→ CAE → Start Learning / Download MP3 Flashcards

Question		Answer
un - stable, able, professional start learning		nestabilní, schopný, profesionální
in - competent, mature, sensitive start learning		ne - kompetentní, zralý, citlivý
dis - able, courteous start learning		ne - schopný, zdvořilý
ir - rational, agreeable start learning		ne - racionální, souhlasný
legal/illegal start learning		legální/nelegální
mis-understand start learning		špatně pochopit
decisive/indecisive start learning		rozhodný/nerozhodný
flappable/unflappable start learning		vyšilovat/nevyšilovat
un - affected, ordinary, done, intelligent start learning		ne - dotčený, obyčejný, hotový, inteligentní
in - convenient, compatible start learning		ne - pohodlné, kompatibilní
ir - regular, relevant, responsible, resistant start learning		ir - pravidelný, relevantní, odpovědný, odolný
dis - honest, quiet, orderly start learning		ne - čestný, tichý, spořádaný
a - theist, sexual, symetric, political, social start learning		a - teistický, sexuální, symetrický, politický, sociální
counter - attack, act, measure, productive start learning		proti - útok, čin, opatření, produktivní
non - conformist, profit, smoking, violent, fiction start learning		ne - konformní, ziskový, kuřacký, fikce
de - active, tox, moralising, motivating start learning		ne - aktivní, toxický, moralizující,
il - legal, litarate, logical start learning		ne - právní, literátský, logický
decisive/indecisive start learning		rozhodný/nerozhodný
decide/undecide start learning		rozhodnout/nerozhodnout
punctual/unpunctual start learning		dochvilný/nedochvilný
affected/unaffected start learning		ovlivněný/neovlivněný
effective/ ineffective start learning		efektivní/neefektivní
tangible/intangible start learning		hmotný/nehmotný
take aback start learning		zaskočit
reverse/accelerator start learning		zpátečka/plyn
divert Traffic will be diverted through the side streets while the main road is resurfaced. start learning		odklonit
pink slip = a document given to a person saying that they do not have a job any more start learning		růžový lístek = doklad daný osobě, že už nemá práci
do away with something These ridiculous rules and regulations should have been done away with years ago. start learning		s něčím skoncovat
In no way - at no time/under no circumstences In no way should you smoke in here. start learning		V žádném případě – v žádné době/za žádných okolností
amongs That are amongst the most destructive disasters. start learning		mezi
jealous of someone/sth (synonym is envious) I was bitterly jealous of her. start learning		žárlit na někoho (synonymum je závist)
step by step = one step at a time = slowly/gradually start learning		krok za krokem = krok za krokem
on the house = idiom for something what is free start learning		na domě = idiom
inn = hostel start learning		hostinec = ubytovna
at any cost = by all means, no matter what start learning		za každou cenu = všemi prostředky, ať se děje cokoliv
interest in something start learning		zájem o něco
unavaoidably What unavoiably makes me angry... start learning		nevyhnutelně
angry at or with someone / angry about something What unavoiably makes me angry at Frank start learning		rozzlobený na někoho nebo na někoho / rozzlobený na něco
hide from start learning		schovat se před
except for start learning		až na
in particular, especially His decision led to some arguments with his family, in particular his brother. start learning		zvláště, zvláště
learn sth by heart, to memorise start learning		naučit se něco nazpaměť, zapamatovat si
in memorizing i was succeasful in memorizing it. start learning		v zapomatovani
keen on something She's keen on (playing) tennis start learning		zaujatý něčím
trigger off a chain reaction start learning		vyvolat řetězovou reakci
in demand = popular / on demand = available start learning		v poptávce = oblíbené / na vyžádání = dostupné
in a way = to some extent, partailly You are right in a way about the need... start learning		svým způsobem = do určité míry, částečně
under way = in progress The construction is under way now and is due to be finished by 2023. start learning		under way = probíhá
on the way = comming start learning		na cestě = přichází
at the time = particular moment start learning		v čase = konkrétní okamžik
ascent up the ascent up the mountain is gentle start learning		stoupání nahoru
with the exception of sth start learning		s výjimkou sth
in order to do He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed. start learning		aby to bylo možné
to some extent / to some extent by something start learning		do jisté míry / do určité míry něčím
tough as well as tough competition across the travel sector start learning		houževnatý
in two minds about sth start learning		nerozhodny o necem
outlining our main goals today start learning		nastínění našich dnešních hlavních cílů
cautious language start learning		opatrný jazyk
tackle = solve tackle problem start learning		řešit = řešit
asbestos, azbestosis start learning		azbest, azbestóza
lung cancer start learning		rakovina plic
pollen start learning		pyl
animal dander start learning		zvířecí srst
nausea start learning		nevolnost
water bodies / sources start learning		vodní útvary/zdroje
language loss start learning		ztráta jazyka
a lot of = a heaps of We spend a heaps of money start learning		hodně = hromada
nearly/almost/virtually = usually comes with every start learning		téměř/téměř/prakticky = obvykle přichází s každým
the other = the last or the second (just in case they are two of them) start learning		druhý = poslední nebo druhý (jen v případě, že jsou dva)
each and every one = every single start learning		každý a každý = každý jednotlivý
either ... or... = parallel structure She either loves or hates you. Its all or nothing for her. start learning		buď ... nebo... = paralelní struktura
one way or another we have to save money one way or another. start learning		tak či onak
few and far between = scarce Jobs are few and far between. start learning		málo a daleko = vzácné
everyday - adjective / every day - adverb start learning		každodenní - přídavné jméno / každý den - příslovce
embark on/upon sth We’ve embarked on an exciting new project. start learning		pustit se na/po
as ambitious as it may sound start learning		jakkoli ambiciózní to může znít
the beauty within people To see what he describes as the beauty within people. start learning		krásu v lidech
Suffice it to say that... = It is save to say that... start learning		Stačí říci, že... = Je třeba říci, že...
less - uncountable / fewer - countable start learning		méně - nepočitatelné / méně - spočítatelné
dedicate start learning		věnovat
occure start learning		nastat
emotionally distant start learning		citově vzdálený
confidantional information start learning		důvěrné informace
a chopper = helicopter start learning		vrtulník = vrtulník
a drawback = a disadvantage start learning		nevýhoda = nevýhoda
presumably start learning		pravděpodobně
in contrast to / unlike to start learning		na rozdíl od / na rozdíl od
something along those lines (of) start learning		něco v tomto smyslu (z)
looks as if... start learning		vypadá jakoby
jet ski start learning		vodní skútr
willing to start learning		ochota / ochota
nuances of meaning = small differences in meaning start learning		významové nuance = malé rozdíly ve významu
armchair traveller start learning		křeslo cestovatel
better you than me (expression of compassion, understanding) start learning		lepší ty než já (vyjádření soucitu, porozumění)
by far = by a mile start learning		daleko = na míli
abruptly start learning		náhle
traffic warden start learning		dopravní strážce
toll fee start learning		Mýto
number plate start learning		státní poznávací značka
heavy vehicle start learning		těžké vozidlo
roundabouts start learning		kruhové objezdy
t-junction = crossroad start learning		t-křižovatka = křižovatka
certain start learning		určitý
facial parts start learning		obličejové rysy
disguise SO by ST / as SO He disguised himself by wearing a false beard. start learning		přestrojit SO od ST/ jako SO
scruffy clothes start learning		ošuntělé oblečení
crooked teeth start learning		křivé zuby
striking / boyish start learning		překvapivý / chlapecký
on a whim = on impulse We booked the trip on a whim. start learning		z rozmaru = na popud
by way of = by means of He sent me some flowers by way of an apology. start learning		způsobem = podle
refrain from something Please refrain from talking during the lecture start learning		zdržet se něčeho
to be out and about active; doing the things you usually do: The doctor says she's making a good recovery, and she should be out and about in a few days' time. start learning		být venku
good to see you up and about feeling well enough to get out of bed and move around start learning		rád tě vidím nahoře (kdyz vidis nekoho po dlouhe dobe po nemoci napr.)
lost my bearings If you lose your bearings, you do not know where you are. They lost their bearings in the dark. At one point, we misread the map and lost our bearings. I was worried that if I turned back, I would lose my bearings. New York is a city where it's easy to lose your bearings. start learning		ztratil jsem orientaci
i hope it is not a rough crossing start learning		doufám, že to není drsný přechod
taxi fare start learning		jízdné za taxi
outbound flight start learning		odchozí let
experiencing something start learning		zažívat nêco
long-haul flight start learning		dálkový let
flight attendant start learning		letuška
doing more than 200 kilometres per hour start learning		rychlostí více než 200 kilometrů za hodinu
let’s pull into a lay-by in a minute and have a picnic start learning		pojďme za chvíli zastavit a udělat si piknik
he gets behind the wheels start learning		sedne za kola
How’s it going? - No too shabby / Yeah... getting there. start learning		Jak to jde? - Ne příliš ošuntělý / Jo... dostat se tam.
give or take = approximately start learning		dát nebo vzít = přibližně
take it or leave it start learning		ber nebo nech být
Fat chance! = Not gonna happen! start learning		Velká šance! = To se nestane!
I hate to think... start learning		Nesnáším pomyšlení...
You never know... start learning		Nikdy nevíš...
I haven’t the foggiest! = I have no idea! start learning		Nemám nejmlhavější! = Nemám tušení!
How do you fare? start learning		jak se máš?
peer-to-peer network = involving sharing files or other resources between computers connected through a network, rather than using a central server (= a central computer that stores files): start learning		propojená síť = zahrnuje sdílení souborů nebo jiných zdrojů mezi počítači připojenými prostřednictvím sítě namísto použití centrálního serveru (= centrálního počítače, který ukládá soubory):
counterfeit This watch may be a counterfeit, but it looks just like the original. start learning		padělaný
Teller start learning		Pokladník
Flat broke I am flat broke start learning		Bez pěněz
card reader start learning		čtečka paměťových karet
sponge off = depend on to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially in order to live without working sponging off the state start learning		vyhoubaný = závislý na
bail out This time I can not bail you out. start learning		záchrana, výpomoc
dipped into to spend part of a supply of money that you have been keeping or saving I had to dip into my savings to pay for the repairs. start learning		ponořený do =
pay your own way If you pay your way, you have or earn enough money to pay for what you need, without needing other people to give or lend you money. I went to college anyway, as a part-time student, paying my own way. start learning		platit po svém
tech-savvy start learning		technicky zdatný
They are much more likely to... start learning		Je u nich mnohem pravděpodobnější, že...
weigh up Loot at the offer and weigh up, what is best for you. start learning		zvažovat
in return Some of them charge fees but offer benefits in return. start learning		na oplátku
overdraft facilities When you can spend more money than you have on your account. start learning		kontokorentní úvěry
come down to = to have a particular thing as the most important matter: It all comes down to money in the end. start learning		přijít na to = mít konkrétní věc jako nejdůležitější:
bear in mind start learning		mít na paměti
rags to riches from poverty to wealth I am fascinated by rags to riches stories... start learning		hadry k bohatství
in the red/in the black start learning		vydlělečné/prodělávat
lived beyond means spend more than you can afford start learning		žil nad poměry
splashes out on something it could be either possitive or negative start learning		utrácet penize bez premýsleni
born with a silver spoon in your mouth start learning		narodil se v bohaté rodině
burn the hole in you pocket start learning		utratit hodně peněz
be in the lap of luxury start learning		užívat si luxusní věci
extravagant holiday/party start learning		drahá/luxusní dovolená/party
IDIOM = Take care of you penny and the dollar will take care of itself. start learning		Spoření peněz
Fork out on/ splash out on/ lash out on something spend a huge money on ST expensive start learning		Utratit hodně peněz
to throw moeny out of the window / spend money like a water start learning		vyhodit peníze z okna / utratit peníze jako vodu
retail therapy start learning		nakupovaní pro lepší náladu
make ends meet Struggle to make ends meet... start learning		vyjít s penězi
garden gnomes start learning		zahradní trpaslíci
idiom: drop me a line start learning		zavolej mi
eloquence start learning		výmluvnost
leave nothing to chance Make sure that everything is prepared start learning		nenechat nic náhodě
to have an intention of something start learning		mít nějaký záměr
it never occured to me start learning		nikdy mě to nenapadlo
I do not mind = It is all the same to me start learning		Nevadí mi = Pro mě je to jedno
is nowhere near as good as something start learning		není ani zdaleka tak dobrý jako něco
you can only make something “enjoyable” if... start learning		něco „příjemného“ můžete udělat jen tehdy, když...
rocketed expand rapidly start learning		raketově
slang - catfish (not as advertised) start learning		slang - sumec (ne tak, jak je inzerováno)
undeniable start learning		nepopiratelný
wholeheartedly adverb I hear what you say and I wholeheartedly agree. start learning		z celého srdce
abandon As a baby he was abandoned by his mother. start learning		opustit
what is your origin/heritage? start learning		jaký je váš původ/dědictví
inconclusive/circumstatial evidence start learning		neprůkazné/nepřímé důkazy
solitary/solitude one of the solitary reason start learning		osamělost/samota
be friends with start learning		přátelit se s
find it + adj (+ to do) I found it surprising... start learning		shledat to + adj (+ udělat)
there is no point in doing sth no point/no sense/no use in start learning		nemá smysl dělat něco
mischief/mischievious small childreb are full of mischief start learning		škodolibý/zlomyslný
up to all sorts of something children get up to all sorts of something start learning		až do všeho možného
it was not untill I visited her that I realized how ill she was start learning		až když jsem ji navštívil, uvědomil jsem si, jak je nemocná
it was not until... start learning		nebylo to dokud...
comet/cosmic start learning		kometa/kosmický
care for = Do you care for coffe? Do you care for coffe? start learning		mít rád = Máte rádi kávu?
be abbreviation for "ITV" is the abbreviation for "Independent Television". start learning		být zkratka pro
put up with SO = tolerate start learning		smířit se s SO
struck up (a conversation/friendship) start learning		navázal (rozhovor/přátelství)
Peak AT = after verb we should use “AT” / Peak OF = after noun we should use “OF” start learning		Vrchol AT = za slovesem bychom měli použít „AT“ / Vrchol OF = za podstatným jménem bychom měli použít „OF“
rewilding = the process of protecting an environment and returning it to its natural state, for example by bringing back wild animals that used to live there: Rewilding runs directly counter to human attempts to control and cultivate nature. start learning		rewilding = proces ochrany životního prostředí a jeho navrácení do jeho přirozeného stavu, například přivedením divokých zvířat, která v něm dříve žila:
is proximity to (close to) start learning		je blízko (blízko)
controvensial start learning		kontroverzní
mane Not all tigers have a mane... start learning		hříva
beautify start learning		zkrášlit
embellish The ceiling was embellished with flowers and leaves. start learning		ozdobit
to sicken/sickening extremely unpleasant and causing you to feel shock and anger start learning		onemocnět/nechutit
the cutting edge of “technology” brand-new/state of the art/modern/advanced start learning		špičková "technologie"
hedging (showing uncertainty) may is the more common verb for hedging. start learning		zajištění (ukazuje nejistotu)
churned out (informal) = produced (formal) start learning		chrlit (neformální) = vyrobený (formální)
put together (informal) = compiled (formal) start learning		dát dohromady (neformální) = sestavený (formální)
wipe out (informal) = eliminate (formal) start learning		vymazat (neformální) = odstranit (formální)
bring about (informal) = create (formal) start learning		přinést (neformální) = vytvořit (formální)
show off (informal) = describe (formal) start learning		předvést (neformální) = popsat (formální)
flagged up (informal) = demonstrate (formal) start learning		označené (neformální) = demonstrovat (formální)
went public with (informal) = publicised (formal) start learning		vyšel na veřejnost s (neformální) = zveřejněný (formální)
figure out (informal) = conclude (formal) start learning		vymyslet (neformální) = uzavřít (formální)
back up (informal) = support (formal) start learning		záloha (neformální) = podpora (formální)
hint (informal) = suggest (formal) start learning		nápověda (neformální) = navrhnout (formální)
prior to something prior to = before Check your to do list on daily basis prior to finishing work. start learning		před něčím
I dare say that... in my opinion start learning		Troufám si říct, že...
You woudn’t dare! start learning		Neodvážil by ses
I am in disbelief start learning		Jsem nedůvěřivý
case-sensitive higher case, lower case start learning		citlivý na velká písmena
have no option but to do sth start learning		nemají jinou možnost, než udělat něco
believe it or not, i... start learning		věřte nebo ne, já...
I have not made up my mind yet... start learning		Ještě jsem se nerozhodl...
trustworthy/roadworthy/noteworthy/newsworthy start learning		důvěryhodný/cestný/pozoruhodný/zpravodajský
fatal/fatality start learning		fatální/fatální
idle/idleness start learning		nečinnost/nečinnost
desparate/despair/desparation start learning		zoufalec/zoufalství/zoufalství
admire/admiration start learning		obdivovat/obdivovat
genuine/genuity start learning		ryzí/ryzost
judicious/judice start learning		soudný/soudný
double-glazing having 2 glass layers start learning		dvojité zasklení
mould start learning		plíseň
mould = grey fungi start learning		plíseň = šedé houby
extended - made it longer usually come with time Extended holiday start learning		prodloužil – prodloužil
extensive - detailed/thorough An extensive investigation. start learning		rozsáhlé - podrobné/důkladné
to be yet to do ST have not done something start learning		být ještě dělat ST
yet to be done, only one thing remains start learning		zbývá ještě udělat jediné
ogle at someone look at someone in romantic way start learning		dívat se na někoho
glance look quickly start learning		pohled
see - accidentally, watch - on purpose start learning		vidět - náhodně, sledovat - schválně
most striking feature start learning		nejvýraznějším rysem
most remarkable feature start learning		nejpozoruhodnější vlastnost
from all walks of life / from every walk of life start learning		ze všech oblastí života / ze všech oblastí života
call upon sb to do sth start learning		vyzvat sb, aby udělal něco
depend on/depend upon start learning		záviset na / záviset na
parade - group of people walking publicly start learning		průvod - skupina lidí chodících veřejně
the cup - the trophy start learning		pohár - trofej
breeds of animals start learning		plemen zvířat
resulted in start learning		měl za následek
what is more - in addition start learning		co je víc navíc
corresponding - suitable start learning		odpovídající - vhodné
to do research on sth - to do research into sth start learning		dělat výzkum čeho - dělat výzkum čeho
conduct research / experiment start learning		provádět výzkum / experiment
The FBI start learning		FBI
tread mills - for cardio in gym start learning		běhouny - pro kardio in
oenology - the study of wine start learning		enologie – nauka o víně
a wee bit of sth start learning		trochu čeho
in existance The system was in existence all over the country. start learning		v existenci
in use being used Is the washing machine in use right now? start learning		při použití
take issue with to disagree strongly I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions. start learning		mít problém s
in teh best interest of something start learning		v nejlepším zájmu něčeho
block to/stop to/restriction on/ban on start learning		blokovat do/zastavovat do/omezení zapnuto/zakázat
arouse to cause someone to have a particular feeling: It's a subject that has aroused a lot of interest. start learning		vzbudit
awaken (something) in someone If a wish, interest, or emotion awakens or is awakened in you, you notice it for the first time. My holiday in Paris awakened a passion for French food in me. start learning		probudit (něco) v někom
except for = apart from start learning		kromě = mimo
It looks as though... It seems as though start learning		Vypadá to, jako by... Zdá se, jako by
And thats what infuriates us the most... start learning		A to nás rozčiluje nejvíc
spanning to exist or continue for a particular length of time Tennis has a history spanning several centuries. start learning		překlenutí
I am an outdoorsy person start learning		Jsem outdoorový člověk
ripple plain ice cream with thin lines of other flavours in it raspberry ripple start learning		vlnění
apparent able to be seen or understood Her unhappiness was apparent to everyone. start learning		zdánlivý
putlock lunch = a meal that consists of food brought by the people who come to the meal start learning		putlock oběd
swivels (chair) swivels to something The sunflower swivels to the sun. start learning		otočné (křeslo)
deterrent something that deters people from doing something. Some people say that capital punishment acts as a deterrent. start learning		odstrašující
differentiate to show or find the difference between things that are compared We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin. start learning		odlišit
re-evaluate re-assess start learning		přehodnotit
Pick up language start learning		Vyzvednout jazyk
live up to someone's expectations start learning		naplnit něčí očekávání
loved-up start learning		zamilovaný
bottle up start learning		lahvovat
Bottle up - hide start learning		Zabalit - schovat se
a plausible plan start learning		věrohodný plán
self-conceited start learning		namyšlený
leave nothing to chance start learning		nenechat nic náhodě
blame sb for sth / blame sth on sb start learning		obviňovat koho z čeho / obviňovat koho z čeho
apeal to somebody = attract start learning		apelovat na někoho = přitahovat
appeal for help = publicly ask for help start learning		prosit o pomoc = veřejně požádat o pomoc
put forward a proposal/the idea start learning		předložit návrh/myšlenku
clarify something start learning		něco vyjasnit
release start learning		uvolnit -
refuse/refusal start learning		odmítnout/odmítnout
ensure=make sure/ascertain start learning		zajistit = zajistit/zjistit
complaining structure - be+always/forever/constantly+doing start learning		struktura stížností - být+vždy/navždy/neustále+dělat
It is about/just about/high time SO did ST It is high time turned up on time. start learning		Je asi/právě asi/nejvyšší čas, aby ST
pull off - succeed in start learning		vytáhnout - uspět v
corny start learning		ohraný
lame excuse start learning		neuspokojivá omluva
inferring start learning		vyvozování
dawn on someone If a fact dawns on you, you understand it after a period of not understanding it I was about to pay for the shopping when it suddenly dawned on me that I'd left my wallet at home. start learning		svítat někomu
undermined = make less important start learning		podkopaný = učinit méně důležitým
shake someone/something up If an unpleasant experience shakes someone up, it makes them feel shocked and upset I think she was pretty shaken up by the accident. start learning		potřást někým/něčím
diligently in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort He worked diligently to prepare himself for this three-week tournament. start learning		pilně
feathers start learning		peří
shells start learning		skořápky
I am up to my armpits in nappies and bottles very busy start learning		Jsem až po podpaží v plenkách a lahvičkách
it is gone walkabout = it is lost start learning		je pryč walkabout = je ztraceno
the call of nature - peeing start learning		volání přírody - čůrání
blinked - without purpose, winked - on purpose start learning		mrkl - bez účelu, mrkl - schválně
wink at somebody = in romantic way start learning		mrkni na někoho =
childish - behaving / childlike - appearence start learning		dětinský - chovající se / dětský - app
There is a rumour going around, that... start learning		Koluje pověst, že
SO is rumoured to + do St/have done start learning		SO se říká, že + do St/have done
councillor / counsellor start learning		radní / poradce
shadow - follows you / shade - non changing (place) start learning		stín - následuje tě / stín - neměnný (místo
canopy/awning start learning		stříška/markýza
eventually start learning		nakonec
morals (principle) - morale (confidence) start learning		morálka (princip) - morálka (důvěra
convinient (distance) /comfortable (place) start learning		pohodlné (vzdálenost) / pohodlné (místo)
lateness start learning		opoždění
stance on sth start learning		postoj k čemu
conceited start learning		domýšlivý
cramped start learning		stísněné
deceitful start learning		lstivý
derelict start learning		opuštěný
enigmatic start learning		tajemný
enterprising start learning		podnikavý
on the contrary = just the opposite however start learning		naopak = právě naopak
callous = cold-hearted start learning		bezcitný = bezcitný
boastful = showy start learning		vychloubačný = okázalý
audacious = brave start learning		drzý =
she nailed it / she aced it /she owned it start learning		ona to přibila / porazila to / vlastnila to
she bomed it start learning		nabourala to
encore start learning		přídavek
count towards start learning		počítat do
underpass start learning		podchod
crashed out = fall asleep start learning		usnul
disciplinarian/disciplinary/disciplined start learning		disciplinární/disciplinární/disciplinovaný
fast forward something start learning		rychle posunout něco
saddled with something - to be given a task or responsibility that ia not wanted start learning		osedlaný něčím – dostat úkol nebo odpovědnost, kterou jsem nechtěl
devotion/devotee/devotedly start learning		oddanost/oddaný/oddaně
nod off = fall asleep After a hard day at work I regularly nod off in front of the TV in the evening. start learning		usnout
to cast doubt I don't want to cast doubt on his ability but are we sure he's the best person for the job? start learning		zpochybnit
to make an effort to do something = summon up I've decided I'm going to summon up the courage and ask for a pay rise. start learning		namáhat se něco udělat = přivolat
If you are under the hawklike watch of a boss... start learning		Pokud jste pod jestřábím dohledem šéfa...
minutiae Short deadlines to force immediate action while ignoring minutiae. start learning		drobnosti
an allotted time to do something start learning		vyhrazený čas něco udělat
ditto start learning		totéž
notwithstanding Notwithstanding, millions of new mother do it all the time. start learning		nehledě na to
ruthlessness/ruthless simplicity requires ruthlessness start learning		bezohlednost/bezohledný
eager eager to share start learning		dychtivý toužit sdílet
salacious salacious stories or gossip start learning		chlípný
riveting extremly interesting It was a riveting story. start learning		nýtování
aloof Its not about that I am aloof or unsociable start learning		rezervovaný
faltered to lose strength or purpose and stop, or almost stop: The dinner party conversation faltered for a moment. Her friends never faltered in their belief in her. Nickie's voice faltered and he stopped speaking. start learning		zakolísal
stammered (=stutter) to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear or nervousness: "Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered. start learning		koktal (= koktat)
at stake If something that is valuable is at stake, it is in a situation where it might be lost: Thousands of lives will be at stake if emergency aid does not arrive in the city soon. start learning		v sázce
propp to support something/someone (physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it) I propped him start learning		podržet
distillation something that gives only the main meaning or the most important parts of something, or the action of reducing something to its main meaning or most important parts: The report is a distillation of hundreds of past studies on the subject. start learning		destilace
propadnout (flopped) should have flopped start learning		propadnout (propadl)
rickety in bad condition and therefore weak and likely to break: She slowly climbed the rickety wooden steps. start learning		vratký
strive to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties: I strive to help people. start learning		usilovat
jigsaw puzzle a complicated or mysterious problem that can only be solved or explained by connecting several pieces of information: a picture stuck onto wood or cardboard and cut into pieces of different shapes that must be joined together correctly to form the picture again: start learning		skládačka
epiphany a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you start learning		zjevení
(make) a beeline to go directly and quickly towards someone or something: AS everyone else made a beeline for the coffee. start learning		nejkratší cesta
tangible/intangible real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced: a little bit more tangible start learning		hmotný/nehmotný
thus far start learning		zatím
retrieve them nugget by nugget to find and bring back something: We taught our dog to retrieve a ball. start learning		získat je kousek po kousku
hitchhike (to somewhere) to travel by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle: I would never hitchhike on my own. I hitchhike to Paris. start learning		stopovat (někam)
startling surprising and sometimes worrying: He made some startling admissions about his past. start learning		překvapující
gobbledygook language that sounds important and official but is difficult to understand: This computer manual is gobbledygook. start learning		hatmatilka
entered into to agree to do something, often in a formal situation The two political parties have entered into an agreement not to compete in the same parts of the country. start learning		vstoupil do
sweetly/sweetener/sweeteness She smiled sweetly start learning		sladce/sladidlo/sladkost
a narrow defeat The team suffered a narrow defeat, losing 1-0. start learning		těsná porážka
facing up = to accept and deal with a difficult situation He really needs to start facing up to the fact that he's a father with responsibilities. start learning		hledět vzhůru
1. impassable 2. passable 3. passer start learning		1. neprůchodný 2. sjízdný 3. procházející
rake over to keep talking about an unpleasant memory that someone would prefer to forget I don't think Shirley wants you to rake over the break up of her marriage start learning		přehrabovat se
1. procession 2. processor 3. processing I had a whole procession of people in and out of my office today asking for a pay rise. I nearly bought a food processor in town today. She works in data processing for a large company in the city start learning		1. průvod 2. zpracovatel 3. zpracování
SYSTEM We had an introductory lesson today on astronomy and the solar ........ 2. If I were you I'd let him travel the world so that he can get it out of his ........ 3. The British legal ........ differs in several fundamental ways from that in America. start learning		SYSTÉM
desensitized Social media users can become desensitized to current events and trending topics quickly because of the fast-paced nature of the news cycle. start learning		znecitlivěný
curation start learning		kurátorství
spouses start learning		manželé
weave into to make cloth by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads on a loom (= special frame): start learning		vplést do
thread start learning		vlákno
facial expression start learning		výraz tváře
lawn mower start learning		sekačka na trávu
jot something down (=write down) to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it: start learning		zapsat si něco (=zapsat)
pivotal = central or important what has been a pivotal moment in your life, one when you relized nothing would never be the same? start learning		stěžejní
preconceived (of an idea or an opinion) formed too early, especially without enough thought or knowledge preconceived ideas about... start learning		předpojatý
scoop something out to remove something that is inside something else (with a spoon) I scooped out all the money I had in my pocket. start learning		něco vydolovat
piling up They had been pilling up from all the tips I get at work. start learning		nahromadit se/hromadit se
ignite to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin 1. The proposed restrictions have ignited a storm of protest. 2. His imagination was ignited, and he was motivated to do more with his life. start learning		zapálit
ingrained (of beliefs) so firmly held that they are not likely to change: Which was ingrained in me at home. start learning		zakořeněný
grit bravery and strength of character: start learning		odvaha, síla charakteru
fire away to indicate you are ready for someone to speak If anyone has any questions, please fire away. start learning		vystřelit
secrecy around something/secretly filming/secretive person start learning		mlčenlivost kolem něčeho/tajně natáčející/utajená osoba
hit on to think of a problem or solution start learning		narazit
bundled someone off to send someone off somewhere in a hurry Her mother bundled her off to school and then enjoyed a few hours of peace at home. start learning		vyslat/poslat
1differentiate 2. differentiation 3. differentials start learning		1diferenciovat 2. diferenciaci 3. diferenciály
teaming up We focus on teaming up in way... start learning		spojovat se
Tie the bow on it to make something complete or perfect; if you start sth, finish it start learning		Uvažte na něj mašli
Propel / propelling to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force: 1. of propelling people forward 2. The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power. start learning		Propel / propeling
Silver lining (=idiom) an advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation: When things look black, there's always a silver lining. The injury had a silver lining: it enabled Blake to spend his father's last weeks with him. start learning		Stříbrná podšívka (=idiom)
outlast = to live or exist, or to stay energetic and determined, longer than another person or thing: Build sth that will outlast every one of us. start learning		přečkat
arbitrary = based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason: Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary? start learning		libovolný
thrive = to grow, develop, or be successful: His business thrived in the years before the war. She seems to thrive on stress. start learning		prospívat
out of alignment = an arrangement in which two or more things are not positioned correctly in a straight line or parallel to each other: The problem is happening because the wheels are out of alignment. As you get older, one or more vertebrae may get out of alignment. The doctor had to reset his elbow: it had healed out of alignment after the accident. start learning		mimo vyrovnání
a drum of oil a large tube-like container start learning		sud s olejem
a new idea that bucks tradition start learning		nový nápad, který se vyhýbá tradici
A clerk = a person who works in an office, dealing with records or performing general office duties; A clerk is also a person who deals with customers in a store or hotel: start learning		Úředník
pun start learning		slovní hříčka
channeled into Take your list of themes and cross out the one you channeled into your “Why”. start learning		směřoval do
overlaps start learning		překrývá
redundancy/redundancies = a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them: The economic downturn has meant 10,000 redundancies in the Northeast. start learning		nadbytečnost/nadbytečnost
foster = to take care of sb, usually for a limited time openness start learning		podporovat
openness = honesty If these discussions are to succeed, we'll need openness from/on both sides. start learning		otevřenost
recite = to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things: While you can recite your... start learning		recitovat
toward us start learning		směrem k nám
Diffusion = the action of spreading in many directions: Modern communications make the diffusion of ideas extremely rapid. start learning		Difúze
rollout = the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first time: The improved product is scheduled for rollout in June. start learning		zavádění
top-down/bottom-up = used to refer to a situation in which decisions are made by a few people in authority rather than by the people who are affected by the decisions: Staff were not happy with the top-down approach to managment of the new CEO. The attempt to impose top-down decisions was resisted at every level. This report follows a top-down model in its assessment of the problems we face. start learning		shora dolů/zdola nahoru
tuck in/tuck into something to start eating something eagerly: Judging by the way they tucked into their dinner, they must have been very hungry. There's plenty of food, so please tuck in. There are some question to tuck in your back pocket. start learning		zastrčit/zastrčit do něčeho
eager /eagerly; eager to/eager for = wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable: She sounded very eager to meet you. They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news. start learning		dychtivě / dychtivě; dychtivý po / dychtivý po
iteration = the process of doing something again and again, usually to improve it, or one of the times you do it: the repetition and iteration that goes on in designing something. The software is on its fifth iteration. start learning		opakování
withhold sth = to refuse to give something or to keep back something To withhold information/support. During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence. start learning		zadržet co
prompts = to make sth happen/ to make SO decide to say or do sth What prompted you to say that? The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties. Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future. start learning		vyzve
constraint of / constraint on = something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits: 1. The constraints of politeness wouldn't allow her to say what she really thought about his cooking. 2. Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff. 3. The idea has been dropped due to financial constraints. start learning		omezení / omezení na
to live on to have an amount of money to buy things Since she lost her job she's had to get used to living on much less money each month. start learning		žít dál
1. removal 2. movement 3. remover We've hired this ........ company to take all our furniture to our new house. 2. She has been a leading member of the women's ........ for many years. 3. I need to go to the shops to buy some paint ........ start learning		1. odstranění 2. pohyb 3. odstraňovač
brushing up (the main points) = to practise I've got my exam tomorrow. I think I'll spend the evening brushing up the main points. start learning		oprášit (hlavní body)
1. observation 2. observers 3. observant 1. We're keeping her in hospital under close ........ to see how she reacts to the medication. 2. Several United Nations ........ were sent to the region. 3. You're not very ........ are you? Didn't you see that car coming round the corner? start learning		1. pozorování 2. pozorovatelé 3. pozorující
to give priority to something f I were you I'd give priority to improving your pronunciation. start learning		dát něčemu přednost
coax somebody into something = to encourage somone to do something We've been trying to ........ our son into taking up evening classes. He shows such a talent for drawing. start learning		přimět někoho k něčemu
1. momentary 2. momentous 3. momentarily 1. She showed a ........ lapse in concentration which cost her the game. 2. It was a ........ decision that had wide-ranging consequences for all concerned. 3. He took me by surprise and ........ I wasn't sure what to say. start learning		1. momentální 2. momentální 3. momentalně
= marked They ........ the occasion by holding a party in her honour. 2. The children ........ the carpet with their paints. 3. His retirement from the game ........ the end of an era. start learning		= označeno
nationawide start learning		celostátní
indefinite start learning		neurčitý
bank on somebody/something = rely on start learning		spolehněte se na někoho/něco
1. heartless 2. hearty 3. disheartening 1. I thought he showed a ........ disregard towards the suffering of those in need. 2. We ate a ........ breakfast before setting off. 3. It's very ........ to make the same mistake again and again. start learning		1. bezcitný 2. srdečný 3. skličující
live up to to be as good as people expect something to be The film was OK but it didn't really ........ up to all the hype. start learning		dostát
eat into to use more resources or money than was expected The amount of expenses being paid out to employees is eating into company expenses. start learning		lézt do
1. ineffectively 2. ineffective 3. effectively 1. The shareholders claimed the management team were working ...... 2. Many people feel the Government have been completely ........ in dealing with the serious problems facing the economy. 3. The injury ........ ruled him out of the next game. start learning		1. neúčinně 2. neúčinně 3. účinně
immediate 1. Immediate family 2. immediate effect 3. immediate benefits start learning		bezprostřední
bogeyman its one of the most popular bogeyman start learning		strašák
to stall something to stop something So we do this. We stall our ideas before we even get started. start learning		něco zastavit
inward, inward feelings on or towards the inside; inside your mind and not expressed to other people The idea here is to get the team looking inward. start learning		vnitřní, vnitřní pocity
preach to try to persuade other people to have particular beliefs or behave in particular ways: We must practice what we preach. start learning		kázat
to take hold The more they talk about it, the more it strats to take hold. start learning		uchytit se
goes fuzzy not clear or not easily heard, seen or understand start learning		stává se nejasným
So the results can be measured on two axes. start learning		Výsledky lze tedy měřit na dvou osách.
inevitably This kind of money-based manipulation can work in the short term but inevitably fails in the long term. start learning		nevyhnutelně
layoffs The recent economic crisis has led to masssive layoffs. start learning		propouštění
erode to rub or be rubbed away gradually: The cliffs are eroding several feet a year. start learning		narušený/zničený
inoculate = to give a weak form of a disease to a person or animal, usually by injection, as a protection against that disease: to inoculate themselves againts it. start learning		naočkovat
vigilant/hypervigilant = always paying a lot of attention and trying to notice possible dangers, often more than is reasonable: I'm beginning to relax; I'm no longer always looking behind me, being hypervigilant. start learning		bdělý/ostražitý/superostražitý
resuscitate to bring someone or something back to life or wake someone or something: Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her. start learning		resuscitovat
neglecte/neglected = not receiving enough care or attention: She was distressed at how neglected the children looked. At no time did I neglected my duty. start learning		zanedbávat/zanedbávat
disposal = the act or process of getting rid of something, especially by throwing it away; something that is sold by a company, such an asset, property, or part of its business, or the act of doing this start learning		likvidace
fleeting = short or quick: It may give us fleeting happiness. This is just a fleeting visit. start learning		pomíjivý
shove (= synonym to jostle) = to push someone or something forcefully: Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove. Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess. start learning		strčit (= synonymum pro strkání)
to put someone at ease start learning		někoho uklidnit
1. of a legal technicality 2. technically speaking 3. call the technician start learning		1. právní odbornosti 2. technicky vzato 3. zavolejte technika
1. icicles 2. icily 3. icing 1. You could see ........ hanging fron the edge of the roof. 2. My boss at work was ........ polite. 3. The match was the ........ on the cake. start learning		1. rampouch 2. ledově 3. námraza
to spot the difference Can you ........ the difference between these two pictures? start learning		vidět rozdíl
snap something up; snap up some- thing to buy something quickly This is a real bargain. You should snap it ........ while you have the chance. start learning		něco utrhnout; něco ulovit
1. impression 2. impressionable 3. impressive 1. good impression 2. He is very impressionable young man. 3. That was impressive game. start learning		1. dojem 2. dojemný 3. působivý
1. unsatisfactory 2. self-satisfied 3. dissatisfaction start learning		1. nevyhovující 2. sebeuspokojený 3. nespokojenost
piece something together to gradually discover or deduce the truth about something The police are still trying to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the car crash. start learning		dát něco dohromady
1. punishing 2. punishments 3. punishable 1. She has a very ........ work routine. 2 The teachers have several different ........ at their disposal. 3. I n some countries acts of this kind are ........ by death. start learning		1. trestání 2. tresty 3. trestuhodné
Which one word fits all three sentences? 1. The official book ........ will be in early March but many advance copies have been distributed already. 2. The police will ........ an inquiry into the murder. 3. The Queen is due to ........ the new cruise liner later this month. start learning		LAUNCH
to dry up to be in very short supply The industry is facing severe problems as supplies of raw materials have almost dried up. start learning		vyschnout
1. unrepresentative 2. representation 3. representative 1. You can't really draw any conclusions with such an ........ sample of people. 2. The painting is said to be a ........ of jealousy. 3. A ........ of our company will call round today to show you some of our products. start learning		1. nereprezentativní 2. zastoupení 3. zástupce
to draw the curtains Could you ........ the curtains please? The sun's shining in my eyes. start learning		zatáhnout závěsy
brimming over (with) something to be full of emotion or feeling My parents were brimming ........ with pride when they watched me receive my certificate. start learning		přetékající něčím
1. appearances 2. reappear 3. reappearance 3. Helen is now making a ........ on stage this weekend in her own production. 1. Since he lost his job I feel they're just keeping up ........ when in reality they're struggling. 2I could clearly see this bright object which would vanish and then ........ brighter than ever. 3. start learning		1. zdání 2. znovu se objevit 3. znovu se objevit
Which one word fits all the sentences? 3. It's all a bit hit and ........ really. Nobody really knows whether the project will be successful or not. 1. When you drive down our road you can't ........ our house. It's got a red front door. 2. The tutor has such a quiet voice. I always ........ half of what she says. start learning		MISS
as is invariably start learning		jako vždy
last resort start learning		poslední možnost
intrude into something start learning		zasahovat do něčeho
to take offence You won't take offence if I don't go out with you this weekend, will you? I've made other plans. start learning		urazit se
dwell on something to think or speak about a subject a great deal He couldn't help but dwell on the death of his mother. start learning		rozhovořit se o/hodně se zabývat něčím
Which one word fits all three sentences? 3. I couldn't believe it when the defender managed to ........ the ball into the back of the net during the last few seconds of the football match. 1. It's freezing cold out here. Don't you think it's time to ....... back home? 2. The new police chief is to ........ an investigation into corruption amongst his officers. start learning		HEAD
to investigate = to be looking into start learning		vyšetřovat = zkoumat
to talk sence = to speak in a reasonable way You can't be serious! Come on, talk sense. He's got no chance of passing the exam. start learning		mluvit smysl = mluvit rozumným způsobem
to make a firm commitment start learning		učinit pevný závazek
paper over to hide a difficulty or a mistake The Government tried to paper over the fact that there was a lot of disunity in the Party. start learning		zaretušovat/zamaskovat
1. underground 2. groundless 3. grounding 1. He was told to go ........ until the police had stopped looking for him. 2. The criticisms levelled at the minister are totally ........ and without justification. 3. During his training he was given a good ........ in the skills he needed as a chef. start learning		1. podzemní 2. bezdůvodný 3. uzemnění
a prime example His outstanding performance in the Olympics is a prime example of how hard work and dedication can bring success. start learning		ukázkovým příkladem
to sift through to examine something carefully, usually because you need to organise it or find something out The new computer has the capability to sift trough a huge number of files in seconds. start learning		prosít
1. accusations 2. accused 3. accusingly I don't know why you're making these ........ against me. I've done nothing wrong. 2. The ........ was in court for the trial and she was asked to give evidence. 3. "Who's eaten the last chocolate biscuit?" she asked ........ start learning		1. obvinění 2. obviněný 3. obviňující
Which one word fits all three sentences? 1. We're planning to ........ a party to celebrate John's retirement. 2. Sometimes it's best to ........ caution to the wind and do what you think might work. 3. A good public speaker is able to ........ their voice in order to be heard clearly. start learning		throw
take in by something/somebody I was really taken ........ by his story about being poor and in need of some money. start learning		zaujmout něčím/někým
tastefully The house was tastefully decorated. start learning		vkusně
to drop the subject I hate talking about politics. Can we just drop the subject please? start learning		zahodit předmět
to scrape thourgh to be successful in a test but with a low grade He was lucky to ........ through the Proficiency exam considering that he didn't do much preparation for it. start learning		jen tak tak projít
self-serving I distrust most politicians. Most of them appear to be ........ and always acting in their own interests. start learning		sebestředný
tore into to criticize someone The boss really ........ into me about not getting that report finished in time. start learning		roztrhl do
1. disobedient 2. obedience 3. obediently 1. Don't be so ........ Do as you're told and put your toys away. 2. One of the things you must insist on in the army is ........ 3. He called the dog and it came running up to him ........ start learning		1. neposlušný 2. poslušnost 3. poslušně
tie down to restrict someone's freedom She swears she's never going to have children because she doesn't want them to tie her down. start learning		uvázat
1. zoologist 2. zoological 3. zoology start learning		1. zoolog 2. zoologický 3. zoologie
jammed The printer's not working again. It looks as though the paper has got ........ again. start learning		zaseknutý
to make out to pretend You always hate going to visit my parents. Don't ........ out it's a pleasure for you when it isn't. start learning		rozeznat
to clear off to tell someone to go away His mum told him to ........ off when he asked to borrow the car. She didn't trust him with it. start learning		vyklidit
1. wilderness 2. wildest 3. wildfire 1. The disgraced sportsperson spent a lot of time in the ........ 2. Winning the competition seemed beyond my ........ dreams. 3. News of the terrrorist attack spread like ........ start learning		1. divočina 2. nejdivočejší 3. lesní požár
to set aside to save money for a special purpose We've ........ aside a little money for a holiday this year. start learning		vyčlenit
to mark an anniversary What shall we do to ........ their 40th wedding anniversary? It needs to be something special. start learning		k výročí
1. speculation 2. speculative 3. speculator 1. There was a lot of press ........ about how the pop star had died. 2. There are rumours that the band are going to split up, although this is only ........ 3. My cousin works as a ........ in the finance industry. start learning		1. spekulace 2. spekulativní 3. spekulant
to odd one out See if you can do this puzzle. Look at these four drawings. Which one is the odd out? start learning		odlišit jeden
showed up to embarrass someone by your behaviour You really ........ me up at that meeting. Did you have to stand up and start shouting at everyone? start learning		ukázal se
1. originate 2. originally 3. original 1. Where does this sculpture ........ from? 2. Well, ........ we'd planned to go to France for our holiday but then we realised our passports were out of date. 3. Is this an ........ piece of work or have you copied it from somewhere? start learning		1. vzniknout 2. původně 3. původní
to cast a shadow The sun shining on the trees ........ a shadow across the field. start learning		vrhnout stín
to keel over to fall to the ground, usually by fainting; to fall over suddenly The old lady was taken ill while she was shopping. She just ........ over and fainted in a supermarket aisle. start learning		naklonit se
Wchich one word fits all three sentences? 3. Brazil have taken the ........ with just 3 minutes to go before the end of the match. 1. The police have just announced that they are following up a new ........ from a member of the public. 2. Have you seen that film in which Hugh Grant plays the ........? start learning		LEAD
crash course a series of lessons that teach you a lot of basic facts or skills in a very short time: I'm taking an intensive 2 day ........ course in computing. start learning		rychlokurs
1. westerners 2. westernisation 3. westward 3. He travelled ........ in search of a better life. 1. There were very few ........ in the country and he stood out when walking down the streets. 2. A great deal of ........ has taken place as a consequence of the process of globalisation. start learning		1. zápaďáci 2. westernizace 3. na západ
came round to regain consciousness The boxer was knocked out in the 3rd round and only came round when his trainer splashed his face with water. start learning		stavil se
1. housing 2. housewarming 3. housework 1. The council are building a new ........ estate on the other side of town. 2. We've recently moved into a new place and are thinking of having a ........ party. 3. I really hate doing ........, especially ironing and dusting. start learning		1. bydlení 2. kolaudace 3. domácí práce
hammer out to reach an agreement after a long or difficult discussion After a long and difficult meeting the two sides managed to ........ out an agreement. start learning		vytlouct
1. untimely 2. timeless 3. overtime 1. His premature death was ........ and took everyone by surprise. 2. Some clothes never seem to go out of fashion and are almost ........ 3. He has been doing a great deal of ........ at weekends to earn some extra money. start learning		1. předčasný 2. nadčasový 3. přesčas
to stormed off to walk away angirly start learning		zaútočit pryč
to slip into something to quickly put on an item of clothing I'm just going to ........ into something more comfortable for dinner. start learning		vklouznout do něčeho
1. spectators 2. spectacular 3. spectacularly 1. The ........ were treated to a wonderful game of football. 2. It was a ........ performance and the audience gave the players a standing ovation. 3. The gymnast failed ........ to regain his title by falling off the high bars. start learning		1. diváci 2. spektakulární 3. spektakulárně
to bridge a gap It was this painting that bridge the gap between his early abstract work and his later move towards realism. start learning		překlenout propast
to squared up to each other to face a person in a way that is threatening The two boxers ........ up to each other at the start of the fight. start learning		k sobě navzájem
1. usage 2. reusable 3. usefully 1. Instructions for ........ appear inside the packaging. 2. The good thing about plastic bags is that they are ........ time and time again. 3. It's time my layabout cousin was ........ employed. start learning		1. použití 2. opakovaně použitelné 3. užitečně
Which one word fits all three sentences? 3... The politician made a racist remark which was in very poor ........ and it caused offence to many people. 1. I like most art forms but I'm afraid opera isn't to my ........ 2. Visiting the United States last year gave me my first ........ of American culture. start learning		TASTE
to wind down to relax after doing something strenuous or difficult After a busy day in the office I like to wind down with a good book in front of the fire. start learning		utišit se
1. persuasive 2. persuasion 3. persuasiveness 1. You need to be quite ........ if you want to work in sales. 2. Despite all his powers of ........, I refused to take him up on his offer. 3. They bought the product mainly due to the ........ of the advert. start learning		1. přesvědčivost 2. přesvědčivost 3. přesvědčivost
lagging to walk or move more slowly than another person The group set off walking at a fairly brisk pace, but before long three of them were ........ behind and we had to wait for them to catch up. start learning		zaostávající
1. rulers 2. unruly 3. overruled 1. The ........ of the country are not interested in democracy. 2. I wish parents would tell their children off when they behave in an ........ way. 3. At the end of the appeal the judge ........ the jury's decision. start learning		1. vládci 2. neukázněný 3. přemožený
ordeal start learning		utrpení
befeiended start learning		spřatelit se
wear somebody down you make them gradually weaker or less determined until they eventually do what you want The children kept asking their parents for sweets until in the end they wore them down and got what they wanted. start learning		nosit někoho dolů
to drag on to slow down or limit the development of someone or something: She didn't want a husband who would be a drag on her career. start learning		vléct se
begin to close in when the hours of daylight become less It's a sure sign that winter is coming. It's getting darker and darker as the days begin to close in start learning		začít se uzavírat
to raised the alarm One of the neighbours reised the alarm when she noticed the back door was wide open. start learning		aby vyvolal poplach
to flesh something out to give more information or detail in order to make something complete I've got a draft version of my dissertation, which is basically a collection of notes. I'll flesh it out when I have done further research. start learning		něco zhmotnit
regard/disregard/regardless/regards start learning		ohled/neúcta/bez ohledu/respektuje
in my dealings In my dealings with him, he has always been honest and above the board. start learning		v mém jednání
to draw conclusion what conclusion do you draw from the fact that... start learning		vyvodit závěr
sound out to ask someone questions to find out their views Why don't you speak to the boss and sound her ........ about the possibility of promotion. start learning		zaznít
namesake/namely/nameless Your ........ is someone who shares the same name as you. 2. This was the reason for the new policy; ........ to win more votes. 3. A friend, who shall remain ........, tells me you're thinking of getting married. start learning		jmenovec/jmenovitě/bezejmenný
weighted/weighty/weights start learning		vážený/vážený/závaží
weighty issues start learning		závažné problémy
the system is weighted in favour of those start learning		systém je vážen ve prospěch těchto
exceptional/exceptionally/exception start learning		výjimečný/výjimečně/výjimka
focus attention on something start learning		zaměřit pozornost na něco
to put an end to something start learning		něco ukončit

CAE

You must sign in to write a comment

More