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| be a far cry from [sth] expr | informal (very different from) | být velmi odlišný od ned, fráze |
| | | být zcela jiný než ned, fráze |
| | Life in Canada is a far cry from what she's used to in Haiti. |
| be able to do [sth] v expr | (can, have the ability to do) (něco udělat) | moct, moci ned |
| | Claire wasn't able to reach the jar on the top shelf. |
| | Claire nemohla dosáhnout na dózu na vrchní polici. |
| be about [sth/sb] v expr | (be on the subject of) (něčem) | být o ned + předl |
| | (čím) | zaobírat se, zabývat se ned |
| | My presentation is about the effects of alcohol. This book is about a king who loses his crown. |
| | Tato kniha je o králi, který ztratí korunu. |
| | Moje prezentace se zaobírá (or: zabývá) dopady alkoholu. |
| be about to do [sth] v expr | (on the point of doing) (něco udělat) | právě se chystat přísl + ned |
| | I was just about to step into the bath when the doorbell rang. |
| | Právě jsem se chystal do vany, když vtom zazvonil zvonek. |
| be above v expr | figurative (morally superior to) (morální) | být pod něčí úroveň ned, fráze |
| | He's above lying about such things. |
| be above v expr | figurative (too complex for) | být příliš složitý pro ned, fráze |
| | All this talk of economics is above me. |
| be absorbed into [sth] v expr | (be integrated, assimilated) (dav apod.) | pohltit dok |
| | The police lost sight of Tom when he was absorbed into the crowd. |
| be accompanied by [sb/sth] v expr | (go in company with) | být doprovázen ned + příč ned |
| be accompanied by [sth] v expr | (coexist with) | překlad není dostupný |
| be acquainted vi + adj | (know each other) | znát se ned |
| | Are you two already acquainted? |
| | Už se vy dva znáte? |
| be acquainted with [sb] v expr | (know [sb]) (někoho) | znát ned |
| | Harry, I believe you are acquainted with Miss Forbes? |
| be acquainted with [sth] v expr | formal (be familiar with [sth]) (něčeho) | být si vědomý ned, fráze |
| | | být seznámený s, být obeznámený s ned, fráze |
| | Audiences in Ancient Greece were acquainted with the idea of a hero having a tragic flaw. |
| be addressed to [sb] v expr | (mail: be intended for [sb]) (dopis apod.) | být adresovaný ned + příd |
| | This letter is addressed to you. |
| | Ten dopis je adresovaný tobě. |
| be after [sth/sb] vi + prep | informal (search for [sth], [sb]) | hledat ned |
| | | pátrat po ned + předl |
| | I'm after a new service provider; which one would you recommend? |
| be against [sth/sb] vi + prep | (oppose) (něčemu) | být proti ned + předl |
| | Many Americans are against the war. |
| | Hodně Američanů je proti válce. |
| be anathema to [sb] v expr | (be considered abhorrent) | zavrhnout dok |
| | The newly proposed law is anathema to most small business owners. |
| be anchored in [sth] v expr | figurative (have a strong link to) (přeneseně: v něčem) | být ukotvený ned + příd |
| | The traditions of this annual festival are anchored in the distant past. |
be annoyed at [sb/sth],
be annoyed with [sb/sth] adj + prep | (irritated, angry) | naštvaný na, rozzlobený na, nazlobený na, rozčilený na příd + předl |
| | I'm annoyed at my brother for leaving the room in such a mess. |
| | Jsem naštvaný (or: rozzlobený) na bratra, protože nechal v pokoji hrozný nepořádek. |
| be anxious to do [sth] v expr | (be eager) | být nedočkavý, být dychtivý ned + příd |
| | The avid fans were anxious to meet their favorite author. |
| | Skalní fanoušci byli nedočkaví (or: dychtiví) potkat svoji oblíbenou spisovatelku. |
| appear to be [sth] v expr | (seem, look) | vypadat, zdát se ned |
| | Ken appears to be very dedicated to his family. |
| | Ken vypadá, že je oddaný svojí rodině. |
| appear to be doing [sth] v expr | ([sth]: seem) | vypadat, zdát se ned |
| | The rain appears to be easing off. |
| | Zdá se, že déšť ustává. |
| be apprehensive about [sth] adj + prep | (be nervous about [sth]) | nervózní příd |
| | I'm apprehensive about moving to Japan; I have never lived abroad before. |
| | Jsem nervózní ohledně stěhování se do Japonska; nikdy jsem v zahraničí nežil. |
| be arsed vi + adj | vulgar, informal, UK (willing to make effort) | překlad není dostupný |
| Poznámka: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt. |
| | I asked him to check it for me but he said he couldn't be arsed. |
| be arsed to do [sth] v expr | vulgar, informal, UK (willing to make effort) | překlad není dostupný |
| Poznámka: Used in the negative, in questions, or when there is doubt. |
| | The story's quite good so far, but I don't think I can be arsed to read the whole thing. |
| be associated with [sth/sb] v expr | (be related to) | být spojený s ned, fráze |
| | | souviset s ned + předl |
| | For many people, Christmas is associated with gifts and shopping. |
| | Pro mnoho lidí jsou Vánoce spojené s dárky a nakupováním. |
| be at ease v expr | (relaxed) | být v klidu ned, fráze |
| | | být v pohodě ned, fráze |
| | I am more at ease when my boss is not in the office. |
| | Jsem daleko víc v klidu, když můj šéf není v kanceláři. |
| be at ease v expr | (not standing at attention) | být v pohovu ned, fráze |
| | The troops were at ease on the parade ground. |
| | Vojáci stáli na přehlídkovém prostranství v pohovu. |
| be attracted to [sth] v expr | (interested by: an idea, etc.) | zajímat se o ned + předl |
| | I am attracted to medieval European history; I find it absolutely fascinating. |
| be attracted to [sb] v expr | (sexually drawn to: [sb]) (sexuálně) | být přitahován ned + příč ned |
| | I'm attracted to him, but he does not even know my name. |
| be attracted to [sth] v expr | (physics: drawn to: [sth]) (elektrickým nebo magnetickým nábojem) | být přitahován ned + příč ned |
| | The positive and negative points of magnets are always attracted to each other. |
| be bad at [sth] v expr | (unskilled at [sth]) | být špatný v ned, fráze |
| | Why is Britain so bad at tennis? |
| | Proč je Británie tak špatná v tenise? |
| be balding vi | (lose your hair) | plešatět ned |
| | | ztrácet vlasy ned + m mn |
| | Homer is balding, but he doesn't seem to mind. |
| | Homer plešatí, ale nevypadá, že by mu to vadilo. |
| be based in v expr | (having work base) (pracovní) | mít sídlo v ned, fráze |
| | The consultant was based in Miami but worked all over the country. |
| | Konzultant měl sídlo v Miami, ale pracoval po celé zemi. |
| be based at v expr | (having work base) (pracovní) | mít sídlo v ned, fráze |
| | Fernando is based at the firm's São Paulo office. |
| | Fernando má sídlo v kancelářích firmy v São Paulu. |
| be based on [sth] v expr | (be founded on [sth]) | být založený na ned, fráze |
| | | vycházet z ned + předl |
| | His political ideas are based on his conservative beliefs.Ideally, your decision should be based upon sound reasoning. |
| | Jeho politické názory jsou založeny na jeho konzervativních názorech. |
| be based in v expr | (film: take place) (film, seriál apod.) | odehrávat se v ned + předl |
| | The movie is based in Seattle, but sometimes episodes take place in Portland. |
| | Film se odehrává v Seattlu, ale občas se děj přesune do Portlandu. |
be based on [sth],
be based upon [sth] v expr | (be adapted from [sth]) | být založený na ned, fráze |
| | | vycházet z ned + předl |
| | Many movies are based on true stories. The play is based on the novel of the same name. |
| | Mnoho filmů je založených na pravdivých událostech. |
| be a bargain v expr | (represent good value, be cheap) | být dobrá koupě |
| | | být skoro zadarmo |
| | The gloves are a bargain at just £5 a pair. |
| be a deal v expr | (transaction: be agreed) | být dohodnuto, být domluveno |
| | That's a deal! |
| be a man v expr | figurative (male: show strength) | být muž, být chlap inf + m |
| | | pochlapit se dok |
| | You have to be a man about this, and admit that you made a mistake. |
| be a man v expr | (male: reach adulthood) | dospět dok |
| | Dan's young son wants to be an astronaut when he is a man. |
| be a stumbling block to [sth] v expr | figurative (hinder progress) | být kamenem úrazu |
| | The issue proved to be a stumbling block during the peace talks. |
| be a success v expr | (achieve popularity) | mít úspěch |
| | The chocolate cake was a real success with the guests. |
| be aimed at [sth/sb] v expr | (be intended for) | být zaměřen na ned, fráze |
| | | být určen pro ned, fráze |
| | This series of videos is aimed at preschool-aged children. |
| be all over v expr | informal (be finished, ended) (skončit) | být po všem ned, fráze |
| | | skončit dok |
| | The battle was all over in less than three hours. |
| be allowed to do [sth] v expr | (have permission to) | moct, moci ned |
| | | smět ned |
| | If you do not have your passport, you will not be allowed to enter the country. |
| | Once they had finished their exams, the students were allowed to leave. |
be an instant success,
be an overnight success v expr | (be immediately popular) (mít okamžitý úspěch) | rychle zazářit |
| | The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
| Be careful! interj | (be cautious, prudent) | být opatrný ned + příd |
| | | dávat pozor ned + m |
| | Be careful! You don't know what's out there! |
| | Buď opatrný! Nevíš, co je tam venku! |
| be descended from [sb] v expr | (human: have as ancestor) | pocházet z rodu ned, fráze |
| | The family is descended from Prince Axel of Denmark and Princess Margaretha of Sweden. |
| be descended from [sth] v expr | (have evolved from) | vyvinout se z dok + předl |
| | The domestic dog is descended from the wolves of Europe and Asia. |
| be equivalent to [sth] v expr | (be the same as) | být totéž jako ned, fráze |
| | What you just did is equivalent to stealing. |
| be equivalent to [sth] v expr | (equal, equate to) | rovnat se ned |
| | | být roven inf + příč ned |
| | A litre is equivalent to 0.264 US gallons. |
| be faithful to [sb] v expr | (not cheat sexually on) | být věrný inf + příd |
| | I will only stay with my boyfriend if he is faithful to me. |
| be faithful to [sth] v expr | (adhere closely to) | dodržovat ned |
| | (čeho) | držet se ned |
| | Try to be faithful to your principles. |
| be good interj | (do not misbehave) | Nedělej ostudu! zvol |
| | | Nezlob! zvol |
| | Have fun at Nana's house, and be good! |
be in the driver's seat,
take the driver's seat,
have the driver's seat,
be in the driving seat v expr | figurative (have control) | řídit, vést ned |
| | (přeneseně) | být u vesla ned, fráze |
| | If he thinks he can lead the team better, let him have the driver's seat. |
| be in touch v expr | informal (stay in contact) | být ve styku, být v kontaktu ned, fráze |
| | Are you two still in touch? |
| be in touch v expr | informal (make contact) | být v kontaktu ned, fráze |
| | | ozvat se dok |
| | We'll be in touch soon. |
| be in touch with [sb] v expr | informal (make contact) | zkontaktovat se s dok + předl |
| | | spojit se s dok + předl |
| | Have you been in touch with her recently? |
| be in touch with [sb] v expr | informal (habitually be in contact) | být v kontaktu s ned, fráze |
| | Are you still in touch with your friends from high school? |
| be just like [sb] v expr | informal (be typical, expected of [sb]) (neformální: být něco pro někoho typické) | být celý on, být celá ona ned, fráze |
| | It's just like Alice to lock herself out of her own hotel room. |
| be known for [sth] vtr | (be identified or famous for) (něco) | být známý pro ned, fráze |
| | That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. |
| be late v expr | (not arrive on time) | zpozdit se, opozdit se dok |
| | | přijít pozdě dok + přísl |
| | We have a departmental meeting this morning so I daren't be late. |
| | Don't be late for your own wedding. |
| be led to do [sth] v expr | (be prompted) (čemu) | být veden k ned, fráze |
| | We were led to believe that the chemical was not dangerous, but it turned out to be highly toxic. |
| be level pegging v expr | UK, informal (be in equal position) | být ve stejné pozici ned, fráze |
| be like vi + prep | (resemble) | být jako ned + sp |
| | | podobat se ned |
| | Michael is just like his father: he loves to play tennis. |
| Be my guest! expr | (help yourself) | Buď tu jako doma! zvol |
| | If you want some lemonade, be my guest! |
be named after [sth/sb],
be named for [sth/sb] v expr | (be given the same name as) | být pojmenovaný po ned, fráze |
| | I was named after my mother's best friend. |
| | The park was named for the town's mayor. |
| be of the opinion v expr | (believe, think) | domnívat se |
| | | být toho názoru, být toho mínění |
| | My husband thinks autumn is the best season, but I am of the opinion that winter is better. |
| be quiet vi | (stop talking, not speak) | ztichnout, utichnout dok |
| | Once they started drawing with their crayons, the children were very quiet. |
| be quiet interj | (stop talking or making a noise) | Buď zticha!, Zmlkni! zvol |
| | Be quiet! I can't hear what the teacher is saying! |
| | Buď zticha! Neslyším, co říká učitel. |
| be right back v expr | informal (return soon) | vrátit se brzy dok + přísl |
| | | být hned zpět ned, fráze |
| | I'll be right back; I have to run over to the grocery store for some eggs. |
| be safe vi | (not be in danger) | být v bezpečí ned, fráze |
| | I locked the documents in the drawer, so now they're safe. |
| be safe vi | (not be dangerous) | být bezpečný ned + příd |
| | The manufacturer guarantees that these toys are safe for children. |
| be said to be [sth] vtr | (be described as) | být popisován jako ned, fráze |
| | It´s said to be a very good restaurant. |
| be set to do [sth] v expr | (be ready to: do [sth]) | být nachystaný k ned, fráze |
| | | být připravený k ned, fráze |
| | We were all set to leave, but Ann made us wait while she looked for her cell phone. |
| be similar to v expr | (resemble, be like) | být podobný jako ned, fráze |
| | | být jako ned + sp |
| | This painting is very similar to one painted by Titian. |
| be tainted by [sth] v expr | figurative (experience: be spoiled by [sth]) (zážitek) | být zkažený, být pokažený ned + příd |
| | My memories of the wedding are tainted by the argument that broke out at the reception. |
| be that as it may expr | (despite [sth]) | i přes to fráze |
| | | navzdoru tomu přísl + záj |
| | The weather forecast says there will be heavy rain tomorrow. Be that as it may, we will not cancel the open-air concert. |
| be to do [sth] v expr | (be supposed to do [sth]) (za úkol, povinnost apod.) | mít ned |
| | Students, you're to arrive at 8:00 so that we can take a group photo. |
| | Studenti, máte dorazit v 8:00, abychom se mohli vyfotit. |
be to [sb]'s advantage,
be to the advantage of [sb] v expr | (benefit [sb]) | být výhodou ned + ž |
| | | mít užitek z ned, fráze |
| | I know you're not a natural linguist, but learning French would be to your advantage, given that we live in France. |
| be used to [sth/sb] v expr | (familiar with) | být zvyklý na ned, fráze |
| | Jen is used to noise; she has six children. |
| be used to doing [sth] v expr | (accustomed to doing) (něco dělat) | být zvyklý ned + příd |
| | I'm used to skipping lunch because I'm always so busy. |
| be willing to do [sth] vtr | (agree freely to) (něco udělat) | být ochotný ned + příd |
| | I'm willing to finish the report myself, but you'll have to give me more time. |
| | Jsem ochotná tu zprávu dodělat sama, ale musíš mi dát víc času. |
| be with [sb] vi + prep | (be in company of) (někým) | být s ned + předl |
| | The dying woman wanted to be with her family in her last days. |
| be with [sb] vi + prep | informal (date) (někým) | chodit s ned + předl |
| | She's been with her current boyfriend for nearly a year. |
| be with [sb] vi + prep | informal, figurative (showing solidarity) (přeneseně: podporovat někoho) | být s ned + předl |
| | The crowd responded to her speech with shouts of "We're with you, Amelia!" |
| be worth v expr | (have the value of) | mít hodnotu ned + ž |
| | The dealer said the vase was worth £200 but I had hoped for more. |
| be worth v expr | (merit) | mít cenu ned + ž |
| | | mít význam ned + m |
| | | stát za to fráze |
| | Is it even worth doing? |
| be yourself vi | (behave naturally) | být sám sebou ned, fráze |
| | I know you're nervous about the interview, but just be yourself and you'll do fine. |
| be beholden to [sb] v expr | (be morally obligated to) | zavázán, zavázána příč |
| | | zavázaný příd |
| | I won't accept the gift because I don't want to be beholden to her. |
| | Nepřijmu tento dar, protože jí nechci být nijak zavázán. |
| be bent on [sth] vtr | (be determined about [sth]) | být odhodlaný k ned, fráze |
| | (k činu) | být rozhodnutý inf + příd |
| be bereaved v expr | (be deprived of loved one) | truchlit ned |
| | When a person is bereaved, they need time to grieve. |
| be bereaved vi + past p | (grieve, lose [sb] close) | přijít o někoho blízkého dok, fráze |
| | | přijít o blízkou osobu dok, fráze |
| | It is hard to know what to say to someone who is bereaved. |
| be beset by [sth] v expr | (surrounded by) (turisty apod.) | zavalený, obležený příd |
| | The farmhouse is beset by a dense forest. |
| be beset by [sth] v expr | figurative (assailed: by difficulties, doubts, etc.) | sužovaný příd |
| | | sužovat ned |
| | Joan was suddenly beset by doubts as to her brother's motives. |
| | Joan zničehonic začala být sužovaná pochybnostmi o motivech svého bratra. |