Samstag, 18. Mai 2024, 16:58
Website: OpenMoodle
Kurs: Angličtina pro pokročilé (APP)
Glossar: TRAVEL

be/get stuck in a traffic jam

uvíznout v dopravní zácpě

We were stuck in a traffic jam. MED

I was stuck in a traffic jam for an hour yesterday.CALD

I was thinking about his while stuck in a traffic jam the other day. BNC

traffic jam

dopravní zácpa

We were stuck in a traffic jam.MED

Roadworks have caused traffic jams throughout the city centre.CALD

 Trying to get out of the traffic jam, I took a short cut down a back lane but found that it was blocked by a large wedding tent helpfully erected across the full width of the road. BNC

rush hour

dopravní špička

In Los Angeles workers joke that the rush hour begins at 5.30am and goes on to 8.30pm. BNC

At the height of the rush hour, when the streets were at their very busiest, two terrorist bombs exploded bringing the city of Manchester to a standstill and injuring 64 innocent people. BNC

As the traffic thickened towards the rush hour it got easier, but more boring, to stay fairly close behind him. BNC

hit the road

vydat se na cestu

I'd love to stay longer but I must be hitting the road. CALD

I'm not really a party-goer, so just popped my head in to bid my good nights, and hit the road home about 1 a.m. BNC

As soon as he was out of the bathroom he put on his tracksuit and hit the road. BNC

travel light

cestovat nalehko

I always try to travel light. CALD

You'll need to travel light, with shorts, swimming gear, T-shirts and trainers and don't forget the suncream as the sun can be very strong. BNC

The idea was to travel light, so Travis allowed her to pack only one change of clothing. BNC