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1 approach
[ə'prəu ] 1. verb(to come near (to): The car approached (the traffic lights) at top speed; Christmas is approaching.) přiblížit se (k)2. noun1) (the act of coming near: The boys ran off at the approach of a policeman.) příchod2) (a road, path etc leading to a place: All the approaches to the village were blocked by fallen rock.) přístup3) (an attempt to obtain or attract a person's help, interest etc: They have made an approach to the government for help; That fellow makes approaches to (= he tries to become friendly with) every woman he meets.) pokus (o sblížení, získání něčeho)•- approaching* * *• postup• pojetí• přístup• přistoupit• přistupovat• přiblížit se k• přikročit• příchod• přiblížení• obrátit se na• koncepce• cesta• blížení• blížit se -
2 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) rozmar, vrtoch2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantazie3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) iluze2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) zdobený3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) mít chuť na2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) domnívat se3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) být přitahován•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *• představa• oblíbit si -
3 warn
[wo:n] 1. verb1) (to tell (a person) in advance (about a danger etc): Black clouds warned us of the approaching storm; They warned her that she would be ill if she didn't rest.) varovat2) (to advise (someone against doing something): I was warned about/against speeding by the policeman; They warned him not to be late.) upozornit•- warning2. adjective(giving a warning: She received a warning message.) varovný* * *• upozornit• varovat• alarmovat
См. также в других словарях:
nix — informal ► PRONOUN ▪ nothing. ► EXCLAMATION 1) expressing denial or refusal. 2) Brit. dated used as a warning that a person in authority is approaching. ► VERB ▪ put an end to; cancel. ORIGIN German, colloquial variant of nichts nothing … English terms dictionary
come near — verb 1. almost do or experience something (Freq. 3) She came near to screaming with fear • Verb Frames: Somebody s to INFINITIVE 2. move towards (Freq. 2) We were approaching our destination They are drawing near … Useful english dictionary
go up — verb 1. move upward (Freq. 19) The fog lifted The smoke arose from the forest fire The mist uprose from the meadows • Syn: ↑rise, ↑lift, ↑arise, ↑move up, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
come on — verb 1. appear or become visible; make a showing (Freq. 9) She turned up at the funeral I hope the list key is going to surface again • Syn: ↑come out, ↑turn up, ↑surface, ↑show up … Useful english dictionary
draw close — verb 1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position (Freq. 1) We cuddled against each other to keep warm The children snuggled into their sleeping bags • Syn: ↑cuddle, ↑snuggle, ↑nestle, ↑nest, ↑nuzzle … Useful english dictionary
bring about — verb 1. cause to move into the opposite direction they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching • Hypernyms: ↑turn • Verb Frames: Somebody s something 2. cause to happen, occur or exist This procedure produces a curious effect … Useful english dictionary
discern — verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French discerner, from Latin discernere to separate, distinguish between, from dis apart + cernere to sift more at dis , certain Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a … New Collegiate Dictionary
evade — verb 1 escape ADVERB ▪ narrowly ▪ They narrowly evaded a police car which was approaching. ▪ successfully VERB + EVADE ▪ attempt to, try to … Collocations dictionary
draw near — verb move towards (Freq. 3) We were approaching our destination They are drawing near The enemy army came nearer and nearer • Syn: ↑approach, ↑near, ↑come on, ↑go up, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
light upon — verb find unexpectedly the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb she struck a goldmine The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake • Syn: ↑fall upon, ↑strike, ↑come upon, ↑chance upon, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
flee — verb ADVERB ▪ abroad (esp. BrE), across the border, into exile ▪ Hundreds of refugees fled across the border to escape the fighting. ▪ north, south, etc … Collocations dictionary
