Objective CAE, Workbook, Unit 3, p 11-12

at the beck and call - plně k dispozici, k dispozici 24 hodin denně

phrase - always available, always ready to do what you are told

at the forefront - v čele

noun - in the leading position

barrister - soudní obhájce, právník

noun - a lawyer (in Britain or Canada) who can argue cases in the higher courts

composer - hudební skladatel, skladatel (hudební)

noun - a person who composes music

conductor - dirigent

noun - a person who leads a musical orchestra

constable - strážník, policista

noun, British English - a police officer

crossroads - křižovatka, rozcestí

noun - a place where two roads cross each other

director - režisér

noun - the person in control of the making of a film

discretion - uvážení, úsudek

noun - the ability to make sensible decisions

doorstep - zápraží

noun - a step in front of a door

lecturer - přednášející

noun - a person who gives lectures (esp. at universities etc.)

mercy - slitování, milosrdenství, milost, soucit

noun - kindness that is shown by somebody who has power to hurt someone or make someone suffer

playwright - dramatik

noun - a person who writes plays for the theatre etc.

producer - producent

noun - a person in film making etc. who is in charge of the business side

prominent - prominentní, přední

adjective - well known; important; noticeable

refresh - osvěžit, občerstvit

verb - to make fresh again, to restore energy

solicitor - advokát

noun - a type of lawyer in Britain who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents clients in lower courts

superior - nadřízený, výše postavený

adjective - having a higher rank or status

traffic warden - dopravní hlídač, dopravní policista

noun, British English - a kind of policeman or civillian whose job is to give parking fines, advise motorists etc.

whim - rozmar, umanutí

noun - a sudden unplanned wish or desire