Hledat
to lead
01
řídit, vést
to guide or show the direction for others to follow
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
Example
The tour guide led us through the museum.
Dad led the family on a hike in the forest.
1.1
vést, diktovat
to play before everyone else
Transitive: to lead a game
Example
The quarterback will lead the team during the final play.
She led the game with her impressive skills on the court.
1.2
vést, zahájit
to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
Intransitive: to lead with a card
Example
She led with a low card to deceive her opponents.
Vstoupila s nízkou kartou, aby klamala své protivníky.
She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.
Ona hru vedla tím, že zahrála vysokou kartu.
02
přivést (k), způsobit
to be the cause of something
Transitive: to lead to a consequence
Example
Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain.
Nedostatek pohybu může způsobit přibrání na váze.
Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs.
Zanedbání údržby může způsobit nákladné opravy.
2.1
vést, přivést
to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth
Example
His passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work.
Jeho vášeň pro pomoc ostatním ho přivedla k tomu, aby se pustil do kariéry v sociální práci.
The need for financial stability led her to accept a job offer.
Potřeba finanční stability ji přivedla k přijetí pracovní nabídky.
03
vést, řídit
to be the leader or in charge of something
Transitive: to lead a group or activity
Example
The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.
The research team was led by a renowned scientist.
Example
She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.
Ona diriguje orchestr jako hlavní houslistka.
He leads the jazz band with his mesmerizing saxophone solos.
Diriguje jazzovou kapelu 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
Example
The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.
Golfista dal birdie pat a vedl turnaj.
With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.
Silným tempem se dostal dopředu a měl náskok v plaveckém závodě.
Example
The country leads the world in renewable energy production.
Země v oblasti výroby obnovitelné energie předčí svět.
The company leads the market in innovative technology.
Společnost v oblasti inovativní technologie vyniká.
04
vést, směřovat
to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Example
Which aisle leads to the dairy section?
Který ulička směřuje k mléčným výrobkům?
The path leads through the forest to a hidden clearing.
Cesta směřuje lesem k skrytému mýtině.
4.1
spojit, vést
to join or connect two particular things or places together
Intransitive: to lead somewhere
Transitive: to lead sb somewhere
Example
The bridge leads from the town center to the park.
Most spojuje centrum města s parkem.
This road leads directly to the airport.
Tato silnice vede přímo na letiště.
05
cause to undertake a certain action
06
žije, vedl
to experience a particular kind of life
Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life
Example
He leads a busy and hectic life as a CEO.
Žije rušným a hektickým životem jako generální ředitel.
She prefers to lead a simple and minimalist life.
Dává přednost tomu, aby žila jednoduchý a minimalistický život.
Lead
01
vodítko, povoz
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Example
The lead captivated audiences with his powerful performance in the title role of the play.
Hlavní herec okouzlil diváky 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.
Na konkurz na hlavní roli ve školním muzikálu se přihlásila a byla nadšená, že byla obsazena jako hlavní herečka.
03
vůdčí postavení, vedoucí úloha
a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative
3.1
vedení, přednost
an advantage held by a competitor in a race
3.2
vedení, náskok
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
04
vodítko, stopa
evidence pointing to a possible solution
05
úvod, začátek
the introductory section of a story
06
náskok, předstih
the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
07
trump, vůdčí karta
the first card played by a player at the beginning of a trick, which sets the suit for that trick and determines the order in which other players must play their cards
08
připojovací kabel, kabel
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
09
metrovka, měděnka
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
10
odstup, předstih
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
11
hlavní zpráva, úvodní zpráva
a news story of major importance
12
východisko, příležitost
an indication of potential opportunity
13
připravenost, výběh
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
Lead
01
olovo, olovnatý kov
a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
Example
Historically, lead was commonly used in plumbing systems due to its malleability and corrosion resistance.
Historicky se olovo obvykle používalo v instalatérských systémech díky své tvárnosti a odolnosti vůči 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, trvanlivého materiálu, který poskytoval vynikající ochranu před povětrnostními vlivy.
02
tuha, grafit (v kontextu tuhy)
the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
Example
The lead in mechanical pencils is available in different diameters to suit various writing preferences.
When the lead in my pencil broke, I had to sharpen it to continue writing.
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