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1 the Third World
(the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) třetí svět -
2 the mass media
(those channels of communication (TV, radio, newspapers etc) that reach large numbers of people.) hromadné sdělovací prostředky -
3 antiquity
[æn'tikwəti]1) (ancient times, especially those of the ancient Greeks and Romans: the gods and heroes of antiquity.) starověk2) (great age: a statue of great antiquity.) pravěk3) ((plural antiquities) something remaining from ancient times (eg a statue, a vase): Roman antiquities.) starověké památky* * *• starověk• antika -
4 sect
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5 that
1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) ten (to), tamten, tenhle2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) to3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) který4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) že2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) že; kéž5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) tak- that's that* * *• to• toho• tom• tu• tomu• tím• tou• že• tak• ten• ta• té• tamten• tamhleten• ona• onoho• onen• ono• jenž• který• aby -
6 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) nejvíce2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) většina2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) nejvíce, nej-2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) nejvíce3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) velice4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) téměř3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) nejvíce2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) většina•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *• většina• nejvíc• něco nejvíce• nejvíce -
7 examine
[iɡ'zæmin]1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) (pro)zkoumat2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) vyšetřit3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) přešetřit4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) zkoušet5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) vyslýchat•- examiner* * *• vyzkoušet• vyšetřovat• zkoušet• zkoumat• prohlížet• ptát se• prohlédnout• prověřovat• ohledat• ověřovat -
8 wave
[weiv] 1. noun1) (a moving ridge, larger than a ripple, moving on the surface of water: rolling waves; a boat tossing on the waves.) vlna2) (a vibration travelling eg through the air: radio waves; sound waves; light waves.) vlna3) (a curve or curves in the hair: Are those waves natural?) vlna4) (a (usually temporary) rise or increase: the recent crime wave; a wave of violence; The pain came in waves.) vlna5) (an act of waving: She recognized me, and gave me a wave.) zamávání2. verb1) (to move backwards and forwards or flutter: The flags waved gently in the breeze.) vlát2) (to (cause hair to) curve first one way then the other: She's had her hair waved; Her hair waves naturally.) vlnit se; (na)ondulovat3) (to make a gesture (of greeting etc) with (eg the hand): She waved to me across the street; Everyone was waving handkerchiefs in farewell; They waved goodbye.) mávat•- wavy- waviness
- waveband
- wave
- wavelength
- wave aside* * *• vlna• vlnit se• mávat• mávnout -
9 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) čest2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) čest3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) sláva4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) (na) počest5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) čest6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) pocta; vyznamenání7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) ctihodnost2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) ctít2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) poctít3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) vyznamenat4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) dodržet•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *• pocta• honorovat• čest• cti -
10 smart
1. adjective1) (neat and well-dressed; fashionable: You're looking very smart today; a smart suit.) elegantní2) (clever and quick in thought and action: We need a smart boy to help in the shop; I don't trust some of those smart salesmen.) bystrý; mazaný3) (brisk; sharp: She gave him a smart slap on the cheek.) řízný2. verb1) ((of part of the body) to be affected by a sharp stinging feeling: The thick smoke made his eyes smart.) pálit2) (to feel annoyed, resentful etc after being insulted etc: He is still smarting from your remarks.) cítit palčivost3. noun(the stinging feeling left by a blow or the resentful feeling left by an insult: He could still feel the smart of her slap/insult.) palčivý pocit- smarten- smartly
- smartness
- smart bomb
- smart card* * *• bystrý• chytrý• elegantní -
11 other
1.1) (adjective, pronoun the second of two: I have lost my other glove; I've got one of my gloves but I can't find the other (one).) druhý2) (adjective, pronoun those people, things etc not mentioned, present etc; additional: Some of them have arrived - where are the others?; The baby is here and the other children are at school.) ostatní3) ( adjective (with day, week etc) recently past: I saw him just the other day/morning.) nedávno, tuhle (ráno apod.)•2. conjunction(or else; if not: Take a taxi - otherwise you'll be late.) jinak- other than
- somehow or other
- someone/something or other
- somewhere or other* * *• opačný• ostatní• jiný• druhý• další -
12 cool
[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) chladný2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) klidný3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) chladný4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) úžasný, skvělý2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) ochladit (se)2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) zchladnout, ochladnout3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) chlad- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool* * *• ochlazovat• ochladit• hustý• chladný• chlad -
13 rising
1) (the act or rising: the rising of the sun.) východ; stoupání2) (a rebellion: The king executed those who took part in the rising.) povstání* * *• vzestupný• vycházející• rostoucí• stoupající -
14 sting
1. [stiŋ] noun1) (a part of some plants, insects etc, eg nettles and wasps, that can prick and inject an irritating or poisonous fluid into the wound.) žihadlo2) (an act of piercing with this part: Some spiders give a poisonous sting.) bodnutí3) (the wound, swelling, or pain caused by this: You can soothe a wasp sting by putting vinegar on it.) štípanec2. verb1) (to wound or hurt by means of a sting: The child was badly stung by nettles/mosquitoes; Do those insects sting?) popálit, štípat2) ((of a wound, or a part of the body) to smart or be painful: The salt water made his eyes sting.) pálit* * *• žihadlo• píchat• popichovat• sting/stung/stung• osten• bodnout -
15 customs
1) ((the government department that collects) taxes paid on goods coming into a country: Did you have to pay customs on those watches?; He works for the customs; ( also adjective) customs duty.) clo; celní2) (the place at a port etc where these taxes are collected: I was searched when I came through customs at the airport.) celnice* * *• celní• celnice• clo -
16 display
[di'splei] 1. verb1) (to set out for show: The china was displayed in a special cabinet.) vystavit2) (to show: She displayed a talent for mimicry.) ukázat, prokázat2. noun1) ((an) act of showing or making clear: a display of military strength.) ukázka, předvedení2) (an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part: a dancing display.) předvedení3) (something which shows or sets out something else: an advertising display.) výstava, předvedení4) (the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information.) displej* * *• vykládat• vyložit• zobrazovat• projev• projevovat• projevit• display -
17 smell
1. [smel] noun1) (the sense or power of being aware of things through one's nose: My sister never had a good sense of smell.) čich2) (the quality that is noticed by using this power: a pleasant smell; There's a strong smell of gas.) pach3) (an act of using this power: Have a smell of this!) přičichnutí2. [smelt] verb1) (to notice by using one's nose: I smell gas; I thought I smelt (something) burning.) cítit, čichat2) (to give off a smell: The roses smelt beautiful; Her hands smelt of fish.) vonět; být cítit3) (to examine by using the sense of smell: Let me smell those flowers.) přičichnout•- - smelling- smelly
- smelliness
- smell out* * *• vůně• zápach• puch• pach• cítit -
18 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 -
19 another
adjective, pronoun1) (a different (thing or person): This letter isn't from Tom - it's from another friend of mine; The coat I bought was dirty, so the shop gave me another.) jiný2) ((one) more of the same kind: Have another biscuit!; You didn't tell me you wanted another of those!) další* * *• ještě jeden• ještě• jeden• jiný• další• druhý -
20 civilise
(to change the ways of (a primitive people) to those found in a more advanced type of society: The Romans tried to civilize the ancient Britons.) (z)civilizovat- civilisation* * *• civilizovat
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