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41 end up
1) (to reach or come to an end, usually unpleasant: I knew that he would end up in prison.) skončiť2) (to do something in the end: He refused to believe her but he ended up apologizing.) skončiť (s čím)* * *• skoncit -
42 entertain
[entə'tein]1) (to receive, and give food etc to (guests): They entertained us to dinner.) prijať2) (to amuse: His stories entertained us for hours.) zabávať3) (to hold in the mind: He entertained the hope that he would one day be Prime Minister.) udržiavať, lipnúť na•- entertaining
- entertainment* * *• uvážit si• zaoberat sa• udržovat• prijímat hostí• hostit• bavit• mat (napr. nádej) -
43 equivalent
[i'kwivələnt] 1. adjective(equal in value, power, meaning etc: A metre is not quite equivalent to a yard; Would you say that `bravery' and `courage' are exactly equivalent?) ekvivalentný2. noun(something or someone that is equivalent to something or someone else: This word has no equivalent in French.) ekvivalent, zodpovedajúce slovo* * *• ekvivalentný• ekvivalent• rovnocenný -
44 estimate
1. ['estimeit] verb1) (to judge size, amount, value etc, especially roughly or without measuring: He estimated that the journey would take two hours.) odhadnúť2) (to form an idea or judgement of how good etc something is: I estimated my chances of escape as very good.) hodnotiť2. [-mət] noun(a calculation (eg of the probable cost etc of something): He gave us an estimate of the cost of repairing the stonework; a rough estimate.) odhad* * *• predbežný výpocet• odhadovat• odhad• ocenit• odhadnút• ocenenie -
45 eventually
adverb (finally; at length: I thought he would never ask her to marry him, but he did eventually.) nakoniec* * *• casom• konecne• nakoniec -
46 evermore
adverb (for all time: He said that he would love her (for) evermore.) naveky, neprestajne* * *• vecne• navždy -
47 figure
['fiɡə, ]( American[) 'fiɡjər] 1. noun1) (the form or shape of a person: A mysterious figure came towards me; That girl has got a good figure.) postava2) (a (geometrical) shape: The page was covered with a series of triangles, squares and other geometrical figures.) obrazec3) (a symbol representing a number: a six-figure telephone number.) cifra4) (a diagram or drawing to explain something: The parts of a flower are shown in figure 3.) obrázok2. verb1) (to appear (in a story etc): She figures largely in the story.) figurovať2) (to think, estimate or consider: I figured that you would arrive before half past eight.) myslieť•- figuratively
- figurehead
- figure of speech
- figure out* * *• usúdit• výplod• vzor• vyjadrit císelne• vyznacit císlicami• vyobrazit• vyskytovat sa• vyzdobit• vystupovat• výtvor• zamýšlat sa• zdat sa normálny• zobrazit• znacka• znázornit• znak• schéma• symbol• tabulka• suma• tvar• predstavovat si• príst k záveru• prehliadnut• figurovat• figúra• horoskop• cena• císlica• ciastka• diagram• cifra• robit figúru• pocítat• osobnost• pocty• považovat• podoba• postava• používat metafory• povinné cviky• nejaký clovek• odhadnút• obrázok• nieco podobné cloveku -
48 for fear of
(so as not to: She would not go swimming for fear of catching a cold.) zo strachu* * *• z obavy pred -
49 grant
1. verb1) (to agree to, to give: Would you grant me one favour; He granted the man permission to leave.) preukázať; udeliť2) (to agree or admit: I grant (you) that it was a stupid thing to do.) pripustiť2. noun(money given for a particular purpose: He was awarded a grant for studying abroad.) štipendium- granted- granting
- take for granted* * *• vyhoviet• urobit• udelit• pridelenie• príspevok• prepožicanie• dotácia• podpora• postúpenie• poskytnút• povolenie -
50 green
[ɡri:n] 1. adjective1) (of the colour of growing grass or the leaves of most plants: a green hat.) zelený2) (not ripe: green bananas.) zelený3) (without experience: Only someone as green as you would believe a story like that.) neskúsený4) (looking as if one is about to be sick; very pale: He was green with envy (= very jealous).) zelený2. noun1) (the colour of grass or the leaves of plants: the green of the trees in summer.) zeleň2) (something (eg paint) green in colour: I've used up all my green.) zeleň3) (an area of grass: a village green.) trávnik4) (an area of grass on a golf course with a small hole in the centre.) trávnik5) (concerned with the protection of the environment: green issues; a green political party.) zelený, environmentálny, ekologický•- greenish- greens
- greenfly
- greengage
- greengrocer
- greenhouse
- greenhouse effect
- the green light* * *• vegetácia• zelený• zelen• sila• trávnik• priebojnost• pažit• mladost -
51 handicap
['hændikæp] 1. noun1) (something that makes doing something more difficult: The loss of a finger would be a handicap for a pianist.) (telesné) postihnutie2) ((in a race, competition etc) a disadvantage of some sort (eg having to run a greater distance in a race) given to the best competitors so that others have a better chance of winning.) handicap3) (a race, competition etc in which this happens.) handicap4) ((a form of) physical or mental disability: children with physical handicaps.) telesná chyba2. verb(to make something (more) difficult for: He wanted to be a pianist, but was handicapped by his deafness.) handicapovať, znevýhodniť* * *• prekážka• handicapovat• poškodit• nevýhoda -
52 hear
[hiə]past tense, past participle - heard; verb1) (to (be able to) receive (sounds) by ear: I don't hear very well; Speak louder - I can't hear you; I didn't hear you come in.) počuť2) (to listen to for some purpose: A judge hears court cases; Part of a manager's job is to hear workers' complaints.) vypočuť; vypočúvať3) (to receive information, news etc, not only by ear: I've heard that story before; I hear that you're leaving; `Have you heard from your sister?' `Yes, I got a letter from her today'; I've never heard of him - who is he? This is the first I've heard of the plan.) počuť, mať / dostať správy•- hearing- hearing-aid
- hearsay
- hear! hear!
- I
- he will
- would not hear of* * *• dozvediet sa• pocut• pocúvat• nacúvat -
53 hint
[hint] 1. noun1) (a statement that passes on information without giving it openly or directly: He didn't actually say he wanted more money, but he dropped a hint.) narážka, pokyn2) (a helpful suggestion: I can give you some useful gardening hints.) rada3) (a very small amount; a slight impression: There was a hint of fear in his voice.) náznak2. verb(to (try to) pass on information without stating it openly or directly: He hinted that he would like more money; He hinted at possible changes.) naznačiť* * *• rada• pokyn• naznacovat• narážka• narážat -
54 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.) držať2) (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.) držať3) (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.) držať4) (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?) vydržať5) (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.) zadržať6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) obsahovať; udržať7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) konať (sa)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.) byť, držať sa9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) zastávať10) (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.) veriť; považovať; zachovávať11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) platiť12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) prinútiť (koho) dodržať13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hájiť14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) odolávať15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) udržiavať16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) udržiavať (v napätí)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) konať sa18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) vlastniť19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) vydržať20) ((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?) čakať (pri telefóne)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) držať22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) strážiť23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) chystať2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) uchopenie; držanie sa2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) vplyv3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) 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.) sklad v podpalubí* * *• zachovávat• vydržat• zastavit• zastavenie• zadržat• slávit• prepadnút• držat• platit• pojat• lodný priestor• obsadit -
55 hope
[həup] 1. verb(to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) dúfať2. noun1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) nádej2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) nádej3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) nádej•- hopeful- hopefulness
- hopefully
- hopeless
- hopelessly
- hopelessness
- hope against hope
- hope for the best
- not have a hope
- not a hope
- raise someone's hopes* * *• dúfat• nádej -
56 however
1) (in spite of that: It would be nice if we had more money. However, I suppose we'll manage with what we have.) avšak2) ((also how ever) in what way; by what means: However did you get here?; However did you do that?) ako len3) (to no matter what extent: However hard I try, I still can't do it.) akokoľvek* * *• však• predsa len• hoci• avšak• ale -
57 I
(it would be better if I, he etc had or did (something): I could do with a cup of coffee.) prišlo by vhod* * *• ja -
58 I'd
see have, would* * *• ja by som -
59 identify
1) (to recognize as being a certain person etc: Would you be able to identify the man who robbed you?; He identified the coat as his brother's.) identifikovať2) (to think of as being the same: He identifies beauty with goodness.) stotožňovať•- identify with
- identify oneself with / be identified with* * *• zhodovat sa• zistit totožnost• zastávat• schvalovat• stotožnit• stotožnit sa s• stotožnovat sa• súhlasit• urcit• identifikovat• byt totožný• rozpoznat• oznacit• poznat• položit• mat rovnaký názor -
60 if
[if]1) (in the event that; on condition that: He will have to go into hospital if his illness gets any worse; I'll only stay if you can stay too.) ak2) (supposing that: If he were to come along now, we would be in trouble.) keby3) (whenever: If I sneeze, my nose bleeds.) kedykoľvek4) (although: They are happy, if poor.) aj keď5) (whether: I don't know if I can come or not.) či•- if only* * *• ked• keby• ak• ci• pokial
См. также в других словарях:
would — [ wud ] modal verb *** Would is usually followed by an infinitive without to : A picnic would be nice. Sometimes it is used without a following infinitive: They didn t do as much as they said they would. In conversation and informal writing,… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
would — W1S1 [wud] modal v negative short form wouldn t ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(past intentions/expectations)¦ 2¦(imagined situations)¦ 3¦(past habits)¦ 4¦(requesting)¦ 5¦(offering/inviting)¦ 6¦(what somebody wants)¦ 7¦(past purpose)¦ 8 would not … Dictionary of contemporary English
would — [wood] v.aux. [ME wolde < OE, pt. of willan, to wish, WILL1] 1. pt. of WILL2 [she said she would be finished before six, in those days we would talk for hours on end] 2. used to express a supposition or condition [he would write if he knew you … English World dictionary
Would? — «Would?» Сингл Alice in Chains из альбома Dirt Выпущен 1992 Формат CD, винил, кассета Жанр гранж, хеви метал, альтернативный метал … Википедия
Would — Would, imp. of {Will}. [OE. & AS. wolde. See {Will}, v. t.] Commonly used as an auxiliary verb, either in the past tense or in the conditional or optative present. See 2d & 3d {Will}. [1913 Webster] Note: Would was formerly used also as the past… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Would? — «Would?» Sencillo de Alice in Chains del álbum Dirt Grabación Marzo Mayo 1992 Género(s) Grunge, heavy metal, metal alternativo Duración 3:27 … Wikipedia Español
would've — would’ve UK [ˈwʊdəv] US short form mainly spoken the usual way of saying ‘would have’ Thesaurus: short formshyponym * * * /ˈwʊdəv/ used as a contraction of would have I would ve picked you up from the airport if I had known you were coming … Useful english dictionary
Would-be — a. Desiring or professing to be; vainly pretending to be; as, a would be poet. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Would — may refer to: * English modal auxiliary verb#Would *Would?, a 1992 song by the grunge group Alice in Chains … Wikipedia
would-be — would ,be adjective only before noun * hoping or trying to do something: The would be thieves smashed a glass panel in the front door. would be diplomats/lawyers/referees … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
would-be — would′ be adj. 1) wishing or pretending to be: a would be wit[/ex] 2) intended to be: a would be kindness[/ex] • Etymology: 1250–1300 … From formal English to slang
