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1 of one's own accord
(of one's own free will: He did it of his own accord, without being forced to.) dobrovolně, z vlastního popudu -
2 enforce
[in'fo:s](to cause (a law, a command, one's own will etc) to be carried out: There is a law against dropping litter but it is rarely enforced.) uplatnit* * *• vynucovat• vynutit -
3 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.) držet2) (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.) držet3) (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.) držet4) (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?) vydržet5) (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.) (za)držet6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) obsahovat; udržet7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) konat (se)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.) udržovat se, držet se9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) zastávat10) (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.) mít za to; považovat; chovat11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) platit12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) přinutit k dodržení13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hájit14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) odolávat15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) udržovat16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) udržovat17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) konat se18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) vlastnit19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) vydržet20) ((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?) čekat (u telefonu)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) držet22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hlídat23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) chystat2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) uchopení; držení2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) vliv3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) chvat, 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.) nákladový prostor* * *• udržovat• udržet• uchopení• vytrvat• postavení• podržet• sevření• obsahovat• hold/held/held• držení• držet• činit -
4 way
[wei] 1. noun1) (an opening or passageway: This is the way in/out; There's no way through.) vchod; východ; průchod2) (a route, direction etc: Which way shall we go?; Which is the way to Princes Street?; His house is on the way from here to the school; Will you be able to find your/the way to my house?; Your house is on my way home; The errand took me out of my way; a motorway.) cesta, směr3) (used in the names of roads: His address is 21 Melville Way.) ulice4) (a distance: It's a long way to the school; The nearest shops are only a short way away.) daleko; kousek5) (a method or manner: What is the easiest way to write a book?; I know a good way of doing it; He's got a funny way of talking; This is the quickest way to chop onions.) způsob6) (an aspect or side of something: In some ways this job is quite difficult; In a way I feel sorry for him.) ohled7) (a characteristic of behaviour; a habit: He has some rather unpleasant ways.) způsoby8) (used with many verbs to give the idea of progressing or moving: He pushed his way through the crowd; They soon ate their way through the food.) cesta2. adverb((especially American) by a long distance or time; far: The winner finished the race way ahead of the other competitors; It's way past your bedtime.) daleko, dlouho- wayfarer- wayside
- be/get on one's way
- by the way
- fall by the wayside
- get/have one's own way
- get into / out of the way of doing something
- get into / out of the way of something
- go out of one's way
- have a way with
- have it one's own way
- in a bad way
- in
- out of the/someone's way
- lose one's way
- make one's way
- make way for
- make way
- under way
- way of life
- ways and means* * *• způsob• silnice• metoda• cesta• dráha -
5 interest
['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) pozornost2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) zájem3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.) úrok(ový)4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) podíl5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) kruhy2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) zajímat2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) vzbudit zájem•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
- take an interest* * *• úrok• úroky• zajímavost• zisk• zajímat• zájem -
6 volunteer
[volən'tiə] 1. verb1) (to offer oneself for a particular task, of one's own free will (often without being paid for such work): He volunteered to act as messenger; She volunteered for the dangerous job.) dobrovolně se (při)hlásit2) (to offer (eg an opinion, information etc): Two or three people volunteered suggestions.) poskytnout2. noun(a person who offers to do, or does, something (especially who joins the army) of his own free will: If we can get enough volunteers we shall not force people to join the Army.) dobrovolník* * *• dobrovolník -
7 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.) stát2) ((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.) vstát3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stát4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) platit5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stát6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stát (si)7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) být8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) postavit9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) podřídit se; snášet10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) zaplatit2. 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.) stanoviště; bojovné stanovisko2) (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.) stánek4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribuna5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) svědecká lavice•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) trvání2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) postavení•- 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.) náhradní5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) jako 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* * *• vydržet• vystát• postavit• stoj• stand/stood/stood• stojí• stát• stativ -
8 personal
1) (one's own: This is his personal opinion; The matter will have my personal attention.) osobní2) (private: This is a personal matter between him and me.) osobní, soukromý3) (in person: The Prime Minister will make a personal appearance.) osobní4) ((making remarks which are) insulting, especially about a person's appearance etc: personal remarks; Don't be personal!) osobní* * *• personální• osobní -
9 express
[ik'spres] 1. verb1) (to put into words: He expressed his ideas very clearly.) vyjádřit2) ((with oneself etc) to put one's own thoughts into words: You haven't expressed yourself clearly.) vyjádřit se3) (to show (thoughts, feelings etc) by looks, actions etc: She nodded to express her agreement.) vyjádřit4) (to send by fast (postal) delivery: Will you express this letter, please?) poslat spěšně2. adjective1) (travelling, carrying goods etc, especially fast: an express train; express delivery.) spěšný2) (clearly stated: You have disobeyed my express wishes.) výslovný3. adverb(by express train or fast delivery service: Send your letter express.) expres4. noun1) (an express train: the London to Cardiff express.) rychlík2) (the service provided eg by the post office for carrying goods etc quickly: The parcel was sent by express.) zrychlená doprava•- expression
- expressionless
- expressive
- expressiveness
- expressively
- expressway* * *• vyjadřovat• vyjádřit• expres -
10 spontaneous
[spən'teiniəs]1) (said, done etc of one's own free will without pressure from others: His offer was quite spontaneous.) dobrovolný2) (natural; not forced: spontaneous behaviour.) přirozený•- spontaneousness
- spontaneity* * *• samovolný• spontánní -
11 good
[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) hodný, dobrý2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) dobrý, řádný3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) dobrý4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) dobrý, šikovný5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) laskavý6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) dobrý, blahodárný, prospěšný7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) dobrý8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) dobrý9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) velký10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) vhodný11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) dobrý12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) dobrý13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) dobrý14) (thorough: a good clean.) dobrý15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) dobře2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) dobro; užitek2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) dobro, to dobré3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) dobrá!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) můj bože- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good* * *• užitek• vhodný• pravý• prospěšný• prospěch• slušný• hodný• laskav• laskavý• milý• čestný• dobro• dobře• dobrý
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