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1 sure
[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) istý2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) istý3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) spoľahlivý2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') samozrejme- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough* * *• zarucený• spolahlivý• presvedcený• istý• istotne• iste• bezpecný -
2 for sure
(definitely or certainly: We don't know for sure that he's dead.) s istotou -
3 Make sure
(to act so that, or check that, something is certain or sure: Arrive early at the cinema to make sure of (getting) a seat!; I think he's coming today but I'll telephone to make sure (of that / that he is).) byť si istý* * *• prever -
4 make sure
(to act so that, or check that, something is certain or sure: Arrive early at the cinema to make sure of (getting) a seat!; I think he's coming today but I'll telephone to make sure (of that / that he is).) byť si istý* * *• ujasni si• urcite urobit• urcite preverit• preverit -
5 at that rate
(if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) v tom prípade -
6 as sure as
(used in various phrases that mean `without fail' or `without doubt': As sure as fate / anything / eggs are eggs, he'll be late again.) celkom iste -
7 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.) prenáhlene usúdiť, žeEnglish-Slovak dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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8 scoop
[sku:p] 1. noun1) (any of several types of spoon-like tool, used for lifting, serving etc: a grain scoop; an ice-cream scoop.) naberačka, lyžica (na zmrzlinu); (hlboká) lopata2) ((also scoopful) the amount held in a scoop: a scoop of ice-cream; a scoopful of grain.) za naberačku3) (a piece of news etc that one newspaper gets and prints before the others: The reporter was sure that he had a scoop for his paper.) senzačná správa (pre noviny)2. verb(to move with, or as if with, a scoop: He scooped the crumbs together with his fingers.) zbierať* * *• velký zisk• varecha• vybrané miesto• vyberanie• vybranie• výhradná správa• vyberat• zberacka• pretromfnút• hlboká lopata• jamka• otvor v maske automobilu• lopatka• lyžica• naberat• naberacka• naberanie• nabranie• naberák -
9 screw
[skru:] 1. noun1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) skrutka2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) otočenie skrutky2. verb1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) (za)skrutkovať2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) (za / od)skrutkovať3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) súložiť4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) oklamať, podviesť•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
- screw up one's courage* * *• utahovanie skrutky• vreteno• vrtula• utahaný kôn• vrtula lietadla• utlacovat• vrtulový• vôl (slang.)• vystavit tlaku• vymackat• vytlacit• vycicat• vývrtka• vytlácat• vyklopit• za mak• vydriduch• vysolit• vypadnút• vyžmýkat• zatocit• zaskrutkovanie• závitok• zaskrutkovat• závitovka• zmiznút• zovriet skrutkou• zotriet• skrivenie• skrutkový závit• špirála• skrútenie• šetrit• skrutkovica• skrutkovat• škrtit• skrutka• stiahnut skrutkou• sprdnút• strážnik• súložit• tocená lopta• tocit sa• tlak• tlacit• priskrutkovat• pritahovat• pritiahnut strunu• pripevnit skrutkou• privriet oko• falš (šport.)• herka• gáža• falšovaná lopta (šport.)• driet• hlupák (slang.)• klúc• hnat• hnat vrtulou• byt lakomý• bachár• otocit vretenom• otácat sa• plat• otocenie skrutkou• pokrútenie• pohánaný vrtulou• policajt• pohybovat sa skrutkou• povolit strunu• lodná skrutka• krútit sa• kúsok• kovboj• krútenie• lakomec• mackat• lod pohánaná skrutkou• mucit palcovnicou• mzda• naladit• nerád zaplatit• naskrutkovat• odstredit• oklamat• okradnút -
10 vouch
1) (to say that one is sure that something is fact or truth: Will you vouch for the truth of the statement?) zaručiť sa, potvrdiť2) (to guarantee the honesty etc of (a person): My friends will vouch for me.) zaručiť sa (za)•- voucher* * *• zarucit sa (za niekoho)• zavolat za svedka• zodpovedat• dsvedcit• dovolávat sa• byt zodpovedný• byt rucitelom• citovat• dokázat• doložit• dokladat• rucit• overit• osvedcit• potvrdit -
11 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) v prípade pochybnosti dať za pravduEnglish-Slovak dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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12 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) v prípade pochybnosti dať za pravduEnglish-Slovak dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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13 filter
['filtə] 1. noun1) (a strainer or other device through which liquid, gas, smoke etc can pass, but not solid material: A filter is used to make sure that the oil is clean and does not contain any dirt; ( also adjective) filter paper.) filter; filtrový2) (a kind of screening plate used to change or correct certain colours: If you are taking photographs in sun and snow, you should use a blue filter.) filter2. verb1) ((of liquids) to (become) clean by passing through a filter: The rain-water filtered into a tank.) filtrovať2) (to come bit by bit or gradually: The news filtered out.) presakovať•* * *• sitko• preniknút• presiaknut• prenikat• presakovat• filtrovat• filter• cigareta s filtrom• cistic -
14 inspect
[in'spekt]1) (to look at, or examine, carefully or formally: He inspected the bloodstains.) preskúmať2) (to visit (eg a restaurant or school) officially, to make sure that it is properly run: Cafés must be regularly inspected to find out if they are kept clean.) (s)kontrolovať3) (to look at (troops etc) ceremonially: The Queen will inspect the regiment.) robiť prehliadku•- inspector* * *• skontrolovat• previest inšpekciu• previest prehliadku• prehliadnut• prerezat• dozerat• dorezat na• pozriet sa• kontrolovat -
15 referee
[refə'ri:]1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) rozhodca2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) ručiteľ* * *• sudcovat• sudca• expert• rozhodca• referent• rozhodca (šport.)• odborný znalec -
16 tight
1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) tesný2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) natiahnutý3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) prísny4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) tesný2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) tesne- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
- tighten one's belt* * *• utiahnutý• úsporný• utesnený• vodotesný• vzduchotesný• vzácny• švárny• stiahnutý• tesný• priliehavý• pevný• opitý• konzervatívny• malý• napnutý• naliaty• nedostacujúci• nepriepustný• napchaný• nezvratný -
17 umpire
1. noun(in cricket, tennis etc, a person who supervises a game, makes sure that it is played according to the rules, and decides doubtful points: Tennis players usually have to accept the umpire's decision.) rozhodca2. verb(to act as umpire: Have you umpired a tennis match before?) rozhodovať; sudcovať* * *• rozhodca• rozsúdit• rozhodca (v športe)• rozhodovat -
18 whip
[wip] 1. noun1) (a long cord or strip of leather attached to a handle, used for punishing people, driving horses etc: He carries a whip but he would never use it on the horse.) bič2) (in parliament, a member chosen by his party to make sure that no one fails to vote on important questions.) whip, parlamentný tajomník politickej strany2. verb1) (to strike with a whip: He whipped the horse to make it go faster; The criminals were whipped.) (z)bičovať2) (to beat (eggs etc).) šľahať3) (to move fast especially with a twisting motion like a whip: Suddenly he whipped round and saw me; He whipped out a revolver and shot her.) prudko sa otočiť; vytrhnúť•- whiplash- whipped cream
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19 overbearing
[ouvə'beəriŋ](too sure that one is right: I disliked her overbearing manner.) arogantný -
20 under the sun
(in the whole world: I'm sure that he must have visited every country under the sun.) pod slnkom
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См. также в других словарях:
sure, that's for — That is certain … A concise dictionary of English slang
I am sure that — I am certain that , I have no doubt that … English contemporary dictionary
Sure — Sure, a. [Compar. {Surer}; superl. {Surest}.] [OE. sur, OF. se[ u]r, F. s[^u]r, L. securus; se aside, without + cura care. See {Secure}, and cf. {Assure}, {Insure}, {Sicker} sure.] 1. Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
feel sure that — be convinced that, be certain that … English contemporary dictionary
sure — sure1 W1S1 [ʃo: US ʃur] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(certain you know something)¦ 2 make sure 3¦(certain about your feelings)¦ 4¦(certain to be true)¦ 5¦(certain to happen/succeed)¦ 6 be sure of (doing) something 7 sure of yourself 8 be sure to do something 9… … Dictionary of contemporary English
sure — sure1 [ ʃur ] adjective *** 1. ) certain that something is real, true, or correct: I think she s called Monica, but I m not sure. sure (that): Are you sure these figures are right? I was sure that I had left my keys on the counter. sure about: If … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sure — [[t]ʃʊ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦ surer, surest 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, ADJ that, ADJ wh, ADJ about/of n If you are sure that something is true, you are certain that it is true. If you are not sure about something, you do not know for certain what the true… … English dictionary
sure — 1 adjective 1 CERTAIN YOU KNOW STH (not before noun) confident that you know something or that something is true or correct: “What time does the show start?” “I m not sure.” | sure (that): I m sure there s a logical explanation for all this. |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sure */*/*/ — I UK [ʃɔː(r)] / UK [ʃʊə(r)] / US [ʃʊr] adjective Word forms sure : adjective sure comparative surer superlative surest Ways of indicating that you feel sure about something: I m sure → the most usual way of saying that you are sure about… … English dictionary
sure — sureness, n. /shoor, sherr/, adj., surer, surest, adv. adj. 1. free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one s data. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 3. convinced, fully… … Universalium
sure — adj. 1) sure about (are you sure about this?) 2) sure of (sure of success) 3) sure to + inf. (she is sure to pass the exam) 4) sure that + clause (I am sure that they will come; please make sure that there will be enough light and heat) * * *… … Combinatory dictionary
