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1 not by a long chalk
• vôbec nie• zdaleka nie -
2 not long ago
• pred nedávnom• nedávno -
3 short-range
1) (not reaching a long distance: short-range missiles.) s krátkym doletom2) (not covering a long time: a short-range weather forecast.) krátkodobý -
4 acute
[ə'kju:t]1) ((of a disease etc) severe but not lasting very long: They think his illness is acute rather than chronic.) akútny, náhly, prudký2) (very great: There is an acute shortage of teachers.) kritický3) (quick-witted: As a businessman, he's very acute.) bystrý4) ((of the senses) keen: acute hearing.) jemný5) (high, shrill s high sound.) ostrý, prenikavý•- acutely
- acuteness* * *• prenikavý• bystrý• akútny• prudký• ostrý• kritický• náhly• naliehavý -
5 sick
[sik] 1. adjective1) (vomiting or inclined to vomit: He has been sick several times today; I feel sick; She's inclined to be seasick/airsick/car-sick.) chorý (od žalúdka)2) ((especially American) ill: He is a sick man; The doctor told me that my husband is very sick and may not live very long.) chorý3) (very tired (of); wishing to have no more (of): I'm sick of doing this; I'm sick and tired of hearing about it!) unavený; znechutený4) (affected by strong, unhappy or unpleasant feelings: I was really sick at making that bad mistake.) znechutený5) (in bad taste: a sick joke.) nechutný2. noun(vomit: The bedclothes were covered with sick.) zvratok- sicken- sickening
- sickeningly
- sickly
- sickness
- sick-leave
- make someone sick
- make sick
- the sick
- worried sick* * *• vodnatelný• vhodný pre chorého cloveka• v zlom stave• vyzerajúci nezdravo• zelený• zvrátený• zvracanina• zlý• znechutený• zvratok• sadistický• slabý• smutný• sklúcený• trpiaci• fádny• kalný• bledý• chorý• chorobný• cierny vtip• chorý clovek• otrávený (pren.)• pokazený• potrebujúci opravu• poškodený• kyslý• mdlý• morbídny• neštastný• nezdravý• nepriesvitný• napadnutý mikroorganizmam• nemocný• nútený -
6 be in use
(to be used or not used: How long has the gymnasium been in use / out of use?) používať sa/nepoužívať sa -
7 out of use
(to be used or not used: How long has the gymnasium been in use / out of use?) používať sa/nepoužívať sa -
8 out of fashion
(not fashionable: Long skirts are out of fashion at present.) vyjsť z módy* * *• vyšlý z módy• nemoderný -
9 the other day
(not long ago: I saw Mr Smith the other day.) nedávno -
10 short
[ʃo:t] 1. adjective1) (not long: You look nice with your hair short; Do you think my dress is too short?) krátky2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) malý3) (not lasting long; brief: a short film; in a very short time; I've a very short memory for details.) krátky4) (not as much as it should be: When I checked my change, I found it was 20 cents short.) menej5) ((with of) not having enough (money etc): Most of us are short of money these days.) v tiesni6) ((of pastry) made so that it is crisp and crumbles easily.) krehký2. adverb1) (suddenly; abruptly: He stopped short when he saw me.) náhle, zrazu2) (not as far as intended: The shot fell short.) pred cieľom•- shortage
- shorten
- shortening
- shortly
- shorts
- shortbread
- short-change
- short circuit
- shortcoming
- shortcut
- shorthand
- short-handed
- short-list 3. verb(to put on a short-list: We've short-listed three of the twenty applicants.) zaradiť do užšieho výberu- short-range
- short-sighted
- short-sightedly
- short-sightedness
- short-tempered
- short-term
- by a short head
- for short
- go short
- in short
- in short supply
- make short work of
- run short
- short and sweet
- short for
- short of* * *• vlácny• v tiesni• v núdzi• výsledok• zle sa rozpúštajúci• schodík• špekulacne• skratka• skratovat• stiahnutý• strucný• strucne• strohý• úplne• tvrdý• úsecný• úsecne• pred ciel• frtan• drobivý• jadro• hustý• bodka• blízko bránky• bez prostriedkov• deficit• cistý• cisto• rýchly• prudko• panák• ostrý• opis• podstata• krátkodobý• krátka slabika• krátka rana• krátky tón• lámavý• krehký• kusý• krátky• lahko výbušný• krátko• krátkodobý dlhopis• krátka nota• linecký• krátky film• krátkodobá pôžicka• manko• náhle• málo poddajný• malá velkost• náboj malého kalibru• malý• malý postavou• nekrytý• nevlastniaci tovar• nervózny• neprízvucný• nedostatocný• nedostacujúci• opakujúci sa v intervaloch -
11 slow
[sləu] 1. adjective1) (not fast; not moving quickly; taking a long time: a slow train; The service at that restaurant is very slow; He was very slow to offer help.) pomalý2) ((of a clock etc) showing a time earlier than the actual time; behind in time: My watch is five minutes slow.) meškať3) (not clever; not quick at learning: He's particularly slow at arithmetic.) pomalý2. verb(to make, or become slower: The car slowed to take the corner.) spomaliť- slowly- slowness
- slow motion
- slow down/up* * *• volný• váhavý• zdlhavý• zaostalý• zle chapavý• zle sa uciaci• zmenšit rýchlost• studený• spomalovat• tažkopádny• tarbavý• ubrat• tažko chápavý• prihlúply• pribrzdit• fádny• idúci neskoro• k nicomu• klesajúci• brzdit• ospalý• pomaly• pozvolný• pomaly vysychajúci• pomaly tuhnúci• pomaly sa prejavujúci• pomaly sa predávajúci• pomaly robiaci• pokojný• pomalo reagujúci• liknavý• menej citlivý• malo živý• mierny• nevýbojný• natvrdlý• nepresný• nudný -
12 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) držať2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) držať3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) držať4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) vydržať5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) zadržať6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) obsahovať; udržať7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) konať (sa)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) byť, držať sa9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) zastávať10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) veriť; považovať; zachovávať11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) platiť12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) prinútiť (koho) dodržať13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hájiť14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) odolávať15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) udržiavať16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) udržiavať (v napätí)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) konať sa18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) vlastniť19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) vydržať20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) čakať (pri telefóne)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) držať22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) strážiť23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) chystať2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) uchopenie; držanie sa2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) vplyv3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) hmat•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) sklad v podpalubí* * *• zachovávat• vydržat• zastavit• zastavenie• zadržat• slávit• prepadnút• držat• platit• pojat• lodný priestor• obsadit -
13 ill
[il] 1. comparative - worse; adjective1) (not in good health; not well: She was ill for a long time.) chorý2) (bad: ill health; These pills have no ill effects.) zlý3) (evil or unlucky: ill luck.) nešťastný2. adverb(not easily: We could ill afford to lose that money.) ťažko3. noun1) (evil: I would never wish anyone ill.) zlo2) (trouble: all the ills of this world.) zlo•- ill-- illness
- ill-at-ease
- ill-fated
- ill-feeling
- ill-mannered / ill-bred
- ill-tempered / ill-natured
- ill-treat
- ill-treatment
- ill-use
- ill-will
- be taken ill* * *• zlé chovanie• zhubný• zlý• škodlivý• škaredý• škaredá povest• chorý• nevychovanost• nevhodný• neschopný• nemocný• onemocniet -
14 life
plural - lives; noun1) (the quality belonging to plants and animals which distinguishes them from rocks, minerals etc and things which are dead: Doctors are fighting to save the child's life.) život2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) život3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) život4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) život5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) roky6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) život7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) životopis8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) doživotie•- lifeless- lifelike
- life-and-death
- lifebelt
- lifeboat
- lifebuoy
- life-cycle
- life expectancy
- lifeguard
- life-jacket
- lifeline
- lifelong
- life-saving
- life-sized
- life-size
- lifetime
- as large as life
- bring to life
- come to life
- for life
- the life and soul of the party
- not for the life of me
- not on your life!
- take life
- take one's life
- take one's life in one's hands
- to the life* * *• vitalita• životnost• život• životopis• skutocnost• spôsob života• trvanie• energia• ludia• nová možnost -
15 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stáť2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) vstať3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stáť4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) platiť5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stáť6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stáť7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) kandidovať8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) postaviť9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) stáť; zniesť10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) zaplatiť2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) stanovisko; postoj2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stojan3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stánok4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribúna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) svedecká lavica•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) trvajúci dlho2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) postavenie•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) náhradný5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) ako náhradník- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to* * *• vanút• ustálit sa• vystavovat• vzdorovat• vylúhovat sa• zaplatit• zastavenie• zastávka• zniet• znášat• sledovat kurz• stojan• stát• stanovisko• stanovište• stolcek• stojaté postavenie• strpiet• statív• stoj• stánok• trvat• úroda• usadit sa• tribúna• pripustit• prenajímat• hladisko• držat• expozícia• hrat z ruky• byt zoradený• byt v platnosti• byt k dispozícii• byt stály• byt pripravený• byt situovaný• byt platný• celit• byt chovaný v stajni• byt vysoký• byt stojatý• rozkladat sa• regál• rozhodovat• platit• oplodnovat• pódium• podstavec• pozícia• policka• poloha• pozícia v stoji• podriadit sa• požiciavat• postavit• kúpit• kotvište• mat platnost• mat polohu• neblednút• nepúštat• natiahnut• obrana• odolat -
16 alley
['æli]1) ((often alleyway) a narrow street in a city etc (usually not wide enough for vehicles).) ulička2) (a long narrow area used for the games of bowling or skittles: a bowling alley.) dráha (na kolky ap.)* * *• ulicka• aleja -
17 brief
[bri:f] 1. adjective(not long; short: a brief visit; a brief account.) krátky, stručný2. noun(a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case): a lawyer's brief.) správa3. verb(to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc): The astronauts were briefed before the space mission.) dať inštruktáž- briefing- briefly
- briefs
- brevity
- briefcase
- in brief* * *• strucný• informovat• dat inštrukcie• krátky -
18 except
[ik'sept] 1. preposition(leaving out; not including: They're all here except him; Your essay was good except that it was too long.) okrem, až na to2. verb(to leave out or exclude.) vylúčiť- excepted- excepting
- exception
- exceptional
- exceptionally
- except for
- take exception to/at* * *• vylúcit• vynat• robit výnimky• mimo• okrem -
19 existence
1) (the state of existing: He does not believe in the existence of God; How long has this rule been in existence?) existencia; platnosť2) ((a way of) life: an uneventful existence.) život* * *• trvanie• existencia• bytie -
20 fair
I [feə] adjective1) (light-coloured; with light-coloured hair and skin: fair hair; Scandinavian people are often fair.) svetlý2) (just; not favouring one side: a fair test.) spravodlivý3) ((of weather) fine; without rain: a fair afternoon.) pekný4) (quite good; neither bad nor good: Her work is only fair.) celkom dobrý5) (quite big, long etc: a fair size.) primeraný6) (beautiful: a fair maiden.) krásny•- fairness- fairly
- fair play II [feə] noun1) (a collection of entertainments that travels from town to town: She won a large doll at the fair.) lunapark2) (a large market held at fixed times: A fair is held here every spring.) trh3) (an exhibition of goods from different countries, firms etc: a trade fair.) veľtrh* * *• veltrh• vycasit sa• vyhladit• vyjasnit sa• vyplnit• zahladit• slušne• slušný• spravodlivý• svetlý• štastie• uspokojivý• typický• trh• úplne• uchádzajúci sa• úplný• priemerný• priamo• primeraný• príjemne• prepísat• prijatelný• fér• dostacujúci• dost pekne• hojný• celý• blond• bledý• bez poškvrny• bezmracný• celkom dobrý• cestný• cerstvý• cestne• dat pravidelný tvar• cistý• cisto• rovno• regulárny• poctivo• pekný• poctivý• podla pravidiel• pekný (o pocasí)• plavý• kráska• krásny• nádejný• nacisto• nezamazaný• nepoškvrnený• napísat
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