Hledat
to fret
01
trápit se, znepokojovat se
to be anxious about something minor or uncertain
Intransitive: to fret about sth | to fret over sth
Example
She fretted about whether she had left the stove on before leaving the house.
Trápila se, jestli před odchodem z domu nenechala zapnutou plotýnku.
He fretted about the small mistake he made at work, fearing it would cost him his job.
Trápil se kvůli malé chybě, kterou udělal v práci, a bál se, že ho to bude stát zaměstnání.
02
opotřebovat, erodovat
to create a path or opening by gradually wearing down or eroding a surface
Transitive: to fret sth
Example
The constant traffic had fretted the road, creating visible grooves.
Neustálý provoz vydřel silnici, čímž vytvořil viditelné rýhy.
The river fretted the stone, carving a deep path through the valley.
Řeka vydrola kámen, vyhloubila hlubokou cestu údolím.
03
opotřebovat, ohlodávat
to gradually erode or damage something through constant rubbing or biting
Transitive: to fret a fabric or material
Example
The constant movement of the rope began to fret the edges of the fabric.
Neustálý pohyb lana začal opotřebovávat okraje látky.
Over time, the wind and rain fretted the stone monument.
Časem vítr a déšť rozleptaly kamenný památník.
04
dráždit, třít
to be so tight that it rubs or presses uncomfortably
Transitive: to fret a body part
Example
The shoes were too small and fretted her feet after only a few minutes.
Boty byly příliš malé a dřely jí nohy už po pár minutách.
The waistband of the jeans fretted his stomach, making it difficult to move.
Opasek džínsů dřel jeho břicho, což ztěžovalo pohyb.
05
zdobit, dekorovat složitými vzory
to decorate or adorn something, usually wood or metal, with intricate patterns or designs
Transitive: to fret a surface
Example
The craftsman fretted the wooden frame with delicate patterns.
Řemeslník vyzdobil dřevěný rám jemnými vzory.
The artist fretted the edges of the table with intricate carvings.
Umělec vyzdobil okraje stolu složitými řezbami.
06
rýt, vzorkovat
to create a design or pattern on a surface, often through repeated rubbing, cutting, or marking
Transitive: to fret sth
Example
The wind fretted the sand, leaving rippling patterns across the desert.
Vítr vyrýval do písku, zanechávajíc vlnité vzory napříč pouští.
The waves fretted the shoreline, leaving a series of natural patterns in the sand.
Vlny frettovaly pobřeží, zanechávajíce v písku řadu přírodních vzorů.
07
znepokojovat, trápit
to make someone feel anxious, upset, or troubled
Transitive: to fret sb
Example
The constant delays at the airport fretted the passengers.
Neustálá zpoždění na letišti znepokojovala cestující.
His rude comments seemed to fret her for the rest of the evening.
Jeho hrubé komentáře ji zdá se znepokojovaly po zbytek večera.
08
dráždit, trápit
to gradually cause irritation or distress by constant pressure or persistence
Intransitive: to fret at one's mind
Example
The ticking clock fretted at his nerves as the deadline approached.
Tikající hodiny dráždily jeho nervy, jak se blížil termín.
His worried thoughts fretted at his mind, making it hard to relax.
Jeho ustarané myšlenky hlodaly jeho mysl, což ztěžovalo relaxaci.
09
podráždit se, třít se
to become irritated or sore due to constant rubbing or friction
Intransitive
Example
Her feet began to fret after walking for hours in new shoes.
Její nohy začaly podráždit po hodinách chůze v nových botách.
His hands fretted from gripping the rough rope for so long.
Jeho ruce se podráždily od dlouhého držení drsného lana.
10
osadit pražce, přidat pražce
to add frets to a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or violin, to help produce different notes
Transitive: to fret a stringed instrument
Example
The luthier carefully fretted the guitar, ensuring the notes were perfect.
Loutnař opatrně osadil pražce na kytaru a zajistil, že noty byly dokonalé.
He decided to fret the violin himself to improve its sound.
Rozhodl se sám ladit housle, aby zlepšil jejich zvuk.
Fret
01
pražec, kovová lišta
a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note
02
fret, ozdobný vzor
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
03
opotřebení, eroze
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
04
obava, rozčilení
agitation resulting from active worry
