držet se jen tak tak v povolených mezích, pohybovat se na hranici (zákona)

You were sailing a bit close to the wind there when you made those remarks about his wife.CALD

It is a shame, while admittedly some of these type of events do sail close to the wind on safety issues, this one in particular was well thought out and executed. WebC

Their ability to sail close to the wind enabled them to escape these patrols as well. WebC

plachetnice

 On 4 September 1843, while Hugo was travelling with his mistress, his newly married daughter Léopoldine and her husband Charles took to the river at Villequier in a small sailing boat. BNC

Diana Campbell, herself a keen sailor despite being confined to a wheelchair for the last 45 years, dreamt up the idea of a specially adapted dinghy sailing boat in the early seventies, and persuaded Roderick Macalpine-Downie to design it. BNC

With a friend he ran away and after some short voyages was bound apprentice to a Mr. Sanderson, the owner of a sailing ship, the Elizabeth Ann. BNC

přímořské letovisko

The house is situated in the seaside resort of St. Anne's-on-Sea in Lancashire and is only a short walk from the beach. BNC

 We passed a pleasant seaside resort on the way to the harbour. BNC

Blackpool is the biggest seaside resort in Europe, attracting around 17 million visitors a year. BNC

předplatní/časová jízdenka

The cost of an annual season ticket between Cambridge and London, rises from two thousand three hundred and forty to two thousand five hundred and twenty eight pounds. BNC

 I used to travel by bus a lot, so I had a season ticket. BNC

bezpečnostní pás u sedadla

Do you know how to fasten/do up your seat belt? CALD

Wearing a seat belt in the front seat of a car has been the law since 1983.BNC

It is not only your life which is at risk if you do not wear an available seat belt. BNC

vyprovodit někoho (na nádraží, před odjezdem atd.)

My parents saw me off at the airport. CALD

Dana went on with his friend to see her off at Le Havre, while I made my way to London, where I was joined by Dana a few days later. BNC

Soon it was time for him to return and it was arranged that Anne and Sarah who were both free would see him off at the station. BNC

ubytování/hotel s vlastním stravováním

If the informality of a self-catering holiday is more to your taste, Holimarine specialises in this type of holiday for the over 50 age group. BNC

Self-catering holidays have proved the great growth area in the last ten years. BNC

The self-catering accommodation is similarly arranged by price. BNC

provádět údržbu auta

Very impressive when you consider they had to stop to refuel, change drivers and service the car while the clock was ticking. WebC

There was just enough time to service the car at a local Toyota dealer and to arrange for papers and secure the vehicle in a container. WebC

vyrazit, vydat se na cestu

Elizabeth Mowbray, accompanied by her daughter and a large entourage, set forth from Framlingham a few weeks later. BNC

He set forth at once for Northampton with a mere three hundred men, leaving Sir Richard Ratcliffe, his knight of the body, at York to raise more troops and follow him south with the reinforcements. BNC

vydat se někam, odcestovat

When it came time for him to be knighted by Henry I in Rouen, he set off for Normandy with a crowd of these young men about him. BNC

Hence, almost immediately after the Pensions Act was passed, Lloyd George set off for Germany to investigate the longest established national insurance system. BNC

 She was eighteen and had never been out of England, yet she unhesitatingly set off for a remote and savage country in Africa. BNC

vydat se cestu

On the first day of last July, I with twelve others set out on journey to Minnesette mines, located in Sierras near, head of San Joaquin River, one hundred miles north east of Fresno, driving first sixty miles in light wagons with outfit for journey. WebC

He set out on journey that was to last for three years, visiting many sections of the country and making friends of all descriptions. WebC

The lashing rains and lightening made it quite difficult to set out on journey.  WebC

vyplout

They set sail for France.CALD

We enjoyed a lovely day in the sun and set sail on the return trip in time to be back in harbour before dark. BNC

The fisherman cut their lines and set sail for port, but the sea serpent continued to follow them. BNC

kyvadlová doprava

Flights from Australia will go directly to Case, from where a shuttle service will operate to the other two stations. BNC

A shuttle service operates between the hotel and the beach. MED

 British International Helicopters operate a shuttle service between Penzance and Tresco twice a day; £74 return per person (0736 63871). BNC

vedlejší silnice/komunikace

Soon they turned down a side road which led to Drumbreck House where Sir Ewen McLay lived. BNC

She looked again at the rear-view mirror and saw that the Audi was turning into a side road, allowing her to go. BNC

From there just cross the road and head down the side road to Alice Eastwood camp. WebC

postranní ulice

I go down this side street where there ain't so many big shops. BNC

If you're looking for a comfortable apartment or studios in a quiet side street, yet in the centre of town with its host of bars and cafés, and only two minutes from the beach, then look no further. BNC

In a side street a vegetable seller, squatting in the shade of a wall, offered fresh produce. BNC

jednolůžkový/samostatný pokoj

There is a supplement to pay for a single room. MED

All rooms are twin bedded with a private shower and balcony; a single room is available with hot and cold water, but no shower is available. BNC

Book me a single room at my usual hotel, will you? BNC

jednoduchá jízdenka

Marked single ticket entitles to ride one transport vehicle in one route direction until the final stop of the route. WebC

A single ticket is valid for one journey and can be used on the Metro, RER, Bus and Tram within Paris and its immediate suburbs. WebC

At Victoria follow the signs to the coach station (ten minute walk) and buy a single ticket to Chelmsford (£8.50). WebC

spací pytel

While most bags have stuff sacks very few can be considered waterproof, so always pack your sleeping bag in its stuff sack inside a separate plastic bag. BNC

Note: Bed linen is not provided so please bring a sleeping bag and towels with you. BNC

If camping overnight you'll need still more space in which to carry tent, sleeping bag and mat and cooking equipment, and for longer periods you'll need extra clothes as well. BNC

sjezd z dálnice, nájezd na dálnici

 They were quickly spotted by a police patrol who ushered them off the motorway and down the A41 slip road. BNC

Protesters also stopped traffic on a motorway slip road. BNC

Motorists are advised to avoid Bayswater Road, Wallasey, where it passes over the access slip road to Leasowe Road, while road works are carried out from today. BNC

kluzká vozovka

A car had gone out of control on the slippery road. BNC

She realised suddenly that she was in the wrong lane, and pulled over sharply on the slippery road. BNC

zpomalit, jet/jít pomaleji

Slow down, you two, you're walking too fast! CALD

Slow down! You’re driving too fast. MED

 He saw the car in front of him slow down and slowed with it. BNC

náhradní díly

Car repair costs are set to rise under EC proposals threatening independent firms who make spare parts, the Consumers' Association has warned. BNC

They said that car owners have an inherent right to repair their cars in the most economical way possible and, for that purpose, are to have access to a free market in spare parts. BNC

At least three of these cars would have been useful to Leeds, when the remainder were sold to them, if only as a source of spare parts. BNC

nejvyšší povolená rychlost

Try not to go over the speed limit, Daniel.CALD

You may think you are a good enough driver to go over the speed limit, but you may also realise that a world in which everyone drove very fast might be a little on the dangerous side. BNC

 In 1973 the speed limit was reduced to 60 mph (100 kph in 1974) and compulsory blood alcohol testing was introduced for accident victims admitted to hospital. BNC

zrychlit, jet rychleji, urychlit

I think you need to speed up a bit - we're going to be late. CALD

You see drivers speeding up when they should be slowing down. MED

The early coaches went via Lewes but a new turnpike through Cuckfield in the later 1770s speeded up the journey considerably and the trip was down to six hours by 1820. BNC

nastartovat auto/motor

Scott started the engine and drove off. MED

I'm having trouble starting the car. CALD

 Lifting his hand in a casual salute, he stepped back, leaving her no choice but to start the car and drive away with a casual wave. BNC

přednosta stanice

Unfortunately the station master was rather deaf and he failed to hear an approaching train in the inky darkness of the tunnel and he was struck down and killed. BNC

 We searched out the station master at the station. BNC

 And Charlbury's station master gives a few tips on how to become station master of the year. BNC

volant

Alternatively, an economical and effective way of securing your car is to fit a strong chain and padlock around the steering wheel and attach it to the seat, clutch or brake pedal. BNC

He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel and waited. BNC

At first I found the car uncomfortable, but the driver's seat and steering wheel adjustment is so good you soon find a near perfect position. BNC