loophole - skulina, mezera (v zákonu)
BrE
/'lu:phəʊl/
AmE
/'lu:phəʊl/

noun - 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 - concierge - pracovník na recepci, který zajišťuje různé služby pro hosty
BrE
/'kɒnsieəʒ/
AmE
/ˌkɑ:nsi'erʒ/

noun - 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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Performativní slovesa

Marek Vít | 15. 12. 2020 | komentáře: 22

Článek o tzv. performativních slovesech, co vyjadřují a jaké gramatické zvláštnosti se k nim vztahují.

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camp - teatrální, přehnaný, afektovaný, extravagantní
BrE
/'kæmp/
AmE
/'kæmp/

adjective, informal - behaving or made in an exaggerated, theatrical, or deliberately artificial style, often humorous or intended to attract attention

 
whistle-blower - oznamovatel
BrE
/'wɪslbləʊə/
AmE
/'wɪslbloʊər/

noun - a person who reports wrongdoings or illegal activities in an organization, often to help expose problems or misconduct

deform
deform - zdeformovat, deformovat, znetvořit, pokřivit, zohavit
BrE
/dɪ'fɔ:m/
AmE
/dɪ'fɔ:rm/

verb - to change the shape or structure of something in a way that makes it look unnatural or damaged

statement
statement - výpověď (např. svědecká), prohlášení
BrE
/'steɪtmənt/
AmE
/'steɪtmənt/

noun - a spoken or written description of what someone saw or knows, given to the police or in court

clipboard
clipboard - psací podložka (se svorkou na papír), desky se sponou
BrE
/'klɪpbɔ:d/
AmE
/'klɪpbɔ:rd/

noun - a portable flat board with a clip at the top used to hold paper in place for writing

 
caster - sypátko (např. na cukr)
BrE
/'kɑ:stə/
AmE
/'kæstər/

noun - a container with many holes in the top that is used to scatter salt or sugar on food

 
waiver - zřeknutí se, vzdání
BrE
/'weɪvə/
AmE
/'weɪvər/

noun - a situation in which someone gives up a right or claim to something; an official document stating this

 
tourist office - turistická kancelář, informace
BrE
/'tʊərɪst ɒfɪs/
AmE
/'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
/pə'destrɪənaɪz/
AmE
/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
/mæg'nænɪməs/
AmE
/mæg'nænɪməs/

adjective - noble and generous in spirit; willing to forgive an insult or injury and not be petty or vindictive

stampede
stampede - splašit se, splašeně se hnát, prchat v panice
BrE
/stæm'pi:d/
AmE
/stæm'pi:d/

verb - to suddenly rush forward in a panicked or uncontrolled manner, usually as a group of people or animals

 
umbilical cord - pupeční šňůra
BrE
/ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:d/
AmE
/ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:rd/

noun - a flexible tube that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the womb of a pregnant woman