
Hledat
to screw up
[phrase form: screw]
01
zpackat, pokazit
to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment
Transitive: to screw up a situation
Example
He did n't want to screw up the important presentation, so he practiced diligently.
Nechtěl zpackat důležitou prezentaci, tak pilně cvičil.
She felt a sinking feeling in her stomach after realizing she had screwed up the project.
Pocítila v břiše těžký pocit, když si uvědomila, že projekt zpackala.
02
zhoršit, zesílit
to intensify a situation or problem
Transitive: to screw up a problem
Example
The cold weather screwed up my arthritis.
Studené počasí zhoršilo moje artritidu.
Do n't tell the boss - that will just screw up the situation even more.
Nerikej šéfovi - to jen zhorší situaci ještě víc.
03
zkřivit obličej, pokřivit obličej
to twist one's face into an expression of discomfort, displeasure, or tension
Transitive: to screw up one's face
Example
She screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon.
Zkřivila obličej, když ochutnala kyselou citron.
The actor screwed up his face to imitate a comical expression during the performance.
Herec zkřivil obličej, aby napodobil komický výraz během představení.
04
šroubovat, utáhnout
to fasten something by rotating it often in a clockwise direction
Transitive: to screw up sth
Example
The plumber had to screw the faucet up tightly to prevent any water leaks.
Instalatér musel utáhnout kohoutek, aby zabránil únikům vody.
The technician needed to screw the wires up to connect the electronic components.
Technik potřeboval šroubovat dráty, aby připojil elektronické součásti.
05
zkroutit, srolovat
to fold something by twisting it tightly
Transitive: to screw up a piece of paper or fabric
Example
He screwed up the letter and threw it in the trash in frustration.
Zkroutil dopis a v rozčílení ho hodil do koše.
She screwed the paper up into a tight ball and tossed it into the recycling bin.
Srolovala papír do těsného kulatého balíčku a hodila ho do kontejneru na recyklaci.
06
zbláznit, urazit
to cause someone to be emotionally or mentally disturbed
Transitive: to screw up sb
Example
The harsh criticism from his supervisor really screwed him up emotionally.
Tvrdá kritika od jeho nadřízeného ho opravdu zbláznila.
Failing the exam completely screwed her up for weeks.
Neúspěch u zkoušky ji úplně zbláznil na týdny.

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