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loophole
- skulina, mezera (v zákonu)
BrE
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'lu:phəʊl /
AmE
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'lu:phəʊl /
noun
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a small mistake in the way a law or a contract has been written that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something
concierge
- concierge - pracovník na recepci, který zajišťuje různé služby pro hosty
BrE
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'kɒnsieəʒ /
AmE
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ˌkɑ:nsi'erʒ /
noun
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someone who works in a hotel and makes your stay more pleasant by recommending where to go, what to see, and by making reservations etc.
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Marek Vít
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15. 12. 2020
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Článek o tzv. performativních slovesech, co vyjadřují a jaké
gramatické zvláštnosti se k nim vztahují.
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camp
- teatrální, přehnaný, afektovaný, extravagantní
adjective, informal
-
behaving or made in an exaggerated, theatrical, or deliberately artificial style, often humorous or intended to attract attention
whistle-blower
- oznamovatel
BrE
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'wɪslbləʊə /
AmE
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'wɪslbloʊər /
noun
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a person who reports wrongdoings or illegal activities in an organization, often to help expose problems or misconduct
deform
- zdeformovat, deformovat, znetvořit, pokřivit, zohavit
BrE
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dɪ'fɔ:m /
AmE
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dɪ'fɔ:rm /
verb
-
to change the shape or structure of something in a way that makes it look unnatural or damaged
statement
- výpověď (např. svědecká), prohlášení
BrE
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'steɪtmənt /
AmE
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'steɪtmənt /
noun
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a spoken or written description of what someone saw or knows, given to the police or in court
clipboard
- psací podložka (se svorkou na papír), desky se sponou
BrE
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'klɪpbɔ:d /
AmE
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'klɪpbɔ:rd /
noun
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a portable flat board with a clip at the top used to hold paper in place for writing
caster
- sypátko (např. na cukr)
BrE
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'kɑ:stə /
AmE
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'kæstər /
noun
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a container with many holes in the top that is used to scatter salt or sugar on food
waiver
- zřeknutí se, vzdání
BrE
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'weɪvə /
AmE
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'weɪvər /
noun
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a situation in which someone gives up a right or claim to something; an official document stating this
tourist office
- turistická kancelář, informace
BrE
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'tʊərɪst ɒfɪs /
AmE
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'tʊrɪst ɑ:fɪs /
noun
-
an office that provides tourists with information on interesting things to see and do in the local area
pedestrianize
- vyhradit pro chodce, vytvořit pěší zónu
BrE
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pə'destrɪənaɪz /
AmE
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pə'destrɪənaɪz /
verb
-
to change a street or area in a town or city so that only pedestrians can enter it
magnanimous
- velkorysý, šlechetný, velkodušný
BrE
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mæg'nænɪməs /
AmE
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mæg'nænɪməs /
adjective
-
noble and generous in spirit; willing to forgive an insult or injury and not be petty or vindictive
stampede
- splašit se, splašeně se hnát, prchat v panice
BrE
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stæm'pi:d /
AmE
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stæm'pi:d /
verb
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to suddenly rush forward in a panicked or uncontrolled manner, usually as a group of people or animals
umbilical cord
- pupeční šňůra
BrE
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ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:d /
AmE
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ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:rd /
noun
-
a flexible tube that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the womb of a pregnant woman