Hledat
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to lead
01
vést, provádět
to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
Příklady
The tour guide led us through the museum.
Průvodce nás vedl přes muzeum.
Dad led the family on a hike in the forest.
Táta vedl rodinu na túru v lese.
1.1
vést, řídit
to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
Příklady
The quarterback will lead the team during the final play.
Quarterback povede tým během závěrečné hry.
She led the game with her impressive skills on the court.
Vedla hru svými působivými dovednostmi na hřišti.
1.2
hrát, začít
to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
Příklady
She led with a low card to deceive her opponents.
Zahájila s nízkou kartou, aby oklamala své protivníky.
She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.
Vedla hru tím, že hrála vysokou kartu.
02
vést k, způsobit
to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
Příklady
Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain.
Nedostatek cvičení může vést k přibírání na váze.
Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs.
Zanedbání údržby může vést k nákladným opravám.
2.1
vést, přivést
to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
Příklady
His passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work.
Jeho vášeň pomáhat druhým ho přivedla k tomu, aby se věnoval kariéře v sociální práci.
The need for financial stability led her to accept a job offer.
Potřeba finanční stability vedla k přijetí pracovní nabídky.
03
vést, řídit
to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
Příklady
The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.
Skupinu turistů vedl znalý průvodce.
The research team was led by a renowned scientist.
Výzkumný tým byl veden renomovaným vědcem.
Příklady
She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.
Ona vede orchestr jako hlavní houslistka.
He leads the jazz band with his mesmerizing saxophone solos.
Vede jazzovou kapelu se svými okouzlujícími saxofonovými sóly.
3.2
vést, mít náskok
to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
Transitive: to lead a competition
Příklady
The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.
Golfista potopil birdie putt, aby vedl turnaj.
With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.
Silným záběrem se dostal do vedení plaveckého závodu.
Příklady
The country leads the world in renewable energy production.
Země vede svět ve výrobě obnovitelné energie.
The company leads the market in innovative technology.
Společnost vede trh v inovativní technologii.
04
vést, směrovat
to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Příklady
Which aisle leads to the dairy section?
Která ulička vede k mléčnému oddělení?
The path leads through the forest to a hidden clearing.
Stezka vede lesem ke skryté mýtině.
4.1
spojit, propojit
to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
Příklady
The bridge leads from the town center to the park.
Most vede z centra města do parku.
This road leads directly to the airport.
Tato cesta vede přímo na letiště.
05
vést, žít
to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
Příklady
He leads a busy and hectic life as a CEO.
On vede rušný a hektický život jako generální ředitel.
She prefers to lead a simple and minimalist life.
Ona raději vede jednoduchý a minimalistický život.
Lead
01
a rope, chain, or strap used to guide or restrain an animal
Příklady
She attached the dog 's lead before heading out for a walk.
The horse pulled at the lead impatiently.
Příklady
The lead captivated audiences with his powerful performance in the title role of the play.
Hlavní herec okouzlil publikum svým silným výkonem v titulní roli hry.
She auditioned for the lead in the school musical and was thrilled to be cast as the lead singer.
Auditionovala na hlavní roli ve školním muzikálu a byla nadšená, že byla obsazena jako hlavní zpěvačka.
03
a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow
Příklady
She took the lead in organizing the charity event.
When no one volunteered, he stepped forward to take the lead.
04
a piece of information that may help uncover the truth or solve a problem, especially in an investigation or search
Příklady
The detectives finally found a lead in the missing person case.
Each clue brought them closer to a solid lead.
05
the opening section of a news story or article that summarizes the main points and captures the reader's attention
Příklady
The reporter rewrote the lead to make the story more compelling.
A strong lead gives readers the essential facts in the first paragraph.
06
the distance or angle ahead of a moving target at which a weapon must be aimed to compensate for the projectile's travel time
Příklady
The sniper adjusted his lead before taking the shot.
You need more lead when the target is moving quickly.
07
the first card played at the start of a trick in a card game, which sets the suit that other players must follow
Příklady
She won the previous trick and now had the lead.
His choice of the opening lead determined the rest of the hand.
08
a short insulated wire used to connect electrical components or provide current, often for temporary setups
Příklady
The mechanic used a jumper lead to start the car.
He connected the battery to the circuit using a red lead.
09
a thin strip of metal once used between lines of type in printing to control spacing
Příklady
Traditional printers inserted a lead between each line of text.
Increasing the lead improved readability in the final print.
10
the advance timing of ignition in an internal combustion engine relative to the piston's position, used to improve performance
Příklady
The mechanic adjusted the spark lead to optimize the engine's timing.
Too much lead can cause knocking in high-performance engines.
11
the most important or prominent news story featured in a broadcast or publication
Příklady
The election results became the lead on every channel.
The reporter 's exclusive interview was chosen as the evening 's lead.
12
a clue, tip, or piece of information that may present a chance or opportunity, especially in business or investigation
Příklady
The sales team followed up on a promising new lead.
She got a job lead through a former colleague.
13
(in baseball) the distance a base runner moves away from a base while preparing to advance to the next one
Příklady
The pitcher kept checking the runner 's lead to prevent a steal.
A generous lead increases the chance of reaching the next base.
Lead
01
olovo, těžký kov
a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Příklady
Historically, lead was commonly used in plumbing systems due to its malleability and corrosion resistance.
Historicky byl olovo běžně používán v potrubních systémech díky své tvárnosti a odolnosti proti korozi.
The old building's roof was made of lead sheets, a durable material that provided excellent protection against the elements.
Střecha staré budovy byla vyrobena z olověných plechů, odolného materiálu, který poskytoval vynikající ochranu před živly.
02
tuha, grafit
the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
Příklady
The lead in mechanical pencils is available in different diameters to suit various writing preferences.
Tuhy v mechanických tužkách jsou k dispozici v různých průměrech, aby vyhovovaly různým psacím preferencím.
When the lead in my pencil broke, I had to sharpen it to continue writing.
Když se mi v tužce zlomilo olovo, musel jsem ji ořezat, abych mohl dál psát.
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