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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Akademický - Test 2 - Čtení - Pasáž 2 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 16 - Academic
to contain
to contain
[sloveso]

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

obsahovat, zahrnovat

obsahovat, zahrnovat

Ex: The box regularly contains various items like books and documents. 
multitude
multitude
[Podstatné jméno]

a large number of people or things

množství, dav

množství, dav

Ex: A multitude of stars twinkled brightly in the clear night sky. 
to review
to review
[sloveso]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

recenzovat, kritizovat

recenzovat, kritizovat

Ex: She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. 
microbe
microbe
[Podstatné jméno]

a very small living organism that cannot be seen without a microscope and can cause a disease

mikrob, mikroorganismus

mikrob, mikroorganismus

to populate
to populate
[sloveso]

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

osídlit, obývat

osídlit, obývat

Ex: Various indigenous tribes have populated the rainforest for centuries. 
to outlive
to outlive
[sloveso]

to live for a longer period than another individual

přežít, žít déle než

přežít, žít déle než

Ex: She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years. 
invisible
invisible
[Přídavné jméno]

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

neviditelný, nepostřehnutelný

neviditelný, nepostřehnutelný

Ex: The invisible ink on the paper only became visible when exposed to heat. 
naked eye
naked eye
[Podstatné jméno]

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

pouhé oko, viditelné pouhým okem

pouhé oko, viditelné pouhým okem

Ex: The stars are visible to the naked eye on a clear night sky. 
ubiquitous
ubiquitous
[Přídavné jméno]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

všudypřítomný, ubikvitní

všudypřítomný, ubikvitní

Ex: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society, with almost everyone owning one. 
to inhabit
to inhabit
[sloveso]

to exist in something

obývat, přebývat

obývat, přebývat

Ex: Strange energies were said to inhabit the ancient relic. 
utterly
utterly
[Příslovce]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

naprosto, zcela

naprosto, zcela

Ex: The failure of the experiment left the scientists utterly perplexed. 
absorbing
absorbing
[Přídavné jméno]

engaging and holding one's attention completely

poutavý, strhující

poutavý, strhující

Ex: The novel was so absorbing that I couldn’t put it down. 
hugely
hugely
[Příslovce]

to an extensive degree

ohromně, nesmírně

ohromně, nesmírně

Ex: The concert was hugely attended by fans from all over the country. 
to mess with
to mess with
[sloveso]

to get involved with something or someone, often dangerous, in a way that might lead to problems or harm

hrát si s, zaplést se s

hrát si s, zaplést se s

Ex: Don't mess with the electrical wiring unless you're trained; it's dangerous. 
at {one's} peril

used to warn someone of the possible consequences or problems that doing something can have

colony
colony
[Podstatné jméno]

(microbiology) a group of organisms grown from a single parent cell

kolonie, kultura

kolonie, kultura

to vary
to vary
[sloveso]

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

lišit se, měnit se

lišit se, měnit se

Ex: The results of the experiment vary significantly from the predicted outcomes, indicating unexpected factors at play. 
at best
at best
[fráze]

‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation

to dub
to dub
[sloveso]

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

přejmenovat, nazývat

přejmenovat, nazývat

Ex: In the music industry, the legendary guitarist was dubbed "The King of Blues" for his mastery of the blues genre. 
by and large
by and large
[Příslovce]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

celkově, většinou

celkově, většinou

Ex: By and large, people in this town are friendly and welcoming. 
context
context
[Podstatné jméno]

the set of facts or circumstances surrounding a situation or event that provide clarity and understanding

kontext, rámec

kontext, rámec

Ex: The context of the negotiations changed drastically after the new regulations were introduced. 
contentedly
contentedly
[Příslovce]

with equanimity

spokojeně,  klidně

spokojeně, klidně

gut
gut
[Podstatné jméno]

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

střevo, břicho

střevo, břicho

Ex: The surgeon made an incision through the abdomen to access the gut during the intestinal surgery. 
bloodstream
bloodstream
[Podstatné jméno]

the flowing blood in a circulatory system, moving through vessels to transport oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body

krevní oběh, proudění krve

krevní oběh, proudění krve

Ex: The antibiotic injection delivered medicine directly into the patient's bloodstream, speeding up recovery. 
to swap
to swap
[sloveso]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

vyměnit, prohodit

vyměnit, prohodit

Ex: They decided to swap books to diversify their reading choices. 
at large
at large
[Příslovce]

in a general manner, without specific limitations

obecně, celkově

obecně, celkově

Ex: The conference aimed to address environmental issues at large, not just focusing on specific regions. 
fascinating
fascinating
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinující, poutavý

fascinující, poutavý

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
journalist
journalist
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

novinář

novinář

Ex: A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story. 
extraordinarily
extraordinarily
[Příslovce]

in an astonishingly impressive or outstanding manner

mimořádně,  pozoruhodně

mimořádně, pozoruhodně

Ex: The acrobats performed marvelously, executing flips with perfect precision. 
adept
adept
[Přídavné jméno]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

zručný, kompetentní

zručný, kompetentní

Ex: She is an adept pianist, captivating audiences with her virtuoso performances. 
lightness
lightness
[Podstatné jméno]

the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous

lehkost, bezstarostnost

lehkost, bezstarostnost

panache
panache
[Podstatné jméno]

a way of doing something that causes admiration

panache, styl

panache, styl

Ex: The dancer performs with panache, making every move look effortless and graceful. 
knack
knack
[Podstatné jméno]

a special skill, ability, or talent to do something

talent, dovednost

talent, dovednost

Ex: She has a knack for solving difficult math problems. 
enthralling
enthralling
[Přídavné jméno]

capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

okouzlující, poutavý

okouzlující, poutavý

Ex: The enthralling novel kept readers on the edge of their seats until the last page. 
mission
mission
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong goal, purpose, or ambition that someone is determined to achieve

mise, cíl

mise, cíl

Ex: Her mission is to improve education for underprivileged children. 
gently
gently
[Příslovce]

with a slight slope or smooth transition

jemně, pomalu

jemně, pomalu

Ex: The road rose gently into the hills. 
bizarre
bizarre
[Přídavné jméno]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarní, podivný

bizarní, podivný

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby. 
alien
alien
[Přídavné jméno]

belonging to or originating from a place or culture different from one’s own, often unfamiliar or strange

cizí, exotický

cizí, exotický

Ex: The alien landscape seemed otherworldly to the explorers. 
bid
bid
[Podstatné jméno]

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

nabídka, pokus

nabídka, pokus

Ex: Her bid for the presidency gained national attention. 
potent
potent
[Přídavné jméno]

having great power, effectiveness, or influence to produce a desired result

silný, účinný

silný, účinný

Ex: The medicine had a potent effect, relieving her pain within minutes. 
microscope
microscope
[Podstatné jméno]

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

mikroskop, binokulární lupa

mikroskop, binokulární lupa

Ex: The scientist used a microscope to examine the structure of the bacteria in the sample. 
to magnify
to magnify
[sloveso]

to make something seem bigger

zvětšit, zesílit

zvětšit, zesílit

Ex: The microscope magnifies tiny cells so we can see them. 
to teem
to teem
[sloveso]

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

hemžit se, přetékal

hemžit se, přetékal

Ex: The playground teemed with children playing and laughing during recess. 
to indicate
to indicate
[sloveso]

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

ukazovat, naznačovat

ukazovat, naznačovat

Ex: The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising. 
to endure
to endure
[sloveso]

to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time

vydržet, přetrvat

vydržet, přetrvat

Ex: Despite being exposed to harsh weather conditions, the sturdy outdoor furniture endured and remained usable for many years. 
plea
plea
[Podstatné jméno]

a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation

prosba, naléhání

prosba, naléhání

Ex: She ignored his plea for forgiveness, unwilling to give him another chance. 
microbial
microbial
[Přídavné jméno]

related to microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists

mikrobiální, mikrobní

mikrobiální, mikrobní

Ex: Microbial contamination can occur if food is not stored properly. 
tolerance
tolerance
[Podstatné jméno]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerance

tolerance

Ex: The community prided itself on its tolerance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs. 
to point out
to point out
[sloveso]

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

upozornit, poukázat

upozornit, poukázat

Ex: She pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting. 
vital
vital
[Přídavné jméno]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

zásadní, nezbytný

zásadní, nezbytný

Ex: Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health. 
to maintain
to maintain
[sloveso]

to make something stay in the same state or condition

udržovat, zachovávat

udržovat, zachovávat

Ex: The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing. 
to acknowledge

to openly accept something as true or real

uznat, přiznat

uznat, přiznat

Ex: For the therapy to be effective, one must first acknowledge their feelings and emotions. 
attitude
attitude
[Podstatné jméno]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

postoj,  myšlení

postoj, myšlení

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
to pose
to pose
[sloveso]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

představovat, vytvářet

představovat, vytvářet

Ex: The sudden economic downturn posed a significant threat to the stability of many businesses. 
to nurture
to nurture
[sloveso]

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

pečovat, rozvíjet

pečovat, rozvíjet

Ex: Teachers aim to nurture students' intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills. 
to view
to view
[sloveso]

to regard or consider something in a particular way

považovat, vidět

považovat, vidět

Ex: He views his job as an opportunity for personal growth and development. 
foe
foe
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual opponent or adversary

protivník, nepřítel

protivník, nepřítel

Ex: He considered his former colleague a lifelong foe. 
symbiotic
symbiotic
[Přídavné jméno]

involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

symbiotický, vzájemně prospěšný

symbiotický, vzájemně prospěšný

Ex: The clownfish and sea anemone share a symbiotic relationship in which the clownfish protects the anemone and receives shelter in return. 
mutually
mutually
[Příslovce]

in a way that involves or is shared by two or more people, groups, or sides equally

vzájemně, oboustranně

vzájemně, oboustranně

Ex: The contract was mutually beneficial to both parties. 
beneficial
beneficial
[Přídavné jméno]

having a positive effect or helpful result

prospěšný, výhodný

prospěšný, výhodný

Ex: Taking breaks during work is beneficial for productivity. 
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