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1 stand-by
plural - stand-bys; noun1) (readiness for action: Two fire-engines went directly to the fire, and a third was on stand-by (= ready to go if ordered).) pohotovost2) (something that can be used in an emergency etc: Fruit is a good stand-by when children get hungry between meals.) rezerva -
2 stand-in
noun (a person who takes someone else's job etc for a temporary period, especially in making films.) dubl, dvojník* * *• náhradník -
3 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 -
4 witness-box / witness-stand
noun (the stand from which a witness gives evidence in a court of law.) svědecká lavice -
5 one-night stand
noun ((slang) a one-night sex partner; sexual intercourse with a one-night partner.) vztah/partner na jednu noc -
6 island
1) (a piece of land surrounded by water: The island lay a mile off the coast.) ostrov2) ((also traffic island) a traffic-free area, built in the middle of a street, for pedestrians to stand on.) refýž•- islander* * *• ostrov -
7 skateboard
noun (a short board with small wheels on which a person can stand and ride as a sport.) skateboard* * *• skateboard -
8 trickery
noun (the act of deceiving or cheating: She could not stand his trickery.) podvádění* * *• trik• podvádění• klam -
9 tripod
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10 snowboard
noun (a board on which a person can stand and glide over snow for sport.) snowboard -
11 toastrack
noun (a small stand in which slices of toast can be served: Put the toastrack on the table.) stojánek na tousty -
12 hair
[heə] 1. noun1) (one of the mass of thread-like objects that grow from the skin: He brushed the dog's hairs off his jacket.) chlup2) (the mass of these, especially on a person's head: He's got brown hair.) vlas(y)•- - haired- hairy
- hairiness
- hair's-breadth
- hair-breadth
- hairbrush
- haircut
- hair-do
- hairdresser
- hairdressing
- hair-drier
- hairline
- hair-oil
- hairpin 2. adjective((of a bend in a road) sharp and U-shaped, especially on a mountain or a hill.) ostrá zatáčka- hairstyle
- keep one's hair on
- let one's hair down
- make someone's hair stand on end
- make hair stand on end
- not to turn a hair
- turn a hair
- split hairs
- tear one's hair* * *• vlasy• vous• vlas• srst• ochlupení• chlup• chlupy -
13 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nosit2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nosit3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) mít4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) opotřebovat se5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) prodřít6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) vydržet2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) nošení2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) oblečení3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) opotřebení4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) trvanlivost•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *• wear/wore/worn• oblékat• oblečení• opotřebení• mít na sobě• nosí• nosit -
14 order
['o:də] 1. noun1) (a statement (by a person in authority) of what someone must do; a command: He gave me my orders.) směrnice; rozkaz2) (an instruction to supply something: orders from Germany for special gates.) objednávka3) (something supplied: Your order is nearly ready.) zakázka4) (a tidy state: The house is in (good) order.) stav5) (a system or method: I must have order in my life.) řád6) (an arrangement (of people, things etc) in space, time etc: in alphabetical order; in order of importance.) pořadí7) (a peaceful condition: law and order.) pořádek8) (a written instruction to pay money: a banker's order.) platební příkaz9) (a group, class, rank or position: This is a list of the various orders of plants; the social order.) řád10) (a religious society, especially of monks: the Benedictine order.) řád2. verb1) (to tell (someone) to do something (from a position of authority): He ordered me to stand up.) nařídit2) (to give an instruction to supply: I have ordered some new furniture from the shop; He ordered a steak.) objednat3) (to put in order: Should we order these alphabetically?) uspořádat•- orderly3. noun1) (a hospital attendant who does routine jobs.) zdravotník, -ice2) (a soldier who carries an officer's orders and messages.) ordonance•- order-form
- in order
- in order that
- in order
- in order to
- made to order
- on order
- order about
- out of order
- a tall order* * *• velet• uspořádat• zakázka• postup• pořádek• pořadí• poručit• povel• přikázat• řád• řad• příkaz• rozkázat• rozkazovat• rozkaz• seřadit• stupeň• nařídit• nařízení• objednat• objednávat• objednávka -
15 cock
[kok] 1. noun1) (the male of birds, especially of the domestic fowl: a cock and three hens; ( also adjective) a cock sparrow.) kohout2) (a kind of tap for controlling the flow of liquid, gas etc.) kohoutek3) (a slang word for the penis.) pták2. verb1) (to cause to stand upright or to lift: The dog cocked its ears.) vztyčit2) (to draw back the hammer of (a gun).) natáhnout kohoutek3) (to tilt up or sideways (especially a hat).) zvednout•- cockerel- cocky
- cock-and-bull story
- cock-crow
- cock-eyed
- cocksure* * *• penis• kohout• kokoutek• čurák -
16 creature
['kri: ə]1) (an animal or human being: all God's creatures.) stvoření2) (a term of contempt or pity: The poor creature could hardly stand.) stvoření* * *• stvoření -
17 cruet
['kru:it]1) (a small jar or bottle for salt, pepper, vinegar etc.) slánka, pepřenka aj.2) ((also cruet-stand) a holder for such jars etc, often with them on it.) stojánek na ocet a olej aj.* * *• karafa -
18 ease
[i:z] 1. noun1) (freedom from pain or from worry or hard work: a lifetime of ease.) pohoda2) (freedom from difficulty: He passed his exam with ease.) snadnost, lehkost3) (naturalness: ease of manner.) přirozenost2. verb1) (to free from pain, trouble or anxiety: A hot bath eased his tired limbs.) uvolint, uklidnit2) ((often with off) to make or become less strong, less severe, less fast etc: The pain has eased (off); The driver eased off as he approached the town.) utišit se; zvolnit3) (to move (something heavy or awkward) gently or gradually in or out of position: They eased the wardrobe carefully up the narrow staircase.) opatrně nést•- easily- easiness
- easy 3. interjection(a command to go or act gently: Easy! You'll fall if you run too fast.) pomalu!- easy-going
- at ease
- easier said than done
- go easy on
- stand at ease
- take it easy
- take one's ease* * *• pohoda• povolit• snadnost -
19 easel
['i:zl](a (hinged) stand for supporting a blackboard, an artist's picture etc.) stojan* * *• stojan -
20 face
[feis] 1. noun1) (the front part of the head, from forehead to chin: a beautiful face.) obličej2) (a surface especially the front surface: a rock face.) přední strana/stěna3) (in mining, the end of a tunnel etc where work is being done: a coal face.) čelo porubu2. verb1) (to be opposite to: My house faces the park.) být obrácen do/k2) (to turn, stand etc in the direction of: She faced him across the desk.) otočit se/stát čelem k3) (to meet or accept boldly: to face one's fate.) čelit•- - faced- facial
- facing
- facecloth
- facelift
- face-powder
- face-saving
- face value
- at face value
- face the music
- face to face
- face up to
- in the face of
- lose face
- make/pull a face
- on the face of it
- put a good face on it
- save one's face* * *• tvář• zevnějšek• povrch• pohlédnout• obličej• grimasa• hledět• líc• čelit
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