Hledat
to stoop
01
ohnout se, sklonit se
to bend the upper side of one's body forward
Intransitive
Example
She had to stoop to pick up the fallen papers from the floor.
The elderly man stooped to tie his shoelaces, struggling with the task due to his stiff joints.
To enter the small doorway, everyone had to stoop slightly to avoid hitting their heads.
02
ohnout se, sklonit se
to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
Intransitive
Example
After years of working at the computer desk, she developed a tendency to stoop.
Despite her relatively young age, the office worker stooped over her desk.
The laborer, having spent decades in manual labor, began to stoop under the strain on his back.
03
vrhnout se, sestoupit
(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
Intransitive
Example
The hawk stooped suddenly, its wings folding as it dove towards the unsuspecting rabbit.
With incredible speed and precision, the eagle stooped down from the sky to catch a fish.
The falcon stooped gracefully, its powerful wings tucked close as it closed in on the field mouse.
04
naklánět, ohnout
to cause something to bend or incline downward
Transitive: to stoop sth
Example
The heavy snow on the branches stooped the trees, making them bow under the weight.
The parent stooped the baby carriage to lift the child out with ease.
To create a cozy atmosphere, she stooped the curtains to drape elegantly over the windows.
05
sklonit se, kompromitovat se
to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
Transitive: to stoop to an immoral action or behavior
Example
In order to gain favor, she was willing to stoop to flattery and insincere compliments.
He refused to stoop to dishonest tactics, even when faced with intense competition in the business world.
Facing criticism, the public figure chose to address the concerns respectfully and not to stoop to trading insults.
Stoop
01
sklon, náklon
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
02
schod, veranda
a raised area that has steps and is located just outside the door of a house
03
svatyně, křtitelnice
basin for holy water
