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UPPER- INTERMEDIATE Anglicko-český slovníček Bohemian Ventures výhradní distributor vydavatelství Pearson pro Českou a Slovenskou republiku OBSAH UNIT 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 UNIT 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 UNIT 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 UNIT 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 UNIT 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 UNIT 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 UNIT 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43 UNIT 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 49 UNIT 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 57 UNIT 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 62 UNIT 11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 69 UNIT 12 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74 VÝSLOVNOST Hlavní přízvuk se označuje horní kolmičkou před přízvučnou slabikou tehdy, nejedná-li se o jedno- slabičné slovo: cartoon [ka:ˈtu:n], a seven [ˈsevən], ale [sʌn], nebo má-li slovo přízvuky dva nebo více: teddy bear [ˈtedi ˌbeə]. Vedlejší přízvuk se označuje dolní kolmičkou. Zvláštní znaky použité v přepisu výslovnosti: Použité zkratky: n noun podstatné jméno adj adjective přídavné jméno v verb sloveso adv adverb příslovce prep preposition předložka det determiner determinátor, určuje podstatné jméno pl. plural množné číslo C countable počitatelné UC uncountable nepočitatelné T transitive tranzitivní slovesa, která se vždy pojí s předmětem I intransitive netranzitivní slovesa, která se nikdy nepojí s předmětem b block [blɒk] d end [end] f friend [frend] g grey [greɪ] h hat [hæt] j music [ˈmju:zɪk] k camel [ˈkæmәl] l camel [ˈkæmәl] m camel [ˈkæmәl] n end [end] ŋ penguin [ˈpeŋgwɪn] p trip [trɪp] r friend [frend] s sunny [ˈsʌni] ʃ shock [ʃɒk] t trek [trek] tʃ adventure [әdˈventʃә] θ death [deθ] ð rather [ˈrɑ:ðә] v love [lʌv] w widow [ˈwɪdәʊ] z zoo [zu:] ʒ casualty [ˈkæʒuәlti] dʒ sledge [sledʒ] ʌ sunny [ˈsʌni] ɑ: disaster [dɪˈzɑ:stә] æ sad [sæd] e end [end] ə about [əˈbaʊt] з: work [ˈwз:k] ɪ living [ˈlɪvɪŋ] i: team [ti:m], ɒ rock [rɒk] ɔ: fall [ˈfɔ:l] ʊ put [pʊt] u: loop [lu:p] aɪ tribe [traɪb] aʊ round [raʊnd] eɪ brave [breɪv] əʊ go [gəʊ] ɔɪ coin [kɔɪn] eə despair [dɪˈspeә] ɪə here [hɪə] ʊə pure [pʊə] | 1 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 UNIT 1 a shadow of one's former self phrase [ə ˈʃædəʊ əv ˈwʌnz ˈfɔːmə self] She looked like a shadow of her former self. svůj vlastní stín accessories n [əkˈsesərɪ:z] She wore a dress with matching accessories. (módní) doplňky adventurous adj [ədˈventʃərəs] He's planning an adventurous expedition to the mountains. odvážný, smělý dobrodružný aggressive adj [əˈgresɪv] Aggressive players are not welcome in our team. agresivní ambitious adj [æmˈbɪʃəs] The new colleague is very ambitious. ambiciozní, ctižádostivý ambush n/v [ˈæmbʊʃ] Two soldiers were killed in an ambush. přepadnout ze zálohy analysis n [əˈnælɪsɪs] Police usually wait for analysis of samples. rozbor, analýza annoying adj [əˈnɔɪɪŋ] His behaviour was annoying. protivný, otravný appearance n [əˈpɪərəns] Appearance is not everything. vzhled, vzezření assault n [əˈsɔːlt] The number of assaults on women have decreased lately. útok, napadení attack v [əˈtæk] After sneaking quietly into his house he attacked him with a gun. za/útočit, napadnout attacker n [əˈtækə] The attacker was hiding in the dark. útočník bait n [beɪt] He used worms as a bait for fi sh. návnada, lákadlo biased adj [ˈbaɪəst] Newspapers tend to be biased. předpojatý, zaujatý blonde adj [blɒnd] He prefers women with blonde hair. blonďatý bore n [bɔː] Nobody invites him to parties because he is a bore. nudný člověk brief adj [briːf] I need a brief summary of the book. stručný, krátký caricature n [ˈkærɪkəˌtjʊə] After so many plastic surgeries she looks like a caricature. karikatura casual adj [ˈkæʒjʊəl] We can wear casual clothes to work. neformální, všední, ležérní, nenucený cautious adj [ˈkɔːʃəs] Thanks to his cautious character he didn't lose his money. opatrný, obezřetný, ostražitý chatty adj [ˈtʃætɪ] Chatty students fi nd it hard to be silent during classes. upovídaný, hovorný clueless adj [ˈkluːlɪs] I didn't know what to do, I was clueless. (zcela) bezradný, nemající páru combat n [ˈkɒmbæt] They killed their enemies in a combat. (sou)boj, konfl ikt combatant n [ˈkɒmbətənt] / [kɒm'bætnt] Being a combatant is very dangerous. bojovník, bojující community n [kəˈmjuːnɪtɪ] The vegetable comes from a small farming community. společenství, komunita complexion n [kəmˈplekʃən] She's got very light complexion. pleť, pokožka complimentary adj [kɒmplɪ'mentərɪ] Her husband is very complimentary about her cooking. pochvalný, lichotivý conceited adj [kənˈsiːtɪd] Cinderella's sisters were conceited girls. namyšlený, ješitný NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 2 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT confi dent adj [ˈkɒnfɪdənt] You'll feel much more confi dent about your new job in a few days. sebevědomý, sebejistý, jistý si čím contributor n [kənˈtrɪbjʊtə] She is a contributor of the Vogue magazine. přispěvatel critical adj [ˈkrɪtɪkəl] She was afraid to confess to him because he is too critical. kritický, rozhodující cure v [kjʊə] He takes pill to cure his disease. vyléčit, napravit, zahojit curly adj [ˈkɜːlɪ] Curly hair is easier to take care of. kudrnatý cute adj [kjuːt] They've got two cute little girls. roztomilý, rozkošný cyberculture n [ˈsaɪbəˌˈkʌltʃə] Internet created cyberculture. kyberkultura day in, day out ph [deɪ ɪn deɪ aʊt] She cleans the house day in, day out. den co den de-lurk v [ˌdiːlɜːk] He left his hide and de-lurked. odkrýt se, vyjít ze skrýše deadline n [ˈdedˌlaɪn] He's working really hard because the deadline is drawing near. nejzazší termín, uzávěrka defeat n [dɪˈfi ːt] Protestants suff ered a defeat in 1621. porazit, přemoci deserve v [dɪˈzɜːv] We get what we deserve. zasloužit si destined for adj [ˈdestɪnd fə] Please, use the machine only what it was destined for. určený k čemu dispute n [dɪˈspjuːt / ˈdɪspjuːt] Their solved their problems by having a dispute. spor, rozepře disrupt v [dɪsˈrʌpt] Traffi c was disrupted by road works. narušit, přerušit, zkomplikovat disruptive adj [dɪsˈrʌptɪv] Their conversation during the class was very disruptive for the rest of the students. rušivý, narušijící drawn adj [drɔːn] My colleague looked very drawn and pale so the boss sent her home. vyčerpaný, strhaný drown v [draʊn] A few swimmers drown in that sea every year. utopený / topit se dull adj [dʌl] It was a dull party, we all left early. nudný, jednotvárý, tupý elegant adj [ˈelɪgənt] She always wears elegant clothes. elegantní, vkusný engage v [ɪnˈgeɪdʒ] They engaged last year and their wedding is next month. zasnoubit se entertain v [ˌentəˈteɪn] His movies entertain many children. pobavit, zabavit etiquette n [ˌetɪˈket] You should observe the etiquette. etiketa, pravidla (společenského) chování even-handed adj [ˈiːvənhændɪd] Judges must be even-handed. nestranný, spravedlivý, nezaujatý evil n / adj [ˈiːvəl] It was a fi ght between good and evil powers. zlo / zlý, ďábelský exhausted adj [ɪgˈzɔːstɪd] I felt exhausted after I had fi nished the task. vyčerpaný | 3 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 fall into a trap ph [fɔːl ˈɪntə ə træp] Unfortunately we fell into their trap. padnout do léčky, spadnout do pasti FAQs n [ef eɪ 'kjuːz] If it is still not clear, the FAQs in the end of the book might help you. časté dotazy fashion victim n [ˈfæʃən ˈvɪktɪm] She spends all her money on fashion, she's a fashion victim. oběť módy, otrok módy fi re off v [faɪə ɒf] He warned the thieves and then he fi red off . vystřelit, vypálit fi t adj [fɪt] After the party, he wasn't in a fi t state to drive. vhodný, vyhovující, dost dobrý fl aming adj [ˈfl eɪmɪŋ] She's got fl aming red hair. planoucí, hořící, ohnivý focus n [ˈfəʊkəs] They support a new kind of education with its focus on practice. ohnisko, ústřední bod freckles n [ˈfrekəlz] Freckles on her face look very cute. pihy frizzy adj [ˈfrɪzɪ] Frizzy hair is very tightly curled. kudrnatý, kadeřavý frontal adj [ˈfrʌntəl] It was a frontal attack which didn't surprise them. čelní, přímý, frontální frustrating adj [frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ] Having to watch and not being able to help was frustrating. nepříjemný, ubíjející full of oneself ph [fʊl əv wʌnˈself] She was so full of herself she didn't notice people yawning. zaujatý sám sebou fun-loving adj ['fʌn ,lʌvɪŋ] She's hardly at home, she is a fun-loving person. milující zábavu furious adj [ˈfjʊərɪəs] He was furious when he saw his car wrecked. zuřivý, rozzuřený, vzteklý get sth off your chest ph [,get sʌmθɪŋ ''ɒf jə tʃest] If you get your trouble off your chest, you're gonna feel better. dostat ze sebe něco get your priorities right ph [,get jə praɪˈɒrɪtɪ:z 'raɪt] For a good start you need to get your priorities right. srovnat si priority ginger n / adj [ˈdʒɪndʒə] When he was sick, he drank tea with ginger and honey. zázvor / zrzavý go silent v/phrase [gəʊ saɪlənt] He went silent after the shock. oněmět good-natured adj [gʊdneɪtʃəd] I wish there were more good-natured people in our offi ce. dobrácký, srdečný hair clip n ['heə,klɪp] She left her hair clip in the bathroom. sponka do vlasů harmless adj [ˈhɑːmlɪs] He's as harmless as a baby. neškodný, bezpečný hold your tongue v [həʊld jə tʌŋ] I had to hold my tongue and listen. držet jazyk za zuby, být zticha ignorant adj [ˈɪgnərənt] He was so ignorant – he didn't know even the basic facts. nevzdělaný, neznalý image n [ˈɪmɪdʒ] He created an image of a strong, adventurous man. představa, obraz, dojem impulse n [ˈɪmpʌls] What was the impulse for cutting your hair? náhlý podnět, popud, nutkání impulsive adj [ɪmˈpʌlsɪv] She is very impulsive, you can't predict her behaviour. impulzivní, vznětlivý, spontánní NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 4 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT in-depth adj ['ɪndepθ] I need an in-depth analysis of the case. důkladný, hloubkový, podrobný incompatible adj [ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl] His actions are incompatible with his position. neslučitelný s, nesnášející se s indication n [ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən] What are the indications of being stressed? známka, náznak, znamení infantile adj [ˈɪnfənˌtaɪl] Tom is rather infantile for his age. He acts like a child. dětinský inferior adj [ɪnˈfɪərɪə] Our boss makes people feel inferior. podřadný, nekvalitný / podřízený, níže postavený insecurity n [ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ] He lives in constant insecurity about his job. nejistota insult n [ɪnˈsʌlt] I didn’t mean to insult you. (slovní) urážka intention n [ɪnˈtenʃən] He did it with good intention, to help you. úmysl, záměr intriguing adj [ɪnˈtriːgɪŋ] What an intriguing mystery! úchvatný, fascinující, poutavý invisible adj [ɪnˈvɪzəbəl] I was so emparassed I wanted to become invisible. neviditelný, přehlížený irrelevant adj [ɪˈreləvənt] Your arguments are irrelevant with our case. nesouvisející s, nepodstatný knowledgeable about sth adj [ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl] You can trust him, he's knowledgeable about the whole thing. dobře informovaný, zasvěcený, erudovaný land (a job) v [lænd] He's landed a job with a big law fi rm. dostat vytouženou práci (neformální) lengthy adj [ˈleŋθɪ] Making the dress was a lengthy process. vleklý, zdlouhavý lose weight v [luːz weɪt] She lost some weight by jogging every day. zhubnout lost adj [lɒst] I had no idea what else to do and I felt lost. ztracený, bezradný, nesvůj lurk v [lɜːk] He was attacked by a man who had been lurking in the bush. číhat, být v úkrytu lurker n [lɜːkər] Lurkers want to be present but unnoticed. ten, kdo číhá, sleduje, ale neprojevuje se (v úkrytu) make fun of ph [meɪk fʌn əv] Making fun of people is not nice. dělat si legraci z makeover n [ˈmeɪkˌəʊvə] The woman is beautiful and yet she thinks she needs a makeover. vylepšení vzhledu mature adj [məˈtʃʊə] She is very mature for her age. vyzrálý, dospělý mediation n [ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən] Mediation of work is something the state off ers for the unemployed. zprostředkování, vyjednávání miss the old you ph [mɪs 'ðɪ: əʊld 'jʊ] You've acted diff erently lately, I miss the old you. postrádat (tvé) staré já modest adj [ˈmɒdɪst] He was a quiet modest man. skromný, nenáročný | 5 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 mysterious adj [mɪˈstɪərɪəs] It was a mysterious disappearance. tajemný, záhadný, tajnůstkářský nasty adj [ˈnɑːstɪ] The newspapers printed nasty lies about the actress. hnusný, odporný, sprostý netiquette n [ˈnetɪˌket] Not all the Internet users abide by the netiquette. etiketa, pravidla chování na internetu netizen n [ˈnetɪzən] We are all netizens of the Internet. člověk používající internet newbie n [njuːbɪ] We need the newbies to learn fast. nováček nose-stud n ['nəʊz,stʌd] She used to wear a nose-stud but since she started working in the bank, she had to take it out. ozdoba v nose off end sb v [əˈfend] I didn't mean to off end you. urazit, dotknout se outgoing adj [ˈaʊtˌgəʊɪŋ] He loves company, he's very outgoing. společenský, přátelský, otevřený parachuting n ['pærəʃu:tɪŋ] He's an adventurous young man, he loves parachuting and rock climbing. parašutismus, seskoky s padákem participant n [pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt] All the participants of the race are ready now. účastník personality n [ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪ] Tom has got an outgoing personality. osobnost, povaha pity n [ˈpɪtɪ] What a pity you cannot come. škoda (výraz lítosti) plain adj [pleɪn] The artist's style is rather plain, without decorations. prostý, jednoduchý, obyčejný, tuctový posture n [ˈpɒstʃə] By maintaining good posture you can avoid back pain. držení těla, pozice, póza predictable adj [prɪˈdɪktəbəl] The ending of the movie was very predictable. předvídatelný pressure n [ˈpreʃə] Jack's been under a lot of pressure at work lately. (ná)tlak, stisk presume v [prɪˈzjuːm] I presumed you needed help so here I am. předpokládat, domnívat se rambling adj [ˈræmblɪŋ] The letter was rather rambling and amuzing but not very informative. nesourodý, nepravidelný / nesouvislý, zmatený reasonable adj [ˈriːzənəbəl] I recommend their shop, their prices are very reasonable. rozumný, soudný, uvážlivý reassuring adj [ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ] He was talking in a reassuring voice that calmed me down. uklidňující, konejšivý, povzbudivý relaxed adj [rɪˈlækst] I felt so relaxed when I was on holiday. uvolněný, pohodový reserved adj [rɪˈzɜːvd] British people are rather reserved, compared to Italians. odměřený, zdrženlivý, rezervovaný response n [rɪˈspɒns] I am expecting your response. odpověď, odezva, reakce NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 6 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT reveal v [rɪˈviːl] I can't reveal the secret. odhalit, prozradit, odkrýt revolve around sth ph [rɪˈvɒlv əˈraʊnd ˈsʌmθɪŋ] The Moon revolves around the Earth. otáčet se kolem, obíhat rough adj [rʌf] His hands were rough because he worked manually. drsý, hrubý, tvrdý scruff y adj [ˈskrʌfɪ] It was a poor quarter with scruff y houses. ošuntělý, špinavý self-conscious adj [,self ˈkɒnʃəs] She feels self-conscious about wearing glasses. nesmělý, rozpačitý, stydlivý sense of humour n [sens əv ˈhjuːmə] He's got great sense of humour. smysl pro humor serious adj [ˈsɪərɪəs] He was deadly serious when he said that. vážný, závažný, těžký, seriózní shoulder-length adj [ˈʃəʊldə leŋθ] Her hair was shoulder-length before she went to the hairdresser's. (dlouhý) po ramena (vlasy) slim adj [slɪm] The models are too slim nowadays. štíhlý, útlý sloppy adj [ˈslɒpɪ] If he does a sloppy job again, he will have to quit. ledabylý, nedbalý, lajdácký, nepořádý smart adj [smɑːt] He always fi nds a solution, he's really smart. elegantní, vkusný; chytrý, bystrý snappy adj [ˈsnæpɪ] She didn't get off ended by his comment and sent him a snappy reply. svižný, řízný, (vtipný) social gathering n [ˈsəʊʃəl ˈgæðərɪŋ] This is no demonstration, it is just a nice social gathering. přátelské shromáždění lidí sophisticated adj [səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd] Her comments were sophisticated but unfortunately many people did not understand them. kultivovaný, vzdělaný; důmyslný, propracovaný sparkling adj [ˈspɑːklɪŋ] I prefer sparkling water to still wanter. perlivý, šumivý; jiskřivý speculate v [ˈspekjʊˌleɪt] Police refuse to speculate on the thief's motifs. spekulovat, dohadovat se, uvažovat o speechless adj [ˈspiːtʃlɪs] He was speechless when he learnt the news. oněmělý, neschopný slova spiky adj [ˈspaɪkɪ] He had a new spiky haircut. ostnatý, špičatý, ježatý (s trny, hroty) spoil v [spɔɪl] Be consistent with the kids, don't spoil them. (z)kazit; rozmazlit sporty adj [ˈspɔːtɪ] Her brother bought a new sporty car. sportovný, sportovně laděný spot-on adj [,spɒt'ɒn] I admire his spot-on drawings. naprosto přesný spring in your step ph [sprɪŋ ɪn jə steps] She had broken her leg but now she has the spring in her step again. pružný, energický krok stimulating adj [ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ] Our discussion was stimulating. podnětný, stimulující stooped adj [stuːpt] Don't sit with stooped back. nahrbený, shrbený straggly adj ['strægəli] She woke up with straggly hair. rozcuchaný, neupravený | 7 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 stumble v [ˈstʌmbəl] He stumbled twice during his speech. zakopnout, klopýtnout; zadrhnout se, zakoktat se stupidly adv [ˈstjuːpɪdlɪ] He was smiling stupidly. hloupě, blbě, pitomě subtlety n [ˈsʌtəltɪ] It is diffi cult to translate the subtleties of the story. nuance, drobný rozdíl; jemnost, prchavost superior adj [suːˈpɪərɪə] He's one of us but he sometimes acts as if he is superior. lepší, nadřazený; nadřízený, výše postavený tactic n [ˈtæktɪk] What tactic do you use to reach the results? taktika take a leap into the unknown ph [teɪk ə liːp ˈɪntə ðɪ ʌnˈnəʊn] Courageous people take a leap into the unknown easily. skočit do neznáma tense adj [tens] He felt very tense so she gave him a massage. napjatý, nervozní the bare essentials n [ðə 'beər ɪˈsenʃəlz] Be brief, just give me the bare essentials. jen to nejnutnější threat n [θret] He did it under threat of death. hrozba, ohrožení, výhrůžka thrill n [θrɪl] Driving his fast car was such a thrill! rozechvění, vzrušení tired adj [ˈtaɪəd] Passengers were very tired after the long fl ight. unavený, vyčerpaný torture v [ˈtɔːtʃə] The criminal was tortured before death. mučit, týrat, trápit trendsetter n [ˈtrendˌsetə] Twiggy was a famous trendsetter. autorita, osobnost udávající trendy trendy adj [ˈtrendɪ] Being skinny has not always been trendy. módní, trendový unexpected adj [ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd] The results were unexpected and even shocking. nečekaný, nenadálý unfashionable adj [ʌnˈfæʃənəbəl] These trousers became rather unfashionable. nemoderný, vyšlý z módy unfocused adj [ʌnˈfəʊkəst] He asked me the same about three times, he was very unfocused. nesoustředěný, rozptýlený; nepřítomný unsteady adj [ʌnˈstedɪ] He felt weak and unsteady on his feet. nepevný, nejistý, vrtkavý, nestálý untidy adj [ʌnˈtaɪdɪ] His mom is always upset when his room is untidy. nepořádný; neuklizený, neupravený unwelcome adj [ʌnˈwelkəm] She was nervous when the unwelcome visitor appeared. nevítaný; nemilý, nepříjemný up-to-date adj [,ʌp tə 'deɪt] The information in the brochure must always be up-to-date. současný, aktuální, nejnovější upright adj [ˈʌpˌraɪt] Sit upright, it is good for your back. vzpřímený, vertikální wavy adj [ˈweɪvɪ] She's got beautiful wavy hair. vlnitý, zvlněný, vlnící se NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 8 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT weak adj [wiːk] If you feel weak, slow down and relax. slabý, chabý; nevýrazný well-groomed adj [,welˈgrʊmd] His outfi t was very well-groomed. velmi upravený, jako ze škatulky well-matched adj [,wel'mætʃt] They are a well-matched couple. dobře spárovaný, hodící se k sobě windswept adj [ˈwɪndˌswept] The sailor is a brave, windswept man. (o)šlehaný větrem work around the clock phrase [wɜːk əˈraʊnd ðə klɒk] He's exhausted because he's worked around the clock for a week now. pracovat nonstop, 24 hodin denně work out n / v [,wɜːk 'aʊt] He had a short workout in the gym. cvičení, trénink / vyřešit worrying adj [ˈwʌrɪɪŋ] I've had a worrying discussion with the police. znepokojivý, znepokojující wrinkled adj [ˈrɪŋkəld] The was an old, wrinkled lady. vrásčitý, zvrásněný yell v [jel] We should not yell in the forest. řvát, křičet, ječet UNIT 2 according to prep [əˈkɔːdɪŋ tʊ] According to my schedule we should be there at fi ve. podle, dle achieve v [əˈtʃiːv] You worked hard to achieve the goal. dosáhnout, docílit čeho; dokázat co actions speak louder than words ph [ˈækʃəns spiːk laʊdə ðən wɜːdz] His actions speak louder than his words. He doesn't make empty promises. Činy mluví hlasitěji než slova. advanced adj [ədˈvɑːnst] This computer is the most advanced technology. vyspělý; pokročilý anger n [ˈæŋgə] He shouted in anger. hněv, vztek, zlost angle n [ˈæŋgəl] If you look at it from this angle, you'll see it diff erently. úhel; hrana, hledisko anti- government n [,æntɪˈgʌvəmənt] They were a part of an anti-government movement. odpůrci vlády antisocial adj [ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl] His behaviour was very antisocial. nespolečenský apparent adj [əˈpærənt] It was apparent that he didn't want to go on. zřejmý, patrný, jasný application n [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən] If you want to enter the class, fi ll out this application form, please. žádost, přihláška at the discretion of sb ph [æt ðə 'dɪˈskreʃən əv ˈsʌmbədɪ I'll leave that at your discretion. na uvážení někoho attitude n [ˈætɪˌtjuːd] He's got a friendly attitude towards the new building. postoj, stanovisko authority n [ɔːˈθɒrɪtɪ] To start the job you need to have permission from the authorities. autorita; pravomoc, oprávnění, úřední moc, úřední orgány available adj [əˈveɪləbəl I am not available at the moment, call me later, please. k dispozici, dostupný, k dostání | 9 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 bank card n ['bæŋk,kɑːd] Will you pay by your bank card? bankovní karta be good with your hands phrase [bɪ: ,gʊd wɪð jə 'hændz] She's very good with her hands – she makes gorgeous costumes. být zručný, manuálně šikovný body language n [ˈbɒdɪ,læŋgwɪdʒ] I can read your body language easily. řeč těla, gesta, pohyby body of evidence n [ˈbɒdɪ əv ˈevɪdəns] The lawyer asked for the body of evidence. důkazný materiál(y) box offi ce n ['bɒks ,ɒfɪs] I'll buy the tickets in the box offi ce. pokladna brave adj [breɪv] He was a brave man, he would never run away. odvážný, statečný clarifi cation n [ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃən] The case needs more clarifi cation objasnění, vysvětlení clue n [kluː] I don't have a clue how to go on. klíč, vodítko; záchytný bod; (tušení, ponětí) come across as v [kʌm əˈkrɒs əz] She came across as a great hostess. uplatnit se jako compared to adj [kəmˈpeəd tə] Melon is sweeter compared to kiwi. ve srovnání s, porovnáno s conduct v [kənˈdʌkt] Mozart conducted his own music there. dirigovat; vést, vodit confi dence n [ˈkɒnfɪdəns] I have confi dence in you. (sebe)důvěra, (sebe)jistota, přesvědčení constantly adv [ˈkɒnstəntlɪ] She was constantly checking her mobile. neustále, nepřetržitě convey v [kənˈveɪ] His expression conveyed his feelings. sdělit, vyjádřit; tlumočit, zprostředkovat criticise for v [ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz fə] He criticised her for her late arrivals. kritizovat co, vytýkat deep (voice) adj [diːp] Her deep voice was great for jazz music. hluboký (hlas) dependent adj [dɪˈpendənt] The child is still dependent on his mother. závislý, odkázaný na disapproval n [ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl] He expressed a clear disapproval with her choice. nesouhlas, odmítnutí dishonest adj [dɪsˈɒnɪst] Telling lies is very dishonest. nepoctivý, nečestný dissatisfi ed adj [dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd] Being dissatisfi ed with the new shoes, she took them back to the shop. nespokojený s distinction n [dɪˈstɪŋkʃən] You should know the distinction between fi ction and reality. odlišnost, rozdíl, rozlišení dominant adj [ˈdɒmɪnənt] His mother had a dominant personality. dominantní enthusiastic adj [ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk] He gets enthusiastic very easily. nadšený, zapálený pro něco equality n [ɪˈkwɒlɪtɪ] Martin Luther King asked for equality of all people. rovnost ex-boss n [,eks'bɒs] Paul's my ex-boss, the new boss is much better. bývalý šéf NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 10 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT ex-president n [,eksˈprezɪdənt] George Bush is one of the US ex-presidents. bývalý prezident exaggerate v [ɪgˈzædʒəˌreɪt] John always says everything's great. I'm sure he exaggerates. přehánět, nadsazovat expectations n [ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz] I was disappointed with the movie because I'd had high expectations. očekávání extrovert adj [ˈekstrəˌvɜːt] Extroverts enjoy the company of other people. extrovert eye contact n [aɪ kɒntækt] He made an eye contact with a girl in the bar. oční kontakt eyes wide open ph [aɪz waɪd ˈəʊpən] Keep your eyes wide open and beware of pickpockets. oči doširoka otevřené face to face ph [feɪs tə feɪs] It was diff erent seeing him face to face. tváří v tvář facial expression n [ˈfeɪʃəl ɪkˈspreʃən] According to his facial expression he was enjoying it. výraz obličeje fake v [feɪk] The student faked his father's signature. imitovat, padělat, (z)falšovat female n [ˈfi ːmeɪl] Females didn't always have to work. osoba ženského pohlaví; samička fi ction n [ˈfɪkʃən] I believed him but I found out it was all fi ction. fi kce, výmysl, smyšlenka; beletrie fl ow of the conversation ph [fl əʊ əv ðə ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən] I didn't want to interrupt the fl ow of the conversation. tok konverzace, hovoru foolishness n [ˈfuːlɪʃnəs] Dancing in the rain was foolishness! hloupost, pošetilost, nerozumnost frown n [fraʊn] I don't want to see that frown on your face. zamračený výraz, škleb gesture n [ˈdʒestʃə] Sending fl owers was a nice gesture. gesto, posunek get across v [get əˈkrɒs] It was diffi cult for the teacher to get across her ideas to her students. objasnit, vysvětlit, dostat se přes, překonat; být pochopen give way v [gɪv weɪ] The old trees gave way to new bushes. podlehnout, ustoupit give out v [gɪv aʊt] She gave out all the paintings she had made. rozdat, vydat give the lie to sth ph [gɪv ðə 'laɪ tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ] These fi gures give the lie to the notion that people are spending less. ukázat, že něco je lež globally adv [ˈgləʊbəlɪ] Some products are known globally today. celosvětově, globálně goal n [gəʊl] I need to accomplish that goal soon. cíl, meta; gól, branka high-pitched adj [,haɪˈpɪtʃt] The woman has an annoying, high-pitched voice. ostrý, pronikavý, vysoký hollow adj [ˈhɒləʊ] Fortunately that was a hollow threat. prázdný, dutý, bezvýznamný illogical adj [ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl] That was an illogical step. nelogický immature adj [ɪməˈtʃʊə] His decision is very immature. nedospělý, nevyzrálý; nevyvinutý | 11 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 in a good light phrase [ɪn ə gʊd laɪt] She wanted to be seen only in the good light. v dobrém světle in good voice phrase [ɪn gʊd vɔɪs] The actress was reading the text in good voice. hodným hlasem in terms of sth phrase [ɪn 'tɜːmz əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ] They were talking in terms of £20 million available. pokud jde o incur v [ɪnˈkɜː] The company incurred a big debt. způsobit (si), přivodit (si) indicate v [ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt] The light indicates you need to get more petrol. naznačovat, ukazovat, dávat najevo indicative of adj [ɪnˈdɪkətɪv əv] His facial expression was indicative of his attitude. naznačující, ukazující, svědčící o ineffi cient adj [ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt] The method proved to be ineffi cient. neefektivní, nevýkonný, nehospodárný insincerity n [ˌɪnsɪnˈserɪtɪ] I can't stand insincerity. neupřímnost, pokrytectví intense adj [ɪnˈtens] He gave me an intense look. upřený, pronikavý; silný, ostrý intimidated adj [ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd] He felt intimidated after he had read the threats. vystrašený, zastrašený, polekaný intimidating adj [ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ] His speech was aggressive and intimidating. nahánějící strach, zastrašující involved adj [ɪnˈvɒlvd] He was involved in the case of robbery. zapojený do, zapletený irrational adj [ɪˈræʃənəl] Women tend to be more irrational. iracionální, neracionální irritated adj [ˈɪrɪˌteɪtɪd] He was irritated when he went to speak to the boss. podrážděný, dopálený irritating adj [ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ] His snoring was very irritating. otravný, jdoucí na nervy, rozčilující lack n [læk] Lack of time bothers everyone. nedostatek, nouze lack of interest in sth phrase [læk əv 'ɪntrəst ɪn ˈsʌmθɪŋ] He showed lack of interest in her book. nedostatek zájmu, nezájem lean v [liːn] Don't lean out of the windows. naklánět se, vyklánět se, opřít se o low-pitched adj [,ləʊˈpɪtʃt] The psychologist was talking in a low-pitched voice. hluboký (zvuk); tlumený, tichý (hlas) male n [meɪl] Duck males have colourful feather. muž, samec, příslušník mužského pohlaví minority n [maɪ 'nɒrɪti] Just a minority of the students do their homework. memšina, minorita mishear v [ˌmɪsˈhɪə] Can you repeat your name? I misheard it. špatně slyšet, přeslechnout misinterpret v [ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt] She misinterpreted his decision. mylně (si) vykládat NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK 12 | 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNIT misquote v [ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt] You must not misquote the original source in your thesis. chybně citovat misspell v [ˌmɪsˈspel] Don't misspell his name. It is really Jon without h. nesprávně napsat, špatně hláskovat misunderstand v [ˌmɪsʌndəˈstænd] You misunderstood my words. Let me explain it again. špatně (po) rozumět, nesprávně pochopit mock n [mɒk] His article was written in mock. výsměch, posměch my name will be mud ph [maɪ neɪm wɪl bɪ mʌd] My name will be mud. mít z ostudy kabát narrowed eyes ph [ˈnærəʊd aɪz] He was smiling at her with narrowed eyes. přimhouřené oči non-fi ction n [nɒnˈfɪkʃən] She is a writer of non-fi ction literature. literatura faktu, populárně naučná literatura non-resident n [nɒnˈrezɪdənt] He is a non-resident in L.A. "ne domácí", přespolní, nebydlící v místě nonexistent adj [nɒnɪgˈzɪstənt] Golem of Prague may be a non-existent character. neexistující, nejsoucí nonverbal communication adj [nɒn'vɜːbəl ,kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən] Gestures are means of nonverbal communication. neverbální komunikace, k. beze slov numerous adj [ˈnjuːmərəs] It happened in numerous cases. početný obscured adj [əbˈskjʊəd] The meaning of it was obscured. zamlžený, zakrytý, zastřený outnumber v [ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə] Men outnumber women in the law profession. převýšit počtem, být v přesile outplay v [aʊtˈpleɪ] Their team outplayed the favourites. přehrát, herně předčit outrace v [aʊtˈreɪs] He outraced all of the runners and won. předstihnout, předhonit, být rychlejší než outsell v [ˌaʊtˈsel] The new shop outsold their competitors. prodat víc než, předčit v prodeji outwardly adv [ˈaʊtwədlɪ] Outwardly, they seem to have a happy marriage. navenek (jevící se) overcooked adj [ˈəʊvəkʊkt] The potatoes were overcooked, they were awful. převařený overdue adj [ˌəʊvəˈdjuː] Overdue essays will not be accepted. zpožděný, po termínu oversleep v [ˌəʊvəˈsliːp] He came late to work because he had overslept. zaspat overworked adj [ˌəʊvəˈwɜːkt] He felt overworked so he went to sleep. přepracovaný palm n [pɑːm] Some fortunetellers can read palms. dlaň; palma pay attention ph [peɪ əˈtenʃən] You should pay attention to details. věnovat pozornost pillar n [ˈpɪlə] The church had many beautiful pillars. sloup, pilíř, opora pitch n [pɪtʃ] Our school has a new football pitch. hřiště | 13 NEW SUCCESS – UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ANGLICKO-ČESKÝ SLOVNÍČEK UNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 point of view n [,pɔɪnt əv 'vjuː] Try to look at it from my point of view. hledisko, stanovisko, pohled prediction n [prɪˈdɪkʃən] What is your prediction for the end of the movie? předpověď, tip proof n [pruːf] He was set free because there was no proof. důkaz, doklad pushy adj [ˈpʊʃɪ] Nobody liked the pushy boy. (agresivně) průbojný, s ostrými lokty, bezohledně ambiciózní raised eyebrows ph [reɪzd ˈaɪˌbraʊz] Her raised eyebrows was a sign of surprise. zdvižené obočí rapid adj [ˈræpɪd] He walked at a rapid pace. rychlý, (překotný, rapidní) rattle sb's cage ph [ˈrætəl ˈsʌmbədɪz keɪdʒ] She tried to rattle his cage with questions about his failed exam. naštvat, vzbudit vztek recall v [rɪˈkɔːl] I can't recall the name of the movie. vzpomínat (si), vybavit si reduced in price adj [rɪˈdjuːst ɪn 'praɪs] The tickets were reduced in price. zlevněné, cenově snížené reinstall the software ph [riːɪnˈstɔːl ðə ˈsɒftˌweə] The computer needs to have its software reinstalled. přeinstalovat software, programové vybavení remarry v [rɪˈmærɪ] After his wife left him, he remarried and lived a happy life. znovu se oženit/ vdát respected adj [rɪˈspektɪd] The headmaster was a respected man. vážený, ctěný, respektovaný responsible adj [rɪˈspɒnsəbəl] We are responsible for our actions. zodpovědný za retake (en exam) v [rɪˈteɪk] He failed the exam and had to retake it. znovu dělat (zkoušku) return n [rɪˈtɜːn] He changed his life on the day of his return. návrat rewrite v [rɪˈraɪt] The essay was no good so he decided to rewrite it. přepsat sat-nav n ['sæt næv] A satellite navigation or sat nav system is a system of satellites. satelitní navigace shut down the computer ph ['ʃʌt daʊn ðə kəmˈpjuːtə] Shut down the computer before you go to bed. vypnout počítač sighing n ['saɪ-ɪŋ] We heard sighing. povzdech, sten signal v, n [ˈsɪgnəl] Give me a signal when you are ready. signál, znamení; zamávat, naznačit, dát najevo slang n [slæŋ] The thieves used slang so that the other wouldn't understand. slang, hantýrka sleeping tablet n [sliːpɪŋ ˈtæblɪt] Her grandma could not fall asleep without a sleeping tablet. prášek na spaní spell-checker n ['spel ,tʃekə] There is a spell checker that corrects all mistakes automatically. kontrola pravopisu v editoru

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