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41 figure
['fiɡə, ]( American[) 'fiɡjər] 1. noun1) (the form or shape of a person: A mysterious figure came towards me; That girl has got a good figure.) postava2) (a (geometrical) shape: The page was covered with a series of triangles, squares and other geometrical figures.) obrazec3) (a symbol representing a number: a six-figure telephone number.) cifra4) (a diagram or drawing to explain something: The parts of a flower are shown in figure 3.) obrázek2. verb1) (to appear (in a story etc): She figures largely in the story.) figurovat2) (to think, estimate or consider: I figured that you would arrive before half past eight.) myslet, počítat•- figuratively
- figurehead
- figure of speech
- figure out* * *• tvar• usoudit• útvar• vyčíslit• vzor• zjev• zobrazit• znázornit• postava• přijít k závěru• představa• schéma• obrázek• obrazec• figurovat• figurka• figura• naznačit• částka• domnívat se• cifra• číslo -
42 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) fit, ve fromě2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) vhodný2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) přesně padnoucí věc3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) padnout2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) hodit se (pro)3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) namontovat4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) vybavit•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) vybavení, zařízení2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) zkouška•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) záchvat2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) záchvat•* * *• uzpůsobit• vestavět• vhodný• vyhovovat• způsobilý• proložení• přizpůsobení• přizpůsobit• připraven• padnout (o šatech)• odpovídat• fit/fit/fit -
43 flowery
1) (having, or decorated with, flowers: a flowery hat.) květinový, ozdobený květy2) ((of language) using ornamental words and phrases; poetic: a flowery speech.) květnatý* * *• květinový -
44 folder
noun (a cover for keeping loose papers together: He kept the notes for his speech in a folder.) desky, pořadač* * *• složka• adresář -
45 formality
[-'mæ-]1) (something which is done for appearance but has little meaning: The chairman's speech was only a formality.) formalita2) (unrelaxed correctness of behaviour: His formality made him appear unfriendly.) formálnost, strojenost* * *• formalita -
46 harangue
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47 impromptu
[im'promptju:]adjective, adverb((made or done) without preparation beforehand: an impromptu speech; He spoke impromptu for ten minutes.) spatra* * *• udělat spontánně• improvizovat• improvizace• improvizovaný• nepřipravený• bez přípravy -
48 inappropriate
[inə'proupriət]((sometimes with to or for) not appropriate or suitable: inappropriate clothes (for a wedding); His speech was inappropriate to the occasion.) nehodící se* * *• nevhodný• nepatřičný• nemístný -
49 indirect
[indi'rekt]1) (not leading straight to the destination; not direct: We arrived late because we took rather an indirect route.) nepřímý2) (not straightforward: I asked her several questions but she kept giving me indirect answers.) vyhýbavý3) (not intended; not directly aimed at: an indirect result.) vedlejší, nezamýšlený•- indirect object
- indirect speech* * *• nepřímý -
50 indistinct
[indi'stiŋkt](not clear to the eye, ear or mind; not distinct: an indistinct outline of a ship; His speech is rather indistinct.) nezřetelný; neurčitý- indistinctness* * *• nezřetelný• neurčitý -
51 informal
[in'fo:ml]1) (not formal or official; friendly and relaxed: The two prime ministers will meet for informal discussions today; Will the party be formal or informal?; friendly, informal manners.) neoficiální2) ((of speech or vocabulary) used in conversation but not usually when writing formally, speaking in public etc: `Won't' and `can't' are informal forms of `will not' and `cannot'.) hovorový•- informally* * *• všední• pohodlný• obyčejný• každodenní• neformální -
52 interrupt
1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) přerušit2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) přerušit3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) překážet•* * *• přerušit• přerušení -
53 intonation
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54 introduction
1) (the act of introducing, or the process of being introduced: the introduction of new methods.) zavedení2) (an act of introducing one person to another: The hostess made the introductions and everyone shook hands.) představování3) (something written at the beginning of a book explaining the contents, or said at the beginning of a speech etc.) předmluva, úvod* * *• úvod• uvedení• předmluva• představování -
55 kindle
['kindl](to (cause to) catch fire: I kindled a fire using twigs and grass; The fire kindled easily; His speech kindled the anger of the crowd.) zapálit (se)- kindling* * *• zapalovat• zapálit -
56 late
[leit] 1. adjective1) (coming etc after the expected or usual time: The train is late tonight; I try to be punctual but I am always late.) zpožděný2) (far on in the day or night: late in the day; late at night; It was very late when I got to bed.) pozdě3) (dead, especially recently: the late king.) zesnulý4) (recently, but no longer, holding an office or position: Mr Allan, the late chairman, made a speech.) bývalý2. adverb1) (after the expected or usual time: He arrived late for his interview.) opožděně2) (far on in the day or night: They always go to bed late.) pozdě•- lateness- lately
- later on
- of late* * *• zpožděný• pozdní• pozdě -
57 lecture
['lek ə] 1. noun1) (a formal talk given to students or other audiences: a history lecture.) přednáška2) (a long and boring or irritating speech, warning or scolding: The teacher gave the children a lecture for running in the corridor.) domluva2. verb(to give a lecture: He lectures on Roman Art; She lectured him on good behaviour.) přednášet- lecturer* * *• výtky• přednášet• přednáška• domluvy -
58 liberty
['libəti]1) (freedom from captivity or from slavery: He ordered that all prisoners should be given their liberty.) svoboda2) (freedom to do as one pleases: Children have a lot more liberty now than they used to.) svoboda3) ((especially with take) too great freedom of speech or action: I think it was (taking) a liberty to ask her such a question!) opovážlivost•- take the liberty of* * *• svoboda -
59 long-winded
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60 mannerism
noun (an odd and obvious habit in a person's behaviour, speech etc: He scratches his ear when he talks and has other mannerisms.) osobitý způsob* * *• osobitý způsob• manýra
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