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1 something
1) (a thing not known or not stated: Would you like something to eat?; I've got something to tell you.) něco2) (a thing of importance: There's something in what you say.) něco* * *• něco• cosi -
2 something like
1) (about: We have something like five hundred people working here.) přibližně2) (rather like: A zebra is something like a horse with stripes.) něco jako -
3 like
I 1. adjective(the same or similar: They're as like as two peas.) podobný2. preposition(the same as or similar to; in the same or a similar way as: He climbs like a cat; She is like her mother.) jako3. noun(someone or something which is the same or as good etc as another: You won't see his like / their like again.) někdo podobný; něco podobného4. conjunction((especially American) in the same or a similar way as: No-one does it like he does.) jako- likely- likelihood
- liken
- likeness
- likewise
- like-minded
- a likely story!
- as likely as not
- be like someone
- feel like
- he is likely to
- look like
- not likely! II verb1) (to be pleased with; to find pleasant or agreeable: I like him very much; I like the way you've decorated this room.) mít rád; líbit se2) (to enjoy: I like gardening.) mít rád•- likeable- likable
- liking
- should/would like
- take a liking to* * *• podobný• rád• stejný• jako• líbit se• mít rád -
4 what ... like?
(used when asking for information about someone or something: `What does it look like?' `It's small and square.'; `What's her mother like?' `Oh, she's quite nice.'; We may go - it depends (on) what the weather's like.) jaký je, jak vypadá -
5 some
1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) několik; trochu2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) nějaký; některý3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) některý; aspoň trochu4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) určitý2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) značný, jistý2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) nějaký3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) asi3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) trochu, dost- somebody- someday
- somehow
- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
- mean something
- or something
- something like
- something tells me* * *• trochu• některý• několik• nějaký• nějaké -
6 imitate
['imiteit] 1. verb(to (try to) be, behave or look the same as (a person etc): Children imitate their friends rather than their parents; He could imitate the song of many different birds.) napodobit2. adjective(made to look like something else: imitation wood.) napodobený- imitativeness
- imitator* * *• napodobovat -
7 sound
I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) pevný; zdravý2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) tvrdý3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) důkladný4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) dobrý, bezchybný5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) rozumný•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) zvuk(ový)2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) hluk3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) způsob2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) rozeznít (se)2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) zvonit3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) znít4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) vyslovit5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) vyšetřovat•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) zvukově izolovatIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) (z)měřit hloubku- sounding- sound out* * *• znít• zvuk• platný• řádný• hlas -
8 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) role2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) rohlík, veka3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) válení4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) kymácení5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) rachot6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) záhyb, fald7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) víření2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) kutálet (se)2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) valit (se)3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) svinout4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) převalit (se)5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) uválet6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) zabalit7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) (u)válcovat, (vy)válet8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) kymácet9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) burácet, rachotit10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) vyvalit11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) jezdit, vozit se12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) valit se13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) plynout•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) jezdit na kolečkových bruslích- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) seznam* * *• valit se• válec• žemle• šiška• rohlík• role• houska• kotouč• natáčet• motat -
9 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) prsten2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) kroužek, prstenec, kolečko3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) kolo, kolečko4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) manéž, ring, aréna5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) banda, gang2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) obklopit dokola2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) zakroužkovat3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) okroužkovat•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) (za)zvonit2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) zavolat3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) zazvonit4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) zazvonit5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) znít, zvučet6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) zaznít2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) zvonění2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) telefonní hovor3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) tón, přízvuk•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true* * *• zazvonit• zvonit• prsten• ring• okruh• kruh -
10 check
[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) (z)kontrolovat2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) přezkoušet3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) zastavit2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) kontrola, ověření2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) překážka, omezení3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) šach4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) kostka (vzorek)5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) stvrzenka, lístek6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) účet7) ((American) a cheque.) šek•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) dát mat- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up* * *• zkontrolovat• ověřit -
11 design
1. verb(to invent and prepare a plan of (something) before it is built or made: A famous architect designed this building.) projektovat2. noun1) (a sketch or plan produced before something is made: a design for a dress.) návrh, střih2) (style; the way in which something has been made or put together: It is very modern in design; I don't like the design of that building.) styl, tvar; provedení3) (a pattern etc: The curtains have a flower design on them.) vzorek4) (a plan formed in the mind; (an) intention: Our holidays coincided by design and not by accident.) plán, záměr•- designer- designing* * *• určit• vzor• plánovat• plán• projekt• projektovat• konstrukce• kresba• nárys• naplánovat• náčrt• navrhovat• návrh• navrhnout -
12 pile
I 1. noun1) (a (large) number of things lying on top of each other in a tidy or untidy heap; a (large) quantity of something lying in a heap: There was a neat pile of books in the corner of the room; There was pile of rubbish at the bottom of the garden.) stoh, hromada2) (a large quantity, especially of money: He must have piles of money to own a car like that.) moře2. verb(to make a pile of (something); to put (something) in a pile: He piled the boxes on the table.) naskládat- pile-up- pile up II(a large pillar or stake driven into the ground as a foundation for a building, bridge etc: The entire city of Venice is built on piles.) kůlIII noun(the thick soft surface of carpets and some kinds of cloth eg velvet: The rug has a deep/thick pile.) vlas* * *• sloup• složit• stoh• halda• hromada• kůl• kupa -
13 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 -
14 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) jaký, který, co2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) který, jaký3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) který(žto), což- which is which? - which is which* * *• již• jimž• jimiž• jichž• jež• jenž• jemuž• jejž• jehož• jaký• který• nichž• něhož• nějž• němuž• nimiž• nimž• niž• což -
15 describe
1) (to give an account of in words; to tell in words what something or someone is like: He described what had happened; Would you describe her as beautiful?) popsat; charakterizovat2) (to say that one is something: He describes himself as a salesman.) vydávat se•* * *• vylíčit• popsat• popisovat• nakreslit -
16 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) rozmar, vrtoch2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantazie3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) iluze2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) zdobený3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) mít chuť na2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) domnívat se3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) být přitahován•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *• představa• oblíbit si -
17 feel
[fi:l]past tense, past participle - felt; verb1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) (u)cítit2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) ohmatat3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) pocítit4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) cítit se5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) mít pocit•- feeler- feeling
- feel as if / as though
- feel like
- feel one's way
- get the feel of* * *• tušit• vytušit• zkusit• pociťovat• pocítit• pocit• hmat• hmatat• feel/felt/felt• cítit se• cítit -
18 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.) moucha2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?) muška3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.) zapínání, poklopec•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) letět; řídit let2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) utéci (z)3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) míjet, ubíhat•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
- send flying* * *• fly/flew/flown• letět• létat• moucha -
19 free
[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) volný, svobodný2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) svobodný3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) štědrý4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) otevřený, ochotný5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) zadarmo6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) volný7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) volný8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) oproštěný; zbavený2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) osvobodit, uvolnit2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) osvobodit se (od)•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) poštovné hrazené adresátem- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free* * *• volný• zdarma• svoboda• svobodný• osvobodit• neomezený• bezplatný -
20 head
[hed] 1. noun1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) hlava2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) hlava3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) hlava4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) hlava; vrchní, hlavní5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) hlavička; vrchol6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) pramen; horní část toku7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) záhlaví; čelo8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) čelo9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) hlava, buňky, smysl10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) vedoucí, šéf, -ová11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) za osobu12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) mys13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) čepice2. verb1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) vést; být v čele2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) stát v čele3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) směřovat4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) nazvat, nadepsat5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) hlavičkovat•- - headed- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails?
- keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head* * *• vedoucí• velet• ředitel• hlavní• hlava• mířit
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