Scratch

/skɹˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈskɹætʃ/

Definice a Význam "scratch"

to scratch

SLOVESO

škrábat, škrábnout

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Transitive: to scratch a surface

Example

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

Ostrá skála náhodou škrábla povrch laku auta.

The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.

Štěně škráblo podlahu, když se snažilo zakopat svou kost.

škrábat, poškrábat

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Transitive: to scratch the skin

Example

She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.

Musela si poškrábat štípance od komárů, aby uklidnila podráždění.

The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.

Kočka spokojeně seděla a nechala majitele, aby jí poškrábal bradu.

škrtnout, zrušit

to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project

Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan

Example

Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.

Vzhledem k rozpočtovým omezením se rozhodli zrušit plány na novou kancelářskou budovu.

The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.

Výbor škrtnul myšlenku uspořádat konferenci letos a rozhodl se k ní vrátit v budoucnu.

škrábat, drápat

to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise

Intransitive

Example

The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.

Nohy židle škrábaly po dlažbě, když ji posouvala přes kuchyň.

He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.

Zvedl se, když příbor škrábl po povrchu keramického talíře.

škrábat, rýpat

to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object

Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth

Example

She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.

Ostrým nožem si do dřevěné lavičky škrábala své iniciály.

He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.

Vyškrábal zprávu do kamenné zdi pomocí kusu pazourku.

vydělávat si, škrábat se

to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods

Intransitive

Example

After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.

Po ztrátě zaměstnání se musel škrábat, aby uživil svou rodinu, a přijímal jakoukoli práci, kterou našel.

Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.

Navzdory výzvám se škrábala, aby zajistila své děti, což zahrnovalo více příležitostných pracovních míst.

škrtnout, setřít

to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it

Transitive: to scratch a word or text

Example

She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.

Ona škrtnula špatnou odpověď a vyplnila tu správnou na zkušebním papíře.

The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.

Editor škrtnul nadbytečné odstavce z rukopisu, aby zlepšil jasnost.

škrábnout, škrábat

to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it

Transitive: to scratch a person or body part

Example

She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.

Škrábla se na kotníku, když přelézala přes plot.

The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.

Kočka mě škrábla, když jsem se ji snažil pohladit.

Scratch

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

škaredka, škrábnutí

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

What is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.

prachy, kasí

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts

boodle

bread

cabbage

cash

dinero

Example

He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.

Byl nadšený, že dostal nějaké extra prachy ze své práce na volné noze.

They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.

Museli sehnat značné množství prachů, aby pokryli nečekané výdaje.

škrábanec, poškrábání

an indication of damage

čmáranice, písmo jako kuře naložené

poor handwriting

škrábání, škrábnutí

a harsh noise made by scraping

škrabání, šrot

dry mash for poultry

startovní čára, startovací čára

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

škrtnutý, stažený

a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts

Who is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.

Example

Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.

Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.

rýha, škrábanec

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

scratch

PŘÍDAVNÉ JMÉNO

scratchový, skrečový

of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating

Example

He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.

Usiloval o to stát se scratchovým golfistou prostřednictvím pilného tréninku a cvičení.