čtvrtek, 9. května 2024, 12.33
Stránky: OpenMoodle
Kurz: Angličtina pro pokročilé (APP)
Slovník: CLOTHES
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leisure suit

domácí oděv, souprava

One of the most notorious ways of spreading infection has been the computer game Leisure Suit Larry, which was widely pirated and became infected. BNCB

The game appears to have a similar smut to the Leisure Suit Larry series but goes further in different ways! BNCB

That's more than likely why the likes of Solitaire and Minesweeper get booted as often in offices around the country, and why Leisure Suit Larry was so popular with the City types a while back. BNCB

lick sb´s boots

podlézat někomu

They are windbags who lick boots for status. WASPS

I'm not prepared to lick someone's boots to get a promotion. CIDI

Far too much boot-licking goes on in this office. CIDI


life jacket

záchranná vesta

Without my helmet and life jacket it could have been a very different story. BNCB

In which we had to be very responsible like wearing a life jacket and plimsolls so we didn't slip on the floor. BNCB 

But I mean being in the water I had no life jacket or anything like that so it was a matter of trying to keep afloat and er kicking off my boots and getting me overalls . BNCB

long johns

podvlékačky

Thermal underwear was in another drawer, vests sleeved and buttoned, a pair of long johns. BNCB

You might see a pair of long johns, then long johns, and a pair of socks, but Paul said they've opened windows and Trevor said it's nearly knocked him off the ladder. BNCB

At the beginning of the winter I always feel a bit reluctant about working outside until I get my long johns on. BNCB

loose fitting

volný, široký

Both trousers are cut to be loose fitting and this is a tremendous benefit for the fair skinned in hot climates. BNCB

Wear loose fitting clothes to ease pressure or rubbing on the rash. BNCB

Wear loose fitting clothing to protect your shoulders, arms and legs when you're walking around in the sun. BNCB

lose one´s shirt

příjít o poslední košili, přijít o všechno

He lost his shirt gambling and now is in serious financial difficulty. IC

He said he'd lost his shirt on that race. CIDI

He is in debt due to his betting on horses, in the course of time he lost his shirt. Lingea

lounge suit

tmavší vycházkový oblek

The origins of today's single-breasted lounge suit came from another sporting garment, the Deeside coat, originally styled for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's shooting trips in Scotland. BNCB

He was wearing a decent black cloth lounge suit, and had no intentions of changing his mode of attire. BNCB

 From the brilliantined hair and the smart lounge suit, Wexford gathered that here was a wedding guest. BNCB

low-heeled shoes

boty s nízkým podpadkem

Shoes had to be low-heeled and black. BNCB

He slid the low-heeled court shoe into place, lifting his hands in simulated amazement. BNCB

With low-heeled black court shoes, and delicate gold hoop earrings, she felt as confident as she could be, in the circumstances. BNCB

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machine wash

prát v pračce

Because the vast majority of fibres have been treated for a machine wash, shrinkage is minimal. BNCB

They should have some stickers on saying machine wash washable. BNCB

It's made of easy-care 100% acrylic that you can machine wash (40°C cycle). BNCB

make one´s own clothes

šít si oblečení

If you go into any of the high-street shops, and try and get something decent over a size 14, there's no way you can do it, unless you want to make your own clothes.  BNCB

I admire your adroitness, I have never mad my own clothes. Lingea

Making your own clothes is the cheapest way to get dressed. Lingea

man-made fibres

umělá vlákna

Synthetics are man made fibres ranging from simple nylons to very complex micro fibre materials intricately woven together. BNCB

Considerable work has also been undertaken to develop new blends using wool and experimenting with new man- made fibres and dyestuffs. BNCB

Man-made fibres and plastic sheeting have long since replaced the porous cambric or fine cotton linen which had been the standard material for sails over seven decades. BNCB

maternity clothes

těhotenské šaty

Some I think went to London, but by now I was wearing maternity clothes, and Mr Vinct composed a special lullaby and played it in the house. BNCB

She was wearing big maternity clothes and felt" dead weird" being with everyone else in school uniform. BNCB

I said I'd try and see Steph one day next week and take her some maternity clothes and erm I'll wash some of these baby things. BNCB

morning suit

sváteční oblek, obvykle šedý nebo černý, nosí se s cylindrem

Stiff, but at least there's no bridal gown, going-away dress or morning suit to buy. BNCB

I climbed out of my hired morning suit, mused lingeringly on everything I'd experienced that eventful day… and fell fast asleep. BNCB

He was dressed in a Victorian morning suit, high starched collar, watered-silk cravat. BNCB

muddy boots

zablácené boty

They had muddy boots which they kicked against the kitchen step, and muddy hands which they washed at the sink. BNCB

As a gardener's daughter she would have been accustomed to muddy boots and black finger-nails. BNCB

Mary Jane says that she loves the feeling of space but the only drawback is not having a hallway to put the wet coats and muddy boots in when it rains. BNCB

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night gown

noční košile

In her blue-lit room, Aunt Margaret was dressing sweet, clean Victoria in her night gown in an odorous fog of damp talcum powder. BNCB

Clinton was there wrapped in a military cloak and Dacourt, looking rather ridiculous in a long night gown, stood near Vulcan's stable. BNCB

Seeing her in a luscious night gown, he was astonished. IE