Dash

/dˈæʃ/

/ˈdæʃ/

Definice a Význam "dash"

to dash

SLOVESO

vyrazit, běžet

to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

Intransitive: to dash | to dash somewhere

Example

The rabbit frequently dashes across the meadow, avoiding predators with its swift movements.

Zajíc často vyrazí napříč loukou, vyhýbajíc se predátorům svými rychlými pohyby.

Right now, the athlete is dashing towards the finish line, determined to win the race.

Právě teď atlet vyrazil k cílové čáře, odhodlaný vyhrát závod.

narazit, udeřit

to move or strike with great force, resulting in a collision or breakage

Intransitive: to dash into sth | to dash against sth

Example

The ball dashed against the window, causing a loud noise.

Boule narazila do okna a způsobila hlasitý zvuk.

The waves dashed against the cliffs, creating a spectacular spray.

Vlny narazily na útesy a vytvořily spektakulární tříšť.

mrštit, házet

to throw or thrust with force, often causing the object to move swiftly and violently

Transitive: to dash sth somewhere

Example

He dashed the glass against the wall, shattering it into pieces.

Mrštil sklenici proti zdi, čímž ji rozbil na kusy.

The stormy waves dashed the small boat against the rocks, causing it to capsize.

Bouřlivé vlny mrštily malou loď o skály, což způsobilo, že se převrátila.

dodat, pošpinit

to add a lesser or inferior component to something

Transitive: to dash sth | to dash sth with an inferior component

Example

Some unscrupulous sellers have been known to dash expensive wines with lower-quality varieties.

Někteří bezohlední prodejci byli známi tím, že do drahých vín dodávají vína nižší kvality.

The artist decided not to dash her vibrant palette with cheaper paints.

Umělec se rozhodl nedodat její živé paletě levnější barvy.

zklamat, zharmočit

to cause someone to feel dispirited, discouraged, or saddened

Transitive: to dash someone's attitude or spirit

Example

The news of the sudden loss dashed the family's spirits and left them in mourning.

Zpráva o náhlé ztrátě zklamala rodinu a zanechala je v smutku.

Despite their best efforts, repeated failures began to dash the team's enthusiasm for the project.

I přes jejich nejlepší úsilí začala opakovaná selhání zklamat týmový entuziasmus pro projekt.

zhybnout, zklamat

to spoil, shatter, or destroy someone's aspirations or anticipations

Transitive: to dash someone's hopes and plans

Example

The news about the project 's cancellation dashed the team's hopes for recognition.

Zpráva o zrušení projektu zklamala týmové naděje na uznání.

The economic downturn dashed the company's expectations of record profits.

Hospodářský pokles zklamal očekávání společnosti na rekordní zisky.

Dash

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

pomlčka, spojovník

the punctuation mark - used in writing to separate parts of a sentence, instead of a colon or brackets

What is a "dash"?

A dash (—) is a punctuation mark used to create a strong break or pause in a sentence. It can emphasize a point or introduce additional information, often in a more dramatic way than commas. For example, in the sentence "He was determined to win—no matter the cost," the dash highlights the importance of his determination. Dashes can also be used to set off explanations or examples, as in "She brought everything she needed—water, snacks, and a map." By providing a clear visual cue, dashes enhance the flow of writing and help clarify relationships between ideas.

běh, sprint

a quick run

šarm, stylovost

distinctive and stylish elegance

náhlý pohyb, běh

the act of moving with great haste

čárka, délka

a long signal used in Morse code, typically lasting three times as long as a dot

long

Example

The letter " T " in Morse code is represented by a single dash.

Písmeno "T" v Morseově abecedě je reprezentováno jednou čárkou,délka.

He tapped out the message in Morse code, carefully distinguishing between dots and dashes.

Zaslal zprávu v Morseově kódu, pečlivě rozlišující mezi tečkami a čárkami, délkami.

sprint, běh na krátkou vzdálenost

a short-distance sprinting race in track and field, typically ranging from 60 meters to 400 meters

What is a "dash"?

A dash is a short-distance sprint race, typically focusing on speed. In track and field, events like the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters are considered dashes. Athletes in dash races aim to complete the distance in the fastest possible time, relying on explosive speed from the start to the finish. These races are usually over in less than a minute, requiring full effort and quick acceleration. The goal in a dash is to maintain the highest speed throughout the race while staying focused on technique and form.

Example

She won the 100-meter dash at the regional championships.

Spectators lined the track to watch the exciting dash races.

špetka, kapka

a small amount of liquid ingredient that is typically added to a drink in a quick, single pour from a bottle