Frázová slovesa
look | look! |
| look after [sb] vtr phrasal insep | UK (child: be guardian) (dítě) | postarat se o dok + předl |
| | (dítě) | pečovat o ned + předl |
| | Who will look after the children while we're away? |
| look after [sth] vtr phrasal insep | UK (pet, plant: tend) (zvíře, rostlina) | postarat se o dok + předl |
| | (zvíře, rostlina) | pečovat o ned + předl |
| | Will you look after my fish while I'm away? |
| look after [sth] vtr phrasal insep | UK (concern yourself) | zabývat se ned |
| | (zabývat se) | starat se o ned + předl |
| | He's looking after his own interests, as usual. |
| look after [sth] vtr phrasal insep | UK (manage, run) | spravovat, řídit ned |
| | | dohlížet na ned + předl |
| | Could you look after the shop for ten minutes while I run a few errands? |
| look ahead vi phrasal | (see what is in front) | dívat se dopředu ned + přísl |
| | When you are the driver, it's best to look ahead on the road. |
| look ahead vi phrasal | figurative (think of the future) | dívat se do budoucnosti ned, fráze |
| | The company is looking ahead to the future and hopes to expand its business. |
look around for [sb/sth],
also UK: look round for [sb/sth],
look about for [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (seek in surrounding area) | poohlédnout se po dok + předl |
| | I misplaced my keys, so I'll have to look around for them. |
| look away vi phrasal | (avert one's eyes) (očima) | odvrátit se dok |
| | | podívat se jinam dok + přísl |
| | The little boy knew he was in trouble and when the teacher looked at him he had to look away. It was a horror movie and I had to look away much of the time! |
| look back vi phrasal | (look behind) (za sebe) | ohlížet se ned |
| | "Don't look back. Whatever's chasing you might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige |
| look back vi phrasal | figurative (reminisce) (přeneseně: jako reminiscence) | dívat se zpět ned + přísl |
| | When I look back on all the times we shared, I wish for those days again. |
| look back vi phrasal | figurative (dwell on the past) (do minulosti) | ohlédnout se dok |
| | As I look back on the past, I must remind myself to look towards the future to better days. |
| look back on [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (recall, reminisce about) | vzpomínat na ned + předl |
| | | dívat se zpět do minulosti ned, fráze |
| | I look back on my years in school and smile. |
| look beyond [sth] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (consider more than) | neomezovat se na ned + předl |
| | | nedívat se jen na ned, fráze |
| | Look beyond his looks; consider his personality. |
| look down vi phrasal | (lower one's gaze) (dolů) | shlédnout dok |
| | Gary looked down in shame as the teacher told him off. |
look down on [sb],
look down upon [sb] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (feel superior to) (přeneseně) | dívat se svrchu ned + přísl |
| | It is wrong to look down on people less fortunate than yourself. |
look down on [sth],
look down upon [sth] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (consider inferior) (hovorový výraz) | dívat se skrz prsty ned, fráze |
| | These were rich girls who looked down on cheap clothes. |
| look for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | (search for, seek) | hledat ned |
| | Some people look for love on the internet. |
| | I looked for you, but I couldn't find you. |
| look forward vi phrasal | figurative (think about the future) | dívat se do budoucnosti ned, fráze |
| | On New Year's Day, many of us like to look forward and think about the positive changes we can make over the coming year. |
| look forward to [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (await [sth] with excitement) | těšit se na ned + předl |
| | We look forward to our summer holiday every year. |
| look forward to [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (long for [sth]) | těšit se na ned + předl |
| | | toužit po ned + předl |
| | I look forward to the day when I can afford to retire. |
| look in on [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (visit or check in passing) (na návštevu) | zastavit se u dok + předl |
| | (na návštěvu) | zaskočit k dok + předl |
| | While I'm in town I should look in on my parents. |
| | Please look in on the baby and make sure she's tucked in. |
| look into [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (try to find) | hledat ned |
| | | zkoumat ned |
| | | zabývat se ned |
| | We are looking into ways of increasing our effectiveness. |
| look into [sth] vtr phrasal insep | informal (investigate) | vyšetřovat ned |
| | The detective looked into the murder. We have received your complaint, and we will look into it. |
| look like [sb/sth] vtr phrasal insep | (resemble) (něco) | připomínat ned |
| | (něčemu) | podobat se ned |
| | This table looks like the one we have at home. Lucy looks like her aunt. |
| look like vtr phrasal insep | informal (appear that) | vypadat jako ned + sp |
| | It looks like we'll have to cancel our holiday. |
| look like [sth] vtr phrasal insep | informal (indicate) | vypadat jako ned + sp |
| | It's beginning to look like rain. |
| look off vi phrasal | (gaze into the distance) | dívat se do dálky ned, fráze |
| | The fisherman looked off towards the horizon. |
| look on vi phrasal | (watch) | dívat se na ned + předl |
| | | přihlížet ned |
| | While my father taught me to swim, my mother looked on from the shore. |
look on [sb] as [sth],
look upon [sb] as [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (regard, consider: as) | považovat za ned + předl |
| | I always looked upon him as a brother. |
| look out vi phrasal | (observe from indoors) (z okna apod.) | vyhlédnout dok |
| | If you look out from the window, you can see the ocean. |
| look out for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | (stay vigilant) | dávat si pozor na ned, fráze |
| | You must look out for snakes when walking in these hills. |
| | Při chození v místních kopcích si musíš dávat pozor na hady. |
| look out for [sb] vtr phrasal insep | informal (person: take care of) (někoho) | dávat pozor na ned, fráze |
| | (někoho) | dohlížet na ned + předl |
| | Jimmy's brothers have looked out for him since their parents died. |
| look past [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (disregard, not be distracted by) | nebrat na vědomí ned, fráze |
| | | nevšímat si ned |
| | It was difficult to look past the unsightly mole on his face. |
| look through [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (observe via: [sth] transparent) | prohlédnout si skrz dok + předl |
| | | podívat se skrz dok + předl |
| | You can see the individual cells if you look through the microscope. |
| | Look through the window and tell me what you see. |
| look through [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (appear not to see, be oblivious to) | dívat se do prázdna ned, fráze |
| | I said hello but he looked right through me. |
| look through [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (search through, survey) | prohlédnout si dok |
| | (čím) | probrat se dok |
| | Can I look through those old clothes before you throw them out in case there is something I like? My boss looked through the papers before signing them. |
| look up vi phrasal | (lift your gaze) | vzhlédnout dok |
| | | podívat se nahoru dok + přísl |
| | If you want to feel tiny, look up and see the stars at night. |
| look [sth/sb] up vtr phrasal sep | (seek information) (informace) | vyhledat dok |
| | If you don't know who Ada Lovelace was, look her up online. |
| look [sth] up vtr phrasal sep | (word: find meaning) (ve slovníku) | najít dok |
| | (ve slovníku) | vyhledat si dok |
| | If I don't understand a word, I look it up in the dictionary. |
| look [sb] up vtr phrasal sep | informal (try to contact) | zkusit se spojit dok + dok |
| | Look me up the next time you're in town. |
| look up vi phrasal | figurative, informal (situation: improve) (o situaci) | zlepšit, zlepšit se dok |
| | I've been through a tough time this past year, but things are starting to look up. |
| look up to [sb] vtr phrasal insep | (admire and respect [sb]) (k někomu s obdivem) | vzhlížet k ned + předl |
| | | obdivovat ned |
| | Ideally, children should look up to their parents. |
| look upon [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | (regard, consider: as) | považovat za ned + předl |
| | | pohlížet na ned + předl |
| | I look upon television as a bad influence. |
| look upon [sth/sb] vtr phrasal sep | literary (gaze at, take in) | dívat se na ned + předl |
| | The sculptor looked upon his latest creation with pride. |
Složené tvary
look | look! |
| angry look n | (facial expression of anger) | rozzlobený pohled, rozezlený pohled |
| | Olivia gave her husband an angry look. |
| a closer look n | (more thorough examination) | bližší pohled příd + m |
| | | bližší zkoumání příd + s |
| | The scientist placed the specimen under her microscope for a closer look. |
| a closer look at [sth] n | (more thorough examination) | bližší pohled na fráze |
| | | bližší zkoumání příd + s |
| | This documentary gives a closer look at the lives of a rainforest people. |
| dirty look n | informal (face: resentful expression) | nevraživý pohled |
| | He gave her a dirty look when she testified against him. |
| have a look at [sth/sb] v expr | (look at) | dívat se na ned + předl |
| | | prohlížet si ned |
| | These family photos are great. Have a look at them. |
| have a look at [sth/sb] v expr | (examine, inspect) (lékař) | podívat se na dok + předl |
| | (lékař) | prohlédnout, vyšetřit dok |
| | Let the doctor have a look at your rash. |
| look alike vi + adj | (resemble each other) | vypadat podobně ned + přísl |
| | | podobat se ned |
| | Adam and his brother look alike, don't you think? |
look around,
also UK: look round,
look about vi + adv | (seek [sth] in surrounding area) (hledat) | dívat se ned |
| | | hledat ned |
| | I've been looking around everywhere, but I can't find my reading glasses. |
| | Dívala jsem se všude, ale nemůžu najít brýle. |
look around [sth],
also UK: look round [sth] vi + prep | (inspect) | porozhlédnout se dok |
| | | prozkoumat dok |
| | Safety inspectors will be looking around the factory today. |
look around,
also UK: look round vi + prep | (browse) | rozhlédnout se dok |
| | | prohlížet si ned |
| | Sarah spent the afternoon looking around the local shops. |
| look at the bigger picture v expr | figurative (consider [sth] in its wider context) | uvažovat v širším kontextu ned, fráze |
| | Revising for your exams is boring, but look at the bigger picture: with good grades, you'll be able to choose your path in life. |
look down on [sb/sth],
look down upon [sb/sth] v expr | (observe from high up) | dívat se svrchu ned + přísl |
| | From the top of the tower you can look down upon the whole city. |
| look foolish v expr | (appear silly) | vypadat jako blázen |
| | He tried to sing a song at the karaoke bar while drunk and ended up looking foolish. |
| | Sally looked foolish when she fell down the stairs. |
| look fun vi + adj | informal (appear enjoyable) | vypadat zábavně ned + přísl |
| | That looks fun. May I join in? |
| look good vi + adj | (have an attractive appearance) (o osobě) | vypadat dobře ned + přísl |
| | Tina would look good if she smiled. You're looking good tonight! |
| look good vi + adj | (seem appealing) | vypadat dobře ned + přísl |
| | Those waves look good for surfers. That fish looks good! |
| look good vi + adj | (seem to be going well) (činnost) | jít dobře ned + přísl |
| | The project isn't finished yet, but it's looking good. |
| look [sb] in the eye v expr | (look directly at) (někomu) | podívat se zpříma do očí dok, fráze |
| look [sb] in the eye v expr | (not feel ashamed) (přeneseně: necítit se zahanbeně) | podívat se do očí dok, fráze |
| | Can you look me in the eye and tell me you didn't cheat on the test? |
| look into the future v expr | figurative (make predictions) | dívat se do budoucnosti |
| | The fortune teller claimed she could look into the future. |
| look of disapproval n | (frown, scowl) | nesouhlasný pohled |
| | His attempts to make the audience laugh at his crude jokes were met with looks of disapproval. |
look on [sth],
look out on [sth] vi + prep | (have a view) (nějakým směrem) | být obrácený ned + příd |
| | The window looks on the meadow. |
look on the bright side,
look on the bright side of things v expr | informal (consider positive aspects) | podívat se na lepší stránku věci dok, fráze |
| | If you always look on the bright side, you will be a much happier person. |
| look [sb] over vtr + adv | (examine quickly) | podívat se na dok + předl |
| | | prohlédnout si dok |
| | The doctor looked Fred over and could find no evidence of broken bones. |
look over [sth],
look [sth] over vtr + adv | (inspect thoroughly) | prohlížet si ned |
| | | prozkoumávat ned |
| | The inspector looked over the restaurant for code violations. |
lookover,
look-over n | (quick inspection) | zběžná kontrola příd + ž |
| | | prohlídka ž |
| look sharp vi + adj | UK, figurative, slang (hurry) (neformální: spěchat) | kvaltovat ned |
| | | uhánět ned |
| | You'll need to look sharp if we're going to be at that bus stop in time. |
| look sharp vi + adj | figurative, informal (be stylish) | vypadat elegantně ned + přísl |
| | Everyone looked sharp at the awards ceremony. |
| look silly vi | (appear foolish) | vypadat hloupě |
| | Take off that outrageous hat. You look silly! |
| look the other way v expr | (look in the opposite direction) | dívat se na druhou stranu ned, fráze |
| | Don't just look to your right when you cross the street; look the other way as well. |
| look the other way v expr | figurative (ignore [sth] bad) | nevšímat si, ignorovat ned |
| | That judge looks the other way when members of his own staff commit minor crimes. |
| look to [sb] vi + prep | (turn to [sb]) | podívat se dok |
| | Unsure what to do, Sue looked to Mark, who was seated to her left. |
| look to [sb] for [sth] v expr | (turn for guidance) | obracet se na ned + předl |
| | Children look to their parents for guidance. |
| | Děti se obracejí na své rodiče pro radu. |
| look to do [sth] v expr | informal (intend, seek) | zamýšlet ned |
| | | mít v úmyslu ned, fráze |
| | I'm not looking to buy a set of encyclopedias right now. |
| look to be v expr | (appear) | vypadat, že ned + sp |
| | That couch looks to be about 50 years old. |
| not much to look at adj | informal (unattractive or unimpressive) | nezáživná podívaná |
| | He's not much to look at, but he's got a good job and he's very nice. |
| | It's not much to look at, but it's home. |
| second look n | informal (further attention) | podívat se pořádně dok + přísl |
| | At first I thought the student's essay was hopeless, but a second look revealed some promising passages. |
| take a look v expr | informal (look casually at [sth/sb]) | podívat se na dok + předl |
| | | kouknout na, mrknout na dok + předl |
| | There's a sale on at this gallery; shall we take a look? |
| take a look v expr | informal (inspect, investigate [sth/sb]) (něco) | prozkoumat dok |
| | I don't know much about engines but I'll take a look. |
| take a second look v expr | informal (re-examine) | podívat se důkladněji |
| | Let's take a second look: we may have missed some important clues. |