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| long adj | (phonetics: extended) (písmeno, samohláska) | dlouhý příd |
| | The word, "tool", has a long "o" sound. |
| long adj | figurative (time: passing slowly) | dlouhý příd |
| | | nekonečný příd |
| | | nekončící příd |
| | It's been a long day - I can't wait to get home. |
| | Byl to dlouhý den, už se těším domů. |
| long on [sth] adj | informal (amply supplied) (zásoba) | dostatečný příd |
| | | dostatek m |
| | | dost přísl |
| | Yes, we are long on spaghetti here and won't need to get any more for weeks. |
| | Ano, špaget máme dostatečnou zásobu, a pár týdnů je nebudeme muset kupovat. |
| long adj | figurative (finance: holding equities) (obchodování) | dlouhý příd |
| | (obchodování) | dlouhodobý příd |
| | While others were selling the stock short, he took a long position. |
| long adj | (drink: tall size) (alkoholický) | koktejl m |
| | | míchaný nápoj příd + m |
| | Pimms is served with lemonade as a long drink. |
| long adv | (elliptical usage: a long time) | dlouho přísl |
| | Will she be long? |
| long adv | (far in the past) | dávno přísl |
| | There were problems here long before he arrived. |
| long n | informal (clothing: long size) (střih oblečení) | dlouhý příd |
| | I love this dress style, but do you have a long? |
| long to do [sth] v expr | (yearn) (něco) | chtít ned |
| | | toužebně si přát přísl + ned |
| | | toužit ned |
| | He longed to be back home with his family. |
| | I long to travel, but I don't have the money or the time to do so. |
| long for [sb] to do [sth] v expr | (wish [sb] would do [sth]) (po někom) | toužit ned |
| | | toužebně si přát přísl + ned |
| | Miriam longed for Jake to take her in his arms and tell her he loved her. |
| long for [sth] vi + prep | (desire) | toužit ned |
| | | toužebně si přát přísl + ned |
| | Snow White longed for the day that her prince would come. |
Složené tvary
long | longing |
| a long time adv | (a considerable period) | dlouho přísl |
| | | douhá doba příd + ž |
| | It's a long time since we last met. |
| | Už je to dlouho, co jsme se naposledy viděli. |
| a long time ago adv | (in the distant past) | dávno |
| | A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land. |
| a long way off adv | (in the distance) | v dálce předl + ž |
| | A long way off, you could just see the lights from a distant village. |
| a long way off adv | (distant, far away) (místně) | daleko od přísl + předl |
| | Those birds are swimming a long way off shore, so you'll need a telescope to see them. |
| a long way off adv | US, colloquial (in the distant future) (časově) | daleko přísl |
| | My sixtieth birthday is still a long way off. |
| all day long adv | (throughout the whole day) | po celý den fráze |
| | | celý den příd + m |
| | I could water the flowers all day long. |
| | I sat in the sun all day long and read my book. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (providing that) (za předpokladu že) | jestliže, pokud sp |
| | I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (while) | dokud, pokud sp |
| | As long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules, young lady! |
| as long as expr | (equal in length to) | tak dlouhý jako fráze |
| | My garden is as long as a football pitch. |
| before long adv | (soon) | zanedlouho přísl |
| | | již brzy přísl + přísl |
| | Spring should be coming before long. |
farsightedness (US),
long-sightedness,
longsightedness (UK) n | (vision defect: being longsighted) | dalekozrakost ž |
| | Dawn wears glasses to correct her farsightedness. |
| for a long time adv | (at length) | dlouho přísl |
| | After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time. |
| for long adv | (a considerable time) | na dlouho |
| Poznámka: used in questions and negatives |
| | Will he be gone for long? |
| how long adv | (time: for what duration) | jak dlouho přísl + přísl |
| | How long does it take to boil an egg? |
| how long adv | (measurement: what length) | jak dlouhý přísl + příd |
| | How long is the Great Wall of China? |
| in the long run expr | (eventually) | dlouhodobě přísl |
| | | z dlouhodobého hlediska fráze |
| | It's probably for the best in the long run. |
| | It will be a little bumpy at first, but in the long run it will be well worth it. |
| it's been a long time expr | (a lot of time has passed) | to už je dávno fráze |
| | It's been a long time since I last saw him. |
lifelong,
life-long adj | (lasting a lifetime) | celoživotní příd |
| | Marriage should be regarded as a lifelong commitment. |
| long after prep | (for a long time following) | dlouho po přísl + předl |
| | | dlouho potom přísl + přísl |
| | The feeling of good times lingered on in the house long after the party was over. |
| long ago adv | (many years before now) | kdysi dávno přísl + přísl |
| | Long ago all these mountains were volcanoes. |
| long distance n | (considerable range, length) | velká vzdálenost příd + ž |
| Poznámka: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | Kane scored a magnificent goal from a long distance. |
long distance,
long-distance adj | (over considerable range) | dálkový příd |
| | It is a good idea to stretch your legs regularly during a long-distance flight. |
| long distance adj | (phone call: not local) (telefonický hovor) | meziměstský příd |
| | Additional charges will apply if the call is long distance. |
| long face n | figurative (sad expression) | prodloužený obličej |
| | You got everything you wanted, so why the long face? |
| long hair n | (hairstyle: grown long) | dlouhé vlasy příd + m mn |
| | Long hair suits Debbie; she looks really pretty. |
| long haul n | (journey: long-distance) (dlouhá vzdálenost) | dálka ž |
| | The trip from France to Australia is a long haul. |
| long-haul adj | (over long distance) | dálkový příd |
| | Long-haul trucks regularly carry goods across the country. |
| the long haul n | figurative, informal (full duration) | na dlouhou dobu fráze |
| | The football club's new owners say they're in for the long haul. |
| long hours npl | (extended working time) | přesčas m |
| | You may have to work long hours, including weekends, in order to meet deadlines. |
| | A lot of newly-qualified lawyers work very long hours for their firms. |
| long johns npl | (full-body undergarments) | spodky |
| | I am wearing long johns and thermal underwear, but I am still cold! |
long jump (UK),
broad jump (US) n | (athletics competition) | skok do dálky fráze |
| | | skok daleký m + příd |
| | It was during the Olympics that she broke the world long jump record. |
| | In high school I was on the track and field team and participated in the long jump. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (enduring) | dlouhotrvající příd |
| | | dlouhodobý příd |
| Poznámka: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | The effects of the storm have been long-lasting. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (durable) | trvanlivý příd |
| | | trvalý příd |
| | We need to find a long-lasting solution. |
| | The coating on the car will ensure that the paint job is long lasting. |
| long range n | (considerable distance) | dlouhá vzdálenost příd + ž |
| Poznámka: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective |
| | The device allows the police to convey important messages over a long range in a noisy environment. |
| long-range n as adj | (covering a considerable distance) | dálkový příd |
| | Long-range jets can fly non-stop across the Pacific. |
| long-range n as adj | figurative (into the future) | dlouhodobý příd |
| | Right now I am focused on my studies, but my long-range ambition is to get a great job and start a family. |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely) | překlad není dostupný |
| | I know this is a long shot, but I don't suppose you have a screwdriver I could borrow? |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely to succeed) (přeneseně: nepravděpodobnost úspěchu) | riskantní podnik příd + m |
| | Though the horse was a long shot, he still won the race. |
long shot,
wide shot,
full shot n | (movie, photo: wide-angle view) (filmová kamera) | široký záběr příd + m |
| | The film begins with a long shot in which you can see the whole town. |
| long since adv | (for a long time now) | už dlouho |
| | I've long since retired; I haven't worked for years. |
| long time n | (considerable period of time) | dlouhá doba příd + ž |
| Poznámka: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is an adjective |
| | I sat in the sun for a long time and got sunburned. |
| | I haven't seen my ex-husband in a long time. |
| long time no see interj | slang (I haven't seen you for a long time) | Dlouho jsem tě neviděl! zvol |
| | Hey, Andrew! Long time no see! |
| long underwear n | (full-body undergarments) | dlouhé spodní prádlo |
| | It was below freezing temperatures, so he decided to wear long underwear. |
| long way n | (considerable distance) | daleká cesta, dlouhá cesta příd + ž |
| | I'm not sure I would accept a job there; it's a long way from my family. |
| | We still have a long way to go on this project before it's finished. |
| long-awaited adj | (expected for long time) | dlouho očekávaný přísl + příd |
| | The long-awaited sequel to the most popular sci-fi movie in history is finally in theaters tomorrow. |
| long-distance call n | (phone call: not local area) | meziměstský hovor příd + m |
| | Have at least five dollars ready for a long-distance call. |
| long-legged adj | (having long legs) | dlouhonohý příd |
| | The company only hires long-legged models. |
| long-range plan n | figurative (plan for distant future) | dlouhodobý plán příd + m |
| | Our long-range plan calls for building three new facilities in the next twenty years. |
| long-range planning n | figurative (for distant future) | dlouhodobé plánování příd + s |
| | Senior managers use long-range planning to further the company's mission. |
long-sleeved,
long-sleeve adj | (clothing: having full-length arms) | s dlouhými rukávy fráze |
| | I rarely wear long-sleeved shirts in summer. Long-sleeved shirts generally look more professional than short-sleeved shirts. |
long-standing,
long standing adj | (well-established, long-term) | dlouhodobý |
| | Dan and Adam have a long-standing partnership; they've worked together for years. The rivalry between Romeo's family and Juliet's is long standing. |
| long-term adj | (extended, over a long time) | dlouhodobý příd |
| | How can I improve my long-term memory? |
| long-term memory n | (permanent recall of facts) | dlouhodobá paměť |
| | My long-term memory is fine, but I have no idea what I did this morning. |
| long-winded adj | (wordy) | rozvláčný příd |
| | (přeneseně) | květnatý příd |
| | That was a long-winded answer to a simple question. |
| | To byla tedy pěkně rozvláčná odpověď na tak jednoduchou otázku. |
longtime,
long-time adj | (lasting, enduring) | dlouhodobý příd |
| | | přetrvávající příd |
| | | dlouholetý příd |
| | The Johnson family are our long-time friends. |
| so long interj | (goodbye) (loučení) | zatím zvol |
| | (loučení) | tak zatím zvol |
| | So long! See you tomorrow! |
| so long adj | (this length) | takhle dlouhý přísl + příd |
| | "The rope was so long," my uncle explained, holding his arms apart to demonstrate. |
| take long v expr | (be time-consuming) | trvat dlouho ned + přísl |
| | | trvat ned |
| Poznámka: Usually used in negative sentences, questions, and where doubt is expressed |
| | OK, I'll help you; do you think it'll take long? |
ton,
long ton n | UK (1016 kg) | tuna ž |
| | The baker ordered a ton of flour. |
| too long adj | (of excessive length) | moc dlouhý přísl + příd |
| | Her hair was too long so she decided to cut it. |
| | Měla moc dlouhé vlasy, tak se rozhodla ostříhat. |
| too long adv | (for an excessive time) | moc dlouho přísl + přísl |
| | The movie was fun to start with, but it went on too long. |
yearlong (US),
year-long (UK) adj | (lasting all year) | celoroční příd |
| | The patient died after a yearlong struggle to overcome cancer. |