Výraz 'UK' odkazuje na výraz 'United Kingdom'. Najdete jej v jednom nebo více řádcích níže.'UK' is cross-referenced with 'United Kingdom'. It is in one or more of the lines below.
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UK | United Kingdom |
around,
also UK: about prep | (time: approximately) (čas) | okolo předl |
| | (čas) | asi v, zhruba v přísl + předl |
| | I'll see you around three o'clock. |
| | Uvidíme se okolo tří hodin. |
around,
also UK: about adv | (in a ring, circle) | dokola, dokolečka, kolem přísl |
| | The dog ran around and around trying to catch its tail. |
| | Pes během dokolečka a snažil se chytit svůj ocas. |
around,
also UK: about adv | (in all directions) (po okolí) | kolem přísl |
| | Look around and note down everything you can see. |
| | Dívej se kolem a zapiš si vše, co uvidíš. |
around,
also UK: about prep | (size, amount: approximately) | asi, zhruba, přibližně přísl |
| | It's around three inches tall and an inch wide. |
| | Je to asi tři palce vysoké a jeden palec široké. |
around,
also UK: about adv | (on every side) (v okolí) | okolo, kolem přísl |
| | It's a beautiful house with trees all around. |
| | Je to krásný dům se stromy všude okolo. |
around,
also UK: about adv | (in circumference) | v obvodu předl + m |
| | The vase is ten centimetres around. |
around,
also UK: about adv | (surrounding a place) | kolem, okolo přísl |
| | | v okolí předl + s |
| | There are lots of shops around. |
around,
also UK: about adv | used in compounds (in circulation) | kolující příd |
| | There are rumours going around. |
around,
also UK: round adv | (over: to a certain place) (přijít, přijet atd. někam) | při předp |
| | (na určité místo) | ke, do předl |
| | She came around to my house. I drove round to the office to pick up some files. |
around,
also UK: about adj | informal (in existence) | existovat ned |
| | Plastic chairs have been around for thirty years. |
around,
also UK: about adj | informal (present, nearby) | přítomný příd |
| | | v blízkosti předl + ž |
| | Is she around? I want to ask her something. |
artifact (US),
artefact (UK) n | (man-made object) | lidský výtvor příd + m |
| | Bronze artefacts including pots and swords were unearthed at the site. |
artifact (US),
artefact (UK) n | (ancient object) (přeneseně: starý předmět) | artefakt m |
| | The museum houses the world's largest collection of Mayan artifacts. |
artifact (US),
artefact (UK) n | (science: spurious result) (formální: chyba ve výsledku měření) | artefakt m |
| | Artefacts in the specimen turned out to be air bubbles. |
artist studio (US),
artist's studio (UK),
art studio n | (workshop of an artist) | umělecký ateliér příd + m |
| | | umělecké studio příd+ s |
| | One half of the barn has been converted into an artist's studio. |
| | That potter whose work you loved finally opened his art studio to the public. |
artsy (US),
arty (UK) adj | informal (person: artistic, creative) | kreativní příd |
| | | umělecký příd |
| | My girlfriend is very artsy and is always working on a painting or drawing. |
artsy (US),
arty (UK) adj | pejorative, informal (pretentiously arts-loving) (pejorativní výraz) | rádobyumělecký, pseudoumělecký příd |
| | The movie was good, but a little too artsy for my taste. |
ash gray (US),
ash grey (UK) n | (color) (barva) | popelavá ž |
ass (US),
arse (UK) n | pejorative, vulgar, figurative, slang (person: rude) (vulgární výraz: muž) | vůl m |
| | (vulgární výraz: žena) | kráva ž |
| | Lisa thinks that her boss is an ass. |
| | Líza si myslí, že její šéf je vůl. |
| | Líza si myslí, že její šéfová je kráva. |
a**hole (US),
arsehole (UK) n | vulgar, offensive, informal (anus) | zadek m |
| | (vulgární výraz) | prdel ž |
| | Every time I get diarrhea, my a**hole burns. |
| | Vždycky když mám průjem, štípe mě zadek. |
a**hole (US),
arsehole (UK) n | pejorative, vulgar, offensive, informal (uncaring, insensitive person) (vulgární výraz) | hajzl m |
| | Erin's former boyfriend is an a**hole. |
| | Eričin bývalý kluk je pěkný hajzl. |
athletic (US),
athletics (UK) adj | (relating to sports) (týkající se atletiky) | atletický příd |
| | I keep my athletics kit in my car. |
| | Atletickou soupravu mám v autě. |
atomize [sth],
also UK: atomise [sth]⇒ vtr | (turn into tiny particles) | rozprášit dok |
| | | rozprašovat ned |
| | The nozzle atomizes the perfume when you spray it. |
atomize,
also UK: atomise vi | (be separated into tiny particles) (rozdělit na atomy) | atomizovat ned |
| | The perfume atomizes when sprayed. |
atomizer,
also UK: atomiser n | (spray inhaler for asthma) (pro astmatiky) | inhalátor m |
| | Jon carries around an atomizer for his asthma. |
atomizer,
also UK: atomiser n | (spray dispenser) | atomizér m |
| | Lily squirted perfume from an atomizer onto her neck. |
attitudinize,
also UK: attudinise vi | (pose, posture) | pózovat ned |
| | | mít postoj ned + m |
authorization,
also UK: authorisation n | (right, permission) (právo) | oprávnění s |
| | The general public does not have authorization to enter the mansion. |
authorize [sth],
also UK: authorise [sth]⇒ vtr | (permit officially) | povolit, schválit dok |
| | The mayor has authorized plans for a new city park. |
authorize [sb] to do [sth],
also UK: authorise [sb] to do [sth] v expr | (permit officially to do) (dát povolení) | povolit, schválit dok |
| | (dát povolení) | povolovat, schvalovat ned |
| | Marla authorized her assistant to file the papers with the city. |
authorize [sb] for [sth],
also UK: authorise [sb] for [sth] vtr + prep | (permit access) (přístup k) | povolit, schválit dok |
| | (vstupu) | oprávnit k dok + předl |
| | Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area. |
authorized,
also UK: authorised adj | (having official power) | oprávněný příd |
| | I spoke to the insurance company as my mother's authorized representative. |
authorized,
also UK: authorised adj | (officially sanctioned) | pověřený příd |
| | | zmocněný příd |
| | I bought my new camera from an authorized dealer. |
authorized dealer,
also UK: authorised dealer n | (person with legal right to sell [sth]) | autorizovaný prodejce příd + m |
| | | autorizovaný dealer příd + m |
automation,
automization,
also UK: automisation n | (process: mechanization) (činnost) | automatizace, mechanizace ž |
| | The factory's automation of producing electronics has reduced the need for employees. |
automatization,
also UK: automatisation n | (process of making [sth] automatic) (proces) | automatizace ž |
baby carriage (US),
pram (UK) n | (wheeled carrier for baby) | dětský kočárek příd + m |
| | Old-fashioned baby carriages are beautiful, but they're not very practical. |
bachelor party (US),
stag night,
stag party,
stag do (UK),
buck's party (AU) n | (party for a husband-to-be) (loučení se svobodou) | pánská jízda příd + ž |
| | (pánské) | loučení se svobodou fráze |
| | (slang: pánské loučení se svobodou) | zpívání s |
| | Bachelor parties tend to be wild and crazy. |
| | We're going to a nightclub for Simon's stag do. |
back yard,
backyard (US),
back garden (UK) n | (rear garden) (za domem) | zahrádka ž zdrob |
| | They sit in the backyard and read all summer. |
backtalk,
also UK: backchat n | mainly US, informal (insolent retort) | odmlouvání s |
| | (drzé) | odseknutí s |
backward,
also UK: backwards adv | mainly US (towards the rear) | směrem dozadu m + přísl |
| | A warning sound beeps when you start to go backward. |
| | Když jdeš směrem dozadu, zapípá varovný signál. |
backward,
also UK: backwards adv | mainly US (in reverse order) | obráceně přísl |
| | | pozpátku přísl |
| | Some people like to walk backward for exercise. |
| | Někteří lidé rádi cvičí tím, že chodí obráceně (or: pozpátku). |
backward,
also UK: backwards adv | mainly US (towards earlier time) (do minulosti) | zpět, zpátky přísl |
| | This country seems to be going backward in its attitudes to human rights. |
backward,
also UK: backwards adv | mainly US, figurative (towards previous state) (do předchozího stavu) | zpět, zpátky přísl |
| | Drake thought he was making progress, but suddenly he felt he was moving backward. |
bad check (US),
bad cheque (UK) n | (cheque: insufficient funds) | nekrytý šek |
| | We have had too many clients write bad checks, so now we only accept cash. |
bakery,
also UK: baker's,
baker's shop n | (store that sells bread, cakes) (obchod) | pekařství s |
| | (obchod, kde se peče) | pekárna ž |
| | The bakery on Main Street sells delicious rye bread. |
| | Pekařství v Hlavní ulici peče vynikající žitný chléb. |
baking pan (US),
baking tin (UK) n | (for bread, cake) (různé druhy) | forma na pečení fráze |
| | The new trend in baking is to use a silicone baking pan. |
baking sheet,
also US: cookie sheet,
also UK: baking tray n | (flat tray for baking) | plech na pečení fráze |
| | Non-stick baking sheets are much easier to clean. |
| | Place the fish on a baking tray and put it in the oven. |
balk,
also UK: baulk vi | (refuse to go on or do [sth]) | odmítnout dok |
| | My mother balked when I suggested that she stop driving because of her poor eyesight. |
balk at [sth],
also UK: baulk at [sth] vi + prep | (reject, recoil from) | odmítnout dok |
| | (přeneseně) | couvnout před dok + předl |
| | The board of directors will certainly balk at this risky proposal. |
balk at [sth],
also UK: baulk at [sth] vi + prep | (refuse to go on or do) | odmítnout dok |
| | (přeneseně) | couvnout před dok + předl |
| | Joanne balked at the thought of sharing a hotel room with Nancy again. |
balk at doing [sth],
also UK: baulk at doing [sth] v expr | (refuse to go on or do) | odmítnout dok |
| | (přeneseně) | couvnout před dok + předl |
| | The passenger balked at having to change seats because of the train company's error with her booking. |
balk [sth],
also UK: baulk [sth]⇒ vtr | (hinder) | překlad není dostupný |
| | His enemies tried everything they could to balk his scheme. |
Balkanization,
also UK: Balkanisation n | pejorative (regional division) (rozdělení na menší celky: negativně) | balkanizace ž |
band-aid,
also UK: sticking plaster n | figurative (superficial solution) | provizorní řešení příd + s |
| | This solution is just a band-aid; it will do nothing to solve the real problem. |
bank account,
also UK: banking account n | (money kept in a bank) | bankovní účet příd + m |
| | | bankovní konto příd + s |
| | A debit card takes money directly from your bank account. |
bank teller,
also UK: bank clerk,
bank cashier n | mainly US (cashier at a bank) | bankovní pokladník, bankovní pokladnice příd + m, příd + ž |
| | The robber entered the bank and demanded money from the bank teller. |
baptize [sb],
also UK: baptise [sb]⇒ vtr | often passive (christen, name) (dítě) | pokřtít dok |
| | (dítě) | křtít ned |
baptize [sb],
also UK: baptise [sb] vtr | often passive (admit into church) (přijmout do církve) | pokřtít dok |
| | (přijmout do církve) | křtít ned |
| | The priest baptized the child into the Catholic Church. |
baptized,
also UK: baptised adj | (christened) | pokřtěný příd |
| | | křtěný příd |
barber shop,
barbershop (US),
barber's shop (UK) n | (men's hairdressing salon) | holičství s |
| | A spinning red, white, and blue pole denotes a barbershop. |
baseboard (US),
skirting,
skirting board (UK) n | (along base of wall) (mezi podlahou a zdí) | lišta ž |
| | When you're vacuuming the room, don't forget the baseboards. |
bastardize [sth],
also UK: bastardise [sth]⇒ vtr | (corrupt, debase) | ničit, kazit ned |
| | Some people think that texting jargon is bastardizing the English language. |
beat around the bush,
also UK: beat about the bush v expr | figurative (avoid getting to the point) (přeneseně) | chodit okolo horké kaše ned, fráze |
| | Stop beating around the bush and give me the real reason! |
beauty parlor,
beauty shop (US),
beauty parlour (UK) n | (shop: cosmetic treatments) | kosmetický salón příd + m |
| | I went to the beauty parlor to get a perm. |
beauty spot (UK),
beauty mark (US) n | (mole on the face) (hovorový výraz) | znaménko krásy s + ž |
| | One of the the most famous beauty marks is the one that Marilyn Monroe had on her left cheek. |
beef bouillon,
also UK: beef tea n | (thin soup made by boiling beef) | hovězí vývar příd + m |
| | Beef bouillon is the base for lots of soup recipes. |
beer pump,
also UK: beer engine n | (draws beer from keg) (na pivo) | pípa ž |
beet (US),
beetroot (UK) n | (root vegetable) (jídlo) | řepa ž |
| | The steak comes with a side of roasted beets. The beetroot in the market didn't look very fresh. |
| | Ke steaku se podává pečená řepa. |
beet,
beetroot (UK) n | (plant) | řepa ž |
| Poznámka: "Beet" is mainly used in the US, but is sometimes used in UK English in this sense. |
| | If you don't plant beets at the right time, your crop will fail. |
| | Pokud řepu nezasadíš ve správnou dobu, tak se neurodí. |
beet (US),
beetroot (UK) n as adj | (containing beetroot) | řepný příd |
| | I added a swirl of cream to the beetroot soup. |
| | Do řepné polévky jsem přidal trochu smetany. |
beet red (US),
beetroot red (UK) n | (food colouring) | červené potravinářské barvivo fráze |
| Poznámka: A hyphen is used when term is an adjective that precedes the noun |
beet-red,
beet red (US),
beetroot red,
beetroot-red (UK) adj | (reddish purple in colour) | červenorůžový příd |
beet-red,
beet red (US),
beetroot red,
beetroot-red (UK) adj | (person: flushed) | červený jako řepa fráze |
| | | rudý jako rak fráze |
| | He turned beet red with embarrassment. |
behavior (US),
behaviour (UK) n | (person: conduct) (lidské) | chování s |
| | His behaviour seems to be worse when visitors come. |
| | Jeho chování se zhoršilo, když přišla návštěva. |
behavior (US),
behaviour (UK) n | (animal: habits) (zvířecí) | chování s |
| | The dog's behavior is a combination of instinct and conditioning. |
| | Chování psa je kombinací instinktů a výchovy. |
behavior (US),
behaviour (UK) n | (system or machine: functioning) (zařízení) | fungování s |
| | (přeneseně: stroje) | chování s |
| | The car is old and its behaviour is unpredictable. |
behavioral (US),
behavioural (UK) adj | (of behavior) | behaviorální příd |
| | | týkající se chování příč ned + s |
| | Peter began to develop behavioral problems at age 7. |
behoove [sb] to do [sth] (US),
behove [sb] to do [sth] (UK) v expr | (be right or necessary) | je nezbytné, aby fráze |
| | | je správné, aby fráze |
| | | sluší se, aby fráze |
| | It behooves me to acknowledge the debt I owe to my precedessor in this role. |
bell pepper,
also UK: sweet pepper n | (vegetable: mild pepper) (zelenina) | paprika ž |
| | Bell peppers are often used in a salad. |
bell pepper,
also UK: sweet pepper n | (plant: bears peppers) (rostlina) | paprika ž |
| | I planted tomatoes, hot peppers, and bell peppers in my garden last year. |
bicarbonate of soda (UK),
baking soda (US) n | (powder used in baking) | jedlá soda příd + ž |
| | Bicarbonate of soda is the raising agent used in soda bread. |
the Big Dipper (US),
the Plough (UK) n | (part of constellation Ursa Major) (část souhvězdí Velké medvědice) | Velký vůz příd + m |
| | A line drawn through two stars in the Big Dipper points to the North Star. |
bighearted (US),
big-hearted (UK) adj | (kind, generous) | dobrosrdečný příd |
| | | ušlechtilý příd |
| | | laskavý příd |
| | The theatre ran on donations from big-hearted patrons. |
blaze of color (US),
blaze of colour (UK) n | ([sth] intensely colorful) | zářit barvami ned + ž mn |
blindfolded (US),
blindfold (UK) adv | (with one's eyes covered) | s páskou přes oči fráze |
| | | se zavázanýma očima fráze |
| | The game's a lot more fun if you play it blindfold. |
blond hair (US),
blonde hair (UK) n | (hair: fair) | blonďaté vlasy příd + m mn |
blooper,
also UK: bloomer n | informal (funny mistake on film) (ve filmu apod.) | uřeknutí se, přeřeknutí se s |
| | (ve filmu apod.) | přeřek m |
| | The funniest part of the film was at the end, when they showed the bloopers. |
blow-up (UK),
blowup (US) | informal (enlarged image) (fotografie) | zvětšený obraz příd + m |
| | | zvětšená fotografie příd + ž |
blow-up (UK),
blowup (US) n | informal (angry outburst) (přeneseně: hněvu) | výbuch m |
blowout,
also UK: blow-out n | slang (gorging, binge) (neformální) | žranice ž |
| | My friends and I had a blowout on pizza and ice-cream. |
blowout,
also UK: blow-out n | informal (punctured tire) | prasklá pneumatika příd + ž |
| | I was driving along the road when I had a blowout; I must have run over something. |