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Prosinec 2010
Pre-intermediate Czech Wordlist
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Unit 1
adjective n /ˈædʒɪktɪv/ přídavné jméno What adjective would you use to describe her?
along adv /əˈlɒŋ/ po I walked slowly along the road.
anaconda n /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ anakonda The anaconda is a type of snake.
badge n /bædʒ/ odznak, placka The players all have jackets with the club badge on.
because conj /bɪˈkəz/ protože They didn’t go for a walk because it was raining.
boss n /bɒs/ šéf I’m going to ask the boss for a day off work.
both pron /bəʊθ/ oba Both of them are learning English.
capital letter n /ˌkæpitl ˈletə(r)/ velké písmeno First names always use a capital letter.
card n /kɑːd/ vizitka Here’s my business card in case you need to contact me.
check v /tʃek/ kontrolovat Check your work for mistakes before you hand it in.
corridor n /ˈkɒrɪdɔː(r)/ chodba The classroom is at the end of that corridor.
coursebook n /ˈkɔːsbʊk/ učebnice What coursebook are you using?
credit card n /ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ kreditní karta Can I pay by credit card?
definition n /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ definice Read the quiz and decide which definition is wrong.
dictionary n /ˈdɪkʃənri/ slovník Look up the word in a dictionary.
driving licence n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/ řidičský průkaz You can’t drive without a driving licence.
envelope n /ˈenvələʊp/ obálka Do you have an envelope I could use, please?
first name n /ˈfɜːst neɪm/ křestní jméno ‘What’s Mr Munn’s first name?’ ‘Robert, I think.’
how adv /haʊ/ jak Can you show me how to use this machine?
ID card n /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ průkaz totožnosti You have to show your ID card.
initials n pl /ɪˈnɪʃlz/ iniciály My name is Anna Conde. My initials are AC.
letter n /ˈletə(r)/ písmeno I got a letter from Matthew this morning.
like v /laɪk/ mít rád; líbit se He’s nice. I like him a lot.
Mali n /ˈmɑːli/ Mali I want to travel to Mali next year.
mean v /miːn/ znamenat What does this word mean?
meaning n /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ význam This word has two different meanings in English.
middle name n /ˌmɪdl ˈneɪm/ prostřední jméno My middle name is Michael.
nickname n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ přezdívka Anna Conde’s nickname is Anaconda.
note n /nəʊt/ krátké psaní, vzkaz It’s just a note to thank you for having us to dinner.
noun n /naʊn/ podstatné jméno ‘Water’, ‘James’ and ‘France’ are nouns.
passport n /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ (cestovní) pas You need a valid passport to travel abroad.
past adj /pɑːst/ minulý He’s had to work very hard during the past year.
plural n /ˈplʊərəl/ množné číslo The plural of ‘boat’ is ‘boats’.
probably adv /ˈprɒbəbli/ pravděpodobně I will probably call you tomorrow.
Senegal n /ˌsenɪˈɡɔːl/ Senegal I am from Senegal in Africa.
similar adj /ˈsɪmələ(r)/ podobný Your glasses are similar to mine.
surname n /ˈsɜːneɪm/ příjmení ‘What’s your surname?’ ‘Jones.’
system n /ˈsɪstəm/ systém We have a new computerized system in the library.
technician n /tekˈnɪʃn/ technik/technička I’m a computer technician.
ticket n /ˈtɪkɪt/ lístek, vstupenka I have tickets to see Coldplay.
uncountable adj /ʌnˈkaʊntəbl/ nepočitatelný ‘Water’ is an uncountable noun.
verb n /vɜːb/ sloveso ‘Run’, ‘move’ and ‘watch’ are all verbs.
virus n /ˈvaɪrəs/ počítačový vir(us) I think your computer has a virus.
vocabulary n /vəˈkæbjələri/ slovní zásoba There are ways to increase your English vocabulary.
West Africa n /west ˈæfrɪkə/ západní Afrika It’s the most important language in West Africa.
what pron /wɒt/ co What time is it?
when adv /wen/ kdy When did she arrive?
where adv /weə(r)/ kde Where can I buy a newspaper?
which det /wɪtʃ/ který Which hand do you write with?
who pron /huː/ kdo Who was on the phone?
why adv /waɪ/ proč Why was she so late?
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Unit 1 Phrases
by the way /baɪ ðə weɪ/ mimochodem
for example /fɔː(r) ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/ například
is a kind of /ɪz ə kaɪnd ɒv/ je to určitý druh (čeho)
is the opposite of /ɪz ðiː ˈɒpəsɪt ɒv/ je to opak
is the past of /ɪz ðə pɑːst ɒv/ je to minulý čas od
means the same as /miːnz ðə seɪm æz/ znamená totéž jako
Ouch! /aʊtʃ/ Au!
sounds the same as /saʊndz ðə seɪm æz/ zní to stejně jako
What does … mean? /wɒt dʌz miːn/ Co znamená …?
What’s … like? /wɒts laɪk/ Jaký je …?
Unit 2
about adv /əˈbaʊt/ asi It’s about a mile from here to the city centre.
adult n /ˈædʌlt/ dospělý/dospělá This film is suitable for adults and children.
Afro n /ˈæfrəʊ/ afro In the heat, they say an Afro is better than a hat.
animal n /ˈænɪml/ zvíře We want to go on safari and see the animals.
Asia n /ˈeɪʒə/ Asie China is a country in Asia.
attraction n /əˈtrækʃn/ zajímavost The city offers many tourist attractions.
average adj /ˈævərɪdʒ/ průměrný Danakil has the highest average temperature.
bag n /bæɡ/ kabelka She took her purse out of her bag.
beach n /biːtʃ/ pláž The island has a beautiful beach.
book v /bʊk/ zamluvit (si) We want to book a safari.
camel n /ˈkæml/ velbloud We went on a camel ride.
cap n /kæp/ kšiltovka I got a souvenir cap from Cairo.
carry v /ˈkæri/ nést Could you carry this bag for me?
castle n /ˈkɑːsl/ hrad, zámek We went to see the famous old castle at Conwy.
Central America n /ˈsentrəl
əˈmerɪkə/
Střední Amerika Costa Rica is in Central America.
challenge n /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ výzva, náročný úkol I’m finding my new job an exciting challenge.
church n /tʃɜːtʃ/ kostel Was Mrs Stevens at church today?
cloud n /klaʊd/ mrak The sun disappeared behind a cloud.
cloudy adj /ˈklaʊdi/ zamračený It’s a very cloudy day.
cold adj /kəʊld/ studený I’m not going into the sea – the water’s too cold.
cool adj /kuːl/ chladný, studený What I’d like is a long cool drink.
cup n /kʌp/ šálek Would you like a cup of tea?
day trip n /ˈdeɪ trɪp/ jednodenní výlet I would like to take a day trip to Anglesey.
degree n /dɪˈɡriː/ stupeň The temperature is never higher than 40 degrees.
description n /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/ popis He gave the police a description of the burglar.
desert n /ˈdezət/ poušť The Danakil is salt desert.
distance n /ˈdɪstəns/ vzdálenost The house is within walking distance of the shops.
dry adj /draɪ/ suchý The washing isn’t dry yet.
duty free shop n /ˌdjuːti ˈfriː ʃɒp/ bezcelní obchod I bought my glasses at the duty free shop in the airport.
elephant n /ˈelɪfənt/ slon We want to see an elephant in the wild.
episode n /ˈepɪsəʊd/ epizoda That’s an episode in my life I’d rather forget.
extreme adj /ɪkˈstriːm/ extrémní Nick travels to the places with extreme weather.
fact n /fækt/ fakt I know for a fact that Peter wasn’t ill yesterday.
famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ slavný Antarctica is famous for being the coldest place on
earth.
fan n /fæn/ vějíř I bought a fan to cool myself down.
fare n /feə(r)/ jízdné What’s the fare to Birmingham?
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fog n /fɒɡ/ mlha The view was poor because of fog.
foggy adj /ˈfɒɡi/ mlhavý You can’t see into the distance when it is foggy.
forest n /ˈfɒrɪst/ les The forests are more than 2,000 years old.
Geography n /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ zeměpis Nick teaches Geography at a school.
giraffe n /dʒəˈrɑːf/ žirafa There is a giraffe at the zoo.
hairdo n /ˈheəduː/ účes This rain will ruin my hairdo.
heat n /hiːt/ horko In this heat, they say, their hair is better than a hat.
heavy adj /ˈhevi/ těžký This box is too heavy for me to carry.
high adj /haɪ/ vysoký How high is Snowdon?
horrible adj /ˈhɒrəbl/ hrozný This coffee tastes horrible!
hot adj /hɒt/ Je mi horko Can I open the window? I’m really hot.
information n /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ informace Can I have some information about Italian classes?
inhabited adj /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ obydlený Nick travelled to the world’s coldest inhabited place.
insect n /ˈɪnsekt/ hmyz Ants, flies and butterflies are all insects.
island n /ˈaɪlənd/ ostrov It is a very pretty island – I’d love to visit.
journey n /ˈdʒɜːni/ cesta Did you have a good journey?
key ring n /ˈkiː rɪŋ/ kroužek (na klíče) I bought you a key ring as a souvenir.
kilometre n /kɪˈlɒmɪtə(r)/ kilometr Osorno is about 900 kilometres from Santiago.
knife n /naɪf/ nůž This carving knife is very sharp.
lake n /leɪk/ jezero We all swam in the lake.
light n /laɪt/ světlo Shall I put the light on? It’s getting dark.
lighthouse n /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ maják Walk down the steps to the lighthouse.
lion n /ˈlaɪən/ lev We saw a lion when we were on safari.
local adj /ˈləʊkl/ místní Did you buy the local newspaper?
low adj /ləʊ/ nízký Temperatures were very low last winter.
maybe adv /ˈmeɪbi/ možná, snad ‘Are you going to come?’ ‘Maybe.’
metre n /ˈmiːtə(r)/ metr The volcano is 3,000 metres high.
Middle East n /ˌmɪdl ˈiːst/ Blízký/Střední východ I got this bag when I was in the Middle East.
mile n /maɪl/ míle The nearest beach is seven miles away.
minus adj /ˈmaɪnəs/ minus; pod nulou The temperature will fall to minus 10.
mountain n /ˈmaʊntən/ hora Which is the highest mountain in the world?
mug n /mʌɡ/ (velký) hrnek This coffee mug is a souvenir from my holiday.
North Africa n /nɔːθ ˈæfrɪkə/ severní Afrika Tunisia is in North Africa.
opinion n /əˈpɪnjən/ názor She asked me for my opinion of her new hairstyle.
palm tree n /ˈpɑːm triː/ palma I wish I was sitting under a palm tree on a beach.
Pisces n /ˈpaɪsiːz/ (znamení zvěrokruhu)
Ryby
‘What star sign are you?’ ‘Pisces.’
plate n /ˈpleɪt/ talíř The plate has a lovely pattern.
postcard n /ˈpəʊstkɑːd/ pohled(nice) Will you send me a postcard from Africa, please?
poster n /ˈpəʊstə(r)/ plakát The poster pictured a lovely beach and blue sea.
pretty adj /ˈprɪti/ hezký Alex is a very pretty girl.
railway n /ˈreɪlweɪ/ železniční trať Take the mountain railway to the top of Snowdon.
rain n /reɪn/ déšť Take your umbrella – it looks like rain.
rainfall n /ˈreɪnfɔːl/ úhrn srážek The average monthly rainfall in June is 50 mm.
rainy adj /ˈreɪni/ deštivý It is best to travel after the rainy season.
record v /rɪˈkɔːd/ zaznamenat The highest recorded temperature is 57°C in Libya.
region n /ˈriːdʒən/ oblast This region of France is very mountainous.
research v /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ zkoumat I research the weather in different countries.
return v /rɪˈtɜːn/ vrátit se I leave on 10 July and return on 6 August.
river n /ˈrɪvə(r)/ řeka He sat down on the bank of the river to fish.
round trip n /ˌraʊnd ˈtrɪp/ jízda tam i zpět It’s a four-mile round trip to the centre of town.
rug n /rʌɡ/ předložka, kobereček We bought a rug for our floor.
ruins n pl /ˈruːɪnz/ trosky We visited the ruins of the church on the island.
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safari n /səˈfɑːri/ safari We’re going on a safari in Africa.
Scandinavia n /ˌskændɪˈneɪviə/ Skandinávie Sweden and Norway are in Scandinavia.
scenery n /ˈsiːnəri/ scenérie, krajina The scenery is superb in the mountains.
sea level n /ˈsiː levl/ hladina moře The town is 500 metres above sea level.
snow n /snəʊ/ sníh Three centimetres of snow fell during the night.
snow-capped adj /ˈsnəʊ kæpt/ sněhem pokrytý Our region is famous for its snow-capped volcanoes.
snowy adj /ˈsnəʊi/ sněhový It can be quite snowy here in January.
soft adj /sɒft/ měkký, rozměklý The ground is very soft after all that rain.
souvenir n /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ suvenýr I brought back a menu as a souvenir of my trip.
special offer n /ˈspeʃl ˈɒfə(r)/ zvláštní/výhodná
nabídka
French wine is on special offer this week.
step n /step/ schod We had to walk down 400 steps.
storm n /stɔːm/ bouře Look at those clouds. There’s going to be a storm.
stormy adj /ˈstɔːmi/ bouřlivý It is very stormy. The wind is blowing very hard.
summit n /ˈsʌmɪt/ vrchol We climed to the summit of the mountain.
sun n /sʌn/ slunce The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
sunny adj /ˈsʌni/ slunečný What a lovely, sunny day.
temperature n /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/ teplota Heat the oven to a temperature of 200°C.
tower n /ˈtaʊə(r)/ věž The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
travel agent’s n /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənts/ cestovní kancelář We should book our holiday at the travel agent’s.
T-shirt n /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ tričko Did you buy that T-shirt on holiday?
Tunisia n /tjuˈnɪziə/ Tunisko We visited Tunisia and Egypt.
TV series n /ˌtiː ˈviː ˈsɪəriːz/ (televizní program)
seriál
Did they film a TV series in this village?
village n /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ vesnice I live in a very small village.
volcano n /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ sopka When did the volcano last erupt?
warm adj /wɔːm/ teplý It was cold earlier but it’s getting warm outside.
wet adj /wet/ mokrý, zamočený Don’t get your feet wet.
wind n /wɪnd/ vítr There was a strong wind blowing.
windy adj /ˈwɪndi/ větrný It was a very windy day.
work (on sth) v /wɜːk/ pracovat They work on their hair for two hours a day.
zebra n /ˈzebrə/ zebra You won’t see a zebra on the beach.
zoo n /zuː/ zoo We want to see animals in the wild, not in a zoo.
Unit 2 Phrases
Are you sure? /ɑː(r) ju ʃɔː(r)/ Víte to jistě?
better than nothing /ˈbetə(r) ðæn ˈnʌθɪŋ/ lepší než nic
How high is it? /haʊ haɪ ɪz ɪt/ Jak vysoko to je?
How much is the fare? /haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə feə(r)/ Kolik stojí jízdné?
I hope this information is helpful to you. /aɪ həʊp ðɪs ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn ɪz ˈhelpfl tə ju/ Doufám, že vám tato informace
pomůže.
It’s a bit expensive. /ɪts ə bɪt ɪkˈspensɪv/ Je to trochu drahé.
in fact /ɪn fækt/ vlastně, opravdu
No problem. /nəʊ ˈprɒbləm/ To není problém.
Oh well. /əʊ wel/ Tak jo.
Unit 3
action film n /ˈækʃn fɪlm/ akční film I would rather watch an action film than a comedy.
actor n /ˈæktə(r)/ herec/herečka Brad Pitt is a famous actor.
Arabic n /ˈærəbɪk/ arabština Can you speak Arabic?
base (sth) on (sth) phr v /beɪs ɒn/ založit co na čem The movie is based on a book.
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Bermuda shorts n pl /bəˌmjuːdə
ˈʃɔːts/
bermudy šortky Rabbit Kekai wears sunglasses and Bermuda shorts.
bike n /baɪk/ (jízdní) kolo Hasan’s just learnt to ride a bike.
bite v /baɪt/ kousat Someone’s going to bite that girl’s neck. It’s Dracula!
board n /bɔːd/ surfovací prkno He was able to control the board with his feet.
bomb n /bɒm/ bomba The first bombs fell on Pearl Harbour in 1941.
boring adj /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ nudný I thought the film was boring.
character n /ˈkærəktə(r)/ postava He plays a violent character in the film.
chess n /tʃes/ šachy Can you play chess?
chicken n /ˈtʃɪkɪn/ zbabĕlec Are you a daredevil or a chicken?
clarification v /ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ objasnění We’d like some clarification of exactly what you
intend to do.
climbing v /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ horolezectví I don’t think I would enjoy rock climbing.
channel n /ˈtʃænl/ (televizní) program,
kanál
Which channel is the film on?
comedy adj /ˈkɒmədi/ komický Jack’s watching a comedy film on television.
competition n /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ soutĕž He travels to a lot of competitions around the world.
computer n /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/ počítač Can you fix my computer?
concert n /ˈkɒnsət/ koncert There’s a Norah Jones concert next weekend.
control v /kənˈtrəʊl/ dohlížet na, udržet si
autoritu
Some teachers find it difficult to control their pupils.
crime n /kraɪm/ zločinnost There has been an increase in car crime recently.
crossword n /ˈkrɒswɜːd/ křížovka I find crosswords very difficult to complete.
daredevil n /ˈdeədevl/ odvážlivec Are you a daredevil or a chicken?
deep adj /diːp/ hluboký The water is only a metre deep at this end of the pool.
director n /daɪˈrektə(r)/ režisér/-ka Tim Burton is a famous film director.
dive v /daɪv/ skočit do vody Can you dive off the highest diving board?
diving n /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ skoky do vody Diving off rocks is dangerous.
epic adj /ˈepɪk/ výpravný, velkolepý ‘Gone With The Wind’ is an epic film.
except prep /ɪkˈsept/ kromě The museum is open every day except Mondays.
famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ slavný Nicole Kidman is a famous actress.
fashionable adj /ˈfæʃnəbl/ módní Zofia is very fashionable and stylish.
focus n /ˈfəʊkəs/ střed pozornosti The school used to be the focus of village life.
golf n /ɡɒlf/ golf Do you play golf?
guitar n /ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/ kytara How long have you been playing the guitar?
History n /ˈhɪstri/ dějepis She has a degree in History.
horror n /ˈhɒrə(r)/ horor ‘Frankenstein’ is a horror movie.
horse riding n /hɔːs ˈraɪdɪŋ/ jízda na koni Have you ever been horse riding?
ice climbing n /aɪs ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ slézání ledovce Ice climbing sounds like fun!
ice rink n /ˈaɪs rɪnk/ kluzištĕ, zimní stadion I have skating lessons at the ice rink.
interesting adj /ˈɪntrestɪŋ/ zajímavý It’s always interesting to hear about other cultures.
invitation n /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ pozvánka Did you get an invitation to the wedding?
jigsaw n /ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/ skládačka I am very good at jigsaws and other puzzles.
lottery n /ˈlɒtəri/ loterie I wish I could win the lottery.
lover n /ˈlʌvə(r)/ milovník/milovnice She works with animals. She is a real animal lover.
map n /mæp/ mapa I can’t find Cambridge on the map.
motorbike n /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ motorka I can give you a lift on my motorbike.
movie n /ˈmuːvi/ film Shall we go and see a movie?
music n /ˈmjuːzɪk/ hudba What sort of music do you like?
novel n /ˈnɒvl/ román Have you read the latest Stephen King novel?
play n /pleɪ/ hra Shall we go and see that new play on Saturday?
prefer v /prɪˈfɜː(r)/ mít raději, dávat
přednost čemu
Would you prefer tea or coffee?
programme n /ˈprəʊɡræm/ pořad You’ve just missed an interesting TV programme.
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puzzle n /ˈpʌzl/ hádanka, rébus The jigsaw is my favourite puzzle.
relaxing adj /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ uvolňující;
odpočinkový
I had a quiet and relaxing holiday.
roller skating n /ˈrəʊlə skeɪtɪŋ/ jízda na kolečkových Roller skating sounds like fun. Shall we go on
bruslích
Saturday?
romance n /ˈrəʊmæns/ milostný vztah,
románek
The film was about a teenage romance.
satellite TV n /ˈsætəlaɪt ˌtiː ˈviː/ satelitní televize We have satellite TV and get over 500 channels.
scale n /skeɪl/ stupnice Count your score and find your place on this scale.
scene n /siːn/ místo An ambulance was on the scene in minutes.
science fiction n /ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn/ vědecko-fantastická
literatura
‘Blade Runner’ is a 1982 science fiction movie.
scuba-diving n /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/ potápění (s dýchacím
přístrojem)
I’d like to try scuba-diving in Australia.
set v /set/ umístit, odehrávat se The movie was set in the future.
sewing machine n /ˈsəʊɪŋ məʃiːn/ šicí stroj Do you know how to use a sewing machine?
ship n /ʃɪp/ loď The Titanic was a huge ship.
skating n /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ bruslení Would you like to go skating this weekend?
skiing n /ˈskiːɪŋ/ lyžování I like skiing, but ski jumping? No way!
skydiving n /ˈskaɪdaɪvɪŋ/ seskok volným pádem I’d love to try skydiving but I’m scared of heights!
snowboarding n /snəʊbɔːdɪŋ/ snowboarding Have you ever been snowboarding or skiing?
star n /stɑː(r)/ hvězda (např. filmová) The star in the film was Tom Hanks.
story n /ˈstɔːri/ příběh He’s writing his life story.
sunglasses n pl /ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz/ sluneční brýle Ross always wears sunglasses in the summer.
surfing n /sɜːfɪŋ/ surfování Charlie has been surfing for over 80 years.
surprise v /səˈpraɪz/ překvapit I am surprised to see you here!
switch (sth) off phr v /swɪtʃ ɒf/ vypnout co Shall we switch off the TV and do a puzzle?
table tennis n /ˈteɪbl tenɪs/ stolní tenis, ping-pong Table tennis looks easy, but it is actually very difficult.
thriller n /ˈθrɪlə(r)/ napínavý film The movie was a tense thriller set in Paris.
try v /traɪ/ pokusit se, snažit se I’m sure you can do it if you try.
vampire n /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/ upír Bram Stoker wrote a book about a vampire.
water-skiing n /ˈwɔːtə skiːɪŋ/ vodní lyžování I have never been water-skiing.
wave n /weɪv/ vlna When he was six, he could already ride the big waves.
win v /wɪn/ vyhrát, zvítězit How did the football go? Did you win?
windsurfing n /ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ/ windsurfing You need the right weather for windsurfing.
wine bar n /ˈwaɪn bɑː(r)/ vinárna There’s a wine bar near the theatre.
Unit 3 Phrases
do crosswords /duː ˈkrɒswɜːdz/ luštit křížovky
do jigsaws /duː ˈdʒɪɡsɔːz/ luštit skládačky
do puzzles /duː ˈpʌzlz/ luštit hádanky, rébusy apod.
How about …? /haʊ əˈbaʊt/ Co takhle/kdybychom …?
Let’s … /lets/ Udělejme … apod.
No way. /nəʊ weɪ/ V žádném případě.
nothing to do /ˈnʌθɪŋ tə duː/ nic na práci
on average /ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ/ průmĕrnĕ
physically fit /ˈfɪzɪkli fɪt/ fyzicky fit
play chess /pleɪ tʃes/ hrát šachy
play golf /pleɪ ɡɒlf/ hrát golf
play table tennis /pleɪ ˈteɪbl ˈtenɪs/ hrát stolní tenis
play the guitar /pleɪ ðə ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/ hrát na kytaru
point of view /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈvjuː/ názor, hledisko
read a map /riːd ə mæp/ číst v mapě
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ead Arabic /riːd ˈærəbɪk/ číst arabsky
read music /riːd ˈmjuːzɪk/ umět noty
ride a bike /raɪd ə baɪk/ jezdit na kole
ride a horse /raɪd ə hɔːs/ jezdit na koni
ride a motorbike /raɪd ə ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ řídit motorku
Shall we …? /ʃæl wi/ Uděláme … apod?
stay home /steɪ həʊm/ zůstat doma
use a computer /juːs ə kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/ používat počítač
use a sewing machine /juːs ə ˈsəʊɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ šít na šicím stroji
We could … /wi kəd/ Mohli bychom …
What shall we watch? /wɒt ʃæl wi wɒtʃ/ Na co se podíváme?
What’s on? /wɒts ɒn/ Co je na programu?
Unit 4
abroad adv /əˈbrɔːd/ v/do zahraničí My mother has never been abroad.
alarm call n /əˈlɑːm kɔːl/ buzení telefonem Could I have an alarm call at 5.30 tomorrow, please?
ashtray n /ˈæʃtreɪ/ popelník Please use the ashtray rather than the floor.
bill n /bɪl/ účet The waiter brought us our bill.
blanket n /ˈblænkɪt/ přikrývka, deka A blanket was stolen from the hotel.
break v /breɪk/ rozbít Be careful with my camera – I don’t want you to break it.
burn v /bɜːn/ spálit If you get too close to the fire, you’ll burn yourself.
cactus n /ˈkæktəs/ kaktus Have you watered the cactus?
clean adj /kliːn/ čistý The whole house was beautifully clean.
cut v /kʌt/ říznout (se) Be careful not to cut yourself on that broken glass!
do v /duː/ dělat What have you done today?
drop v /drɒp/ (u)pustit (na zem) That vase was very expensive. Please don’t drop it!
electricity n /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/ elektřina Turn that light off. We don’t want to waste electricity.
fall v /fɔːl/ upadnout Be careful on the stairs! You might fall down.
feed v /fiːd/ (na)krmit Don’t forget to feed the dog.
finger n /ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/ prst She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
floor n /flɔː(r)/ podlaha Don’t come in – there’s broken glass on the floor!
flu n /fluː/ chřipka I’m ill. I think I have flu.
fork n /fɔːk/ vidlička I need a knife and fork.
gas n /ɡæs/ plyn (např. zemní,
svítiplyn)
Is your oven gas or electric?
glass n /ɡlɑːs/ sklenice Could I have a glass of water?
guest n /ɡest/ host Hotel guests should not steal towels.
happen v /ˈhæpən/ stát se How did the accident happen?
heating n /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ topení Our heating goes off at 10 p.m.
hope v /həʊp/ doufat I hope that you can visit us in London soon.
independent adj /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ nezávislý I got a job because I want to be financially independent.
keep (sth) clean phr v /kiːp kliːn/ udržovat v čistotě Please keep the house clean while we are away.
key n /kiː/ klíč We need a spare key to the front door.
kitchen n /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ kuchyně We usually eat in the kitchen.
knife n /naɪf/ nůž The carving knife is very sharp.
lamp n /læmp/ lampa Can you switch the lamp on?
mineral water n /ˈmɪnərəl wɔːtə(r)/ minerální voda I will have a mineral water please.
minibar n /ˈmɪnibɑː(r)/ minibar Hotels charge for drinks taken from the minibar.
once adv /wʌns/ jednou I’ve only been to France once.
outside line n /ˈaʊtsaɪd laɪn/ telefonní linka pro
volání mimo instituci
Can you give me an outside line, please?
own adj /əʊn/ vlastní He is travelling in his own car.
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owner n /ˈəʊnə(r)/ majitel/-ka The dog is the responsibility of its owner.
pillow n /ˈpɪləʊ/ polštář Can I have another pillow, please?
plate n /pleɪt/ talíř Can you pass me a plate from the cupboard?
pot of tea n /pɒt ɒv tiː/ konvice čaje Shall we stop at the café for a pot of tea and a cake?
put v /pʊt/ dát Did you put sugar in my tea?
receptionist n /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ recepční You can book an alarm call with the hotel
receptionist.
remote control n /rɪˌməʊt
kənˈtrəʊl/
dálkový ovladač Can you pass me the remote control, please?
rent n /rent/ nájemné We moved house because the rent was too expensive.
salt n /sɒlt/ sůl Season with salt and pepper.
service n /ˈsɜːvɪs/ služba spojená s The heating and water services are included in the
nájmem
rent.
shampoo n /ʃæmˈpuː/ šampon Hotels supply shampoo and other toiletries.
sheet n /ʃiːt/ prostěradlo One guest stole the sheet from his hotel bed.
sink n /sɪŋk/ dřez Put the dirty plate in the sink. I will wash it up later.
soap n /səʊp/ mýdlo He washed his hands with soap.
spoon n /spuːn/ lžíce Give each person a knife, fork and spoon.
steal v /stiːl/ ukrást Some hotel guests steal towels.
tap n /tæp/ kohoutek Would you like tap water or mineral water?
toilet roll n /ˈtɔɪlət rəʊl/ role toaletního papíru There is no toilet roll in the bathroom.
towel n /ˈtaʊəl/ ručník Please don’t leave your wet towel on the floor.
turn (sth) off phr v /tɜːn ɒf/ vypnout Do you know how to turn off the electricity?
turn (sth) on phr v /tɜːn ɒn/ pustit Do you know how to turn on the heating?
twice adv /twaɪs/ dvakrát I’ve been to Egypt twice – in 1989 and in 1994.
wash v /wɒʃ/ mýt (se) Wash and dress quickly or you’ll be late!
wash (sth) up phr v /wɒʃ ʌp/ mýt nádobí Did you remember to wash up the dirty dishes?
washing machine n /ˈwɒʃɪŋ
məʃiːn/
pračka My washing machine has broken.
water v /ˈwɔːtə(r)/ zalít (rostlinu) Have you remembered to water the plants?
worth adj /wɜːθ/ mající cenu How much do you think that house is worth?
Unit 4 Phrases
breakfast included /ˈbrekfəst ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ snídaně v ceně
Could I have …? /kəd aɪ hæv/ Mohl bych dostat …?
Could I see …? /kəd aɪ siː/ Mohl bych se podívat na …?
Feel free to … /fiːl friː tuː/ Klidně se (např. zeptejte) …
Help yourself to … /help jɔːˈself tuː/ Nabídněte si …
home alone /ˌhəʊm əˈləʊn/ sám doma
I’ve had a great time. /aɪv hæd ə ɡreɪt taɪm/ Měl jsem se skvěle.
Make yourself at home. /meɪk jɔːˈself æt həʊm/ Udělejte si pohodlí.
Thanks for everything! /θæŋks fɔː(r) ˈevriθɪŋ/ Díky za vše!
Unit 5
a bit adv /ə bɪt/ trochu I’m a bit cold in this dress.
accessory n /əkˈsesəri/ doplněk (oblečení) I bought some accessories to go with my outfit.
advice n /ədˈvaɪs/ rada She took her doctor’s advice and gave up smoking.
be afraid (of sth) phr v /bi əˈfreɪd/ bát se Don’t be afraid of asking for help and advice.
area n /ˈeəriə/ oblast Housing is very expensive in the Tokyo area.
baseball cap n /ˈbeɪsbɔːl kæp/ kšiltovka Some shops have rules about wearing baseball caps.
behaviour n /bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ chování He was sent out of the class for bad behaviour.
borrow v /ˈbɒrəʊ/ půjčit si Could I borrow your pen for a minute?
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ight adj /braɪt/ zářivý That tie is a very bright colour.
bring v /brɪŋ/ přivést (si) Is it all right if I bring a friend to the party?
casual adj /ˈkæʒuəl/ (oblečení) neformální, I always change into casual clothes as soon as I get
domácí
home from work.
catalogue n /ˈkætəlɒɡ/ katalog If you can’t visit our shop, we can send you a
catalogue.
changing room n /tʃeɪndʒɪŋ rʊm/ kabinka, šatna You can try the jeans on in the changing room.
cheap adj /tʃiːp/ levný That coat is very cheap.
connect v /kəˈnekt/ spojovat si koho s kým/ In China you musn’t give clocks as gifts. They’re
čím
connected with dying.
cowboy boots n pl /ˈkaʊbɔɪ buːts/ kovbojské boty I love your cowboy boots.
crowded adj /ˈkraʊdɪd/ nacpaný (lidmi) The bus was very crowded.
customer n /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/ zákazník/zákaznice The shop assistant was serving a customer.
damaged adj /ˈdæmɪdʒd/ poškozený We will replace any damaged or faulty goods.
dangerous adj /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ nebezpečný Police warn that the man is highly dangerous.
dear adj /dɪə(r)/ drahý; vážený Dear Sarah, …
deliver v /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ doručit, dodat We deliver for free within the local area.
designer adj /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ značkový He would only wear designer clothes.
dress n /dres/ (dívčí, dámské) šaty I need to buy a new dress for the party.
dying n /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ umírání In China, clocks are associated with death and dying.
equipment n /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ vybavení, zařízení Keep your camera equipment in your hand luggage.
even adv /ˈiːvn/ ani It isn’t very warm here even in summer.
exercise machine n /ˈeksəsaɪz posilovací stroje Before you can use the gym you need to know how to
məˈʃiːn/
use the exercise machines.
face n /feɪs/ obličej, tvář She has a very pretty face.
factory n /ˈfæktəri/ továrna The new shop in town is called The Style Factory.
fashion n /ˈfæʃn/ móda What is the latest fashion in hairstyles?
fashionable adj /ˈfæʃnəbl/ módní She is so stylish and fashionable.
faulty adj /ˈfɔːlti/ vadný We will refund your money if the goods are faulty.
gift n /ɡɪft/ dárek This watch was a gift from my mother.
guarantee n /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ záruka The watch comes with a year’s guarantee.
gym n /dʒɪm/ tělocvična, posilovna I work out at the gym twice a week.
half-price adv /ˌhɑːf ˈpraɪs/ za polovinu (ceny) Children aged four and under go half-price.
heel n /hiːl/ podpatek High heels are not practical for long walks.
hold v /həʊld/ držet Hold the camera still or you’ll spoil the picture.
honest adj /ˈɒnɪst/ upřímný; poctivý To be honest, I don’t think that’s a very good idea.
hood n /hʊd/ kapuce Many shops now have rules about wearing hoods.
however adv /haʊˈevə(r)/ nicméně, ale Sales are poor. However, they may increase soon.
immediately adv /ɪˈmiːdiətli/ ihned, okamžitě Can you come home immediately after work?
invent v /ɪnˈvent/ vynalézt When was the camera invented?
knock (sb) down phr v /nɒk daʊn/ srazit koho People cannot wear Heelys in the shopping centre in
case they knock someone down.
latest adj /ˈleɪtɪst/ nejnovější, poslední The magazine has all the latest fashions.
leaflet n /ˈliːflət/ leták I picked up a leaflet advertising a new club.
lend v /lend/ půjčit komu co Could you lend me £10 until Friday?
low adj /ləʊ/ nízký Temperatures were very low last winter.
lucky adj /ˈlʌki/ šťastný He’s lucky to be alive after an accident like that.
mall n /mɔːl/ nákupní centrum The shopping mall has banned hoodies and Heelys.
manager n /ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ manažer/-ka Gilmour Jones is the manager of the shopping centre.
match v /mætʃ/ hodit se k čemu That shirt doesn’t match your jacket.
miner n /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ horník Jeans were originally made for miners in California.
neat adj /niːt/ upravený Please keep your room neat and tidy.
noisy adj /ˈnɔɪzi/ hlučný The children were very noisy.
offer v /ˈɒfə(r)/ nabídnout I don’t want to do it but I suppose I’ll have to offer.
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pack v /pæk/ (za)balit We’re going on holiday tomorrow so I’ll pack tonight.
pay v /peɪ/ (za)platit You can pay at the till.
pay (sb) back phr v /peɪ bæk/ splatit (komu) (dluh) Can you lend me £5? I’ll pay you back on Friday.
private adj /ˈpraɪvət/ soukromý We will keep your details strictly private.
product n /ˈprɒdʌkt/ produkt We will replace any faulty products.
purchase v /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ koupit (si) I’ve just purchased some new shoes.
put (sth) on phr v /pʊt ɒn/ obléknout/nasadit si co Put on your coat before you go outside.
quality adj /ˈkwɒləti/ kvalitní They have a quality selection of dresses.
refuse v /rɪˈfjuːz/ odmítnout We have the right to refuse entry.
register v /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/ zaregistrovat (se) You should register with a doctor nearby.
religion n /rɪˈlɪdʒən/ náboženství When travelling you should respect the country’s
religion.
religious adj /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ náboženský You should always dress appropriately in religious
buildings.
replace v /rɪˈpleɪs/ vyměnit We will replace any goods that are damaged.
rollerblade n /ˈrəʊləbleɪd/ kolečková brusle in-line Rollerblades are not allowed in the shopping centre.
rule n /ruːl/ pravidlo The shopping centre has a list of rules you must follow.
safety n /ˈseɪfti/ bezpečnost There is real safety problem in the shopping centre.
sailor n /ˈseɪlə(r)/ námořník/námořnice The sailors washed their jeans in the sea.
sale n /seɪl/ výprodej I love shopping in the sales.
sandals n pl /ˈsændlz/ sandály These sandals have never been worn.
secret adj /ˈsiːkrət/ tajný She’s got a secret admirer.
security camera n /sɪˈkjʊərəti
ˈkæmərə/
bezpečnostní kamera The security camera caught the thief on film.
shorts n pl /ʃɔːts/ šortky I need to get some new shorts.
size n /saɪz/ velikost What size are you?
skateboard n /ˈskeɪtbɔːd/ skateboard Skateboards are prohibited in the shopping centre.
smart adj /smɑːt/ elegantní, hezky
oblečený
You look smart. Are you going somewhere special?
socks n pl /sɒks/ ponožky I need to buy some woolly socks.
special occasion n /ˈspeʃl əˈkeɪʒn/ zvláštní příležitost I only wear this dress on special occasions.
specific adj /spəˈsɪfɪk/ přesný, podrobný Can you be more specific about what he was wearing?
style n /staɪl/ styl, vkus He’s got no sense of style.
subtitle n /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/ titulek We went to see a Polish film with English subtitles.
suggestion n /səˈdʒestʃən/ návrh May I make a suggestion?
suit n /suːt/ oblek He always wears a suit and tie to work.
superstition n /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/ pověra According to superstition, it’s unlucky to walk under
a ladder.
superstitious adj /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs/ pověrčivý I don’t like Friday the 13th – I’m superstitious.
sweatshirt n /ˈswetʃɜːt/ mikina I bought a new sweatshirt.
sweet n /swiːt/ bonbón I Iove sweets and chocolate.
swimming costume n /ˈswɪmɪŋ
kɒstjuːm/
dámské plavky Do you like my new swimming costume?
symbol n /ˈsɪmbl/ symbol The cross is the symbol of Christianity.
take (sth) off phr v /teɪk ɒf/ sundat (si)/svléknout (si) You must take off your cap before you enter the shop.
tight adj /taɪt/ těsný These shoes hurt. They’re too tight.
tights n pl /taɪts/ punčochy, punčocháče Oh no! I have got a hole in my tights.
tip n /tɪp/ tip Can you give me some tips on travelling in China?
title n /ˈtaɪtl/ název, titul I can’t remember the title of the book.
top n /tɒp/ top, halenka I’m not sure that top goes well with jeans.
tracksuit n /ˈtræksuːt/ teplákovka I think a tracksuit is too casual to wear to work.
trainers n pl /ˈtreɪnəz/ tenisky These trainers are quite comfortable.
training shoes n pl /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ʃuːz/ sportovní boty I need to buy some training shoes for running.
try (sth) on phr v /traɪ ɒn/ vyzkoušet si (oblečení) You can try on the jeans in the changing room.
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unconnected adj /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/ nesouvisející The two crimes are apparently unconnected.
underwear n /ˈʌndəweə(r)/ spodní prádlo Don’t forget to pack your underwear.
unlucky adj /ʌnˈlʌki/ nešťastný Thirteen is often thought to be an unlucky number.
unwrap v /ʌnˈræp/ rozbalit Don’t unwrap your presents until everyone is here.
user n /ˈjuːzə(r)/ uživatel/-ka The customer is the end-user of a product.
visitor n /ˈvɪzɪtə(r)/ návštěvník/
návštěvnice
She’s a frequent visitor to the US.
wear v /weə(r)/ nosit, vzít si na sebe I have no idea what to wear to the party.
wheel n /wiːl/ kolo, kolečko Heelys are a kind of shoe with wheels in the heel.
whisky n /ˈwɪski/ whisky I bought a bottle of whisky when I visited Scotland.
wrap v /ræp/ zabalit I need to some paper to wrap the gift in.
youth hostel n /ˈjuːθ hɒstl/ hostel, ubytovna Did you go camping or stay in a youth hostel?
Unit 5 Phrases
Can I try it on? /kæn aɪ traɪ ɪt ɒn/ Můžu si to vyzkoušet?
good fit /ɡʊd fɪt/ dobře padnoucí střih
How would you like to pay? /haʊ wəd ju laɪk tə peɪ/ Jak chcete platit?
I’ll pay in cash. /aɪl peɪ ɪn kæʃ/ Zaplatím hotově.
I’ll take it. /aɪl teɪk ɪt/ Vezmu si to.
let us know /let əs nəʊ/ dej/-te nám vědět
make a mistake /meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk/ udělat chybu
the next size (up/down) /ðə nekst saɪz (ʌp/daʊn)/ o jedno větší/menší číslo
What do you think of …? /wɒt də ju θɪŋk ɒv/ A co říkáte na …?
What size are you? /wɒt saɪz ɑː(r) ju/ Jakou mate velikost?
Yes, of course. /jes ɒv kɔːs/ Ano, samozřejmě.
Unit 6
accident n /ˈæksɪdənt/ nehoda I hope they haven’t had an accident.
account n /əˈkaʊnt/ účet I paid the cheque into my bank account.
account number n /əˈkaʊnt číslo účtu When you phone the bank, you have to tell them your
ˈnʌmbə(r)/
account number.
advanced driving licence n
/ədˈvɑːnst ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈlaɪsns/
speciální řidičský
průkaz vyšší úrovně
(v Británii)
The police officer has to take a course for an advanced
driving licence.
angry adj /ˈæŋɡri/ rozzlobený My parents will be angry with me if I get home late.
answerphone n /ˈɑːnsəfəʊn/ (telefonní) záznamník I hate leaving messages on an answerphone.
athlete n /ˈæθliːt/ atlet/-ka A traffic policeman doesn’t have to be an athlete.
automated message n
nahraný vzkaz When you phone the number you will hear an
/ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈmesɪdʒ/
automated message.
available adj /əˈveɪləbl/ dostupný This information is available at the local library.
blood n /blʌd/ krev He was running towards me, and I saw blood on his face.
break into (sth) phr v /breɪk ˈɪntə/ vloupat se kam A thief tried to break into my house.
(be) busy adj /(bi) ˈbɪzi/ mít hodně práce, být Mr Khan is busy until 4 o’clock but he could see you
zaneprázdněný after that.
butcher’s n /ˈbʊtʃəz/ řeznictví She went to the butcher’s for some sausages.
cash n /kæʃ/ hotovost Would you prefer me to pay in cash or by cheque?
cash machine n /kæʃ məˈʃiːn/ bankomat You can take money out of the cash machine.
cashier n /kæˈʃɪə(r)/ (osoba) pokladní Jennifer is a cashier at Sav-A-Center.
cheque n /tʃek/ šek She wrote out a cheque for £1,000.
claim v /kleɪm/ požadovat After the accident he decided to claim for
compensation.
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claim form n /kleɪm fɔːm/ formulář hlášení škody You need to complete a claim form for insurance
purposes.
college n /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ škola pro žáky od 16 let She’s studying Spanish at the college of further
education.
contact address n /ˈkɒntækt kontaktní adresa After the accident she gave the other driver her
əˈdres/
contact address.
context n /ˈkɒntekst/ kontext You can guess the meaning of a word from its context.
counter n /ˈkaʊntə(r)/ pult, přepážka The man behind the counter was very helpful.
cow n /kaʊ/ kráva A cow walked into the middle of the road.
credit card n /ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ kreditní karta Can I pay by credit card?
cut (sb) off phr v /kʌt ɒf/ přerušit (telefonní hovor) I called a moment ago but I got cut off.
cyclist n /ˈsaɪklɪst/ cyklista/cyklistka Cyclists should always wear a helmet.
dial v /ˈdaɪəl/ vytočit (číslo) Every time I try to dial the number I get cut off.
driving test n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ test/ řidičská zkouška Did you pass your driving test first time?
engine n /ˈendʒɪn/ motor You should not leave the car engine running when
you fill it with petrol.
envelope n /ˈenvələʊp/ obálka Write the address and postcode on the envelope.
error n /ˈerə(r)/ chyba, omyl The letter was sent to you in error.
event n /ɪˈvent/ událost Getting married was a very important event in my life.
flat tyre n /flæt ˈtaɪə(r)/ prázdná pneumatika,
defekt
Carry a spare wheel in case you get a flat tyre.
guess v /ɡes/ odhadovat If you’re not sure of the answer, guess.
healthy adj /ˈhelθi/ zdravý The policeman had to be fit and healthy.
helmet n /ˈhelmɪt/ helma You have to wear a crash helmet when riding a
motorbike.
hurt adj /hɜːt/ zraněný No one was seriously hurt in the accident.
ID n /ˌaɪ ˈdiː/ identifikace, průkaz
totožnosti
Ms Lee asked the customer to show some form of ID.
important adj /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ důležitý It’s important not to be late.
insert v /ɪnˈsɜːt/ vložit I decided to insert an extra paragraph in the text.
instead adv /ɪnˈsted/ místo koho/čeho I couldn’t go so my husband went instead.
insurance n /ɪnˈʃɔːrəns/ pojištění Builders should always have insurance against
personal injury.
keep to (sth) phr v /kiːp tə/ držet se čeho Pedestrians should always keep to the path.
knock v /nɒk/ vrazit do čeho,
bouchnout se
Be careful not to knock your head on the ceiling.
lamb n /læm/ jehněčí (maso) He bought a leg of lamb from the butcher.
landline n /ˈlændlaɪn/ pevná linka I’ll call you at home on your landline.
lorry n /ˈlɒri/ nákladní auto, kamion There was an accident with a lorry and two cars.
mobile n /ˈməʊbaɪl/ mobilní telefon If you can’t reach me on my home number, call my
mobile.
motorway n /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ dálnice The motorway is very busy at rush hour.
noise n /nɔɪz/ hluk Did you hear a noise downstairs?
number plate n /ˈnʌmbə pleɪt/ státní poznávací značka All vehicles on the road must show number plates.
(vozu)
obligation n /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/ povinnost, závazek The shop is under no obligation to give you a refund.
operator n /ˈɒpəreɪtə(r)/ telefonní operátor/-ka Press 6 to speak to an operator.
pass v /pɑːs/ projet; projít The street was crowded and the two buses couldn’t pass.
passenger n /ˈpæsɪndʒə(r)/ cestující The passenger in the car was a witness to the accident.
pavement n /ˈpeɪvmənt/ chodník Cars should not park on the pavement.
pedestrian n /pəˈdestriən/ chodec/chodkyně Pedestrians should always cross at the lights.
pedestrian crossing n
/pəˌdestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
přechod pro chodce Everybody has to stop at a pedestrian crossing.
petrol n /ˈpetrəl/ benzín I need to fill my car up with petrol.
petrol station n /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/ čerpací stanice Where is the nearest petrol station?
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pharmacy n /ˈfɑːməsi/ lékárna The pharmacy is on the High Street.
postcode n /ˈpəʊstkəʊd/ poštovní smĕrovací číslo My postcode is GR56 8KL.
post office n /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ pošta (budova) There was a robbery at the post office.
private detective n /ˌpraɪvət
dɪˈtektɪv/
soukromý detektiv The private detective couldn’t find him.
properly adv /ˈprɒpəli/ (po)řádně The teacher said I hadn’t done my homework properly.
queue n /kjuː/ fronta We had to wait in a queue for hours to get tickets.
reservation n /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ rezervace I’ll phone the restaurant to make a reservation.
result n /rɪˈzʌlt/ výsledek I’m still waiting for the result of my X-ray.
seat belt n /ˈsiːt belt/ bezpečnostní pás You must always wear your seat belt in a car.
sign n /saɪn/ značka What does it say on the sign?
spare adj /speə(r)/ náhradní, rezervní The spare tyre is kept in the boot.
speed limit n /ˈspiːd lɪmɪt/ nejvyšší povolená He was over the speed limit when the police stopped
rychlost
him.
stamp n /stæmp/ poštovní známka You need to put a first-class stamp on the envelope.
still adv /stɪl/ stále, pořád, ještě Do you still live in London?
tone n /təʊn/ tón (v telefonu) Please speak after the tone.
traffic lights n pl /ˈtræfɪk laɪts/ semafor You have to stop at traffic lights if the light is red.
traveller’s cheque n /ˈtrævələz cestovní šek You can cash your traveller’s cheques at the post
tʃek/
office.
waste v /weɪst/ utratit příliš, plýtvat I seem to waste a lot of money on petrol.
wild adj /waɪld/ divoký The man looked like a wild animal.
Unit 6 Phrases
Call back later. /kɔːl bæk ˈleɪtə(r)/ Zatelefonovat (komu) zpátky.
Can I speak to …? /kæn aɪ spiːk tə/ Mohu mluvit s …?
Don’t hang up. /dəʊnt hæŋ ʌp/ Nezavěšujte.
Hold the line. /həʊld ðə laɪn/ Počkejte na spojení.
I called a moment ago. /aɪ kɔːld ə ˈməʊmənt əˈɡəʊ/ Volal jsem před chvílí.
I got cut off. /aɪ ɡɒt kʌt ɒf/ Spojení bylo přerušeno.
I’ll put you through. /aɪl pʊt ju θruː/ Spojím vás.
Is that …? /ɪz ðæt/ Je to …?
Just a moment. /dʒʌst ə ˈməʊmənt/ Okamžik prosím.
Leave a message. /liːv ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ Nechte vzkaz.
money back /ˈmʌni bæk/ dostat zpátky peníze
Sorry, wrong number. /ˈsɒri rɒŋ ˈnʌmbə(r)/ Voláte špatné číslo.
This is … /ðɪs ɪz/ Tady je …
to be continued /tə bi kənˈtɪnjuːd/ a tak dále/pokračování příště
Unit 7
accountant n /əˈkaʊntənt/ účetní ‘What do you do?’ ‘I’m an accountant.’
allow v /əˈlaʊ/ povolit You are allowed to wear any colour socks you want.
apartment n /əˈpɑːtmənt/ apartmá I work for a company selling holiday apartments.
appearance n /əˈpɪərəns/ vzhled A different hairstyle can change your appearance.
artist n /ˈɑːtɪst/ umělec/umělkyně An artist works in a studio.
attractive adj /əˈtræktɪv/ hezký Maria thought Kevin was very attractive.
battery n /ˈbætri/ baterie This is the place where you put the battery.
board n /bɔːd/ tabule (školní) The teacher wrote the questions on the board.
bottle n /ˈbɒtl/ láhev What do you call the chemical that is in that bottle?
bring v /brɪŋ/ vzít (si) s sebou Is it all right if I bring a friend to the party?
care v /keə(r)/ laskavě If you’d care to follow me, I’ll show you to his office.
caretaker n /ˈkeəteɪkə(r)/ školník/školnice Lenny is the caretaker of the school.
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chemical n /ˈkemɪkl/ chemikálie Sulphuric acid is a dangerous chemical.
chemistry n /ˈkemɪstri/ chemie This is the lab where we have Chemistry lessons.
classroom n /ˈklɑːsruːm/ třída (místnost) This is the classroom where the kids have IT lessons.
cockpit n /ˈkɒkpɪt/ pilotní kabina The pilot of a plane sits in the cockpit.
comedian n /kəˈmiːdiən/ komik/komička The comedian was very funny.
commission v /kəˈmɪʃn/ pověřit They had to commission an architect to design the
house.
company n /ˈkʌmpəni/ společnost The company is planning to build a new factory.
competitive adj /kəmˈpetətɪv/ soutěživý The travel industry is a highly competitive business.
contract n /ˈkɒntrækt/ smlouva They signed a three-year contract with a record
company.
courier n /ˈkʊriə(r)/ kurýr The package was delivered by motorcycle courier.
cruise ship n /kruːz ʃɪp/ rekreační loď We are looking for entertainers to work on a cruise ship.
cupboard n /ˈkʌbəd/ kredenc, skříň (zejm.
kuchyňská)
Please put the equipment back in the cupboard.
dentist’s n /ˈdentɪsts/ zubní ordinace I have to go to the dentist’s for a filling.
earn v /ɜːn/ vydělat (si) I earn £25,000 a year.
entertainer n /ˌentəˈteɪnə(r)/ bavič, komik The children’s entertainer did magic tricks.
excited adj /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ nadšený Are you getting excited about your holiday?
expenses n pl /ɪkˈspensɪz/ náklady All expenses are paid.
experience n /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ zkušenost, praxe She has five years’ teaching experience.
fax n /fæks/ (zpráva) fax They need an answer today so I’ll send a fax.
fingerprint n /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ otisk prstu They found fingerprints at the crime scene.
fitness n /ˈfɪtnəs/ dobrá kondice Fitness is important in most sports.
flexible adj /ˈfleksəbl/ (pracovní doba)
flexibilní, pružný
I work flexible hours.
forbid v /fəˈbɪd/ zakázat We forbid smoking in the workplace.
garage n /ˈɡærɑːdʒ/ autoopravna A mechanic works in a garage.
hospital n /ˈhɒspɪtl/ nemocnice She cut her hand and had to go to hospital.
instructor n /ɪnˈstrʌktə(r)/ instruktor/-ka Tina is a driving instructor.
interview v /ˈɪntəvjuː/ mít pohovor s kým How many applicants did you interview for the job?
lab n /læb/ laboratoř, učebna The kids don’t like the school lab technician.
library n /ˈlaɪbri/ veřejná knihovna My library books are due back tomorrow.
limousine n /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ limuzína He works for a luxury limousine company.
literature n /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/ (krásná) literatura Kevin is an English literature teacher.
luxury adj /ˈlʌkʃəri/ přepychový, luxusní They have a luxury lifestyle in Barbados.
magic n /ˈmædʒɪk/ kouzlo He showed us a brilliant magic trick.
magician n /məˈdʒɪʃn/ kouzelník/kouzelnice Magicians often work on cruise ships.
mail v /meɪl/ poslat Don’t forget to mail that letter to your mother.
mechanic n /məˈkænɪk/ mechanik/mechanička, Michael is a car mechanic.
opravář/-ka
musician n /mjuˈzɪʃn/ hudebník/hudebnice Steve worked as a musician on a cruise ship.
native n /ˈneɪtɪv/ rodák, původní
obyvatel/-ka
Carlos is a native of New York.
neighbour n /ˈneɪbə(r)/ soused/-ka My neighbours are very friendly.
nurse n /nɜːs/ zdravotní sestra Helen is a qualified nurse.
occupation n /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/ povolání, zaměstnání Please state your occupation on the form.
office n /ˈɒfɪs/ kancelář, úřadovna I usually get to the office at about 9 o’clock.
opportunity n /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ příležitost, šance There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions
later.
opposite adv /ˈɒpəzɪt/ naproti Write your answer in the space opposite.
pension n /ˈpenʃn/ (peníze) důchod When he retires he will receive a pension.
personal adj /ˈpɜːsənl/ osobní, intimní Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?
photocopier n /ˈfəʊtəʊkɒpiə(r)/ kopírka I think the photocopier is broken.
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pilot n /ˈpaɪlət/ pilot/-ka Mina dreamed of becoming an airline pilot.
playground n /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/ hřiště The children were allowed into the playground at
lunch time.
postman n /ˈpəʊstmən/ listonoš/-ka Rajendra is a postman. He gets up at 4 a.m.
prepare v /prɪˈpeə(r)/ připravit (se) Bo helped me prepare for the exam.
provided conj /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ pokud She agreed to move abroad provided that her family
could go with her.
pyjamas n pl /pəˈdʒɑːməz/ pyžamo You can’t wear your pyjamas to work.
qualified adj /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ kvalifikovaný Edward is a fully qualified doctor.
read (sth) out phr v /red aʊt/ přečíst nahlas Can you read out the instructions please?
receptionist n /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ recepční The hotel receptionist was very rude.
responsibility n /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ (z)odpovĕdnost The ad listed the responsibilities of the job.
salary n /ˈsæləri/ plat, mzda My salary is paid directly into my bank account.
scientist n /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ vědec/vědkyně Scientists work in a laboratory.
secretary n /ˈsekrətri/ sekretář/-ka Sua is the director’s personal secretary.
self-employed adj /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ samostatně výdělečně
činný
I haven’t got a boss because I’m self-employed.
staff n /stɑːf/ personál, zaměstnanci Members of staff get together for a weekly meeting.
staffroom n /ˈstɑːfruːm/ sborovna The staffroom is the place where teachers sit in the
breaks.
studio n /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ ateliér An artist works in a studio.
surgery n /ˈsɜːdʒəri/ ordinace The local surgery has four doctors and two nurses.
tax form n /ˈtæks fɔːm/ formulář daňového
přiznání
I have to fill in my tax form every three months.
team n /tiːm/ tým He’s the captain of the football team.
transport n /ˈtrænspɔːt/ doprava Do you have your own transport?
turban n /ˈtɜːbən/ turban He wears a turban because the desert sun is hot.
uniform n /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ uniforma The policeman wasn’t in uniform.
valid adj /ˈvælɪd/ platný This passport is valid for one year only.
VIP n /ˌviː aɪ ˈpiː/ velmi důležitá osoba VIPs can skip the queue at the airport.
want v /wɒnt/ hledat The advertisement read – ‘Wanted – Sales Staff.’
well paid adj /wel peɪd/ dobře placený Karol is well paid for his job.
Unit 7 Phrases
company car /ˈkʌmpəni kɑː(r)/ služební vůz
dress rules /dres ruːlz/ pravidla oblékání
long hours /lɒŋ ˈaʊəz/ dlouhá pracovní doba
on the whole /ɒn ðə həʊl/ vcelku
show somebody around /ʃəʊ ˈsʌmbədi əˈraʊnd/ provést koho čím
take care of /teɪk keə(r) ɒv/ starat se o
two weeks off /tuː wiːks ɒf/ dva týdny mimo (práci)
Unit 8
accounts manager n /əˈkaʊnts
ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/
vedoucí účtárny I’m the accounts manager at Columbus Bank.
address book n /əˈdres bʊk/ adresář I have his contact details in my address book.
Alaska n /əˈlæskə/ Aljaška Alaska is very cold.
amazing adj /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ úžasný, ohromující I’ve got an amazing story to tell you.
apologize v /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ omluvit se You’ll have to apologize to your teacher for being late.
Arctic n /ˈɑːktɪk/ Arktida Adam worked for a big oil company in the Arctic.
army n /ˈɑːmi/ armáda She joined the army at the age of eighteen.
attachment n /əˈtætʃmənt/ příloha I will send the form as an attachment to the email.
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eat v /biːt/ dostat se kam dřív I wanted to get there first but Aisha beat me to it.
billion n /ˈbɪljən/ bilion, miliarda (US) The man committed a £1 billion computer fraud.
block n /blɒk/ špalek The blocks are cut into flat pieces.
cardboard n /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ lepenka, karton The goods were packed in cardboard boxes.
cave n /keɪv/ jeskyně The walls of the cave were wet and muddy.
carpenter n /ˈkɑːpəntə(r)/ tesař A carpenter works with wood.
CD burner n /ˌsiː ˈdiː ˈbɜːnə(r)/ vypalovačka Make your own music mixes with a CD burner.
china n /ˈtʃaɪnə/ porcelán The vase is made of china. It’s very fragile.
claim v /kleɪm/ tvrdit Mark claims the book belongs to him.
click v /klɪk/ kliknout To open a file, click on the menu.
cloth n /klɒθ/ hard, hadřík Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
confirm v /kənˈfɜːm/ potvrdit Can you confirm that you will be able to attend?
contact v /ˈkɒntækt/ kontaktovat I have been trying to contact my old schoolfriends.
continue v /kənˈtɪnjuː/ pokračovat The meeting will continue after lunch.
convenient adj /kənˈviːniənt/ vhodný, výhodný I’m willing to meet you on any day that’s convenient
for you.
court n /kɔːt/ soud A man has been charged and will appear in court.
delete v /dɪˈliːt/ vymazat This command deletes files from the directory.
disconnect v /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/ odpojit Tan’s parents threatened to disconnect his Internet
access.
double-click v /ˌdʌbl ˈklɪk/ dvakrát kliknout To run an application, just double-click on the icon.
environment n /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ prostředí My office is a pleasant working environment.
eraser n /ɪˈreɪzə(r)/ guma (na gumování) An eraser is fitted on the end of the pencil.
fan n /fæn/ větrák, ventilátor It’s too hot in here. Can you switch the fan on?
file n /faɪl/ záznam The police keep a file on known football hooligans.
flat adj /flæt/ plochý; rovný I need a flat surface to write this letter on.
furthermore adv /ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/ a navíc, kromě toho Furthermore, he won’t be able to use the Internet for
18 months.
glass n /ɡlɑːs/ sklo He cut himself on broken glass.
government n /ˈɡʌvənmənt/ vláda Which party is in government?
handle v /ˈhændl/ manipulovat s čím Wash your hands before you handle food.
hostel n /ˈhɒstl/ hostel, ubytovna We stayed in a youth hostel.
icon n /ˈaɪkɒn/ ikona Click on the printer icon with the mouse.
in tray n /ˈɪn treɪ/ přihrádka na došlou/
nevyřízenou poštu
My email in tray has 200 messages in it.
join v /dʒɔɪn/ přidat se Would you like to join us for a drink?
judge n /dʒʌdʒ/ soudce/soudkyně The judge sentenced the man to three years in prison.
junk mail n /ˈdʒʌŋk meɪl/ reklamní pošta I thought your email was junk mail and deleted it.
lead v /liːd/ vést (život) They lead a very busy life.
long adj /lɒŋ/ dlouhý We had to wait a long time.
material n /məˈtɪəriəl/ látka Is there enough material to make a dress?
member n /ˈmembə(r)/ člen/-ka All the members of the family were there.
metal n /ˈmetl/ kov Gold is a precious metal.
national service n /ˌnæʃnəl ˈsɜːvɪs/ základní vojenská služba Tan could do his national service early.
online adv /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ online I’m studying French online.
optimist n /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ optimista/optimistka Most of the children are optimists.
packet n /ˈpækɪt/ sáček, balíček I ate a whole packet of biscuits!
pan n /pæn/ kastrol Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water.
pessimist n /ˈpesɪmɪst/ pesimista/pesimistka How many of the children were pessimists?
plastic n /ˈplæstɪk/ plast The toothbrush is made of plastic.
pocket n /ˈpɒkɪt/ kapsa He always walks with his hands in his trouser pockets.
polytechnic n /ˌpɒliˈteknɪk/ polytechnika (typ
vysoké školy)
My university used to be a polytechnic.
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predict v /prɪˈdɪkt/ předpovědět Scientists cannot predict exactly when earthquakes
will happen.
prison n /ˈprɪzn/ vězení He was sent to prison for two years.
receive v /rɪˈsiːv/ obdržet I received a letter from an old friend last week.
recycle bin n /ˌriːˈsaɪkl bɪn/ nádoba na tříděný Please put all plastic, glass and cardboard in the
odpad
recycle bin.
robot n /ˈrəʊbɒt/ robot These cars are built by robots.
roll v /rəʊl/ hodit (kostkou) It’s your turn to roll the dice.
round adv /raʊnd/ dokola The wheels spun round but the car wouldn’t move.
security n /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ bezpečnostní služba If you see a suspicious bag, contact security
immediately.
shape n /ʃeɪp/ tvar, podoba I could just make out a dark shape in the distance.
shout v /ʃaʊt/ křičet There’s no need to shout – I can hear you.
square n /skweə(r)/ čtverec, čtvercové pole There are 64 squares on a chess board.
stick v /stɪk/ zapíchnout Stick a fork into the meat to see if it’s ready.
thief n /θiːf/ zloděj/-ka The thief stole her watch and purse.
thin adj /θɪn/ hubený You need to eat more. You’re too thin!
trivia n /ˈtrɪviə/ zajímavé maličkosti The book had a lot of trivia about making pencils.
virus n /ˈvaɪrəs/ počítačový vir The email contained a virus.
Wi-fi n /ˈwaɪ faɪ/ wi-fi (lokální
bezdrátová síť)
Wi-fi is available in the airport.
wireless network n /ˈwaɪələs
ˈnetwɜːk/
bezdrátová síť A wireless network works without cables.
wood n /wʊd/ dřevo He chopped some wood for the fire.
worry v /ˈwʌri/ starat se There’s nothing to worry about.
Unit 8 Phrases
Best Regards /best rɪˈɡɑːdz/ S pozdravem
by mistake /baɪ mɪˈsteɪk/ omylem
go online /ɡəʊ ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ publikovat na webu; být online
Internet access /ˈɪntənet ˈækses/ internetové připojení
waste of money /weɪst ɒv ˈmʌni/ plýtvání peněz
without thinking /wɪˈðaʊt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ bez rozmyslu
Unit 9
baked potato n /beɪkt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ plnĕný brambor pečený I really fancy a baked potato for lunch.
ve slupce
barbecue n /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ barbecue Let’s have a barbecue on the beach.
barbecued meat n /ˈbɑːbɪkjuːd
miːt/
grilované maso The barbecued meat was delicious.
boil v /bɔɪl/ vařit (se) Put the potatoes on to boil, please.
boiled egg n /bɔɪld eɡ/ vařené vejce I had a boiled egg for breakfast.
bone n /bəʊn/ kost This fish has got a lot of bones in it.
bottled adj /ˈbɒtld/ lahvovaný Can I have bottled water please?
bowl n /bəʊl/ miska, hluboký talíř I usually have a bowl of cereal for breakfast.
cabbage n /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ zelí Do you like cabbage?
calcium supplement n /ˈkælsiəm doplněk s obsahem You should eat dairy or calcium supplements every
ˈsʌplɪmənt/
vápníku
day.
century n /ˈsentʃəri/ století We live in the 21st century.
cereal n /ˈsɪəriəl/ obilnina Wheat, barley and rye are cereals.
chestnut n /ˈtʃesnʌt/ kaštan Roasted chestnuts remind me of Christmas.
chop v /tʃɒp/ krájet (nadrobno) Chop the onions up into small pieces.
corn n /kɔːn/ kukuřice I like corn on the cob with lots of butter.
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dairy adj /ˈdeəri/ mléčný Cheese, milk and butter are dairy products.
delicious adj /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ lahodný, vynikající This soup is absolutely delicious.
diet n /ˈdaɪət/ strava They live on a diet of rice and vegetables.
dish n /dɪʃ/ jídlo, pokrm The main dish was curry.
dried v /draɪd/ sušený Dried fruit is a healthy snack.
fat adj /fæt/ tlustý You’ll get fat if you eat too much.
frame n /freɪm/ stavba těla He has a large frame but he’s not fat.
fresh adj /freʃ/ čerstvý You should eat five portions of fresh fruit each day.
fried egg n /fraɪd eɡ/ smažené vejce A boiled egg is a healthier option than a fried egg.
fritter n /ˈfrɪtə(r)/ lívanec The fritters were cooked in oil.
frozen peas n pl /ˈfrəʊzn piːz/ mražený hrášek Frozen peas are as good as fresh peas.
fry v /fraɪ/ smažit Fry the onion in a pan until soft.
garlic n /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ česnek Chop two cloves of garlic and fry in oil.
goat’s cheese n /ɡəʊts tʃiːz/ kozí sýr I would like the goat’s cheese tart, please.
grated cheese n /ɡreɪtɪd tʃiːz/ strouhaný sýr Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the lasagne.
green pepper n /ˌɡriːn ˈpepə(r)/ zelená paprika Chop the green pepper.
grill v /ɡrɪl/ grilovat I will grill the steak rather than fry it.
grilled fish n /ɡrɪld fɪʃ/ grilovaná ryba We ate grilled fish and salad.
heat v /hiːt/ rozehřát First, heat the ingredients in a pan.
herb n /hɜːb/ bylina, koření Add some fresh herbs such as basil, parsley and oregano.
instructions n pl /ɪnˈstrʌkʃnz/ pokyny, instrukce I need to follow the instructions on the packet.
kebab n /kɪˈbæb/ kebab Serve the kebabs with salad.
lobster n /ˈlɒbstə(r)/ humr The lobster needs to be boiled.
maize n /meɪz/ kukuřice Is that maize growing in that field?
mango n /ˈmænɡəʊ/ mango The mango is not ripe yet.
mashed potato n /mæʃt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ bramborová kaše,
šťouchané brambory
Mashed potato is very easy to cook.
nut n /nʌt/ ořech Some people are allergic to nuts.
octopus n /ˈɒktəpəs/ chobotnice I don’t think I can eat octopus. It’s too rubbery.
olive n /ˈɒlɪv/ oliva Pitted olives have had the stones removed.
one-handed adv /wʌn hændɪd/ jednou rukou The American style of eating is one-handed.
overcooked adj /ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt/ příliš dlouho pečený/
vařený
The meat was tough and overcooked.
papaya n /pəˈpaɪə/ papája Do I have to peel the papaya?
party snack n /ˈpɑːti snæk/ drobné pohoštění na
večírku
Olives are a great party snack.
peel v /piːl/ (o)loupat Could you peel the potatoes, please?
pepper n /ˈpepə(r)/ pepř Remember to season the meat with salt and pepper.
pie n /paɪ/ koláč, závin I have never made a pie before.
pointed adj /pɔɪntɪd/ špičatý The skewer had a pointed tip.
pot n /pɒt/ hrnec I am going to cook a huge pot of stew.
pour v /pɔː(r)/ sypat, lít Pour the sugar into a bowl.
prepare v /prɪˈpeə(r)/ připravit I need time to prepare dinner.
ready adj /ˈredi/ připravený, hotový I’ll go and get the dinner ready.
recipe n /ˈresəpi/ (kuchařský) recept Do you know a good recipe for chocolate cake?
recommend v /ˌrekəˈmend/ doporučit Which film would you recommend?
replace v /rɪˈpleɪs/ nahradit, vyměnit We will replace any goods that are damaged.
roast chicken n /rəʊst ˈtʃɪkɪn/ pečené kuře My favourite meal is roast chicken.
roast v /rəʊst/ (o)péct (v troubě) You need to put the meat in the oven to roast it.
roof n /ruːf/ patro (úst) The soup burned the roof of my mouth.
sausage n /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ klobása, párek The butcher sells organic sausages.
scrambled eggs n pl /ˈskræmbld
eɡz/
míchaná vejce Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon taste lovely.
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serve v /sɜːv/ vystačit na určitý počet According to the recipe, this dish serves four.
porcí
skewer n /ˈskjuːə(r)/ grilovací jehla You need to put the kebabs on skewers.
sliced bread n /slaɪst bred/ krájený chléb I prefer to make my own bread than eat sliced bread.
soft drink n /sɒft drɪŋk/ nealkoholický nápoj No wine for me, thank you. I will just have a soft drink.
soup n /suːp/ polévka You can use the leftovers to make a soup.
stew v /stjuː/ dusit If you stew the meat slowly, it will become tender.
stir v /stɜː(r)/ míchat You need to stir the risotto frequently.
sushi n /ˈsuːʃi/ sushi (pokrm ze syrové
ryby)
Sushi is a Japanese dish.
table manners n pl /ˈteɪbl mænəz/ chování u stolu Don’t eat from you knife! Have you no table manners?
tasty adj /ˈteɪsti/ chutný I had the spaghetti with a tasty mushroom sauce.
touch v /tʌtʃ/ dotýkat se, sahat na co Don’t touch that plate – it’s hot!
traditional adj /trəˈdɪʃənl/ tradiční It is traditional in Britain to eat turkey at Christmas.
uncooked adj /ˌʌnˈkʊkt/ syrový Don’t put cooked and uncooked meat on the same plate.
vitamin n /ˈvɪtəmɪn/ vitamin Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins.
wash v /wɒʃ/ mýt (se) You must wash your hands before preparing food.
wholegrain adj /ˈhəʊlɡreɪn/ celozrnný You should eat wholegrain foods at most meals.
wholemeal adj /ˈhəʊlmiːl/ celozrnný Do you prefer white or wholemeal bread?
Unit 9 Phrases
make a mess /meɪk ə mes/ zpřeházet, udělat nepořádek
make an effort /meɪk æn ˈefət/ vyvinout úsilí
make your bed /meɪk jɔː(r) bed/ ustlat
set the table /set ðə ˈteɪbl/ prostřít stůl
up to you /ʌp tə ju/ záleží to na vás
Unit 10
ancient adj /ˈeɪnʃənt/ starobylý; antický We have two days to explore this ancient city.
bazaar n /bəˈzɑː(r)/ trh As part of the tour, you will be shown around the
bazaar in Kashgar.
board v /bɔːd/ nastoupit We said goodbye and boarded the train.
captain n /ˈkæptɪn/ kapitán/-ka Who’s the captain of the French football team?
check in phr v /ˈtʃek ɪn/ odbavit (např. na letišti) What time can we check in at the airport?
collect v /kəˈlekt/ sbírat He used to collect stamps.
continent n /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ kontinent Asia, Africa and Antarctica are continents.
cosmopolitan adj
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/
kosmopolitní New York is a cosmopolitan city.
countryside n /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ venkovská/přírodní From the hill there is a magnificent view of the
krajina
surrounding countryside.
customs n /ˈkʌstəmz/ celnice You have to go through customs before you can leave
the airport.
departure gate n /dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r) ɡeɪt/ východ (k letadlu) After you have checked in go to the departure gate.
duty-free adj /ˈdjuːti friː/ osvobozený od cla,
bezcelní
He went to the duty-free shop after checking in.
emergency n /iˈmɜːdʒənsi/ stav nouze In an emergency phone 999 for help.
emperor n /ˈempərə(r)/ císař The Chinese emperor built the fort to protect travellers.
escape v /ɪˈskeɪp/ uprchnout They managed to escape from the burning building.
excursion n /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ exkurze, výlet We will take an excursion into the desert on camels.
explore v /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ (pro)zkoumat They went on an expedition to explore the River
Amazon.
fasten v /ˈfɑːsn/ upevnit Please fasten your seat belts.
ferry n /ˈferi/ trajekt We travelled to France by ferry.
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flight attendant n /flaɪt əˈtendənt/ letuška, stevard How long have you been a flight attendant?
harbour n /ˈhɑːbə(r)/ přístav I took a photo of the harbour in Marmaris.
historical adj /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/ historický This house has great historical interest.
intercom n /ˈɪntəkɒm/ vysílačka Oh no! You forgot to switch off the intercom.
jet n /dʒet/ tryskáč A Jumbo Jet is a large aeroplane.
land v /lænd/ přistát His flight is due to land at 3 o’clock.
monk n /mʌŋk/ mnich The cave homes were built by Buddhist monks.
passport control n /ˈpɑːspɔːt pasová kontrola After check-in you need to go through passport
kənˈtrəʊl/
control.
perfect adj /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ dokonalý Ed is spending a year in Paris because he wants his
French to be perfect.
professional adj /prəˈfeʃənl/ odborný Get professional advice from your lawyer before you
take any action.
promise n /ˈprɒmɪs/ slib I want you to make a promise that you won’t do that
again.
reach v /riːtʃ/ dojet, dostat se kam We won’t reach Dover before 12.
robber n /ˈrɒbə(r)/ lupič/-ka The robber was arrested by the police.
route n /ruːt/ cesta, trasa What is the most direct route from Bordeaux to Lyon?
seat pocket n /siːt ˈpɒkɪt/ kapsa na sedadle Please look at the emergency instructions in the seat
pocket in front of you.
sightseeing n /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/ prohlížení památek We did some sightseeing in Rome.
silk n /sɪlk/ hedvábí Robbers used to attack people travelling on the Silk Road.
suntan n /ˈsʌntæn/ opálení Have you been on holiday? You have a great suntan.
take off phr v /ˈteɪk ɒf/ vzlétnout The plane was ready to take off.
trading n /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/ obchodování Trading on the Milan stock market was light.
Unit 10 Phrases
a five-minute walk /ə faɪv ˈmɪnɪt wɔːk/ pětiminutová chůze
a half-hour flight /ə hɑːf ˈaʊə(r) flaɪt/ půlhodinový let
a long way /ə lɒŋ weɪ/ daleko
a short bus ride /ə ʃɔːt bʌs raɪd/ krátká cesta autobusem
a thirty-minute drive /ə ˈθɜːti ˈmɪnɪt draɪv/ půlhodinová jízda
a two-day boat journey /ə tuː deɪ bəʊt ˈdʒɜːni/ dvoudenní cesta lodí
board the plane /bɔːd ðə pleɪn/ nastoupit do letadla
five minutes on foot /faɪv ˈmɪnɪts ɒn fʊt/ pět minut pěšky
four or five hours by car /fɔː(r) ɔː(r) faɪv ˈaʊəz baɪ kɑː(r)/ čtyři nebo pět hodin autem
give me a ring /ɡɪv mi ə rɪŋ/ zavolej mi
go through security /ɡəʊ θruː sɪˈkjʊərəti/ projít bezpečnostní kontrolou
it’s easy to reach /ɪts ˈiːzi tə riːtʃ/ dostanete se tam snadno
leave the airport /liːv ðiː ˈeəpɔːt/ vyjít z letiště
not far /nɒt fɑː(r)/ nedaleko
six hours by train /sɪks ˈaʊəz baɪ treɪn/ šest hodin vlakem
Unit 11
agree v /əˈɡriː/ souhlasit Do you agree that we should travel by train?
all over adv /ɔːl ˈəʊvə(r)/ všude I’m aching all over.
appear v /əˈpɪə(r)/ (přen.) zdát se She appears to be very happy in her job.
appointment n /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ schůzka, objednané
vyšetření u lékaře
I have an appointment with Dr Sula at 3 o’clock.
backache n /ˈbækeɪk/ bolesti zad I have backache. I need to lie down.
career n /kəˈrɪə(r)/ kariéra Sarah is considering a career in engineering.
cheek n /tʃiːk/ tvář I am going to the doctor, as I have a rash on my cheek.
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chin n /tʃɪn/ brada The make-up artists used material to change the
shape of his chin.
compare v /kəmˈpeə(r)/ porovnat Her last film was brilliant but this one simply doesn’t
compare.
complaint n /kəmˈpleɪnt/ reklamace You should make a complaint to the company that
made the machine.
contact lenses n pl /ˈkɒntækt
lenzɪz/
kontaktní čočky The contact lenses changed the colour of his eyes.
cough n /kɒf/ kašel He told the doctor that he had a bad cough.
decide v /dɪˈsaɪd/ rozhodnout (se) There are so many to choose from – I can’t decide!
disabled adj /dɪsˈeɪbld/ (tělesně/mentálně)
postižený
A car accident left her permanently disabled.
dose n /dəʊs/ dávka (léku) You must take the recommended dose of medicine.
ear n /ɪə(r)/ ucho Emma has had her ears pierced.
effective relief n /ɪˈfektɪv rɪˈliːf/ účinná úleva The tablets should provide effective relief for your
backache.
exactly adv /ɪɡˈzæktli/ přesně I found exactly what I wanted.
expiry date n /ɪkˈspaɪəri deɪt/ datum skončení
použitelnosti
The expiry date on this yoghurt was 20th November.
eyebrows n pl /ˈaɪbraʊz/ obočí To change his appearance they shaved his eyebrows.
eyelashes n pl /ˈaɪlæʃɪz/ řasy Mascara makes your eyelashes look longer.
feel sick v /fiːl sɪk/ cítit se mizerně I feel sick. I think I have the flu.
fever n /ˈfiːvə(r)/ horečka A high fever can be dangerous, especially in children.
fight n /faɪt/ rvačka, hádka Don’t get into a fight at school, will you?
forehead n /ˈfɔːhed/ čelo Emma was worried about wrinkles on her forehead.
forget v /fəˈɡet/ zapomenout Don’t forget to do your homework!
heart n /hɑːt/ srdce When you exercise your heart beats faster.
hope v /həʊp/ doufat I hope that someone will find a cure for this disease.
imagine v /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ představit si Imagine that you’re lying on a beach.
lips n pl /lɪps/ rty She licked her lips after eating the ice-cream.
lonely adj /ˈləʊnli/ osamělý The woman in the painting looks sad and lonely.
make-up n /ˈmeɪk ʌp/ make-up To prepare for the role the actor had to wear make-up.
maximum adj /ˈmæksɪməm/ maximální The bus can carry a maximum of 40 people.
medical advice n /ˈmedɪkl lékařská pomoc If you take more than the recommended dose, seek
ədˈvaɪs/
medical advice.
medicine n /ˈmedɪsn/ lék The doctor prescribed some medicine.
model n /ˈmɒdl/ model/-ka The model for the portrait was a young girl.
neck n /nek/ krk She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
nose n /nəʊz/ nos They changed the shape of his nose to make it bigger.
pain n /peɪn/ bolest He screamed with pain.
paint v /peɪnt/ malovat It took a long time for the artist to paint the portrait.
patient n /ˈpeɪʃnt/ pacient/-ka He’s one of Dr Waters’ patients.
pill n /pɪl/ tableta, prášek Take one pill, three times a day after meals.
plan v /plæn/ plánovat, zamýšlet We plan to arrive at about 4 o’clock.
portrait n /ˈpɔːtreɪt/ portrét The portrait captured the loneliness of the young woman.
prefer v /prɪˈfɜː(r)/ mít raději, dávat
přednost čemu
Would you prefer tea or coffee?
pregnancy n /ˈpreɡnənsi/ těhotenství Do not use these tablets during pregnancy.
pregnancy test n /ˈpreɡnənsi test/ těhotenský test The doctor asked me to take a pregnancy test.
prescription n /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ předpis Some medicines are only available on prescription.
pretend v /prɪˈtend/ předstírat You can’t just pretend that the problem doesn’t exist.
process n /ˈprəʊses/ proces, průběh We are in the process of moving house.
promise v /ˈprɒmɪs/ slíbit I want you to promise that you won’t do that again.
reason n /ˈriːzn/ důvod Is there any reason why you couldn’t tell me this
before?
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efuse v /rɪˈfjuːz/ odmítnout He refused to listen to what I was saying.
register v /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/ zaregistrovat (se) Are you registered with a doctor?
remove v /rɪˈmuːv/ odstranit He had an operation to remove the tumour.
seek v /siːk/ vyhledat You should seek advice from a doctor.
seem v /siːm/ vypadat, působit; zdát se Emma seems to be a very nice girl.
shape n /ʃeɪp/ forma, zdravotní stav She was in bad shape and had to go to hospital.
share v /ʃeə(r)/ sdílet, mít co
společného
I share a flat with four other people.
skin n /skɪn/ pokožka, pleť Sun block protects the skin from damage by the sun.
sore throat n /sɔː(r) θrəʊt/ bolest v krku I went to the doctor’s because I had a sore throat.
spot n /spɒt/ vyrážka When the spots came out the doctor confirmed I had
chickenpox.
stage n /steɪdʒ/ fáze, stadium At this stage it’s too early to say what will happen.
stomach ache n /ˈstʌmək eɪk/ bolest břicha I’ve got terrible stomach ache.
suggest v /səˈdʒest/ navrhnout Can anybody suggest ways of raising more money?
symptom n /ˈsɪmptəm/ symptom, příznak What are the man’s symptoms?
tablet n /ˈtæblət/ tableta Take two tablets every four hours.
temperature n /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/ teplota He’s in bed with a temperature of 40°C.
topic n /ˈtɒpɪk/ téma The topic of the film was romance.
try v /traɪ/ zkusit, pokusit se I’m sure you can do it if you try.
vein n /veɪn/ žíla, žilka Veins were painted on his skin to make it look older.
want v /wɒnt/ chtít I don’t want to discuss it now.
white lie n /ˌwaɪt ˈlaɪ/ milosrdná lež I told her a little white lie.
Unit 11 Phrases
cross your fingers /krɒs jɔː(r) ˈfɪŋɡəz/ držet palce
hurt somebody’s feelings /hɜːt ˈsʌmbədiz ˈfiːlɪŋz/ zarmoutit, dotknout se koho
Unit 12
acquaintance n /əˈkweɪntəns/ známý/známá He’s just a business acquaintance.
ask (sb) out phr v /ɑːsk aʊt/ pozvat koho na rande She seems nice. Should I ask her out?
autograph n /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ autogram The players stopped to sign autographs.
ceremony n /ˈserəməni/ obřad, ceremoniál Did you see the opening ceremony of the Olympic
Games?
costume n /ˈkɒstjuːm/ kostým One of the children was dressed in a pirate’s costume.
covered adj /ˈkʌvəd/ pokrytý, obalený She was covered in mud.
cucumber n /ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)/ (salátová) okurka I love cucumber sandwiches.
date n /deɪt/ dohodnutý čas, termín Shall we make a date to have lunch together?
dinosaur n /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(r)/ dinosaurus He was scared of the model dinosaur in the museum.
drum n /drʌm/ buben The folk musicians played drums at the festival.
enormous adj /ɪˈnɔːməs/ ohromný, obrovský The ice statues were enormous.
exam n /ɪɡˈzæm/ zkouška I can’t go out on Thursday. I have to study for an exam.
exotic adj /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ exotický The party was strange and exotic.
fall out phr v /ˈfɔːl aʊt/ rozhádat se (s kým) I don’t want to fall out with you again.
feed v /fiːd/ krmit Can we feed the animals?
festival n /ˈfestɪvl/ festival The festival was very lively.
fight n /faɪt/ hádka I had a fight with my mum about cleaning my room.
folk adj /fəʊk/ lidový Do you like Irish folk music?
forgive v /fəˈɡɪv/ odpustit I can’t forgive him for his behaviour last night.
get along phr v /ɡet əˈlɒŋ/ vycházet s kým In an ideal world we’d all get along.
ideal adj /aɪˈdiːəl/ ideální In an ideal world we’d all get along.
kind adj /kaɪnd/ laskavý It was kind of you to offer, but I don’t need any help.
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lawyer n /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ právník/právnička I need to consult a lawyer.
mother-in-law n /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/ tchyně I get on very well with my mother-in-law.
mud n /mʌd/ bláto He came home from the football match covered in mud.
one day /wʌn deɪ/ jednou One day, I will travel to India.
peace n /piːs/ mír The two communities live together in peace.
polite adj /pəˈlaɪt/ slušný, zdvořilý The shop assistants are helpful and polite.
poor adj /pɔː(r)/ chudý The family was too poor to buy new clothes.
popular adj /ˈpɒpjələ(r)/ populární, bulvární The popular newspapers seem more interested in
scandal than news.
procession n /prəˈseʃn/ průvod, procesí At midday there is a procession to the beach.
race v /reɪs/ závodit s kým/čím We raced up the stairs.
snake n /sneɪk/ had I am scared of snakes.
stage n /steɪdʒ/ divadlo Kate Winslet is an actress on stage and screen.
statue n /ˈstætʃuː/ socha The Sapporo Snow Festival features huge ice statues.
sugar cane n /ˈʃʊɡə keɪn/ cukrová třtina The elephants were fed sugar cane.
ton n /tʌn/ (přen.) tuna, spousta I’ve got tons of homework to do.
tribe n /traɪb/ kmen There were people from 80 different tribes.
tropical adj /ˈtrɒpɪkl/ tropický They come from tropical places like Hawaii and
Singapore.
unfortunately adv /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ bohužel, naneštěstí Unfortunately there’s nothing I can do to help.
war n /wɔː(r)/ válka The Prime Minister announced that the country was
at war.
watermelon n /ˈwɔːtəmelən/ (vodní) meloun The watermelon is a fruit with green skin.
wish v /wɪʃ/ přát si I wish that I knew what was going to happen.
Unit 12 Phrases
give somebody a hand /ɡɪv ˈsʌmbədi ə hænd/ pomoct komu
idea of fun /aɪˈdɪə ɒv fʌn/ to, co člověka baví
in a hurry /ɪn ə ˈhʌri/ ve spĕchu
just in case /dʒʌst ɪn keɪs/ pro každý případ
live and let live /lɪv ænd let lɪv/ žij a nech žít jiné
sorry to trouble you /ˈsɒri tə ˈtrʌbl ju/ omlouvám se, že obtěžuji
stand up straight /stænd ʌp streɪt/ stát rovně
Would you mind ...? /wəd ju maɪnd/ Vadilo by vám, kdyby …?
Yours sincerely /ˌjɔːz sɪnˈsɪəli/ S úctou
Translations based on the Oxford studijní slovník: výkladový slovník angličtiny s českým překladem
© 2010 (ISBN: 9780194306539)
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