev

nález, objev

Ex: The scientist's finding revealed a new way to treat the disease. 
barrier
barrier
[Podstatné jméno]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

bariéra, překážka

bariéra, překážka

Ex: Language can be a barrier to effective communication. 
implication
implication
[Podstatné jméno]

a possible consequence that something can bring about

implikace,  důsledek

implikace, důsledek

Ex: His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale. 
to deliver
to deliver
[sloveso]

to provide or supply something that was expected or promised

dodat, poskytnout

dodat, poskytnout

Ex: They promise to deliver excellent customer service. 
restriction
restriction
[Podstatné jméno]

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

omezení, zákaz

omezení, zákaz

Ex: The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year. 
to set up
to set up
[sloveso]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

založit, vytvořit

založit, vytvořit

Ex: She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community. 
consistent
consistent
[Přídavné jméno]

having the same quality, level, or effect throughout

konzistentní, stabilní

konzistentní, stabilní

Ex: The coffee has a consistent flavor in every cup. 
account
account
[Podstatné jméno]

a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event

vylíčení, popis

vylíčení, popis

Ex: Her account of the historical event provided a new perspective on the cause of the conflict. 
to [shed] light on {sth}

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

vnést do věci světlo, objasnit něco

vnést do věci světlo, objasnit něco

Ex: The new report sheds light on why the project failed. 
to illustrate
to illustrate
[sloveso]

to serve as a clear instance or representation of a broader concept or situation

ilustrovat, demonstrovat

ilustrovat, demonstrovat

Ex: Her dedication to charity work illustrates the importance of community involvement. 
earnings
earnings
[Podstatné jméno]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

výdělky, příjmy

výdělky, příjmy

Ex: The company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the quarter, boosting investor confidence. 
to threaten
to threaten
[sloveso]

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

hrozit, představovat hrozbu

hrozit, představovat hrozbu

Ex: His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him. 
predominantly
predominantly
[Příslovce]

in a manner that consists mostly of a specific kind, quality, etc.

převážně, hlavně

převážně, hlavně

Ex: The region is predominantly agricultural, with vast expanses of farmland. 
to reprimand
to reprimand
[sloveso]

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

pokárat, plísnit

pokárat, plísnit

Ex: The supervisor frequently reprimands team members for unprofessional conduct. 
to weave
to weave
[sloveso]

to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand

tkát, plést

tkát, plést

Ex: The artisan weaved a complex pattern into the rug. 
counter
counter
[Přídavné jméno]

expressing opposition or acting in resistance

protichůdný, protikladný

protichůdný, protikladný

Ex: The lawyer presented a counter argument to the motion. 
ordinance
ordinance
[Podstatné jméno]

an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body

nařízení, vyhláška

nařízení, vyhláška

Ex: Residents were asked to comply with the water conservation ordinance during the drought. 
to reserve
to reserve
[sloveso]

to keep something for a specific purpose or use

rezervovat

rezervovat

Ex: The manager reserved some extra time for the meeting. 
to summon
to summon
[sloveso]

to officially call someone, typically to attend court or fulfill a legal obligation

předvolat, povolat

předvolat, povolat

Ex: The judge summoned the witness to testify during the trial. 
fine
fine
[Podstatné jméno]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

pokuta, sankce

pokuta, sankce

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway. 
equivalent
equivalent
[Přídavné jméno]

(of mathematical expressions or quantities) having the same value or function, even if they appear in different forms

ekvivalentní

ekvivalentní

Ex: The fractions 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent because they represent the same value. 
annual
annual
[Přídavné jméno]

related to or calculated over the course of a year

roční, roční

roční, roční

Ex: She monitors her annual energy consumption to reduce her carbon footprint. 
wage
wage
[Podstatné jméno]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

mzda, plat

mzda, plat

Ex: The company increased the minimum wage for its employees to attract and retain talent. 
defiance
defiance
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of opposing or fighting against someone or something that is in a position of power

výzva, odpor

výzva, odpor

to reflect
to reflect
[sloveso]

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

odrážet, projevovat

odrážet, projevovat

Ex: His speech reflected the concerns of the community. 
to regulate
to regulate
[sloveso]

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

regulovat, kontrolovat

regulovat, kontrolovat

Ex: The government agency works to regulate environmental policies to protect natural resources. 
labor
labor
[Podstatné jméno]

work, particularly difficult physical work

práce, dřina

práce, dřina

Ex: The construction workers performed hours of hard labor under the scorching sun. 
dominance
dominance
[Podstatné jméno]

the state of having superiority over another party in terms of power, knowledge, influence, etc.

nadvláda

nadvláda

to hold back
to hold back
[sloveso]

to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point

zadržet, zabránit

zadržet, zabránit

Ex: The soldiers held back the advancing enemy forces with determination. 
innovation
innovation
[Podstatné jméno]

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

inovace, novinka

inovace, novinka

Ex: Innovation drives progress in every industry. 
to gather
to gather
[sloveso]

to bring things together in one place

shromažďovat, sbírat

shromažďovat, sbírat

Ex: She gathered all her books from around the house and placed them neatly on the shelf. 
phase
phase
[Podstatné jméno]

a distinct period or stage in a sequence of events or development

fáze, etapa

fáze, etapa

Ex: The project is currently in its planning phase. 
constant
constant
[Přídavné jméno]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

konstantní, stabilní

konstantní, stabilní

Ex: The air conditioner maintained a constant temperature throughout the night. 
to link
to link
[sloveso]

to establish a relationship or association between two things

propojit, spojit

propojit, spojit

Ex: The researcher aims to link genetic factors with susceptibility to certain diseases. 
cultivation
cultivation
[Podstatné jméno]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

pěstování, obdělávání

pěstování, obdělávání

Ex: The farmer practiced cultivation of wheat on his vast fields. 
adoption
adoption
[Podstatné jméno]

the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea

přijetí, adopce

přijetí, adopce

Ex: The company's rapid adoption of new technology gave it a competitive edge in the market. 
aspect
aspect
[Podstatné jméno]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspekt, charakteristika

aspekt, charakteristika

Ex: One important aspect of the project is meeting the deadline. 
to engage
to engage
[sloveso]

to take part in or become involved with something actively

zúčastnit se, zapojit se

zúčastnit se, zapojit se

Ex: Students should engage in class discussions to enhance their learning. 
productive
productive
[Přídavné jméno]

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

produktivní, efektivní

produktivní, efektivní

Ex: The productive meeting resulted in several innovative solutions to the problem. 
innovative
innovative
[Přídavné jméno]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

inovativní, originální

inovativní, originální

Ex: The company is known for developing innovative solutions to common environmental challenges. 
threshold
threshold
[Podstatné jméno]

the starting point for a new state or experience

práh, hranice

práh, hranice

notice
notice
[Podstatné jméno]

the attention or interest someone gives to a person, thing, or event

pozornost, oznámení

pozornost, oznámení

Ex: The new student quickly caught the teacher's notice. 
tipping point
tipping point
[Podstatné jméno]

the moment when a small or slow change becomes strong enough to cause a big, often fast change in a situation, condition, or trend

bod obratu, rozhodující okamžik

bod obratu, rozhodující okamžik

Ex: The protest reached a tipping point and quickly turned into a movement. 
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