Hledat
Tick
01
klíčící hmyz, klíč
any small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of warm-blooded vertebrates
What is a "tick"?
A tick is a small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, known for its parasitic nature and ability to transmit diseases to its hosts. Ticks have flattened bodies and are commonly found in grassy areas, attaching themselves to the skin of animals and humans to feed. They can be carriers of various infectious agents, making them of significant concern for public health.
02
ťuknutí, klepnutí
a metallic tapping sound
03
spacák, matrace
a light mattress
04
fígl, zaškrtnutí
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
to tick
01
tiknout, cvakat
to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine
Intransitive
Example
The metronome ticked rhythmically, helping the musician maintain the tempo.
Metronom tikal rytmicky, což pomáhalo hudebníkovi udržet tempo.
The bomb timer ticked ominously, heightening the tension in the room.
Hodinový mechanismus ominózně tikal, což zvyšovalo napětí v místnosti.
02
tikat, klepat
to signal or announce something using a ticking sound or mark
Transitive: to tick sth
Example
The clock steadily ticked the minutes.
Hodiny neúprosně tikaly minuty.
03
označit, zaškrtnout
to make a checkmark next to an item or select an option on a list or form
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to tick an item or option
Example
Please tick the box next to your preferred choice on the registration form.
Prosím, zaškrtněte políčko vedle vaší preferované volby na registračním formuláři.
She ticked each item off her shopping list as she found it in the store.
Označila každou položku na svém nákupním seznamu, jakmile ji našla v obchodě.
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